NovusAGENDA


	REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center August 13, 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.	Special Olympics Seattle Games – Delores (Dee) Sturgeon


VI.	Consent Agenda


	RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.


		A.	Board Meeting Minutes from July 16, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman


		B.	Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta


		C.	Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship


		D.	Teacher Quality Committee Membership – Heidi Anthony


		E.	Preschool Initiative Agreements – Brian Burnight


		F.	Preschool Rental Agreements – Brian Burnight


		G.	Contract for Transportation Services Between the Sioux City Community School District and the City of Sioux City – Brian Fahrendholz


		H.	Contract for Transportation Services Between the Sioux City Community School District and Care-A-Van Transportation LLC – Brian Fahrendholz


		I.	District Advisory Committee Membership – Dr. Paul Gausman


		J.	Educational Equity Committee Membership – Jen Gomez


		K.	Audit Services – Patty Blankenship


		L.	Consent to the Third Amendment to the Sublease of the Woodbury County Communication Tower with Starcomm Public Safety Board, Woodbury County, Iowa, City of Sioux City, Iowa, and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC – Brian Fahrendholz


		M.	2018-2019 Legislative Action Priorities – President Saint


							Board Member Reports/Future Meetings


VII.	Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
	Student Achievement Committee – Noon, August 20, 2018, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., August 21, 2018, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., August 27, 2018, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 27, 2018, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 10, 2018, ESC Board Room.


VIII.	Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman


IX.	Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action


		A.	Agreement Between the Sioux City Community School District and Iowa Jobs for Americas Graduates (iJAG) - Jim Vanderloo and Laurie Phelan (iJAG)

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Agreement between the Sioux City Community School District and iJAG for an Educational Specialist position at West High School.
		B.	Career Academy Named Recognition – Dr. Paul Gausman and Kari Treinen

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed Career Academy Named Recognition chart as presented.
		C.	Dr. Gausman’s Report of Learning as a “Student of the District” - Dr. Paul Gausman

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information contained in the Superintendent’s Student of the District Presentation.
		D.	Student Achievement Update – Heidi Anthony

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the 2017-2018 Student Achievement update as presented.
		E.	2017-2018 District and School Quality Survey Results – Mandie Mayo

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the results of the District and School Quality Survey as presented.


X.	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 may be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.


XI.	Adjourn