REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
March 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.AFJROTC Cadet Unit Mission Brief – CMSgt. Kathryn Roby and Lt. Col. Larry Brockshus
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 26, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
D.Microsoft License Renewal – Kathy Bottaro
VIII.Hearing(s)
A.North High School Parking Lot Expansion Project – 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 12th of March, 2018, to adopt the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $200,000.00 from DGR Engineering, of Sioux City, Iowa, for the North High School Parking Lot Expansion 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 proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $200,000.00, from xxx for the North High School Parking Lot Expansion Project. 

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

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

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

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

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 20, 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.

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

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 9, 2018, ESC Board Room.

X.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
XI.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.North High School Lunchroom Expansion Project – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $190,000.00 from FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, for the North High School Lunchroom 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 26th day of March, 2018.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

B.Resolution of Sale or Demolition of District Property for the New Hunt Elementary School Project – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors sets a hearing date and time to receive public input on the sale of property owned by the District for removal or demolition located at 1903 Jackson Street, 1909 Jackson Street, 1915-1921 Jackson Street, 1920 Nebraska Street, and 608-610 20th Street, Sioux City Iowa.  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 March, 2018.

C.Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 1902 and 1908 Nebraska Street – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the purchase and acquisition of 1902 and 1908 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa, currently owned by First United Methodist Church, for the purchase price of $90,000.00. 

D.Second and Final 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

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

E.First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

    ·         971.1                     Naming School Facilities

    ·         AR971.1                Naming School Facilities

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

F.1:1 Laptop Lease for Grades 6-12 – Kathy Bottaro

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the lease of 7,400 MS/HS laptops from Riverside Technologies for $1,011,827.16 annually for 4 years.

G.$7,375,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A: Consideration of Financing Proposals and Resolution Directing Sale – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors adopts the following resolution: Resolution Directing the Sale of $7,375,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A.

H.FY19 Budgets – Final Review of All Funds Except the General Fund and Nutrition Fund - Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the FY19 budgets for the Student Activity Fund, Management Fund, Sales Tax Fund, PPEL Fund and Debt Service Fund. 

I.FY19 School Nutrition Budget - Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the FY19 budget for the School Nutrition Fund.

J.FY19 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information provided related to the FY19 General Fund revenues and expenditures budget and property tax rates. 

 

That the Board of Directors allows for publication of the District’s FY19 budget (all Funds) and to set a hearing date of April 9, 2018.

XII.Adjourn