REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
August 12, 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
  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, August 19, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., August 19, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., August 20, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., August 26, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 26, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 9, 2019, ESC Board Room.

VII.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
VIII.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company - East High School Baseball Lights – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves a perpetual underground electrical easement with MidAmerican Energy Company for $1.00 at East High School for construction, operation, and maintenance of an underground electrical service for East High School Baseball Lights.

 

A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 26th day of August, 2019.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.


B.Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company – North High School Baseball Lights – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves a perpetual underground electrical easement with MidAmerican Energy Company for $1.00 at North High School for construction, operation, and maintenance of an underground electrical service for North High School Baseball Lights.

 

A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 26th day of August, 2019.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.


C.Perpetual Underground Electrical Easement with MidAmerican Energy Company – Riverside Elementary School – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves a perpetual underground electrical easement with MidAmerican Energy Company for $1.00 at Riverside Elementary School for construction, operation, and maintenance of an underground electrical service for Riverside Elementary School.

 

A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 26th day of August, 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 – Sunnyside Elementary School – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves a perpetual underground electrical easement with MidAmerican Energy Company for $1.00 at Sunnyside Elementary School for construction, operation, and maintenance of an underground electrical service for Sunnyside Elementary School.

 

A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 26th day of August, 2019.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.


E.Permanent Water Line Loop Easement with the City of Sioux City - Unity Elementary School – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves a permanent water line loop easement with the City of Sioux City for $1.00 at Unity Elementary School for construction, operation, and maintenance of a water line loop that also provides water service to Unity Elementary School.

 

A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 26th day of August, 2019.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.


F.IASB Delegate Assembly - President Saint

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors selects a Board member to serve as the District’s Delegate this school year. 


G.First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman
  • 415           Human Resources Report

  • 602.4        Student Special Health Services

  • AR602.4  Student Special Health Services – NEW

  • 602.5        Special Education

  • 1004.1     Community Use of School Facilities

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


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