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 August 11, 2014 B. Human Resources - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report - Gordon Winterlin D. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Plan - Dr. Rita Vannatta and Marilyn Charging E. Preschool Rental Agreements - Gordon Winterlin and Kim Burrack F. Information Sharing Agreement Between the Sioux City Community School District and Juvenile Justice Agency - Dr. Kim Buryanek
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., September 2, 2014, in ESC #312. Closed / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., September 8, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., September 9, 2014, in ESC #105. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., September 12, 2014, in ESC #326. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., September 16, 2014, in ESC #312. Communications Committee – 4:00 p.m., September 16, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., September 18, 2014, at Irving Preschool. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., September 22, 2014, in ESC #103. Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., September 22, 2014, in ESC Board Room. School Board Development with IASB – 4:30 p.m., September 23, 2014, in ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action A. $33,375,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following resolutions and documents: Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate. Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.
Iowa Assessments and AYP Determination - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors reviews the 2013-14 Iowa Assessments results and the State’s AYP determination.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman - 100 Mission Statement - 100.01 Education Philosophy - 200 Name of School District - 200.5 Board Membership – Elections and Vacancies - 432 Early Retirement Benefits - 501.8 Within District Transfers - 501.9 Compulsory Attendance - 505.17 Minors' School License to Drive - 691.1 School Calendar - 709.1 School Start Times RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 3033 Jennings Street - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the purchase and acquisition of 3033 Jennings Street, Sioux City, Iowa, currently owned by Gustavo Sanchez.
Worker's Compensation and Safety Program Review - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations of the Worker’s Compensation and Safety Program to include the following: - Purchase AEDs for remaining buildings/locations. - Implement an incentive program at an annual cost of $13,500 from the Safety budget. - Continue using SafeSchools online modules for effective training purposes. - Continue to promote safety utilizing communication campaigns.
F. IASB Delegate Assembly - President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a Delegate to represent the School District this year. XI. 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 August 11, 2014 B. Human Resources - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report - Gordon Winterlin D. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Plan - Dr. Rita Vannatta and Marilyn Charging E. Preschool Rental Agreements - Gordon Winterlin and Kim Burrack F. Information Sharing Agreement Between the Sioux City Community School District and Juvenile Justice Agency - Dr. Kim Buryanek
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., September 2, 2014, in ESC #312. Closed / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., September 8, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., September 9, 2014, in ESC #105. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., September 12, 2014, in ESC #326. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., September 16, 2014, in ESC #312. Communications Committee – 4:00 p.m., September 16, 2014, in ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., September 18, 2014, at Irving Preschool. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., September 22, 2014, in ESC #103. Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., September 22, 2014, in ESC Board Room. School Board Development with IASB – 4:30 p.m., September 23, 2014, in ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action A. $33,375,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following resolutions and documents: Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate. Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.
Iowa Assessments and AYP Determination - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors reviews the 2013-14 Iowa Assessments results and the State’s AYP determination.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman - 100 Mission Statement - 100.01 Education Philosophy - 200 Name of School District - 200.5 Board Membership – Elections and Vacancies - 432 Early Retirement Benefits - 501.8 Within District Transfers - 501.9 Compulsory Attendance - 505.17 Minors' School License to Drive - 691.1 School Calendar - 709.1 School Start Times RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 3033 Jennings Street - Gordon Winterlin RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the purchase and acquisition of 3033 Jennings Street, Sioux City, Iowa, currently owned by Gustavo Sanchez.
Worker's Compensation and Safety Program Review - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations of the Worker’s Compensation and Safety Program to include the following: - Purchase AEDs for remaining buildings/locations. - Implement an incentive program at an annual cost of $13,500 from the Safety budget. - Continue using SafeSchools online modules for effective training purposes. - Continue to promote safety utilizing communication campaigns.
F. IASB Delegate Assembly - President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a Delegate to represent the School District this year. XI. Adjourn