I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from January 13, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 3, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., February 3, 2020, ESC Board Room. SCEA and SCESPA Opening Proposals – 4:00 p.m., February 6, 2020, ESC Board Room. Special / Regular / Special Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., February 10, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – Noon, February 18, 2020, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., February 20, 2020, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 22, 2020, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., February 24, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 24, 2020, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee - 1:30 p.m., February 26, 2020, Bryant Elementary School. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., February 28, 2020, ESC Board Room.
Presentation of June 30, 2019 Audit – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the June 30, 2019 audit report
Resolution Fixing Date for a Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $15,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the resolution and sets the date for the hearing. 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 10th day of February 2020.
FY21 Spending Authority Update & General Fund Targeted Expenditures – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the updated information regarding the District’s FY21 spending authority projections and general fund targeted expenditures.
Citizen Guide to School District Budget – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discusses development of a Citizen Guide to School District Budget to be housed on the District’s website.
Ratification of New Format of Finance Report(s) – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the new format of Finance Report(s).
District Monthly Credit Card Report – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District Monthly Credit Card Report as Part of the Finance Report(s).
Hail Damaged Roofs and Vertical Metal Replacement Project – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and Engineer’s estimated cost of $1,460,500.00, for the East and West High Schools, Morningside and Nodland Elementary Schools Hail Damaged Roofs and Vertical Metal 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 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 10th day of February 2020. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 200.3 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest 202.2 Adoption of Policy 204.15 Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures 504.2 Communicable Diseases 504.7 Emergency School Closings 901.4 Selection of an Architect 903.1 Lease, Sale, or Disposal of School Buildings and Sites RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
IX I. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 204.12 Board Meeting Agendas 401.1 Employee Conflict of Interest 403.3 Termination / Discharge of At-Will Employees 403.5 Workplace Bullying 403.6 Discipline, Suspension and Discharge of Teachers, Administrators and Other Employees 403.7 Probationary Period for Teachers 404.8 Absence Without Pay 405.3 Access to Buildings 405.12 Drug-Free Workplace 451.54 Employee: Continuation of Health Insurance Plan 503.12 Student Field Trips 601.10 Evaluation of Educational Program 605.3 Student Promotion – Retention – Acceleration 681.10 Grading RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading XI. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from January 13, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 3, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., February 3, 2020, ESC Board Room. SCEA and SCESPA Opening Proposals – 4:00 p.m., February 6, 2020, ESC Board Room. Special / Regular / Special Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., February 10, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – Noon, February 18, 2020, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., February 20, 2020, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 22, 2020, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., February 24, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 24, 2020, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee - 1:30 p.m., February 26, 2020, Bryant Elementary School. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., February 28, 2020, ESC Board Room.
Presentation of June 30, 2019 Audit – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the June 30, 2019 audit report
Resolution Fixing Date for a Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Not to Exceed $15,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the resolution and sets the date for the hearing. 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 10th day of February 2020.
FY21 Spending Authority Update & General Fund Targeted Expenditures – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the updated information regarding the District’s FY21 spending authority projections and general fund targeted expenditures.
Citizen Guide to School District Budget – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discusses development of a Citizen Guide to School District Budget to be housed on the District’s website.
Ratification of New Format of Finance Report(s) – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the new format of Finance Report(s).
District Monthly Credit Card Report – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District Monthly Credit Card Report as Part of the Finance Report(s).
Hail Damaged Roofs and Vertical Metal Replacement Project – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and Engineer’s estimated cost of $1,460,500.00, for the East and West High Schools, Morningside and Nodland Elementary Schools Hail Damaged Roofs and Vertical Metal 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 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 10th day of February 2020. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 200.3 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest 202.2 Adoption of Policy 204.15 Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures 504.2 Communicable Diseases 504.7 Emergency School Closings 901.4 Selection of an Architect 903.1 Lease, Sale, or Disposal of School Buildings and Sites RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
IX I. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 204.12 Board Meeting Agendas 401.1 Employee Conflict of Interest 403.3 Termination / Discharge of At-Will Employees 403.5 Workplace Bullying 403.6 Discipline, Suspension and Discharge of Teachers, Administrators and Other Employees 403.7 Probationary Period for Teachers 404.8 Absence Without Pay 405.3 Access to Buildings 405.12 Drug-Free Workplace 451.54 Employee: Continuation of Health Insurance Plan 503.12 Student Field Trips 601.10 Evaluation of Educational Program 605.3 Student Promotion – Retention – Acceleration 681.10 Grading RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading XI. Adjourn