From 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, preceding the final meeting of the retiring Board, a reception will be held to honor outgoing Directors Paul Gorski and John Meyers, and newly elected Directors Perla Alarcon-Flory, Ron Colling and Jeremy Saint.

ANNUAL MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
September 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.Good News Report
A.Loess Hills Elementary School - John Beeck
VI. 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.
VII.Consent Action Item(s)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from September 11, 2017 - Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
VIII.Hearings
A.28E Agreement with the City of Sioux City for Developmental Services for Clark Early Childhood Center Trail Addition 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 25th day of September 2017, to approve the 28E Agreement for Developmental Services between the Sioux City Community School District and the City of Sioux City to develop real estate located in the vicinity of 4315 Hamilton Boulevard, Sioux City, Iowa for the proposed Clark Early Childhood Center Trail Addition 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 28E Agreement for Developmental Services between the Sioux City Community School District and the City of Sioux City to develop real estate located in the vicinity of 4315 Hamilton Boulevard, Sioux City, Iowa for the proposed Clark Early Childhood Center Trail Addition Project.


B.28E Agreement with the City of Sioux City for Developmental Services for Hunt Elementary School Site Improvements 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 25th day of September 2017, to approve the 28E Agreement for Developmental Services between the Sioux City Community School District and the City of Sioux City to develop the site located in the vicinity of 2002 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa, for the new Hunt Elementary School Site Improvements 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 28E Agreement for Developmental Services between the Sioux City Community School District and the City of Sioux City to develop the site located in the vicinity of 2002 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa, for the new Hunt Elementary School Site Improvements Project.


IX.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Perpetual Right-of-Way Utility Easement with Long Lines, L.L.C. - Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the perpetual right-of-way easement with Long Lines, L.L.C. for $1.00 at West Middle School for installation, operation, and maintenance of underground telecommunications fiber and wires to the West High Tower.

 

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 9th of October 2017.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.


B.Settlement of FY17 Books – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Financial Summary (Unaudited) for FY17.


C.Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

      • 501.3                      School Attendance Areas

      • 501.7                      International Students

      • 505.11                   Student Fees / Fines / Rentals

      • 603.1                      Class Size

      • 902.7                      OSHA Statement

      • 903.10                   Hazardous Chemical Program


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


D.FY2018 Bank Depositories – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the designation of bank depositories as follows to comply with the statutory requirements of Iowa Code section 12c.  The approval of this item, recorded in the minutes, will satisfy these requirements.

  • Security National Bank, Sioux City, IA, $1,000.000

  • Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Sioux City, IA, $85,000,000

  • Bankers Trust, Des Moines, IA, $300,000

  • Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust, $300,000


E.Review of Election Results – Board Secretary Lloyd

Board Secretary Lloyd will present the official report from Woodbury County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Elections Patrick Gill in regard to the September 12, 2017 School Board election.  The official results will be recorded in the minutes.


F.Recognition of Retiring Board Members Paul Gorski and John Meyers - Dr. Paul Gausman
G.Comments from Retiring Board Members Paul Gorski and John Meyers
H.Unfinished Business – President Krysl

If any member of the Board feels that the Board should consider any unfinished business, even if only to identify it as unfinished business, the member should address the issue at this time.


X.Adjourn the Final Meeting of the Seated Board