REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
February 26, 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.West High School - Scott Cole
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 February 12, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
D.District Diesel School Bus Purchases – Brian Fahrendholz
VIII.Hearing(s)
A.FY19 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Brian Fahrendholz

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 26th day of February, 2018, to approve 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.

 

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

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.

Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
IX.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • 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.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, March 5, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 6, 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.

  • Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., March 17, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., March 19, 2018, ESC Board Room.

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

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

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

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

·         204.9      Meetings of the Board

·         204.10    Board Meeting Agendas

·         502.3      Long-Term Suspension

·         521.20    Search and Seizure

·         521.21    District Conflict Resolution Process

·         681         Religion

·         971.1      Naming School Facilities

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

B.ESC Career Academy Construction Renovation Project – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors awards the bid to Nelson Construction and Development Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $1,556,200.00 for the ESC Career Academy Construction Renovation Project.


C.North High School Parking Lot Expansion Project – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $200,000.00 for the North High School Parking Lot Expansion Project, 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 12th day of March, 2018.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

XII.Adjourn