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 August 10, 2015, August 18, 2015 and August 25, 2015 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. District Advisory Committee Membership - Dr. Paul Gausman E. Educational Equity Committee Membership - Jen Gomez F. Transition Alliance Partnership (TAP) - Kim Neal G. Agreement Among the Sioux City Community School District, Western Iowa Technical Community College and Northwest Area Education Agency - Kim Neal
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings District Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., September 17, 2015, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., September 22, 2015, ESC Board Room. Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., September 22, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee Meeting – 8:00 a.m., September 28, 2015, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m., September 28, 2015, ESC Board Room. Reception for Outgoing / Incoming School Board Members – 4:30 p.m., September 28, 2015, ESC #105. Annual / Organizational School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 28, 2015, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., October 1, 2015, ESC #105. OPEN HOUSE – Morningside Elementary School – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., October 1, 2015, at 3601 Bushnell St. Building Oversight Committee Meeting – 4:00 p.m., October 6, 2015, at Cannon Moss Brygger, 302 Jones St. #200. Ribbon Cutting for AFJROTC Facility – 10:00 a.m., October 12, 2015, AFJROTC Facility. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 12, 2015, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman · 432 – Early Retirement Benefits · 501.10 – Truancy-Unexcused Absences · 503.12 – Student Field Trips · 603.10 – Instructional Materials · 804.3 – Investments · 807.4 – Audit · 808.1 – Care, Maintenance and Disposal of District Records · 871.5 – Accounting Policy for Student Activity Funds · 875.1 – Unreserved Fund Balance · 1081 – School-Police Resource Officer RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
West High School Tennis Court Restoration Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves and awards Midwest Tennis and Track Company of Denison, Iowa the bid amount of $187,101 for the West High School Tennis Court Restoration Project.
Sale or Demolition of District Property for the New Bryant Elementary School Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a date for a hearing to receive public input on the sale of 7 properties owned by the District for removal or demolition. 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 28th day of September 2015.
District's 2015-2016 Strategic Plan - Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s 2015-2016 Strategic Plan as presented.
Sale of District Property (Former Longfellow Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing date on the proposed resolution to sell District property, former Longfellow Elementary School, 1800 Sioux Trail, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, to Morningside College for $180,000. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 28th day of September, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Sale of District Property (Former Whittier Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing date on the proposed resolution to sell District property, former Whittier Elementary School, 4820 4th Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, to Old School Properties LLC for $102,000. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 28th day of September, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Sale of District Property (Former Roosevelt Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing date on the proposed resolution to sell District property, former Roosevelt Elementary School, 2015 West 6th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, 51104, to The Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church in the amount of $20,000. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 28th day of September, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Election of Northwest Area Education Agency Board Director for District #7 - President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors elects Patricia Sutherland to serve on the Northwest Area Education Board of Directors for District #7.
I. Board Vacancy by Appointment - President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoints a replacement to fill the vacancy of Paul Speidel for the remaining two-year term ending in September, 2017. 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.
Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from August 10, 2015, August 18, 2015 and August 25, 2015 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. District Advisory Committee Membership - Dr. Paul Gausman E. Educational Equity Committee Membership - Jen Gomez F. Transition Alliance Partnership (TAP) - Kim Neal G. Agreement Among the Sioux City Community School District, Western Iowa Technical Community College and Northwest Area Education Agency - Kim Neal
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings District Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., September 17, 2015, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., September 22, 2015, ESC Board Room. Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., September 22, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee Meeting – 8:00 a.m., September 28, 2015, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 10:30 a.m., September 28, 2015, ESC Board Room. Reception for Outgoing / Incoming School Board Members – 4:30 p.m., September 28, 2015, ESC #105. Annual / Organizational School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 28, 2015, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., October 1, 2015, ESC #105. OPEN HOUSE – Morningside Elementary School – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., October 1, 2015, at 3601 Bushnell St. Building Oversight Committee Meeting – 4:00 p.m., October 6, 2015, at Cannon Moss Brygger, 302 Jones St. #200. Ribbon Cutting for AFJROTC Facility – 10:00 a.m., October 12, 2015, AFJROTC Facility. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 12, 2015, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman · 432 – Early Retirement Benefits · 501.10 – Truancy-Unexcused Absences · 503.12 – Student Field Trips · 603.10 – Instructional Materials · 804.3 – Investments · 807.4 – Audit · 808.1 – Care, Maintenance and Disposal of District Records · 871.5 – Accounting Policy for Student Activity Funds · 875.1 – Unreserved Fund Balance · 1081 – School-Police Resource Officer RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
West High School Tennis Court Restoration Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves and awards Midwest Tennis and Track Company of Denison, Iowa the bid amount of $187,101 for the West High School Tennis Court Restoration Project.
Sale or Demolition of District Property for the New Bryant Elementary School Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a date for a hearing to receive public input on the sale of 7 properties owned by the District for removal or demolition. 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 28th day of September 2015.
District's 2015-2016 Strategic Plan - Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s 2015-2016 Strategic Plan as presented.
Sale of District Property (Former Longfellow Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing date on the proposed resolution to sell District property, former Longfellow Elementary School, 1800 Sioux Trail, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, to Morningside College for $180,000. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 28th day of September, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Sale of District Property (Former Whittier Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing date on the proposed resolution to sell District property, former Whittier Elementary School, 4820 4th Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, to Old School Properties LLC for $102,000. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 28th day of September, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Sale of District Property (Former Roosevelt Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing date on the proposed resolution to sell District property, former Roosevelt Elementary School, 2015 West 6th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, 51104, to The Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church in the amount of $20,000. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 Fourth Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 28th day of September, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Election of Northwest Area Education Agency Board Director for District #7 - President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors elects Patricia Sutherland to serve on the Northwest Area Education Board of Directors for District #7.
I. Board Vacancy by Appointment - President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoints a replacement to fill the vacancy of Paul Speidel for the remaining two-year term ending in September, 2017. XI. Adjourn