REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
July 25, 2017
6:00 PM

Our Mission: The Sioux City Community School District exists to educate students to believe in their talents and skills, achieve academic excellence and succeed in reaching their potential.

I.Call to Order
II.Pledge of Allegiance
III.Roll Call of Members
IV.Approval of Agenda
V.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.
VI.Consent Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from June 26, 2017 - Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
D.Acceptance of Contract Between the Superintendent and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • #FutureReady Cohort Showcase – 10:00 a.m., August 1, 2017, HoChunk Facility – 2nd Floor.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, August 7, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., August 8, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 14, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., August 22, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., August 28, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 28, 2017, ESC Board Room.


VIII.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
IX.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Purchase Agreement Between the Sioux City Community School District and Museum Building Property, Inc. for the Former Delta Center Space – Jim Vanderloo

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Purchase Agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and Museum Building Property, Inc. for the 75,000 sq. ft. of finished and unfinished space for $1,530,000.00.   


B.Second and Final Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman

      • 202.1                      Development of Board Policy

      • 202.5                      Administrative Action in Absence of Policy

      • 202.6                      Review and Revision of Policy / DELETE

      • 204.14                   Notice for Board Meetings

      • 205.3                      Anonymous Communications

      • 431.05                   Employee Transportation and Expenses Reimbursement

      • AR431.05              Employee Transportation Reimbursement (Expenses)

      • 504.1                      Nutrition and Physical Activity Wellness in the Schools

      • AR504.1                 Nutrition and Physical Activity Wellness in the Schools

      • 706.1                      School Food Program

      • AR706.1                 School Nutrition Program


RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.


C.First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman

      • 481.12                   Staff Access to Networked Information Resources

      • AR481.12              Staff Access to Networked Information Resources


RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.


D.Grading Practices Program Review – Dr. Kim Buryanek

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Grading Practices Program Review and recommendations.


E.Unified Communications / VOIP Phone System – Kathy Bottaro

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Marco/Cisco bid of $621,893.89 for a District wide unified communications system (VOIP).


F.Board Meeting Agendas and Supporting Materials – President Krysl

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors allows for the release of all Executive Summaries representing every agenda item, HR Board Report, Finance Reports, and Board Policies when the agenda is made available to the public. 


G.2017-2018 Legislative Action Priorities – President Krysl

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the District’s 2017-2018 Legislative Action Priorities.


X.Adjourn