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.
Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from December 8, 2014 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Jodi Ryan
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings * Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., January 13, 2015, in ESC #105. Preschool Oversight Committee - 1:30 p.m., January 15, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., January 19, 2015, 2014, in ESC #326. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., January 20, 2015, in ESC #312. Board Work Session / Standards Based Report Cards – 4:00 p.m., January 20, 2015, in ESC Board Room. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., January 22, 2015, in ESC Board Room. *Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., January 23, 2015, in ESC #326. * Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 24, 2015, in ESC Board Room. * Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., January 26, 2015, in ESC #103. *Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., January 26, 2015, in ESC Board Room. * Board Development with IASB – 4:30 p.m., January 27, 2015, in ESC Board Room. * Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 9, 2015, in ESC Board Room.
Review of Election Results - Board Secretary Lloyd Board Secretary Lloyd will present the official report from Woodbury County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Elections Patrick Gill in regard to the December 2, 2014 Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) vote and School Board election. The official results will be recorded in the minutes.
Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 2929 Jennings Street - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the purchase and acquisition of 2929 Jennings Street, Sioux City, Iowa, currently owned by Duane K. Dolezal, for the purchase price of $119,000.00, which includes relocation and moving expenses.
North High and Riverside Elementary Schools Window Replacement Projects - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $516,560.00 for the North High and Riverside Elementary Schools 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 26th day of January, 2015. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Middle School Exploratory Program Review - Jim Vanderloo and Kari Webb RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Middle School Exploratory Program Review and approves the recommendations made within the Program Review. Approval will be sought for costs associated with the recommendations during the budgeting process.
FY16 General Fund Revenue Budget Projections and Assumptions - Dr. Paul Gausman and Jodi Ryan RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the data and information regarding the District’s FY16 General Fund Revenue Budget Projections and Assumptions as presented.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman * 402.7 – 403(B) Retirement Accounts * 402.8 – Vacations * 402.10 – Physical Examinations * 502.3 – Long-Term Suspension * 502.9 – Weapons Free Schools * 601.10 – Evaluation of Educational Program * 605.4 – Graduation Requirements * 1001.0 – Communications / Public Information Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
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.
Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from December 8, 2014 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Jodi Ryan
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings * Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., January 13, 2015, in ESC #105. Preschool Oversight Committee - 1:30 p.m., January 15, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., January 19, 2015, 2014, in ESC #326. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., January 20, 2015, in ESC #312. Board Work Session / Standards Based Report Cards – 4:00 p.m., January 20, 2015, in ESC Board Room. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., January 22, 2015, in ESC Board Room. *Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., January 23, 2015, in ESC #326. * Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 24, 2015, in ESC Board Room. * Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., January 26, 2015, in ESC #103. *Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., January 26, 2015, in ESC Board Room. * Board Development with IASB – 4:30 p.m., January 27, 2015, in ESC Board Room. * Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 9, 2015, in ESC Board Room.
Review of Election Results - Board Secretary Lloyd Board Secretary Lloyd will present the official report from Woodbury County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Elections Patrick Gill in regard to the December 2, 2014 Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) vote and School Board election. The official results will be recorded in the minutes.
Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 2929 Jennings Street - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the purchase and acquisition of 2929 Jennings Street, Sioux City, Iowa, currently owned by Duane K. Dolezal, for the purchase price of $119,000.00, which includes relocation and moving expenses.
North High and Riverside Elementary Schools Window Replacement Projects - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $516,560.00 for the North High and Riverside Elementary Schools 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 26th day of January, 2015. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Middle School Exploratory Program Review - Jim Vanderloo and Kari Webb RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Middle School Exploratory Program Review and approves the recommendations made within the Program Review. Approval will be sought for costs associated with the recommendations during the budgeting process.
FY16 General Fund Revenue Budget Projections and Assumptions - Dr. Paul Gausman and Jodi Ryan RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the data and information regarding the District’s FY16 General Fund Revenue Budget Projections and Assumptions as presented.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman * 402.7 – 403(B) Retirement Accounts * 402.8 – Vacations * 402.10 – Physical Examinations * 502.3 – Long-Term Suspension * 502.9 – Weapons Free Schools * 601.10 – Evaluation of Educational Program * 605.4 – Graduation Requirements * 1001.0 – Communications / Public Information Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.