NovusAGENDA


	REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center January 14, 2019 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.	Spalding Park Elementary School – Mimi Moore


VI.	Consent Agenda


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


		A.	Board Meeting Minutes from December 10, 2018 – Dr. Paul Gausman


		B.	Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta


		C.	Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship


		D.	District Diesel School Bus Purchases – Brian Fahrendholz


		E.	2019 E-Rate Network Equipment Results (Category 2) – John Pritchard


		F.	RTI Quote for HP Stream Computers and Apple Quotes for iPads for Elementary Refresh at Irving, Leeds and Unity Elementary Schools – John Pritchard


		G.	Resolution Designating an Individual to Sign Payments or Authorize Electronic Funds Transfers on Behalf of the Board President - Dr. Paul Gausman


							Board Member Reports/Future Meetings


VII.	Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
	Building Oversight Committee – 4:00 p.m., January 15, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Work Session – Part III Board Self-Assessment – 4:30 p.m., January 16, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., January 18, 2019, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, January 21, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:00 p.m., January 21, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., January 22, 2019, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., January 23, 2019, Irving Preschool. Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 26, 2019, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., January 28, 2019, ESC Board Room. Special / Regular Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., January 28, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 11, 2019, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., February 21, 2019, ESC Board Room.


VIII.	Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman


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


		A.	First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman
			403.8 Notification of Conviction or Abuse Charges 404.1 Personnel Illness / Sick Leave 404.6 Jury Duty and Witness Duty 404.7 Military Leave 431 Personnel – Grievance Procedures 504.9 Homeless Children and Youth 605.4 Graduation 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
			201.1 President / Vice President
			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
		C.	Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project - Phase I – Brian Fahrendholz

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $1,682,380.00 for Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project – Phase I, 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 28^th day of January, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
		D.	Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk / Dropout Prevention – Dr. Kim Buryanek

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the At-Risk / Dropout Prevention application with the Modified Supplemental Amount levy of $1,973,555.
		E.	Substitute Fill Rate and Teacher Absenteeism Program Review – Dr. Rita Vannatta

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Substitute Fill Rate and Teacher Absenteeism Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
		F.	Restatement of Legislative Priorities – President Saint

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors restate and affirm the previously approved Legislative Priorities.


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.


		A.	Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures and Form


XI.	Adjourn