REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
February 24, 2020
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.West High School – April Tidwell
VI.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
VIII.Hearing(s)
A.FY21 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – 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 24th day of February, 2020 to receive public input on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, of $449,000 for the District’s FY21 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects.

 

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 plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, of $449,000 for the District’s FY21 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects.

Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
IX.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:00 p.m., February 26, 2020, Bryant Elementary School.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., February 28, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, March 2, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 2, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 9, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 12, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 13, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 23, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., March 24, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., March 28, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., March 30, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 14, 2020, ESC Board Room.

X.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.FY21 School Nutrition Budget – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the FY21 budget for the School Nutrition Fund.

B.FY21 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information provided related to the FY21 General Fund revenues and expenditures budget and property tax rates. 

C.Boundary Adjustment Recommendations – Dr. Brian Burnight

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the elementary boundary adjustments presentation for 2022-2023 for a vote at a future Board meeting, and allows the District to work with RSP Demographers to consider all available options for secondary boundaries.

D.2019-2020 Employee Engagement Survey Results – Mandie Mayo

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the results of the Employee Engagement Survey as presented.

E.Administrator Compensation Plan Program Review – Dr. Kim Buryanek

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Administrator Compensation Plan Program Review and recommendations. 

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

  • 402.7      403(B) Retirement Accounts

  • 504.5      Student-Driven Vehicles, Motorcycles, etc.

  • 504.11    Health and Immunization Certificates

  • 602.11    Physical Education

  • 1004.9    Community Use of School Equipment

  • 1081       School-Police Resource Officer

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

XI.Adjourn