REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
November 11, 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.Career Academy – Katie Towler
VII.Hearing(s)
A.Hail Damaged Roof Top Mechanical Equipment Repair and Replacement Project – Brian Fahrendholz

Notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m. local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 11th day of November, 2019, to receive public input on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $570,000.00 for the Hail Damaged Roof Top Mechanical Equipment Repair and Replacement Project.

 

Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record.

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.

Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VIII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
  • School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., November 14, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 18, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., November 18, 2019, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 19, 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.

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

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., December 13, 2019, ESC Board Room.


IX.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
X.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Northwest AEA Director District #7 Board Election – President Saint and Dr. Dan Cox

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the election of Julie DeGroot for Northwest AEA’s District 7. 


B.School Calendars for 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 – Dr. Rita Vannatta

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for November 25, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s proposed 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 school calendars.  


C.Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Increasing Enrollment – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors authorizes the request to the SBRC for $3,056,096 of modified supplemental amount for increasing enrollment. 


D.Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for ELL Beyond 5 Years – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors authorizes the request to the SBRC for $1,168,499.20 of modified supplemental amount for ELL beyond 5 years.    


E.Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk / Dropout Prevention – Dr. Kim Buryanek

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the At-Risk / Dropout Prevention application with the Modified Supplemental Amount levy of $3,733,605. 


F.Student Achievement Update – Heidi Anthony

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the 2018-2019 Student Achievement update as presented.


G.FY21 Spending Authority Projections and the Budget Presentation Calendar – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information regarding the District’s FY21 spending authority projections and the budget presentation calendar.


H.Restatement of Legislative Priorities / Guidance to IASB Delegate – President Saint

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors restate and affirm the previously approved Legislative Priorities and provide guidance to IASB Delegate.


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