REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
July 20, 2020
6:00 PM


NOTICE:Due to the continuing pandemic as well as the Governor's continuing Emergency Proclamations, restrictions will be in place for in-person attendance at Board meetings. Such restrictions are intended to substantially comply with current public health guidance. Members of the public who have symptoms of COVID-19 and/or family members with those symptoms should not attend. Those in attendance will be expected to comply with restrictions such as, but not limited to, physical distancing measures, and wearing a face mask/covering when such distancing is not possible.

The public may continue to have access to the Board's meetings remotely as set forth below:

The public may access the Board's meeting live 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.

If a person participating remotely wishes to be heard during the meeting, a phone number must be provided on the Public Comment form so the speaker can be called at the time of Citizen Input or during the designated Public Hearing or other 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.
A.Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures
VI.Consent Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from June 22, 2020, July 1, 2020 and July 17, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
D.Preschool Initiative Agreements – Dr. Brian Burnight
E.Preschool Rental Agreements – Dr. Brian Burnight
F.High School Domestic / Potable Water Pipe Replacement Project / Phase 3 – Brian Fahrendholz
G.Secondary Science and STEM Supplies – Heidi Anthony
H.Additional Curriculum Resources for New Sections – Heidi Anthony
I.Special Education Materials Purchase – Kim Neal
J.Sign Language Interpreter Service Agreement with Northwest AEA – Kim Neal
K.2020 Contract Between the SCCSD and HighPoint Networks – John Pritchard
VII.Hearing(s)
A.Hunt Elementary School Bid Package #4 - Building Construction - 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 20th day of July, 2020, to receive public input on the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $14,992,021.00 (Base Bid) and $500,000.00 (Alternate A! – PK/TK classrooms) for the Hunt Elementary School Bid Package #4 – Building Construction.

 

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 estimated cost of $14,992,021.00 (Base Bid) and $500,000.00 (Alternate A1 – PK/TK classrooms) for the Hunt Elementary School Bid Package #4 – Building Construction.

Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VIII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • Board Policy Committee – 3:00 p.m., July 21, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Student Achievement Committee – Noon, August 3, 2020, ESC Board Room.

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

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 10, 2020, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 24, 2020, ESC Board Room.

IX.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
X.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Return-to-Learn Plan Update – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.2019-2020 District and School Climate Survey Results – Mandie Mayo

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the results of the District and School Climate Survey as presented.

C.School Calendar for 2020-21 – Dr. Rita Vannatta

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the revised 2020-2021 school calendar.

D.Acceptance of Contract Between the Superintendent and the SCCSD – Dr. Rita Vannatta

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the contract between the Superintendent and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).

E.Resolution of Sale of District Property – Former Lincoln Elementary School Building – Brian Fahrendholz

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors sets a hearing date and time to receive public input on the sale of property owned by the District located at 115 &117 Midvale Ave., Sioux City, Iowa 51104, to CKJJM, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $120,000.00.  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 10th day of August, 2020.

F.2020-2021 Legislative Action Priorities – President Saint

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the 2020-2021 Legislative Action Priorities.

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

  • 709.8          School Bus Safety Instruction – NEW

  • 710             Crisis Planning

  • 800.13        Sales Tax

  • 801.2          Loans, Transfers & Funds

  • 804.3          Investments

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

H.Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

  • 501.3          School Attendance Areas


RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policy for second and final reading. 


I.RESOLUTION: Against Racism and Discrimination, and for Safe Schools - President Saint

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the RESOLUTION: Against Racism and Discrimination, and for Safe Schools.


XI.Adjourn