NovusAGENDA


	REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center April 29, 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.	North Middle School – Shawn Chesteen


VI.	Special Recognition


		A.	2020 Teacher of the Year; Luis Lemus – Dr. Paul Gausman


VII.	Consent Agenda


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


		A.	Board Meeting Minutes from April 8, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman


		B.	Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta


		C.	Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship


		D.	Career & Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee – Jim Vanderloo


		E.	Benefit Plan Update – Dr. Rita Vannatta


		F.	District Diesel School Bus with Wheelchair Lift Purchases – Brian Fahrendholz


		G.	New Bryant Elementary School Playground Equipment Project – Brian Fahrendholz


		H.	Hunt Elementary School Asbestos Abatement Project Phase 2 – Brian Fahrendholz


							Board Member Reports/Future Meetings


VIII.	Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
	Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, May 6, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., May 7, 2019, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 10, 2019, ESC Room #105. Special / Regular Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., May 13, 2019, ESC Board Room. District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 15, 2019, Leeds Elementary School. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 20, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., May 20, 2019, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee –1:30 p.m., May 22, 2019, Irving Preschool. North High School Graduation – 11:00 a.m., May 25, 2019 Tyson Events Center. West High School Graduation – 2:30 p.m., May 25, 2019, Tyson Events Center. East High School Graduation – 6:00 p.m., May 25, 2019, Tyson Events Center. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 10, 2019, ESC Board Room.


IX.	Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman


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


		A.	First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman
			401.34 Nepotism 402.43 Employee Negotiations 505.19 Student Directory Information 691.1 School Calendar 709.1 School Start Times
			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
		B.	FY19 Proposed Budget Amendment – Patty Blankenship

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 13, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s FY19 Proposed Budget Amendment.
		C.	Title VI Indian Education Grant Application– Jen Gomez

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 13, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
		D.	2018-2019 District and School Climate Survey Results – Mandie Mayo

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the results of the District and School Climate Survey as presented.
		E.	East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project – Brian Fahrendholz

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors awards the low bid to Bainbridge Construction, LLC of Kingsley, Iowa, and awards the contract in the amount of $318,913.50 for the East High School Parking Lot Expansion Project.
		F.	Employee Handbook - Dr. Rita Vannatta

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Employee Handbook for the 2019-2020 School Year.


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