REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
November 12, 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.Irving Elementary School – Maria Ruelas
VI.Consent Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from October 22, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
VII.Hearing(s)
A.High School Baseball Field Lights Installation Project – 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 12th day of November, 2018, to receive public input on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $357,000 for the High School Baseball Field Lights Installation Project.

 

Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $357,000 for the High School Baseball Field Lights Installation Project.     
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VIII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • UEN / IASB Annual Convention – All Day Event, November 14-15, 2016, Des Moines, IA.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 19, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 20, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., November 26, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 26, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., November 28, 2018, Irving Preschool.

  • District Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., November 29, 2018, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., December 7, 2018, ESC Room #105.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., December 10, 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

  • 201.1                        President / Vice President

  • 203.1                        Board Committees

  • 203.2                        Appointment of Members to Board Committees

  • 204.15                     Community Participation / Procedures

  • 503.6                        Activity Eligibility Requirements

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

  • 200.7        Code of Ethics of the Board

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policy for second and final reading.    
C.International Baccalaureate Proposal for North Middle, West Middle and East Middle Schools – Jim Vanderloo, Shawn Chesteen, Scott Cole and Dr. Mike Rogers
RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidacy phase for North Middle, West Middle and East Middle Schools.  
D.School Calendars for 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 – Dr. Rita Vannatta
RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for November 26, 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 proposed 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022 school calendars.  
E.FY20 Spending Authority Projections and the Budget Presentation Calendar – Patty Blankenship
RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information regarding the District’s FY20 spending authority projections and the budget presentation calendar.
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