From 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., preceding the final meeting of the retiring Board, a reception will be held to honor outgoing Directors David Gleiser, Dr. Michael (Mike) McTaggart, Miyuki (Mickey) Nelson and Jackie Warnstadt, and newly elected Directors Dr. Juline (Juli) Albert, Taylor Goodvin, Dan Greenwell and Monique Scarlett..

ANNUAL MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
November 25, 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
A.Liberty Elementary School – Stacie Henderson
VII.Hearings
A.School Calendars for 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 – Dr. Rita Vannatta

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, to receive public input on the District’s proposed 2020-2021, 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars.

 

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

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the 2020-2021 school calendar and acknowledges the amended 2021-2022 and acknowledges the proposed 2022-2023 school calendars.  

VIII.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.RESOLUTION – 2020 Census – Board President

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the 2020 Census Resolution.


B.FY2020 Depository Resolution – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the designation of bank depositories as follows to comply with the statutory requirements of Iowa Code Section 12c.  The approval of this item, recorded in the minutes, will satisfy these requirements.

  • Security National Bank, Sioux City, IA, $1,800.000

  • Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Sioux City, IA, $85,000,000


C.Settlement of FY19 Books – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Annual Financial Health Report for FY19.


D.FY21 PPEL Fund and Sales Tax Fund Budgets and the Five-Year Plan for Capital Projects – Patty Blankenship, Brian Fahrendholz and John Pritchard

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the FY21 PPEL Fund and Sales Tax Fund budgets and the five-year plan for capital projects.


E.First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

  • 501.10                Truancy-Unexcused Absence

  • 602.3                  Program for English Learners - NEW

  • 602.8                  Curriculum Review, Development & Assessment

  • 800                    Business Operations

  • 801.1                  Depository of Funds

  • 803.2                  Purchasing

  • 808.1                  Care, Maintenance & Disposal of District Records

  • 1001.0                Communications / Public Information Program

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


F.Review of Election Results – Board Secretary Lloyd

Board Secretary Lloyd will present the official report from the Woodbury County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Elections Patrick Gill in regard to the November 5, 2019 School Board election.  The official results will be recorded in the minutes.


G.Recognition of Retiring Board Members David Gleiser, Dr. Mike McTaggart, Miyuki Nelson and Jackie Warnstadt - Dr. Paul Gausman
H.Comments from Retiring Board Members David Gleiser, Dr. Mike McTaggart, Miyuki Nelson and Jackie Warnstadt
I.Unfinished Business – President Saint

If any member of the Board feels that the Board should consider any unfinished business, even if only to identify it as unfinished business, the member should address the issue at this time.


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 will be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
X.Adjourn the Final Meeting of the Seated Board