I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Good News Report(s) A. West High School - Scott Cole B. Sunnyside Elementary School Receives National Blue Ribbon Designation - Dr. Paul Gausman and Blair Taylor
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2015 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Increasing Enrollment and LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years in the amount of $891,997 - Dr. John Chalstrom
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Ø Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., December 5, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., December 8, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:30 p.m., December 8, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., December 10, 2015, ESC #105. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., December 14, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., December 17, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Ø Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., December 21, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m., January 11, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., January 18, 2016, ESC Board Room.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 403.3 - Termination / Discharge of Non-Certified Employees 403.6 - Discipline, Suspension and Discharge of Teachers, Administrators and Other Employees 403.7 - Probationary Period for Teachers 405.12 - Drug-Free Workplace 503.5 - Title I Parent Involvement 681.11 - Summer School Instruction 1001.2 - News Media Relations 1001.10 - School-Community Groups RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Advanced Placement Program Review - Kari Webb and Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented in the Advanced Placement Program Review.
At-Risk Program Review - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the At-Risk Program Review, including the recommendations made within the Program Review. Approval will be sought for costs associated with the recommendations through the Modified Supplemental Amount Application for Dropout Prevention.
Bryant Elementary School BP1 Site Improvement Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $3,100,000 (approximately $1,220,000 reimbursable by the City of Sioux City) for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 1 (BP1) Site Improvement Project, 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 14th day of December, 2015. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager's office located at the same address.
E. Bryant Elementary School BP2 Geothermal Well Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approved the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $660,000 for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 2 (BP2) Geothermal Well Project, 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 14th day of December, 2015. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager's office located at the same address. XI. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Good News Report(s) A. West High School - Scott Cole B. Sunnyside Elementary School Receives National Blue Ribbon Designation - Dr. Paul Gausman and Blair Taylor
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from November 9, 2015 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Increasing Enrollment and LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years in the amount of $891,997 - Dr. John Chalstrom
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Ø Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., December 5, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., December 8, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:30 p.m., December 8, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., December 10, 2015, ESC #105. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., December 14, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., December 17, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Ø Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., December 21, 2015, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m., January 11, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., January 18, 2016, ESC Board Room.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 403.3 - Termination / Discharge of Non-Certified Employees 403.6 - Discipline, Suspension and Discharge of Teachers, Administrators and Other Employees 403.7 - Probationary Period for Teachers 405.12 - Drug-Free Workplace 503.5 - Title I Parent Involvement 681.11 - Summer School Instruction 1001.2 - News Media Relations 1001.10 - School-Community Groups RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Advanced Placement Program Review - Kari Webb and Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented in the Advanced Placement Program Review.
At-Risk Program Review - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the At-Risk Program Review, including the recommendations made within the Program Review. Approval will be sought for costs associated with the recommendations through the Modified Supplemental Amount Application for Dropout Prevention.
Bryant Elementary School BP1 Site Improvement Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $3,100,000 (approximately $1,220,000 reimbursable by the City of Sioux City) for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 1 (BP1) Site Improvement Project, 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 14th day of December, 2015. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager's office located at the same address.
E. Bryant Elementary School BP2 Geothermal Well Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approved the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $660,000 for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 2 (BP2) Geothermal Well Project, 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 14th day of December, 2015. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager's office located at the same address. XI. Adjourn