REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
February 25, 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.Morningside Elementary School – Jarod Mozer
VII.Hearing(s)
A.FY20 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – 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 25th day of February, 2019, to approve 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.

 

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

 

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.

Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VIII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • Building Oversight Committee – 4:00 p.m., February 27, 2019, Bryant Project Site – 821 30th St.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, March 4, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 5, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • 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.

  • School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 21, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., March 23, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., March 25, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 25, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., March 27, 2019, Irving Preschool.

IX.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
X.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

  • 401.4        Employee Complaints

  • 504.1        Nutrition & Physical Activity Wellness in the Schools

  • 706.1        School Nutrition Program

  • 710.3        Vending Machines (NEW)

  • 805           Gifts to the District


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 policy for second and final reading. 

C.Title I Third Party Vendor – Dr. Brian Burnight

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves FACTS Education Solutions, LLC as a third party vendor to support Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools’ Title I allocations.

D.Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project - Phase I – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid from L&L Builders for the Riverside and Sunnyside Elementary Schools Mechanical Systems Updating Project – Phase I and awards the contract in the amount of $1,446,600.00.

E.FY20 School Nutrition Budget – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the FY20 budget for the School Nutrition Fund.

F.FY20 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion - Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information provided related to the FY20 General Fund revenues and expenditures budget and property tax rates.


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