NovusAGENDA


	REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center October 22, 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.	Loess Hills Elementary School – John Beeck


VI.	Consent 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


VII.	Hearing(s)


		A.	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 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 22^nd 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


VIII.	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.


IX.	Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman


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


		A.	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.
		B.	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.
		C.	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 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 12^th day of November, 2018. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
		D.	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.
		E.	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 school-based mental health therapy for students who do not qualify for Title XIX or do not have private insurance.
		F.	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.


XI.	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.


XII.	Adjourn