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 January 12, 2015 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Jodi Ryan
Hearing(s) A. North High and Riverside Elementary Schools W1ndow Replacement Projects - Brian Fahrendholz 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 26th day of January, 2015, on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $516,560.00 for the North High and Riverside Elementary Schools Window Replacement Projects Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named projects with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. 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.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Development with IASB – 4:30 p.m., January 27, 2015, in ESC Board Room. Siouxland Chamber’s Legislative Day at the Capitol – All Day Event, February 3, 2015, in Des Moines, IA. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., February 4, 2015, in ESC #312. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 9, 2015, in ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., February 10, 2015, in ESC #105. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., February 16, 2015, 2014, in ESC #326. Preschool Oversight Committee - 1:30 p.m., February 19, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Building Oversight Committee – 4:00 p.m., February 19, 2015, at 2550 S. Martha (Morningside Elementary School Site). Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., February 23, 2015, in ESC #103. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 23, 2015, in ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., February 27, 2015, in ESC #326.
Morningside Elementary School / STEM Specialty School - Brian Burnight and Dawn Stansbury RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves Morningside Elementary School’s transformation to become a STEM Specialty School.
Open Enrollment Program Review - Dr. Kim Buryanek and Alison Benson RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Open Enrollment Program Review as presented and approve the recommendations.
FY2014 Audit - Jodi Ryan RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges receipt of the FY-2014 audit as presented by Patty Blankenship, partner with King, Reinsch, Prosser & Co., L.L.P.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 103 – Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Creed, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender-Identity, National Origin, Religion, Age (for employment), Disability, Socio-Economic Status, Marital Status, or Veteran Status 403.4 – Employee Reduction in Force 404.8 – Absence Without Pay 404.9 – Religious Holidays 431.05 – Employee Transportation and Expenses Reimbursement 501.12 – Pregnant Students (NEW) 504.2 – Communicable Diseases 504.7 – Emergency School Closings 664 – Donations of New or Used Computer Hardware 800 – Business Operations 800.13 – Sales Tax 801 – Budget Planning / Process 801.1 – Depository of Funds 801.2 – Loans, Transfers, and Funds RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
Sioux City Community School District Definition of the Well-Educated Student - Mike Krysl and Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discusses the draft version of the District’s Well-Educated Student and provide the District with next steps in this process. 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 January 12, 2015 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Jodi Ryan
Hearing(s) A. North High and Riverside Elementary Schools W1ndow Replacement Projects - Brian Fahrendholz 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 26th day of January, 2015, on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $516,560.00 for the North High and Riverside Elementary Schools Window Replacement Projects Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named projects with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. 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.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Development with IASB – 4:30 p.m., January 27, 2015, in ESC Board Room. Siouxland Chamber’s Legislative Day at the Capitol – All Day Event, February 3, 2015, in Des Moines, IA. Board Finance and Facilities Committee – 12:00 p.m., February 4, 2015, in ESC #312. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 9, 2015, in ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., February 10, 2015, in ESC #105. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., February 16, 2015, 2014, in ESC #326. Preschool Oversight Committee - 1:30 p.m., February 19, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Building Oversight Committee – 4:00 p.m., February 19, 2015, at 2550 S. Martha (Morningside Elementary School Site). Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., February 23, 2015, in ESC #103. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 23, 2015, in ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., February 27, 2015, in ESC #326.
Morningside Elementary School / STEM Specialty School - Brian Burnight and Dawn Stansbury RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves Morningside Elementary School’s transformation to become a STEM Specialty School.
Open Enrollment Program Review - Dr. Kim Buryanek and Alison Benson RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Open Enrollment Program Review as presented and approve the recommendations.
FY2014 Audit - Jodi Ryan RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges receipt of the FY-2014 audit as presented by Patty Blankenship, partner with King, Reinsch, Prosser & Co., L.L.P.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 103 – Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Creed, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender-Identity, National Origin, Religion, Age (for employment), Disability, Socio-Economic Status, Marital Status, or Veteran Status 403.4 – Employee Reduction in Force 404.8 – Absence Without Pay 404.9 – Religious Holidays 431.05 – Employee Transportation and Expenses Reimbursement 501.12 – Pregnant Students (NEW) 504.2 – Communicable Diseases 504.7 – Emergency School Closings 664 – Donations of New or Used Computer Hardware 800 – Business Operations 800.13 – Sales Tax 801 – Budget Planning / Process 801.1 – Depository of Funds 801.2 – Loans, Transfers, and Funds RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
Sioux City Community School District Definition of the Well-Educated Student - Mike Krysl and Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discusses the draft version of the District’s Well-Educated Student and provide the District with next steps in this process. Adjourn