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.
Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from September 28, 2015 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. Level I Investigators - Dr. Rita Vannatta E. Educational Equity Committee Membership - Jen Gomez F. Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for the Excess Costs of Limited English Proficient / English Language Learner (LEP / ELL) Programs - Dr. John Chalstrom
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Ø District Advisory Committee Community Engagement Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 13, 2015, at North Middle School. Ø Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., October 15, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Ø District Advisory Committee Community Engagement Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 15, 2015, North Middle School. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m., October 19, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., October 20, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:30 p.m., October 20, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., October 22, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., October 26, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 26, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø IASB Board Member Orientation – 5:30 p.m., October 27, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., November 9, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., November 12, 2015, ESC #105. Ø UEN Meetings / IASB Convention – All Day Event(s), November 18-20, 2015, in Des Moines, IA.
Iowa Assessments and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - Kari Webb RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors reviews the 2014-15 Iowa Assessment results and the State’s AYP determination.
Naming of the Clark / Crescent Park / Lincoln Replacement School - Brian Burnight and Amy Denney RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the name Perry Creek Elementary School for the new Clark, Crescent Park and Lincoln Replacement School.
School Calendars for 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for October 26, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s proposed 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019 school calendars.
Sale of District Property (Former Emerson 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 Emerson Elementary School, 120, 124, 130, and 117 S. Fawcett, Sioux City, Iowa, 51103, to Bayala’s Learning Center for $50,000. 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 26th day of October, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Bright Futures Sioux City - Jennifer Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Bright Futures Sioux City program.
F. Renewal of the Instructional Support Levy (ISL) – Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing date to discuss and pass a renewal of the Instructional Support Program at a rate of 10% regular program district cost for the next five years. The District will earmark up to $700,000 towards the annual purchase of curriculum materials. 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 October, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law. 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.
Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from September 28, 2015 B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. Level I Investigators - Dr. Rita Vannatta E. Educational Equity Committee Membership - Jen Gomez F. Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for the Excess Costs of Limited English Proficient / English Language Learner (LEP / ELL) Programs - Dr. John Chalstrom
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Ø District Advisory Committee Community Engagement Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 13, 2015, at North Middle School. Ø Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., October 15, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Ø District Advisory Committee Community Engagement Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 15, 2015, North Middle School. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m., October 19, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., October 20, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:30 p.m., October 20, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., October 22, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., October 26, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 26, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø IASB Board Member Orientation – 5:30 p.m., October 27, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., November 9, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., November 12, 2015, ESC #105. Ø UEN Meetings / IASB Convention – All Day Event(s), November 18-20, 2015, in Des Moines, IA.
Iowa Assessments and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - Kari Webb RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors reviews the 2014-15 Iowa Assessment results and the State’s AYP determination.
Naming of the Clark / Crescent Park / Lincoln Replacement School - Brian Burnight and Amy Denney RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the name Perry Creek Elementary School for the new Clark, Crescent Park and Lincoln Replacement School.
School Calendars for 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for October 26, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s proposed 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019 school calendars.
Sale of District Property (Former Emerson 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 Emerson Elementary School, 120, 124, 130, and 117 S. Fawcett, Sioux City, Iowa, 51103, to Bayala’s Learning Center for $50,000. 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 26th day of October, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Bright Futures Sioux City - Jennifer Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Bright Futures Sioux City program.
F. Renewal of the Instructional Support Levy (ISL) – Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing date to discuss and pass a renewal of the Instructional Support Program at a rate of 10% regular program district cost for the next five years. The District will earmark up to $700,000 towards the annual purchase of curriculum materials. 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 October, 2015. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law. XI. Adjourn