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 January 14, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Resolution Authorizing Online Sales of Surplus School Property through GovDeals, Inc. – Brian Fahrendholz
Hearing(s) A. Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project - Phase I – 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 28th day of January, 2019, to receive input on the plans and specifications for Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project – Phase I. 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 Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project – Phase I in the amount of $1,682,380.00.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 4, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., February 5, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., February 8, 2019, ESC Room #105. Special / Regular Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., February 11, 2019, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., February 21, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 23, 2019, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., February 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., March 27, 2019, Irving Preschool.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 404.1 Personnel Illness / Sick Leave 505.9 Gifts to the District 602.11 Physical Education RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 403.8 Notification of Conviction or Abuse Charges 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 second and final reading.
2019 E-Rate Communications Results (Category 1) – John Pritchard RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves selection of Fibercomm for the Category 1 E-Rate communications in the amount of $292,800 / year for a three-year term in which the District will be responsible for $58,560 / year.
GEAR UP 2.0 Program Review – Jen Gomez, Jim Vanderloo and Amber Kilburn RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the GEAR UP 2.0 Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
Preschool Inclusion Program Review – Dr. Brian Burnight and Kim Neal RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Preschool Inclusion Program Review as presented, and considers the addition of three preschool classrooms in the FY20 budget process.
RESOLUTION: FY19 Support the Passage and Extension of SAVE, Save Secure and Advanced Vision for Schools, Penny Sales Tax Legislation – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discuss and potentially approve a RESOLUTION to support the passage and extension of SAVE legislation.
Request for Proposal for Title I Third Party Vendor – Dr. Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the RFP for a third party vendor to support Bishop Heelan Catholic School’s Title I allocations.
Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $2,450,000 for the Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition, 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 11th day of February, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Presentation of the June 30, 2018 Audit Report – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the June 30, 2018 audit report
$10,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A: Consideration of Financing Proposals and Resolution Directing Sale – Patty Blankenship Consideration of Financing Proposals Opened and Reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Chief Financial Officer, and the Placement Agent. Resolution Directing Sale RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the following resolution: Resolution Directing the Sale of $10,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A.
FY20 Spending Authority Update and General Fund Targeted Expenditures - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the updated information regarding the District’s FY20 spending authority projections and the general fund targeted expenditures.
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. A. Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures and Form 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 January 14, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Resolution Authorizing Online Sales of Surplus School Property through GovDeals, Inc. – Brian Fahrendholz
Hearing(s) A. Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project - Phase I – 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 28th day of January, 2019, to receive input on the plans and specifications for Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project – Phase I. 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 Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project – Phase I in the amount of $1,682,380.00.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 4, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., February 5, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., February 8, 2019, ESC Room #105. Special / Regular Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., February 11, 2019, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., February 21, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 23, 2019, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., February 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., March 27, 2019, Irving Preschool.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 404.1 Personnel Illness / Sick Leave 505.9 Gifts to the District 602.11 Physical Education RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 403.8 Notification of Conviction or Abuse Charges 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 second and final reading.
2019 E-Rate Communications Results (Category 1) – John Pritchard RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves selection of Fibercomm for the Category 1 E-Rate communications in the amount of $292,800 / year for a three-year term in which the District will be responsible for $58,560 / year.
GEAR UP 2.0 Program Review – Jen Gomez, Jim Vanderloo and Amber Kilburn RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the GEAR UP 2.0 Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
Preschool Inclusion Program Review – Dr. Brian Burnight and Kim Neal RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Preschool Inclusion Program Review as presented, and considers the addition of three preschool classrooms in the FY20 budget process.
RESOLUTION: FY19 Support the Passage and Extension of SAVE, Save Secure and Advanced Vision for Schools, Penny Sales Tax Legislation – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discuss and potentially approve a RESOLUTION to support the passage and extension of SAVE legislation.
Request for Proposal for Title I Third Party Vendor – Dr. Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the RFP for a third party vendor to support Bishop Heelan Catholic School’s Title I allocations.
Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $2,450,000 for the Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition, 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 11th day of February, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Presentation of the June 30, 2018 Audit Report – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the June 30, 2018 audit report
$10,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A: Consideration of Financing Proposals and Resolution Directing Sale – Patty Blankenship Consideration of Financing Proposals Opened and Reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Chief Financial Officer, and the Placement Agent. Resolution Directing Sale RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the following resolution: Resolution Directing the Sale of $10,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A.
FY20 Spending Authority Update and General Fund Targeted Expenditures - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the updated information regarding the District’s FY20 spending authority projections and the general fund targeted expenditures.
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. A. Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures and Form XII. Adjourn