I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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. A. Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from April 14, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee – Jim Vanderloo E. FY21 School Fees and Meal Prices – Patty Blankenship, Jim Vanderloo, Dr. Brian Burnight and John Pritchard F. Amendment to the Contract Between the Iowa Department of Human Services and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek G. Student iPads for Nodland and Spalding Park Elementary Schools – John Pritchard H. Projector Life Cycle Purchase – John Pritchard I. Software Licenses for FY2020-21 – John Pritchard J. FY21 Security Entrances Project – North High School – Brian Fahrendholz
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 1, 2020, ESC Board Room. CANCELLED! Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., May 4, 2020, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, May 4, 2020, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee - 3:30 p.m., May 5, 2020, Virtually. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 11, 2020, ESC Board Room. District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 13, 2020, Leeds Elementary School. CANCELLED! School Improvement Advisor Committee – 5:15 p.m., May 14, 2020, ESC Board Room. CANCELLED! Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 18, 2020, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:00 p.m., May 27, 2020, Virtually. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 8, 2020, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Title VI Indian Education Grant Application – Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors sets a public hearing for May 11, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
Class Size Review – Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the class size review.
First Reading of Employee Handbook – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the District’s FY2020-21 Employee Handbook for first reading.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 200.5 Board Membership – Elections / Term of Office / Vacancies 204.10 Notice for Board Meetings 401.6 Personnel Records 801 Budget Planning and Adoption NEW 807.4 Audit 871.5 Accounting Policy for Student Activity Funds 875.1 Unreserved Fund Balance DELETE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
IX E. Second and Final 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 second and final reading. X. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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. A. Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from April 14, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee – Jim Vanderloo E. FY21 School Fees and Meal Prices – Patty Blankenship, Jim Vanderloo, Dr. Brian Burnight and John Pritchard F. Amendment to the Contract Between the Iowa Department of Human Services and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek G. Student iPads for Nodland and Spalding Park Elementary Schools – John Pritchard H. Projector Life Cycle Purchase – John Pritchard I. Software Licenses for FY2020-21 – John Pritchard J. FY21 Security Entrances Project – North High School – Brian Fahrendholz
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., May 1, 2020, ESC Board Room. CANCELLED! Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., May 4, 2020, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, May 4, 2020, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee - 3:30 p.m., May 5, 2020, Virtually. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 11, 2020, ESC Board Room. District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 13, 2020, Leeds Elementary School. CANCELLED! School Improvement Advisor Committee – 5:15 p.m., May 14, 2020, ESC Board Room. CANCELLED! Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., May 18, 2020, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:00 p.m., May 27, 2020, Virtually. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 8, 2020, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Title VI Indian Education Grant Application – Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors sets a public hearing for May 11, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
Class Size Review – Jim Vanderloo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the class size review.
First Reading of Employee Handbook – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the District’s FY2020-21 Employee Handbook for first reading.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 200.5 Board Membership – Elections / Term of Office / Vacancies 204.10 Notice for Board Meetings 401.6 Personnel Records 801 Budget Planning and Adoption NEW 807.4 Audit 871.5 Accounting Policy for Student Activity Funds 875.1 Unreserved Fund Balance DELETE RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading.
IX E. Second and Final 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 second and final reading. X. Adjourn