REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
April 23, 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.Student Support Services and Mental Health Wellness Festival – Janet Ryan
VI.Special Recognition
A.2019 Teacher of the Year; Shelly Nash – Dr. Paul Gausman
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 April 9, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
D.Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee – Jim Vanderloo
E.Furnishings for Classrooms, Collaboration Space and Cafeteria for ESC Career Academy Project – Brian Fahrendholz
F.Furnishings for Classrooms, Collaboration Space and Technology for ESC Career Academy Project – Brian Fahrendholz
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
IX.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., April 25, 2018, Irving Preschool.

  • 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.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, May 7, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 9, 2018, Leeds Elementary School.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., May 10, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 11, 2018, 8th Floor in HoChunk Centre.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 14, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Work Session re: International Baccalaureate – 3:30 p.m., May 17, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Special / Regular Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., June 11, 2018, ESC Board Room.

X.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
XI.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.FY18 Proposed Budget Amendment – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 14, 2018 , at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s FY18 Proposed Budget Amendment. 

B.North High School Lunchroom Expansion Project – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors awards the low bid to H&R Construction Company of South Sioux City, Nebraska, in the amount of $156,800.00 for the North High School Lunchroom Expansion Project.

C.Social Media Program Review – Mandie Mayo

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Social Media Programmatic Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.

D.Title VI Indian Education Grant Application – Jen Gomez

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 14, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.

E.Beginning Educator Mentoring and Induction Program Review – Janet Rohmiller

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Beginning Educator Mentoring and Induction Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.

F.Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Plan – Dr. Rita Vannatta and Jen Gomez

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the EEO / Affirmative Action Plan as presented.

G.Secondary Math Curriculum and Material Adoption and Funding Recommendation – April Tidwell

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the adoption of Big Ideas Math for secondary math using the Instructional Support Levy FY19 and Iowa Core Carryover for a total expenditure of $787,000.

H.Secondary Spanish Curriculum and Material Adoption and Funding Recommendation – April Tidwell

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves of ¡Avencemos! for secondary Spanish using the Instructional Support Levy from FY18 and FY19 for a total expenditure of $210,000.

XII.Adjourn