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 March 20, 2020 and March 23, 2020 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship C. High School Baseball ADA and Parking Additions Project – North High and West High Schools - Brian Fahrendholz D. Educational Service Center Elevator Upgrades Project - Brian Fahrendholz E. PowerSchool (Finance Plus) Upgrade – John Pritchard
Hearing(s) Proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY2021 – Patty Blankenship Notice was published in the Sioux City Journal on March 27, 2020 that a budget hearing would be held on April 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named budget with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the hearing on the proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY2021.
Hail Damaged Metal Window Sills Replacement Project - 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 14th day of April 2020, to receive public input on 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. 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 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.
High School Baseball ADA and Parking Additions Project – East High School - 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 14th day of April 2020, to receive public input on 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. 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 DGR Engineering of Sioux City, Iowa, of $188,137.43 for the High School Baseball ADA and Parking Additions Project – East High School.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee – Noon, April 20, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 20, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., April 21, 2020, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., April 23, 2020, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 27, 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. CANCELLED! Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 11, 2020, ESC Board Room.
*A portion of this clip is without video* Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Cash Reserve Levy – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the property tax levy rate information presented.
*A portion of this clip is without video* FY2021 Budget Adoption – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors certifies the FY2021 budget with an expected maximum tax rate of $13.52558 per $1,000 of assessed value and an income surtax rate of 2 percent.
Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Human Resources Report(s).
Boundary Adjustment Recommendations – Dr. Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the elementary boundary adjustments recommendations for 2022-2023.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCEA and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCESPA and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Sioux City Educational Support Personnel Association (SCESPA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between Operations & Maintenance Employees and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the SCCSD - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of FY21 Total Package Increases for Non-Union Groups – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the FY21 total package increases for the five non-union groups.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 503.5 Title I Parent & Family Engagement 604.4 Career Education 684.08 Transfer of Course Work 802 Cash or Equivalent in School Buildings 802.1 Local-State-Federal-Miscellaneous Revenue 803.7 Payroll Periods 803.8 Payroll Deductions 1004.7 Gratuities to Personnel RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Employment of Classified Employees and Payment of Wages during Pandemic - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves an option for our nonessential, non-exempt hourly employees.
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 April 14 until the end of their scheduled assignment, to be paid by the District. All long-term substitute teachers must make appropriate application through the Payroll Department to receive payment.
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 March 20, 2020 and March 23, 2020 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship C. High School Baseball ADA and Parking Additions Project – North High and West High Schools - Brian Fahrendholz D. Educational Service Center Elevator Upgrades Project - Brian Fahrendholz E. PowerSchool (Finance Plus) Upgrade – John Pritchard
Hearing(s) Proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY2021 – Patty Blankenship Notice was published in the Sioux City Journal on March 27, 2020 that a budget hearing would be held on April 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named budget with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the hearing on the proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY2021.
Hail Damaged Metal Window Sills Replacement Project - 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 14th day of April 2020, to receive public input on 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. 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 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.
High School Baseball ADA and Parking Additions Project – East High School - 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 14th day of April 2020, to receive public input on 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. 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 DGR Engineering of Sioux City, Iowa, of $188,137.43 for the High School Baseball ADA and Parking Additions Project – East High School.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee – Noon, April 20, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., April 20, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:30 p.m., April 21, 2020, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., April 23, 2020, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., April 27, 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. CANCELLED! Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 11, 2020, ESC Board Room.
*A portion of this clip is without video* Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Cash Reserve Levy – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the property tax levy rate information presented.
*A portion of this clip is without video* FY2021 Budget Adoption – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors certifies the FY2021 budget with an expected maximum tax rate of $13.52558 per $1,000 of assessed value and an income surtax rate of 2 percent.
Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Human Resources Report(s).
Boundary Adjustment Recommendations – Dr. Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the elementary boundary adjustments recommendations for 2022-2023.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCEA and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between SCESPA and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Sioux City Educational Support Personnel Association (SCESPA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between Operations & Maintenance Employees and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the SCCSD - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of FY21 Total Package Increases for Non-Union Groups – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the FY21 total package increases for the five non-union groups.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 503.5 Title I Parent & Family Engagement 604.4 Career Education 684.08 Transfer of Course Work 802 Cash or Equivalent in School Buildings 802.1 Local-State-Federal-Miscellaneous Revenue 803.7 Payroll Periods 803.8 Payroll Deductions 1004.7 Gratuities to Personnel RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
Employment of Classified Employees and Payment of Wages during Pandemic - Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves an option for our nonessential, non-exempt hourly employees.
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 April 14 until the end of their scheduled assignment, to be paid by the District. All long-term substitute teachers must make appropriate application through the Payroll Department to receive payment.