REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
June 10, 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
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VI.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
  • Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, June 17, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., June 17, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., June 18, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., June 24, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 24, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Work Session: Public Board Docs – 4:30 p.m., June 26, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., July 15, 2019, ESC Board Room.

VII.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
VIII.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Receive Superintendent’s Recommendation on a Personnel Matter – Dr. Paul Gausman

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors receives and files with the Board Secretary the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate a teacher’s continuing contract.


B.Curriculum Technology Program Review – John Pritchard

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Curriculum Technology Program Review, along with the recommendations set forth in the report.

C.District Developed Service Delivery Plan – Kim Neal

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the District Developed Service Delivery Plan as presented.

D.Employee Handbook – Dr. Rita Vannatta

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Employee Handbook for the District for the 2019-2020 School Year for second and final reading.

E.$5,775,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A – Patty Blankenship
      • Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement, and Authorizing the Execution of Same.

      • Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate.

      • Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds.

         

      • Documents:

  • Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement

  • Tax Exemption Certificate

  • Delivery Certificate

  • Authentication Order

  • District Certificate

  • Bond Purchase Agreement

  • Bond

  • IRS form 8038-G

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors adopts the resolutions and executes the documents. 


F.First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman
  • 506.4                Student Library Circulation Records

  • 662                   Computer Software Acquisition

  • 663                   Computer Hardware Acquisition - DELETE

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading. 

G.FY20 Elementary School Curriculum Fees – Dr. Brian Burnight

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the FY20 Elementary School Curriculum Fees. 


H.FY20 Break Fix Insurance Program Renewal – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves renewal of the Break Fix Insurance Program for FY20 with Specialty Underwriters (SU) for an annual premium cost of $589,672.


IX.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
X.Adjourn