REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
June 11, 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.Consent Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
D.Agreement Among the Sioux City Community School District, Northwest Area Education Agency and Boys and Girls Home and Family Services – Dr. Kim Buryanek
E.Agreement Among the Sioux City Community School District, Northwest Area Education Agency and Jackson Recovery Centers, Inc. – Dr. Kim Buryanek
F.Memorandum of Understanding Between the Sioux City Community School District and Sioux Rivers Regional Mental Health and Disabilities Services – Dr. Kim Buryanek
G.Memorandum of Understanding Between the Sioux City Community School District and Siouxland Human Investment Partnership – Dr. Kim Buryanek
H.Agreement Between the Sioux City Community School District and Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. for Alternative Placement Programs – Dr. Kim Buryanek
I.Contract Between the Sioux City Community School District and the Iowa Department of Human Services – Dr. Kim Buryanek
J.Acceptance of Property / Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Insurance Renewal – Dr. Rita Vannatta
K.Lease Agreement with Marco – Patty Blankenship
L.Contract for Transportation Services Between the Sioux City Community School District and Siouxland Regional Transit Services (SRTS) – Brian Fahrendholz
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VI.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, June 18, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., June 19, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., June 25, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Special / Regular Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., June 25, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., July 16, 2018, ESC Board Room.

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

·         103          Discrimination and Harassment…

·         551          Life-Sustaining Emergency Care

·         803.2       Purchasing

·         971          Approval Process for Change Order Requests

·         1001.2     News Media Relations

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

B.Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

·         204.14     Notice for Board Meetings

·         503.2       Student Organizations Not Sponsored by the School

·         504.4       Anti-Bullying / Harassment / Hazing

·         602.12     Religion Based Exclusion From School Program

·         604.6       Program for Students at Risk

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

C.District’s Focus 2022 Strategic Plan Update – Dr. Kim Buryanek

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s Focus 2022 Strategic Plan update.

D.Second and Final Reading of the Employee Handbook – Dr. Rita Vannatta

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Employee Handbook for the District for the 2018-2019 School Year for second and final reading.

E.Recommendation for Termination the Contract of a Teacher – Dr. Paul Gausman
RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the termination of a teacher. 
F.Administrative Compensation Package – Dr. Rita Vannatta

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Board's recommendation to fund the administrative compensation plan at .15% total costing.

IX.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.
X.Adjourn