I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2014 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report - Gordon Winterlin
Hearing(s) A. High School Auditorium Dimming and Lighting Equipment Projects - 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 12th day of May, 2014, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $583,000.00 for the East, North, and West High Schools Auditorium Dimming and Lighting Equipment Projects. 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.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 13, 2014, in ESC #105. District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 14, 2014, at Leeds Elementary School. Morningside Days Parade – 5:30 p.m., May 15, 2014, Morningside Avenue. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 19, 2014, in ESC #103. North High School Commencement – 7:00 p.m., May 19, at Tyson Events Center. West High School Commencement – 7:00 p.m., May 20, at Tyson Events Center. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:00 p.m., May 21, 2014, at Irving Preschool. East High School Commencement – 7:00 p.m., May 21, at Tyson Events Center. Building Oversight Committee – 5:15 p.m., May 22, 2014, at Loess Hills Elementary School. Board Policy Committee - 3:00 p.m., May 27, 2014, in ESC #326. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., May 23, 2014, in ESC #326. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., June 3, 2014, in ESC #312. School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 9, 2014, in ESC Board Room. School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m., June 23, 2014, in ESC Board Room.
Loess Hills Elementary School Change Order #3 - Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves Change Order #3 for additional parking and sidewalks at Loess Hills Elementary School in the amount of $31,287.00.
Strategic Plan Update: Human Resources - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented on the Human Resources priority area of the District’s Strategic Plan.
Security Camera Infrastructure Refresh and Expansion - Troy Thomas RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors selects the Midwest Alarm proposal in the amount of $615,434.00 for the District's Security Camera Infrastructure Refresh and Expansion.
Resolution Declaring an Official Intent Under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to Issue Debt to Reimburse the School District for Certain Original Expenditures Paid in Connection With Specified Projects - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a Resolution Declaring an Official Intent Under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to Issue Debt to Reimburse the School District for Certain Original Expenditures Paid in Connection With Specified Projects.
Resolution Approving Inter-Fund Loan - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Resolution Approving Inter-fund Loan.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCEA and the SCCSD - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the agreement between the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Riverside Elementary School and North High School Window Replacement Projects - Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $476,560.00 for the Riverside Elementary School and North High School Window Replacement 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 9th day of June, 2014. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
XII H. Installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on Pumps and Air Handling Units - Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $120,000.00 for installing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on pumps and air handling units located at Irving Elementary, Leeds Elementary, Unity Elementary, North Middle and West Middle Schools, and the Educational Service Center, set a public hearing date, andpublish 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 9th day of June, 2014. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address. XII. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2014 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report - Gordon Winterlin
Hearing(s) A. High School Auditorium Dimming and Lighting Equipment Projects - 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 12th day of May, 2014, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $583,000.00 for the East, North, and West High Schools Auditorium Dimming and Lighting Equipment Projects. 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.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 13, 2014, in ESC #105. District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 14, 2014, at Leeds Elementary School. Morningside Days Parade – 5:30 p.m., May 15, 2014, Morningside Avenue. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 19, 2014, in ESC #103. North High School Commencement – 7:00 p.m., May 19, at Tyson Events Center. West High School Commencement – 7:00 p.m., May 20, at Tyson Events Center. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:00 p.m., May 21, 2014, at Irving Preschool. East High School Commencement – 7:00 p.m., May 21, at Tyson Events Center. Building Oversight Committee – 5:15 p.m., May 22, 2014, at Loess Hills Elementary School. Board Policy Committee - 3:00 p.m., May 27, 2014, in ESC #326. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., May 23, 2014, in ESC #326. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., June 3, 2014, in ESC #312. School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 9, 2014, in ESC Board Room. School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m., June 23, 2014, in ESC Board Room.
Loess Hills Elementary School Change Order #3 - Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves Change Order #3 for additional parking and sidewalks at Loess Hills Elementary School in the amount of $31,287.00.
Strategic Plan Update: Human Resources - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented on the Human Resources priority area of the District’s Strategic Plan.
Security Camera Infrastructure Refresh and Expansion - Troy Thomas RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors selects the Midwest Alarm proposal in the amount of $615,434.00 for the District's Security Camera Infrastructure Refresh and Expansion.
Resolution Declaring an Official Intent Under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to Issue Debt to Reimburse the School District for Certain Original Expenditures Paid in Connection With Specified Projects - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a Resolution Declaring an Official Intent Under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to Issue Debt to Reimburse the School District for Certain Original Expenditures Paid in Connection With Specified Projects.
Resolution Approving Inter-Fund Loan - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Resolution Approving Inter-fund Loan.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCEA and the SCCSD - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the agreement between the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Riverside Elementary School and North High School Window Replacement Projects - Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $476,560.00 for the Riverside Elementary School and North High School Window Replacement 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 9th day of June, 2014. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
XII H. Installation of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on Pumps and Air Handling Units - Mel McKern RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $120,000.00 for installing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on pumps and air handling units located at Irving Elementary, Leeds Elementary, Unity Elementary, North Middle and West Middle Schools, and the Educational Service Center, set a public hearing date, andpublish 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 9th day of June, 2014. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address. XII. Adjourn