REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
March 23, 2020
6:00 PM

NOTICE:Public comment is not a regular part of Special Meetings of the Board per Board Policy 204.15. In addition, due to the Governor's Emergency Proclamation of March 17, 2020, which prohibits community gatherings of more than 10 people at all locations or venues, the place of the Board's regular meetings, at the Educational Service Center, will be temporarily inaccessible to the public. The public may otherwise have access to the Board's meetings at:https://siouxcityschools.swagit.com/live

Public Comment Forms may be accessed on line at https://www.siouxcityschools.org/series-200/ and must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

A phone number must be provided so the speaker can be called at the time of Citizen Input or during the designated Agenda item as noted on their form.

 

I.Call to Order
II.Pledge of Allegiance
III.Roll Call of Members
IV.Approval of Agenda
V.Citizen Input
Individuals who have submitted timely Citizen Input forms on line may be given the opportunity to speak by phone, in accordance with the policy changes necessitated by the Governor's Emergency Pandemic Declaration. In the alternative, their written comments will be read by the Board President or designee.

The same process will be followed for Citizen Input on action and discussion items at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • 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. CANCELLED!

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

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, April 6, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 7, 2020, ESC Board Room.

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

  • School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., April 23, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 27, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 1, 2020, ESC Board Room.

VIII.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
IX.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Payment of Long-Term Substitute Teachers’ Wages during Pandemic – Dr. Rita Vannatta

That the Board of Directors approves payment for long-term substitute teachers that were previously assured of and working in long-term teaching assignments (six weeks or longer), from March 16-April 8, 2020, to be paid by the District.  All long-term substitute teachers must make appropriate application through the Payroll Department to receive payment.


B.RESOLUTION: Pandemic Response and Emergency Suspension of Policy – President Saint

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves RESOLTUION – Pandemic Response and Emergency Suspension of Policy.


C.Benefit Plan Update – Dr. Rita Vannatta

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations from the District’s Insurance Committee to be effective 7/1/2020.

D.Agreement with RSP and Associates – Dr. Brian Burnight and Jim Vanderloo

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Agreement with RSP and Associates, LLC. in the amount of $62,500.

E.FY21 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects - Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors accepts the low bid for Sunnyside Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School Phase 3 from Winkler Roofing Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa, and awards the contract in the amount of $303,500.00, and accepts the low bid for West Middle School from JR Roofing Inc. of Le Mars, Iowa, and awards the contract in the amount of $107,240.00 for a total awarded amount of $410,740.00.

F.Hail Damaged Metal Window Sills Replacement Project - Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the proposed plans, specifications, and Engineer’s estimated cost of $459,860.00, for the Hail Damaged Metal Window Sills Replacement Project at Loess Hills, Morningside and Spalding Park Elementary Schools, set a public hearing date, and public 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 14th day of April 2020.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

G.High School Baseball ADA and Parking Additions Project – East High School - Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by DGR Engineering of Sioux City, Iowa, of $188,137.43 for the High School Baseball ADA and Parking Additions Project – East High School, set a public hearing date, and public 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 14th day of April 2020.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

H.$15,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2020 – Patty Blankenship

        • Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same.

        • Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate.

        • Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.

           

        • Documents:                                                                                                          

    • Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement

    • Tax Exemption Certificate

    • Delivery Certificate

    • Authentication Order

    • District Certificate

    • Bond Purchase Agreement

    • Bond

    • IRS Form 8038-G


    RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors adopts the resolutions and executes the documents. 

    I.FY21 Budget Adjustment Resolution – Patty Blankenship

    RECOMMENDATION:  RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Sioux City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2020-2021 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Iowa Code.

    J.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.

    K.Cash Reserve Levy – Patty Blankenship

    RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the cash reserve levy limit and the cash reserve levy.

    X.Adjourn