NovusAGENDA


	REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center March 11, 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.	Nodland / Sunnyside Elementary Schools – Blair Taylor


VI.	Consent Agenda


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


		A.	Board Meeting Minutes from February 25, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman


		B.	Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta


		C.	Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship


		D.	High School Domestic / Potable Water Pipe Replacement Project – Phase I - Brian Fahrendholz


							Board Member Reports/Future Meetings


VII.	Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
	Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, March 18, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., March 18, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 19, 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. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., April 12, 2019, ESC Room #105. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., April 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 8, 2019, ESC Board Room.


VIII.	Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman


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


		A.	Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman
			401.4 Employee Complaints 504.1 Nutrition & Physical Activity Wellness in the Schools 505.9 Gifts to the District 706.1 School Nutrition Program 710.3 Vending Machines (NEW)
			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
		B.	East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project – Brian Fahrendholz

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $305,000.00 for the East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project, 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 25^th day of March, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
		C.	Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company - Bryant Elementary School - Brian Fahrendholz

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a perpetual underground electrical easement with MidAmerican Energy Company for $1.00 at Bryant Elementary School for construction, operation, and maintenance of an underground electrical service for the new Bryant Elementary School. 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 25^th day of March, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
		D.	Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company – Nodland Elementary School - Brian Fahrendholz

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a perpetual underground electrical easement with MidAmerican Energy Company for $1.00 at Nodland Elementary School for construction, operation, and maintenance of an underground electrical service for the new Nodland Elementary School. 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 25^th day of March, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
		E.	FY20 Budget – Final Review of All Funds - Patty Blankenship

			That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented related to the FY20 budgets for all funds. In addition, the Board of Directors allows for publication of the District’s FY20 budget and sets a hearing date of April 8, 2019.


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


XI.	Adjourn