Citizen Input At this time, the Board of Directors invites individuals or delegations to come forward and speak on any issues related to school district operations that are not included on today's meeting agenda. Citizen input on action and discussion items will be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2014 B. Human Resources - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report - Gordon Winterlin
Annual Asphalt Maintenance, Repairs, and Replacement Project - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 24th day of March, 2014, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $158,467.25 for the District’s Annual Asphalt Maintenance, Repairs, and Replacement Project. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the District’s Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Project.
Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Project - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 24th day of March, 2014, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $285,125.00 for the District’s Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Project. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the District’s Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Project.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 27, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., March 28, 2014, in ESC #326. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., April 1, 2014, in ESC #312. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., April 8, 2014, in ESC #105. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., April 11, Board Room. School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 14, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., April 23, 2014, at Irving Preschool. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., April 24, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 26, 2014, in ESC Board Room (if necessary). Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 28, 2014, in ESC #103. School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 28, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Communications Committee – 4:00 p.m., April 29, 2014, in ESC Board Room.
Specialty School Concept Proposal for Hunt Elementary School - Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves Hunt Elementary School to begin A+ School training in June 2014.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 121 Smoke and Tobacco - Free Environment 502.7 Interviews and Removal of Students by Law Enforcement Personnel or DHS Child Abuse Investigators 504.15 Drug / Alcohol / Tobacco / Nicotine - Free Schools 505.18 Student Records 681.10 Grading RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
EHS / NHS Kitchen Update Projects - Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $586,000, for the East High School / North High School Kitchen Update Projects, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 14th day of April, 2014. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Strategic Plan Update: Community Engagement - Alison Benson RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s Strategic Plan Update on Community Engagement as presented.
High School Science Curriculum and Material Adoption - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the curriculum and material adoption for high school science, subject to final budget approval.
FY15 Budget Discussion: Review of All Funds and Property Tax Rate - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s FY15 Budget for all funds and a property tax rate of $16.52.
G. FY-2013 Audit - Gordon Winterlin and Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges receipt of the FY- 2013 audit as presented by Patty Blankenship, partner with King, Reinsch, Prosser & Co., L.L.P. XII. Adjourn
Citizen Input At this time, the Board of Directors invites individuals or delegations to come forward and speak on any issues related to school district operations that are not included on today's meeting agenda. Citizen input on action and discussion items will be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 10, 2014 B. Human Resources - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report - Gordon Winterlin
Annual Asphalt Maintenance, Repairs, and Replacement Project - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 24th day of March, 2014, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $158,467.25 for the District’s Annual Asphalt Maintenance, Repairs, and Replacement Project. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the District’s Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Project.
Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Project - Mel McKern Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 24th day of March, 2014, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $285,125.00 for the District’s Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Project. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the District’s Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Project.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 27, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., March 28, 2014, in ESC #326. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., April 1, 2014, in ESC #312. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., April 8, 2014, in ESC #105. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., April 11, Board Room. School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 14, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., April 23, 2014, at Irving Preschool. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., April 24, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 26, 2014, in ESC Board Room (if necessary). Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 28, 2014, in ESC #103. School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 28, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Communications Committee – 4:00 p.m., April 29, 2014, in ESC Board Room.
Specialty School Concept Proposal for Hunt Elementary School - Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves Hunt Elementary School to begin A+ School training in June 2014.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 121 Smoke and Tobacco - Free Environment 502.7 Interviews and Removal of Students by Law Enforcement Personnel or DHS Child Abuse Investigators 504.15 Drug / Alcohol / Tobacco / Nicotine - Free Schools 505.18 Student Records 681.10 Grading RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
EHS / NHS Kitchen Update Projects - Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $586,000, for the East High School / North High School Kitchen Update Projects, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 14th day of April, 2014. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Strategic Plan Update: Community Engagement - Alison Benson RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s Strategic Plan Update on Community Engagement as presented.
High School Science Curriculum and Material Adoption - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the curriculum and material adoption for high school science, subject to final budget approval.
FY15 Budget Discussion: Review of All Funds and Property Tax Rate - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s FY15 Budget for all funds and a property tax rate of $16.52.
G. FY-2013 Audit - Gordon Winterlin and Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges receipt of the FY- 2013 audit as presented by Patty Blankenship, partner with King, Reinsch, Prosser & Co., L.L.P. XII. Adjourn