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.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2016 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. Memorandum of Understanding Between Sioux City Community School District and Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. for School-Based Mental Health Services - Dr. Kim Buryanek
A. Sale of District Property (Former Emerson 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 22nd day of February, 2016, to receive public input on the sale of District property, former Emerson Elementary School, 120, 124, 130, and 117 S. Fawcett, Sioux City, Iowa, 51103. 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 Emerson Elementary School, 120, 124, 130, and 117 S. Fawcett, Sioux City, Iowa, 51103, to the Radiant Life Community Church for $25,000
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Ø UEN Day at the Capitol – All Day Event, February 24, 2016, in Des Moines, IA. Ø Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 27, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Building Oversight Committee – 4:00 p.m., March 3, 2016, at East High School. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:30 p.m., March 8, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Educational Equity Committee – 12:00 p.m., March 10, 2016, ESC #105. Ø Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., March 14, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., March 17, 2016, at Irving Preschool. Ø Student Achievement Committee – 1:30 p.m., March 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m., March 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 29, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø District Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., March 31, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee Meeting – 8:00 a.m., April 4, 2016, ESC Board Room.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 100.01 – Educational Philosophy 100.02 – Definition of the Well-Educated Student AR100.02 – Well-Educated Student Interpretation 103 – Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Creed, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender-Identity, National Origin, Religion, Age (for employment), Disability, Socio-Economic Status (for programs), Marital Status (for programs), or Veteran Status 207 – Board of Directors’ Legal Counsel 501.6 – Non-Resident Student 503.1 – Student Conduct 504.4 – Anti-Bullying / Harassment / Hazing 504.10 – Student Injury and Illness at School 604.2 – Private Instruction 604.3 – Dual Enrollment RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
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 14nd day of March, 2016. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Title VII Indian Education Program Review - Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Title VII Indian Education Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
Spalding Park Elementary Specialty School Proposal - Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves Spalding Park Elementary School’s transformation to an environmental science specialty school.
Strategic Plan Update: Human Resources - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the update to the Human Resources priority area of the District’s Strategic Plan
Clark Elementary School Maintenance and Updating Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid from Nelson Construction of Sioux City, Iowa, and awards them the base bid in the amount of $1,521,000.00, and Alternate Bid 1 in the amount of $43,950.00 for a total contract amount of $1,564,950.00 for the Clark Elementary School Maintenance and Updating Project.
Modified Supplemental Amount Application for Dropout Prevention - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the levy and Modified Supplemental Amount Application for Dropout Prevention in the amount of $4,680,397.
FY17 School District General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Projections - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the FY17 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Projects presented. XII. 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.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2016 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom D. Memorandum of Understanding Between Sioux City Community School District and Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. for School-Based Mental Health Services - Dr. Kim Buryanek
A. Sale of District Property (Former Emerson 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 22nd day of February, 2016, to receive public input on the sale of District property, former Emerson Elementary School, 120, 124, 130, and 117 S. Fawcett, Sioux City, Iowa, 51103. 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 Emerson Elementary School, 120, 124, 130, and 117 S. Fawcett, Sioux City, Iowa, 51103, to the Radiant Life Community Church for $25,000
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Ø UEN Day at the Capitol – All Day Event, February 24, 2016, in Des Moines, IA. Ø Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 27, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Building Oversight Committee – 4:00 p.m., March 3, 2016, at East High School. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:30 p.m., March 8, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Educational Equity Committee – 12:00 p.m., March 10, 2016, ESC #105. Ø Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 5:00 p.m., March 14, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., March 17, 2016, at Irving Preschool. Ø Student Achievement Committee – 1:30 p.m., March 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m., March 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 29, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø District Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., March 31, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee Meeting – 8:00 a.m., April 4, 2016, ESC Board Room.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 100.01 – Educational Philosophy 100.02 – Definition of the Well-Educated Student AR100.02 – Well-Educated Student Interpretation 103 – Discrimination and Harassment on the Basis of Race, Creed, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender-Identity, National Origin, Religion, Age (for employment), Disability, Socio-Economic Status (for programs), Marital Status (for programs), or Veteran Status 207 – Board of Directors’ Legal Counsel 501.6 – Non-Resident Student 503.1 – Student Conduct 504.4 – Anti-Bullying / Harassment / Hazing 504.10 – Student Injury and Illness at School 604.2 – Private Instruction 604.3 – Dual Enrollment RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
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 14nd day of March, 2016. Notice of the hearing will be published as provided by law.
Title VII Indian Education Program Review - Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Title VII Indian Education Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
Spalding Park Elementary Specialty School Proposal - Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves Spalding Park Elementary School’s transformation to an environmental science specialty school.
Strategic Plan Update: Human Resources - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the update to the Human Resources priority area of the District’s Strategic Plan
Clark Elementary School Maintenance and Updating Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid from Nelson Construction of Sioux City, Iowa, and awards them the base bid in the amount of $1,521,000.00, and Alternate Bid 1 in the amount of $43,950.00 for a total contract amount of $1,564,950.00 for the Clark Elementary School Maintenance and Updating Project.
Modified Supplemental Amount Application for Dropout Prevention - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the levy and Modified Supplemental Amount Application for Dropout Prevention in the amount of $4,680,397.
FY17 School District General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Projections - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the FY17 General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Projects presented. XII. Adjourn