Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 26^th day of March, 2018, to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $190,000.00 from FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, for the North High School Lunchroom 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 plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $190,000.00 for the North High School Lunchroom Expansion Project. 

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 26^th day of March, 2018, to receive public input on the sale of property owned by the District for removal or demolition.    

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

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves 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 20^th Street, Sioux City Iowa.

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

• Student Achievement Committee – Noon, April 9, 2018, ESC PD Room #105.

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

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

• Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., April 13, 2018, ESC Room #105.

• Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 23, 2018, ESC Board Room.

• District Advisory Committee – 5:00 p.m., April 25, 2018, ESC Board Room.

• Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 28, 2018, ESC Board Room.

• Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 30, 2018, ESC Board Room.

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

·         404.5                Professional Development

·         405.4                Tutoring

·         501.8                Within District Transfers

·         504.16              Custody of Native American Students

·         541                   NCLB School Choice “DELETE”

·         603.11              Copyright Compliance

·         709.2                Transportation Insurance Program

·         710                   Crisis Planning “NEW”

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

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $1,400,000.00 for the Hunt Elementary School Bid Package #1 Site Improvements and Street Reconstruction 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 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9^th day of April, 2018.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $454,000 for the Hunt Elementary School Bid Package #2 Geothermal Well Field 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 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9^th day of April, 2018.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Lease Agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and First United Methodist Church for parking at the new Hunt Elementary School for $1 for a 20-year term which can be renewed for up to 6 additional 20-year terms, 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 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 9^th day of April, 2018.  The lease may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid for North High School and East Middle School, from Winkler Roofing, Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa, in the total bid amount of $123,625.00.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations from the insurance committee to be effective 7/1/2018.

• Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of Same.
• Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate
• Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.
• Documents:
  • Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement
  • Tax Exemption Certificate
  • Delivery Certificate
  • Authentication Order
  • District Certificate
  • Bond Purchase Agreement
  • Bond
  • IRS Form 8038-G

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors adopts the resolutions and executes the documents.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Sioux City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2018-2019 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Iowa Code.