I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Special Recognition A. 2018 Teacher of the Year: Susan Jordan - Dr. Paul Gausman B. 2017 Iowa Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year: Dr. Angela Holcomb - 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 April 10, 2017 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. Paul Gausman and Sherri Jones D. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee – Jim Vanderloo
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Policy Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 26, 2017, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, May 1, 2017, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., May 2, 2017, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 8, 2017, ESC Board Room. District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 10, 2017, Leeds Elementary School. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., May 11, 2017, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., May 15, 2017, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., May 16, 2017, Irving Preschool. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 22, 2017, ESC Board Room. High School Graduation Ceremonies – All Day Event, May 27, 2017, Tyson Events Center.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Contract Renewal with K12 Insight – Alison Benson RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the three-year contract renewal with K12 Insight.
Workers’ Compensation and Safety Program – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations of the Workers’ Compensation and Safety Program to include the following: Utilize remaining dollars from safety budget at year end to purchase AED supplies and print updated emergency guidelines for every building. Continue to use WIT for First Aid and CPR training and use safety budget dollars to cover training costs. Continue with incentive program at an approximate maximum annual cost of $13,100 from the current safety budget of $20,000. Continue utilizing SafeSchools online modules to promote effective training necessary to maintain a safety focus in the workplace. Continue to promote safety utilizing communication campaigns to disseminate a variety of useful information.
C. Bryant Elementary School Construction Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $17,467,030.00 for the Bryant Elementary School Construction Project. 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 8th day of May, 2017. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address. XII. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Special Recognition A. 2018 Teacher of the Year: Susan Jordan - Dr. Paul Gausman B. 2017 Iowa Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year: Dr. Angela Holcomb - 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 April 10, 2017 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. Paul Gausman and Sherri Jones D. Career & Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee – Jim Vanderloo
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Policy Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 26, 2017, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, May 1, 2017, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., May 2, 2017, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 8, 2017, ESC Board Room. District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 10, 2017, Leeds Elementary School. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., May 11, 2017, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., May 15, 2017, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Committee – 1:30 p.m., May 16, 2017, Irving Preschool. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 22, 2017, ESC Board Room. High School Graduation Ceremonies – All Day Event, May 27, 2017, Tyson Events Center.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Contract Renewal with K12 Insight – Alison Benson RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the three-year contract renewal with K12 Insight.
Workers’ Compensation and Safety Program – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations of the Workers’ Compensation and Safety Program to include the following: Utilize remaining dollars from safety budget at year end to purchase AED supplies and print updated emergency guidelines for every building. Continue to use WIT for First Aid and CPR training and use safety budget dollars to cover training costs. Continue with incentive program at an approximate maximum annual cost of $13,100 from the current safety budget of $20,000. Continue utilizing SafeSchools online modules to promote effective training necessary to maintain a safety focus in the workplace. Continue to promote safety utilizing communication campaigns to disseminate a variety of useful information.
C. Bryant Elementary School Construction Project - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $17,467,030.00 for the Bryant Elementary School Construction Project. 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 8th day of May, 2017. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address. XII. Adjourn