REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
February 12, 2018
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.ESL / World Languages – Tori Albright
B.Digital Learning – Steve Watts
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 Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from January 23, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VIII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 19, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., February 20, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • District Advisory Committee – 5:00 p.m., February 21, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., February 22, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 24, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., February 26, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 26, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., February 28, 2018, Irving Preschool.

  • Board Work Session / Board Development – 3:00 p.m., February 28, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 9, 2018, ESC Room #105.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 12, 2018, ESC Board Room.

IX.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
X.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

    ·         201.3      Secretary of the Board

    ·         201.4      Treasurer of the Board

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

B.FY19 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, of $258,610.00 for the District’s FY19 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law.

 

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 26th day of February, 2018.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

C.Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 2022 Nebraska Street – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the purchase and acquisition of 2022 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa, currently owned by Roger H. and Maxine B. Van Kompenburg, for the purchase price of $150,000.00 for acquisition of real estate, improvements and relocation expenses, plus moving expenses not to exceed $6,192.00.

D.Engage Piper Jaffray to Act as the District's Representative for Proposed Bond Issue(s) - Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to sign an engagement letter with Piper Jaffray.

E.FY19 Budgets: Student Activity Fund, Management Fund and Debt Service Fund – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the FY19 budget s for the Student Activity Fund, Management Fund and Debt Service Fund.


XI.Adjourn