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.
Consent Agenda RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from February 13, 2017 and February 22, 2017 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. Paul Gausman and Sherri Jones D. Literacy Professional Development - April Tidwell E. District Diesel and Propane Powered School Bus Purchase - Brian Fahrendholz
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings * Student Achievement Committee – Noon, March 6, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 7, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 10, 2017, Spalding Park Elementary School. * Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 13, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., March 18, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Board Policy Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 20, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., March 21, 2017, Irving Preschool. * Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., March 28, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 28, 2017, ESC Board Room. * District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 30, 2017, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action A. First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman - 502.9 Weapons Free Schools - 503.5 Title I Parent Involvement - 504.15 Drug / Alcohol / Tobacco / Nicotine-Free Schools - 581.12 Computer Networks Acceptance Use Policy - 604.5 Testing Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman - 401.2 Employee Classifications - 401.5 Certification - 401.6 Personnel Records - 604.7 Media Centers - 661 Media Center Materials Removal - 709.4 Inclement Weather / Unsafe or Hazardous Road Conditions - 901.5 Educational Specifications for Buildings - 901.6 Educational Site Development - 902.1 Maintenance Schedule RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
FY2016 Audit - Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts and approves the FY2016 Audit.
North and East High Schools (Upper Level) Auditorium Seating Project – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid from Iowa Direct Equipment of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and awards them the bid in the amount of $100,000.00, for the North and East High Schools (Upper Level) Auditorium Seating Project.
FY18 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $285,795.00, including architectural fees, for the District’s FY18 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects, 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 13th day of March, 2017. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
F. FY18 General Fund Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the data and information regarding the District’s FY18 General Fund expenditures and property tax rate as presented. 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. 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 February 13, 2017 and February 22, 2017 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. Paul Gausman and Sherri Jones D. Literacy Professional Development - April Tidwell E. District Diesel and Propane Powered School Bus Purchase - Brian Fahrendholz
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings * Student Achievement Committee – Noon, March 6, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 7, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 10, 2017, Spalding Park Elementary School. * Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 13, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., March 18, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Board Policy Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 20, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., March 21, 2017, Irving Preschool. * Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., March 28, 2017, ESC Board Room. * Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 28, 2017, ESC Board Room. * District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 30, 2017, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action A. First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman - 502.9 Weapons Free Schools - 503.5 Title I Parent Involvement - 504.15 Drug / Alcohol / Tobacco / Nicotine-Free Schools - 581.12 Computer Networks Acceptance Use Policy - 604.5 Testing Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman - 401.2 Employee Classifications - 401.5 Certification - 401.6 Personnel Records - 604.7 Media Centers - 661 Media Center Materials Removal - 709.4 Inclement Weather / Unsafe or Hazardous Road Conditions - 901.5 Educational Specifications for Buildings - 901.6 Educational Site Development - 902.1 Maintenance Schedule RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
FY2016 Audit - Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts and approves the FY2016 Audit.
North and East High Schools (Upper Level) Auditorium Seating Project – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid from Iowa Direct Equipment of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and awards them the bid in the amount of $100,000.00, for the North and East High Schools (Upper Level) Auditorium Seating Project.
FY18 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $285,795.00, including architectural fees, for the District’s FY18 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects, 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 13th day of March, 2017. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
F. FY18 General Fund Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the data and information regarding the District’s FY18 General Fund expenditures and property tax rate as presented. XI. Adjourn