I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Good News Report(s) A. ISEA Community Grant Awards – Bernie Scolaro B. East Middle School – Mette Malek, Erica Somsky and Joe Hardin
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 25, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. East High School Cafeteria Seating Replacement Project – Brian Fahrendholz E. 2017 E-Rate Network Equipment Purchase – John Pritchard
Hearing(s) A. Proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY2020 – Patty Blankenship Notice was published in the Sioux City Journal on March 22, 2019, that a budget hearing would be held on April 8, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named budget with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the hearing on the proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY2020.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., April 15, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 16, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, April 23, 2019, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., April 24, 2019, Irving Preschool. 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. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 13, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 10, 2019, ESC Room #105.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action A. FY2020 Budget Adoption – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors certifies the FY2020 budget with an expected maximum tax rate of $15.30 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCESPA 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 Educational Support Personnel Association (SCESPA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between Operations & Maintenance Employees 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 Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association 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 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of FY20 Total Package Increases for Non-Union Groups – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the FY20 total package increases for the five nonunion groups.
XII. 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 XIII. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Good News Report(s) A. ISEA Community Grant Awards – Bernie Scolaro B. East Middle School – Mette Malek, Erica Somsky and Joe Hardin
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 25, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. East High School Cafeteria Seating Replacement Project – Brian Fahrendholz E. 2017 E-Rate Network Equipment Purchase – John Pritchard
Hearing(s) A. Proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY2020 – Patty Blankenship Notice was published in the Sioux City Journal on March 22, 2019, that a budget hearing would be held on April 8, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named budget with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the hearing on the proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY2020.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., April 15, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 16, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, April 23, 2019, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., April 24, 2019, Irving Preschool. 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. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 13, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 10, 2019, ESC Room #105.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action A. FY2020 Budget Adoption – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors certifies the FY2020 budget with an expected maximum tax rate of $15.30 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCESPA 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 Educational Support Personnel Association (SCESPA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between Operations & Maintenance Employees 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 Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association 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 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of FY20 Total Package Increases for Non-Union Groups – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the FY20 total package increases for the five nonunion groups.
XII. 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 XIII. Adjourn