NovusAGENDA


	REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center December 9, 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.	East Middle School – Tom McGuire


VI.	Consent Agenda


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


		A.	Board Meeting Minutes from November 25, 2019 – Dr. Paul Gausman


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


		C.	Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship


		D.	Building Oversight Committee Membership – Brian Fahrendholz


		E.	Student Device Update for Clark Early Childhood Center, Morningside and Perry Creek Elementary Schools – John Pritchard


		F.	2020 Microsoft License Renewal – John Pritchard


		G.	Agreement Between Hudson School District and SCCSD Regarding Sharing of Special Education Services for Students – Kim Neal


		H.	Sioux City Transit Bus Tickets – Jen Gomez


		I.	Sprint’s 1 Million Project Grant Application – Dr. Kim Buryanek


		J.	Middle School Science License Extension – Heidi Anthony


							Board Member Reports/Future Meetings


VII.	Board Member Reports / Future Meetings
	Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., December 16, 2019, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., January 6, 2020, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., January 9, 2020, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., January 10, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 13, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., January 27, 2020, ESC Board Room.


VIII.	Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman


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


		A.	Riverside HVAC and Electrical Retrofit Project Phase 2 – Brian Fahrendholz

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $2,680,700.00, for the Riverside HVAC and Electrical Retrofit Project Phase 2, 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 13^th day of January 2020. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
		B.	Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook – Jim Vanderloo

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook which includes implementation of new courses and expansion of current career pathways to be established at all high schools.
		C.	Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
		D.	Review of Budget Calendar and Budget Guiding Principles – Board President

			RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors review and discuss the Board approved Budget Calendar and Guiding Principles with the new Board.


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.


		A.	Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures


XI.	Adjourn