NovusAGENDA


	REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center October 28, 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.	Perry Creek Elementary School – Amy Denney


VI.	Consent Agenda


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


		A.	Board Meeting Minutes from October 14, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman


		B.	Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Rita Vannatta


		C.	Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship


		D.	District Application for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DERA Clean Diesel School Bus Rebate – Brian Fahrendholz


							Board Member Reports/Future Meetings


VII.	Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
	Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 4, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 5, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., November 8, 2019, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 11, 2019, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., November 14, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., November 18, 2019, ESC Board Room. Annual UEN / IASB Convention – November 20-21, 2019, Des Moines, IA. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., November 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Outgoing / Incoming School Board Member(s) Reception - 4:30 p.m., November 25, 2019, ESC Room #105. Annual / Organizational Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 25, 2019, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., November 27, 2019, Bryant Elementary School.


VIII.	Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman


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


		A.	FY21 Budget Guiding Principles – Dr. Paul Gausman

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors gives the Superintendent of Schools guidance for budget development, by creating a list of guiding principles for the FY21 Budget.
		B.	Hail Damaged Roof Top Mechanical Equipment Repair and Replacement Project – Brian Fahrendholz

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $570,000.00 for the Hail Damaged Roof Top Mechanical Equipment Repair and Replacement Project, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4^th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 11^th day of November, 2019. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
		C.	First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman
			602.3 Program for English Learners 602.8 Curriculum Review, Development & Assessment 681.10 Grading 1001.0 Communications / Public Information Program
			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
		D.	Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman
			181.11 Electronic Equipment and Services Usage 402.8 Vacations 404.9 Religious Holidays 604.1 Student Guidance and Counseling Program 709.5 Student Conduct on School Transportation 709.7 Use of Monitoring Systems on School Buses 1001.10 School-Community Groups
			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.


X.	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.


XI.	Adjourn