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 Action Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from September 14, 2015 and September 18, 2015 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. District Advisory Committee Membership - Dr. Paul Gausman
Hearings Sale or Demolition of District Property for the New Bryant Elementary School Project – 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 28th day of September, 2015, to receive public input on the sale of 7 properties owned by the District for removal or demolition. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale or demolition with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors awards the demolition contract to Hebert Construction Inc., of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $97,940.00 for the disposal of 7 properties for the new Bryant Elementary School project.
Sale of District Property (Former Longfellow Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom 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 28th day of September, 2015, to receive public input on the sale of District property, former Longfellow Elementary School, 1800 Sioux Trail, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the sale of District property, former Longfellow Elementary School, 1800 Sioux Trail, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, to Morningside College in the amount of $180,000.
Sale of District Property (Former Whittier Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom 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 28th day of September, 2015, to receive public input on the sale of District property, former Whittier Elementary School, 4820 4th Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the sale of District property, former Whittier Elementary School, 4820 4th Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, to Old School Properties LLC in the amount of $102,000.
Sale of District Property (Former Roosevelt Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom 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 28th day of September, 2015, to receive public input on the sale of District property, former Roosevelt Elementary School, 2015 West 6th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, 51104. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the sale of 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.
Settlement of FY15 Books - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Financial Summary for FY15.
Second and Final 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 second and final reading
Title I Annual Review - Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the addition of two new Title I funded positions to serve as Math/Reading Interventionists, and to purchase Lexia Core 5 software for ten Title I schools
Approval of Public Improvement and Action to Acquire Real Property by Eminent Domain - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following action pursuant to Iowa Code section 6B.2C: 1. That the Board approves of the site location of a new Bryant Elementary School building upon real property which includes, but is not limited to, all of the land within the city block bordered by Jones Street, Jennings Street, 30th Street, and 31st Street, Sioux City, Iowa. 2. That the Board approves the use of condemnation, if necessary, for the acquisition of any real property within that block which cannot be acquired by voluntary or negotiated purchase. 3. That the Board specifically authorizes the School District to acquire by eminent domain the following described real property: Lot Four (4) in Block Thirty-six (36) of Peirce’s Addition to Sioux City, Iowa, in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa. 4. That the Board finds that there is a reasonable expectation the School District will be able to achieve its public purpose, comply with all applicable standards, and obtain the necessary permits to build a new Bryant Elementary School at this location.
Request for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the Negative Special Education Balance – Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Request for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the Negative Special Education Balance in the amount of $800,920.67.
Appointment of Board Secretary - President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoints Cynthia A. Lloyd as Board Secretary. Board President to administer the Oath of Office.
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 September 8, 2015 School Board election. The official results will be recorded in the minutes.
H. Recognition of Retiring Board Member Walt Johnson - Dr. Paul Gausman I. Comments from Retiring Board Member Walt Johnson J. Unfinished Business - President Krysl If any member of the Board feels that the Board should consider any unfinished business, even if only to identify it as unfinished business, the member should address the issue at this time. X. Adjourn the Final Meeting of the Seated Board
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 Action Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from September 14, 2015 and September 18, 2015 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. District Advisory Committee Membership - Dr. Paul Gausman
Hearings Sale or Demolition of District Property for the New Bryant Elementary School Project – 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 28th day of September, 2015, to receive public input on the sale of 7 properties owned by the District for removal or demolition. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale or demolition with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors awards the demolition contract to Hebert Construction Inc., of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $97,940.00 for the disposal of 7 properties for the new Bryant Elementary School project.
Sale of District Property (Former Longfellow Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom 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 28th day of September, 2015, to receive public input on the sale of District property, former Longfellow Elementary School, 1800 Sioux Trail, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the sale of District property, former Longfellow Elementary School, 1800 Sioux Trail, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, to Morningside College in the amount of $180,000.
Sale of District Property (Former Whittier Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom 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 28th day of September, 2015, to receive public input on the sale of District property, former Whittier Elementary School, 4820 4th Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the sale of District property, former Whittier Elementary School, 4820 4th Avenue, Sioux City, Iowa, 51106, to Old School Properties LLC in the amount of $102,000.
Sale of District Property (Former Roosevelt Elementary School) - Dr. John Chalstrom 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 28th day of September, 2015, to receive public input on the sale of District property, former Roosevelt Elementary School, 2015 West 6th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, 51104. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named sale with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the sale of 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.
Settlement of FY15 Books - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Financial Summary for FY15.
Second and Final 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 second and final reading
Title I Annual Review - Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the addition of two new Title I funded positions to serve as Math/Reading Interventionists, and to purchase Lexia Core 5 software for ten Title I schools
Approval of Public Improvement and Action to Acquire Real Property by Eminent Domain - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following action pursuant to Iowa Code section 6B.2C: 1. That the Board approves of the site location of a new Bryant Elementary School building upon real property which includes, but is not limited to, all of the land within the city block bordered by Jones Street, Jennings Street, 30th Street, and 31st Street, Sioux City, Iowa. 2. That the Board approves the use of condemnation, if necessary, for the acquisition of any real property within that block which cannot be acquired by voluntary or negotiated purchase. 3. That the Board specifically authorizes the School District to acquire by eminent domain the following described real property: Lot Four (4) in Block Thirty-six (36) of Peirce’s Addition to Sioux City, Iowa, in the County of Woodbury and State of Iowa. 4. That the Board finds that there is a reasonable expectation the School District will be able to achieve its public purpose, comply with all applicable standards, and obtain the necessary permits to build a new Bryant Elementary School at this location.
Request for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the Negative Special Education Balance – Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Request for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the Negative Special Education Balance in the amount of $800,920.67.
Appointment of Board Secretary - President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoints Cynthia A. Lloyd as Board Secretary. Board President to administer the Oath of Office.
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 September 8, 2015 School Board election. The official results will be recorded in the minutes.
H. Recognition of Retiring Board Member Walt Johnson - Dr. Paul Gausman I. Comments from Retiring Board Member Walt Johnson J. Unfinished Business - President Krysl If any member of the Board feels that the Board should consider any unfinished business, even if only to identify it as unfinished business, the member should address the issue at this time. X. Adjourn the Final Meeting of the Seated Board