REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
March 9, 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.Loess Hills Elementary School – John Beeck
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
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VIII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

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

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, March 16, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 16, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 20, 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., TUESDAY, April 14, 2020, ESC Board Room.

IX.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
X.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Hail Damaged Roofs and Vertical Metal Replacement Project – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors accepts the low bids from 10 Men Roofing L.L.C. of Omaha, Nebraska, for Morningside Elementary, and awards a contract in the amount of $235,000.00; and JC Roofing and Insulating of South Sioux City, Nebraska, for Nodland Elementary, East and West High Schools, and awards a contract in the amount of $651,694.00, for the Hail Damaged Roofs and Vertical Metal Replacement Project.

B.$15,108,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2020: Consideration of Financing Proposals and Resolution Directing Sale – Patty Blankenship

  • Consideration of Financing Proposals Opened and Reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Chief Financial Officer, and the Placement Agent

  • Resolution Directing Sale

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors adopts the following resolution: Resolution Directing the Sale of $15,108,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2020. 

C.Boundary Adjustment Recommendations – Dr. Brian Burnight

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors allows for public comment on the proposed elementary boundary adjustments for 2022-2023.

D.FY21 Budget – Review of All Funds - Patty Blankenship

That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented related to the FY21 budgets for all funds.  In addition, the Board of Directors allows for publication of the District’s FY21 budget and sets a hearing date of April 14, 2020.

E.Second and Final 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 second and final reading. 

F.Update on West Middle School Staff Climate Plan – Dr. Paul Gausman

RECOMMENDATION:  Dr. Gausman to provide the Board with an update on the West Middle School Staff climate plan. 

G.Board Discussion on Board Agenda Development and Public Document Presentation(s) – President Saint

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors discusses Board Agenda Development and Public Document Presentation(s). 

XI.Adjourn