I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance / AFJROTC Color Guard 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 April 24, 2017 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. Gausman and Sherri Jones D. Amendment to the Membership and Participation Agreement Between the Sioux City Community School District and CenterPoint (formerly Continuum Retail) Energy Services LLC – Brian Fahrendholz E. FY2017-18 School Fees – Dr. Paul Gausman
Hearing(s) A. Bryant Elementary School Construction Project - Brian Fahrendholz Notice was given 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 8th day of May, 2017, to adopt the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $17,467,030.00 for the Bryant Elementary School Construction 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 Construction Project.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings 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. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 19, 2017, Liberty Elementary School. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 22, 2017, ESC Board Room. Special Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., May 24, 2017, ESC Board Room. High School Graduation Ceremonies – All Day Event, May 27, 2017, Tyson Events Center. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., June 6, 2017, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 12, 2017, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 26, 2017, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 200.2 Powers and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors 200.6 Authority of Member 200.7 Code of Ethics of the Board 200.8 Board Orientation 505.8 Fund Raising 803.2 Purchasing 902.5 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Strategic Plan Initiative: K-12 Student Mentoring - Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges Strategic Plan Initiative: K-12 Student Mentoring.
Transportation Settlement - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the tentative settlement of all claims arising out of a school bus accident at 30th and Floyd Boulevard which occurred on 4-4-13.
Title VI Indian Education Grant Application – Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for June 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
FY2016-2017 Proposed Budget Amendment – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 24, 2017, at 4:30 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input regarding the proposed amendment to the District’s 2016-2017 Budget.
F. Appointment of Sioux City Community School District Board Member to Sioux City Public Schools Foundation Board – President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoints a member to serve on the Sioux City Public Schools Foundation Board. XI. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance / AFJROTC Color Guard 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 April 24, 2017 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Dr. Gausman and Sherri Jones D. Amendment to the Membership and Participation Agreement Between the Sioux City Community School District and CenterPoint (formerly Continuum Retail) Energy Services LLC – Brian Fahrendholz E. FY2017-18 School Fees – Dr. Paul Gausman
Hearing(s) A. Bryant Elementary School Construction Project - Brian Fahrendholz Notice was given 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 8th day of May, 2017, to adopt the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $17,467,030.00 for the Bryant Elementary School Construction 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 Construction Project.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings 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. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 19, 2017, Liberty Elementary School. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 22, 2017, ESC Board Room. Special Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., May 24, 2017, ESC Board Room. High School Graduation Ceremonies – All Day Event, May 27, 2017, Tyson Events Center. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., June 6, 2017, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 12, 2017, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 26, 2017, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 200.2 Powers and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors 200.6 Authority of Member 200.7 Code of Ethics of the Board 200.8 Board Orientation 505.8 Fund Raising 803.2 Purchasing 902.5 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Strategic Plan Initiative: K-12 Student Mentoring - Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges Strategic Plan Initiative: K-12 Student Mentoring.
Transportation Settlement - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the tentative settlement of all claims arising out of a school bus accident at 30th and Floyd Boulevard which occurred on 4-4-13.
Title VI Indian Education Grant Application – Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for June 12, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
FY2016-2017 Proposed Budget Amendment – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 24, 2017, at 4:30 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input regarding the proposed amendment to the District’s 2016-2017 Budget.
F. Appointment of Sioux City Community School District Board Member to Sioux City Public Schools Foundation Board – President Krysl RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors appoints a member to serve on the Sioux City Public Schools Foundation Board. XI. Adjourn