I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Friend of Education Award(s) Trinity Lutheran Church and Loger Comfort Shelties - Dr. Paul Gausman
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 November 23, 2015 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. Building Oversight Committee Membership - Brian Fahrendholz
Bryant Elementary SChool BP1 SIte Improvement 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 14th day of December, 2015, to approve the 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. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 1 (BP1) Site Improvement Project.
Bryant Elementary School BP2 Geothermal Well 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 14th day of December, 2015, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $660,000 for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 2 (BP2) Geothermal Well Project. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 2 (BP2) Geothermal Well Project.
Board Member Reports - Future Meetings 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 Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., January 5, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:30 p.m., January 5, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 11, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø IASB Action Advocacy Workshop – 5:30 p.m., January 13, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., January 14, 2016, ESC #105. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m., January 18, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø District Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., January 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 23, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., January 25, 2016, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook – Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook which includes implementation of new courses and expansion of current career pathways to be established at all high schools.
Electronic Communication Program Review – Alison Benson RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Electronic Communication Program Review.
XII. Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action D. FY17 General Fund Revenue Budget Projections and Forecasts - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the data and information regarding the District’s FY17 General Fund Revenue Budget Projects and Forecasts as presented. XIII. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Friend of Education Award(s) Trinity Lutheran Church and Loger Comfort Shelties - Dr. Paul Gausman
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 November 23, 2015 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. Building Oversight Committee Membership - Brian Fahrendholz
Bryant Elementary SChool BP1 SIte Improvement 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 14th day of December, 2015, to approve the 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. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 1 (BP1) Site Improvement Project.
Bryant Elementary School BP2 Geothermal Well 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 14th day of December, 2015, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $660,000 for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 2 (BP2) Geothermal Well Project. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the bid letting for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 2 (BP2) Geothermal Well Project.
Board Member Reports - Future Meetings 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 Student Achievement Committee – 12:00 p.m., January 5, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:30 p.m., January 5, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 11, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø IASB Action Advocacy Workshop – 5:30 p.m., January 13, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., January 14, 2016, ESC #105. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m., January 18, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø District Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., January 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 23, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., January 25, 2016, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook – Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook which includes implementation of new courses and expansion of current career pathways to be established at all high schools.
Electronic Communication Program Review – Alison Benson RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Electronic Communication Program Review.
XII. Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action D. FY17 General Fund Revenue Budget Projections and Forecasts - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the data and information regarding the District’s FY17 General Fund Revenue Budget Projects and Forecasts as presented. XIII. Adjourn