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 March 11, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. 2019 Microsoft License Renewal – John Pritchard E. Contract with Qwest Corporation – dba CenturyLink for the Relocation of Communication Lines and Ducts for the Hunt Elementary Project – Brian Fahrendholz F. FY20 Annual District High School SUV and Truck Replacement – Brian Fahrendholz G. New Bryant Elementary School Furnishings Project – Brian Fahrendholz
Hearing(s) A. East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project – 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 March, 2019, to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $305,000.00 for the East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project. 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 plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $305,000.00 for the East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project. B. Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company - Bryant Elementary School - 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 March, 2019, to approve 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. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named easement with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. 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. C. Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company – Nodland Elementary School - 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 March, 2019, to approve 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. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named easement with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. 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.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., March 27, 2019, Irving Preschool. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 29, 2019, ESC Room #105. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 2, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 8, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, April 15, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., April 15, 2019, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., April 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 27, 2019, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 29, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 29, 2019, ESC Board Room.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 100 Mission Statement 121 Smoke and Tobacco-Free Environment 200 Name of School District 501.9 Compulsory Attendance 505.17 Minors’ School License to Drive 602.7 Student Activity Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCEA and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
FY20 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid for East Middle School Phase 2, from MJ Dalsin of Sioux Falls, SD, in the amount of $128,151.00 and for Riverside Elementary School Phase 2, from Winkler Roofing of Sioux City, IA, in the amount of $109,850.00.
Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid from Sioux City Engineering of Sioux City, Iowa, and awards the contract in the amount of $2,220,020.10 for the Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition.
FY20 Budget Adjustment Resolution – Patty Blankenship RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Sioux City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2019-2020 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Iowa Code.
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 March 11, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. 2019 Microsoft License Renewal – John Pritchard E. Contract with Qwest Corporation – dba CenturyLink for the Relocation of Communication Lines and Ducts for the Hunt Elementary Project – Brian Fahrendholz F. FY20 Annual District High School SUV and Truck Replacement – Brian Fahrendholz G. New Bryant Elementary School Furnishings Project – Brian Fahrendholz
Hearing(s) A. East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project – 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 March, 2019, to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $305,000.00 for the East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project. 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 plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $305,000.00 for the East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project. B. Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company - Bryant Elementary School - 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 March, 2019, to approve 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. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named easement with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. 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. C. Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company – Nodland Elementary School - 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 March, 2019, to approve 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. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named easement with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. 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.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., March 27, 2019, Irving Preschool. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 29, 2019, ESC Room #105. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 2, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 8, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, April 15, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., April 15, 2019, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., April 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 27, 2019, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 29, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 29, 2019, ESC Board Room.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 100 Mission Statement 121 Smoke and Tobacco-Free Environment 200 Name of School District 501.9 Compulsory Attendance 505.17 Minors’ School License to Drive 602.7 Student Activity Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCEA and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
FY20 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid for East Middle School Phase 2, from MJ Dalsin of Sioux Falls, SD, in the amount of $128,151.00 and for Riverside Elementary School Phase 2, from Winkler Roofing of Sioux City, IA, in the amount of $109,850.00.
Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition - Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid from Sioux City Engineering of Sioux City, Iowa, and awards the contract in the amount of $2,220,020.10 for the Hunt Elementary School BP #3 – Site Improvements, Street Reconstruction, and Demolition.
FY20 Budget Adjustment Resolution – Patty Blankenship RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Sioux City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2019-2020 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Iowa Code.
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