I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 14, 2016 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom
Hearing(s) A. 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 29th day of March, 2016, to receive public input on 3021 Jennings Street 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 $14,000.00 for the disposal of 3021 Jennings Street, owned by the District for the new Bryant Elementary School project.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Ø District Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., March 31, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 4, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Work Session with IASB Leadership – 4:45 p.m., April 4, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 5, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 7, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø National School Boards Association Annual Conference – All Day Event, April 8 – 11, 2016, in Boston, MA. Ø Chamber Annual Washington Conference and Steak Reception – All Day Event, April 12-15, in Washington, DC. Ø Educational Equity Committee – 12:00 p.m., April 14, 2016, ESC #105. Ø Student Achievement Committee – 1:30 p.m., April 18, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., April 19, 2016, at Irving Preschool. Ø Board Work Session / Demographer – 1:00 p.m., April 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 23, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 25, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m., May 2, 2016, ESC Board Room.
Elementary Literacy Curriculum and Material Adoption and Funding Recommendation, and Elementary Science and High School Social Studies Funding Recommendation – Kari Webb and Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the curriculum and material adoption and funding recommendation for elementary literacy materials, and that the Board of Directors approves the funding of materials already approved for elementary science and high school social studies.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman § 505.8 - Fundraising § 505.12 - Fees and Fee Waivers for Traffic Education § 706.1 - School Food Program § 709.6 - Elective Student Transportation Under Two Miles § 800.2 - Fixed Assets § 1003.1 - Citizen Requests for Information § 1003.5 - Community Resource Persons and Volunteers § 1004.12 - Driving School-Owned Vehicles – DELETE § 1004.13 - Use of District-Owned Vehicles RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan - Dr. Rita Vannatta and Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the revisions and recommendations for the 2016-18 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan.
Benefit Plan Update - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations from the insurance committee to be effective 7/1/2016.
Clark Elementary School Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $644,164.00 for the Clark Elementary School Pedestrian Bridge Replacement 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 7th day of April, 2016. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Alternative School and Alternative Suspension Programs Proposal Recommendation - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves administrative recommendation to accept the proposal from the Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. for the Alternative School and Alternative Suspension Programs.
Middle School Reporting Program Review - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Middle School Reporting Program Review as presented.
H. FY17 Budget - Second Review of General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Projections - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the data and information as presented. XI. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 14, 2016 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. John Chalstrom
Hearing(s) A. 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 29th day of March, 2016, to receive public input on 3021 Jennings Street 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 $14,000.00 for the disposal of 3021 Jennings Street, owned by the District for the new Bryant Elementary School project.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Ø District Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., March 31, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 4, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Work Session with IASB Leadership – 4:45 p.m., April 4, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 5, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 7, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø National School Boards Association Annual Conference – All Day Event, April 8 – 11, 2016, in Boston, MA. Ø Chamber Annual Washington Conference and Steak Reception – All Day Event, April 12-15, in Washington, DC. Ø Educational Equity Committee – 12:00 p.m., April 14, 2016, ESC #105. Ø Student Achievement Committee – 1:30 p.m., April 18, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting – 1:30 p.m., April 19, 2016, at Irving Preschool. Ø Board Work Session / Demographer – 1:00 p.m., April 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 23, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 25, 2016, ESC Board Room. Ø Board Policy Committee Meeting – 4:30 p.m., May 2, 2016, ESC Board Room.
Elementary Literacy Curriculum and Material Adoption and Funding Recommendation, and Elementary Science and High School Social Studies Funding Recommendation – Kari Webb and Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the curriculum and material adoption and funding recommendation for elementary literacy materials, and that the Board of Directors approves the funding of materials already approved for elementary science and high school social studies.
First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman § 505.8 - Fundraising § 505.12 - Fees and Fee Waivers for Traffic Education § 706.1 - School Food Program § 709.6 - Elective Student Transportation Under Two Miles § 800.2 - Fixed Assets § 1003.1 - Citizen Requests for Information § 1003.5 - Community Resource Persons and Volunteers § 1004.12 - Driving School-Owned Vehicles – DELETE § 1004.13 - Use of District-Owned Vehicles RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan - Dr. Rita Vannatta and Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the revisions and recommendations for the 2016-18 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan.
Benefit Plan Update - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations from the insurance committee to be effective 7/1/2016.
Clark Elementary School Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $644,164.00 for the Clark Elementary School Pedestrian Bridge Replacement 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 7th day of April, 2016. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Alternative School and Alternative Suspension Programs Proposal Recommendation - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves administrative recommendation to accept the proposal from the Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. for the Alternative School and Alternative Suspension Programs.
Middle School Reporting Program Review - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Middle School Reporting Program Review as presented.
H. FY17 Budget - Second Review of General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Projections - Dr. John Chalstrom RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the data and information as presented. XI. Adjourn