REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
November 27, 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(s)
A.Irving Elementary School - Maria Ruelas
VI.Special Presentation(s)
A. Sioux City Public Schools Foundation Annual Update – Kari Kellen
VII.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.
VIII.Consent Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from November 13, 2017 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
D.Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Increasing Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out, and LEP Instruction Beyond 5 Years – Patty Blankenship
E.Lease Agreement Between the Sioux City Community School District and the City of Sioux City for the Public Museum Space at 607 4th St. - Brian Fahrendholz

IX.Hearing(s)
A.School Calendars for 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 – Dr. Rita Vannatta

Notice was provided 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 27th of November, 2016, to receive public input on the District’s proposed 2018-2019 School Calendar. 

 

Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named School Calendar with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the District’s 2018-2019 school calendar and acknowledges the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school calendars.

Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
X.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., November 29, 2017, Irving Preschool.

  • Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., December 2, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., December 8, 2017, ESC Room #105.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, December 11, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., December 11, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., December 18, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., December 18, 2017, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 8, 2018, ESC Board Room.

XI.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
XII.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

         ·         401         Employee Handbook


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


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

         ·         405.1      District Employee Liability

          ·         502.2      Out of School Suspension

          ·         502.7      Interviews and Removal of Students By Law Enforcement Personnel or DHS    Child Abuse Investigators

          ·         502.8      Corporal Punishment / Physical Restraint

          ·         503.1      Student Conduct

          ·         601.01   School Organizations


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


C.Transportation Program Review – Brian Burnight, Jen Gomez, Brian Fahrendholz and Jim Vanderloo

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the recommendations set forth in the Transportation Program Review.


D.Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 1909 Jackson Street - Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the purchase and acquisition of 1909 Jackson Street, Sioux City, Iowa, currently owned by Lou L. and Janice R. Hansen, for the purchase price of $170,000.00, which includes relocation and moving expenses.


E.FY19 PPEL Fund and Sales Tax Fund Revenue and Expenditure Budgets and the Five-Year Plan for Capital Projects – Patty Blankenship, Brian Fahrendholz and Kathy Bottaro

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the FY19 PPEL Fund and Sales Tax Fund revenue and expenditure budgets and the five-year plan for capital projects.


F.Hunt Elementary School Projected Student Capacity – Brian Burnight

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation to design and construct a new two-story Hunt Elementary School.


XIII.Adjourn