I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Contract Renewal with PowerSchool for Support of the Financial Information System – John Pritchard E. District Application for EPA Clean Diesel Bus Grant – Brian Fahrendholz
Hearing(s) Permanent Trail Easement at Clark Early Childhood Center to the City of Sioux City – 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 22nd day of October 2018, to receive public input on the plans and specifications for the Permanent Trail Easement for Clark Early Childhood Center to the City of Sioux City. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named easement with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Permanent Trail Easement at Clark Early Childhood Center to the City of Sioux City for $1.00 to construct, operate, and maintain a Trail.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., October 24, 2018, Irving Preschool. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., October 25, 2018, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., October 29, 2018, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 5, 2018, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 6, 2018, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., November 9, 2018, ESC Room #105. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 12, 2018, ESC Board Room. UEN / IASB Annual Convention – All Day Event, November 14-15, 2016, Des Moines, IA. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 26, 2018, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 200.7 Code of Ethics of the Board RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policy for first reading.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 1003.5 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policy for second and final reading.
High School Baseball Field Lights Installation Project – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $357,000 for the High School Baseball Field Lights Installation 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 12th day of November, 2018. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
International Baccalaureate Proposals for Clark Early Childhood Center / Perry Creek Elementary School and Nodland / Sunnyside Elementary Schools – Brian Burnight, Amy Denney and Blair Taylor RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidacy phase for Clark Early Childhood Center and Perry Creek Elementary School. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidacy phase for Nodland and Sunnyside Elementary Schools.
Rolling Hills Community Services Region Funding Request for School-Based Mental Health Therapy - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the funding request to Rolling Hills Community Services Region for $500,000 for schoolbased mental health therapy for students who do not qualify for Title XIX or do not have private insurance.
Rolling Hills Community Services Region Funding Request for Consultation Services - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the funding request to Rolling Hills Community Services Region for $277,600 for consultation services from mental health specialists.
G. FY20 Budget Guiding Principles – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors gives the Superintendent of Schools guidance for budget development, by creating a list of guiding principles for the FY20 Budget. XII. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from October 8, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Contract Renewal with PowerSchool for Support of the Financial Information System – John Pritchard E. District Application for EPA Clean Diesel Bus Grant – Brian Fahrendholz
Hearing(s) Permanent Trail Easement at Clark Early Childhood Center to the City of Sioux City – 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 22nd day of October 2018, to receive public input on the plans and specifications for the Permanent Trail Easement for Clark Early Childhood Center to the City of Sioux City. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named easement with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Permanent Trail Easement at Clark Early Childhood Center to the City of Sioux City for $1.00 to construct, operate, and maintain a Trail.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., October 24, 2018, Irving Preschool. District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., October 25, 2018, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., October 29, 2018, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 5, 2018, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 6, 2018, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., November 9, 2018, ESC Room #105. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 12, 2018, ESC Board Room. UEN / IASB Annual Convention – All Day Event, November 14-15, 2016, Des Moines, IA. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 26, 2018, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 200.7 Code of Ethics of the Board RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policy for first reading.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 1003.5 Community Resource Persons and Volunteers RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policy for second and final reading.
High School Baseball Field Lights Installation Project – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $357,000 for the High School Baseball Field Lights Installation 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 12th day of November, 2018. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
International Baccalaureate Proposals for Clark Early Childhood Center / Perry Creek Elementary School and Nodland / Sunnyside Elementary Schools – Brian Burnight, Amy Denney and Blair Taylor RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidacy phase for Clark Early Childhood Center and Perry Creek Elementary School. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidacy phase for Nodland and Sunnyside Elementary Schools.
Rolling Hills Community Services Region Funding Request for School-Based Mental Health Therapy - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the funding request to Rolling Hills Community Services Region for $500,000 for schoolbased mental health therapy for students who do not qualify for Title XIX or do not have private insurance.
Rolling Hills Community Services Region Funding Request for Consultation Services - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the funding request to Rolling Hills Community Services Region for $277,600 for consultation services from mental health specialists.
G. FY20 Budget Guiding Principles – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors gives the Superintendent of Schools guidance for budget development, by creating a list of guiding principles for the FY20 Budget. XII. Adjourn