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 28, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Consent to the Fourth Amendment to the Sublease of the Woodbury County Communication Tower with Starcomm Public Safety Board, Woodbury County, Iowa, City of Sioux City, Iowa, and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC – Brian Fahrendholz
Hearing(s) A. Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition - 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 11th day of February, 2019, to receive input on the plans, specifications and estimated cost of $2,450,000 for the Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition. 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 $2,450,000 for the Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 18, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., February 18, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., February 20, 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. Building Oversight Committee - 4:00 p.m., February 27, 2018, Bryant Project Site - 821 30th St. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 8, 2019, ESC Room #105. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 11, 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 505.9 Gifts to the District RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policy for first reading.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 404.1 Personnel Illness / Sick Leave 602.11 Physical Education RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
Now is the Time Project AWARE Mental Health Grant Program Review – Jen Gomez and Shelly Lewis RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Now is the time Project AWARE Mental Health Grant Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
School Climate Transformation Grant Program Review – Jen Gomez and Sandi O’Brien RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the School Climate Transformation Grant Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
Career Academy Update – Jim Vanderloo and Katie Towler RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information provided through the Career Academy Update.
FY20 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, of $449,390.00 for the District’s FY20 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects, 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 25th day of February, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
$10,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 – Patty Blankenship Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds. Documents: Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement Tax Exemption Certificate Delivery Certificate Authentication Order District Certificate Bond Purchase Agreement Bond IRS form 8038-G RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the resolutions and executes the documents.
FY20 Budgets: Student Activity Fund, Management Fund and Debt Service Fund – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the FY20 budgets for the Student Activity Fund, Management Fund and Debt Service Fund.
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 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 28, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Consent to the Fourth Amendment to the Sublease of the Woodbury County Communication Tower with Starcomm Public Safety Board, Woodbury County, Iowa, City of Sioux City, Iowa, and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC – Brian Fahrendholz
Hearing(s) A. Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition - 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 11th day of February, 2019, to receive input on the plans, specifications and estimated cost of $2,450,000 for the Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition. 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 $2,450,000 for the Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 18, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., February 18, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., February 20, 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. Building Oversight Committee - 4:00 p.m., February 27, 2018, Bryant Project Site - 821 30th St. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 8, 2019, ESC Room #105. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 11, 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 505.9 Gifts to the District RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policy for first reading.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 404.1 Personnel Illness / Sick Leave 602.11 Physical Education RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
Now is the Time Project AWARE Mental Health Grant Program Review – Jen Gomez and Shelly Lewis RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Now is the time Project AWARE Mental Health Grant Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
School Climate Transformation Grant Program Review – Jen Gomez and Sandi O’Brien RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the School Climate Transformation Grant Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.
Career Academy Update – Jim Vanderloo and Katie Towler RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information provided through the Career Academy Update.
FY20 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, of $449,390.00 for the District’s FY20 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects, 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 25th day of February, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
$10,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019 – Patty Blankenship Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds. Documents: Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement Tax Exemption Certificate Delivery Certificate Authentication Order District Certificate Bond Purchase Agreement Bond IRS form 8038-G RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the resolutions and executes the documents.
FY20 Budgets: Student Activity Fund, Management Fund and Debt Service Fund – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the FY20 budgets for the Student Activity Fund, Management Fund and Debt Service Fund.
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 XII. Adjourn