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 August 10, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Teacher Quality Committee Membership – Heidi Anthony E. Educational Equity Committee Membership (EEC) – Jen Gomez F. School Improvement Committee Membership (SIAC) – Dr. Kim Buryanek G. Contract for Transportation Services between the SCCSD and the City of Sioux City – Brian Fahrendholz H. Title I Third Party Vendor – Dr. Brian Burnight I. Food and Nutrition Bids for Dry and Frozen Food Categories – Brian Fahrendholz
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., August 31, 2020, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, September 8, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2020, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., September 11, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 14, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., September 22, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 28, 2020, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Hunt Elementary School BP#4 Construction Project – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low base bid, Alternate A1 (Classrooms), and Alternate A3 (Terra Cotta) bid and awards the contract to Nelson Commercial Construction of Sioux City, IA, in the amount of $14,135,000.00 for the Hunt Elementary School BP#4 Construction Project.
District’s Focus 2022 Strategic Plan Update – Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s Focus 2022 Strategic Plan update.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 501.11 Student Absences – Excused 601.2 School Day / Instructional Hours NEW 604.11 Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms NEW 805 Gifts to the District 907 District Operation During Public Emergencies NEW AR907 District Operations During A Public Health Emergency Regulation NEW RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading and acknowledge the new Administrative Regulation (AR).
Second and Final Reading of Board Policy – Dr. Paul Gausman 103 Discrimination and Harassment… RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the revisions to Board Policy 103 in this second and final reading in accordance with the Emergency Clause of Board Policy 202.2 and as reaffirmation of the policy changes approved on August 10, 2020 to meet the August 14, 2020 effective date of new federal mandates under Title IX.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 405.8 Child Abuse Reporting 405.10 Allegations of Physical or Sexual Abuse of Student by District Employee – NEW AR405.10 Procedures for Charging & Investigating Allegations of Physical or Sexual Abuse of Student by District Employee – NEW 800.1 Expenditures for a Public Purpose – NEW AR800.1 Expenditures for a Public Purpose - NEW 803.1 Internal Controls - NEW AR803.1 Internal Controls Procedures - NEW 803.5 Payment for Goods and Services RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading and acknowledges the new Administrative Regulations (AR’s).
Review of Board’s Pandemic Resolution of March 23, 2020 – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discusses and approves any potential revisions to its current Pandemic Resolution of March 23, 2020.
G. Amended 2020-2021 Legislative Action Priorities – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the amended 2020-2021 Legislative Action Priorities. XI. 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 August 10, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Teacher Quality Committee Membership – Heidi Anthony E. Educational Equity Committee Membership (EEC) – Jen Gomez F. School Improvement Committee Membership (SIAC) – Dr. Kim Buryanek G. Contract for Transportation Services between the SCCSD and the City of Sioux City – Brian Fahrendholz H. Title I Third Party Vendor – Dr. Brian Burnight I. Food and Nutrition Bids for Dry and Frozen Food Categories – Brian Fahrendholz
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., August 31, 2020, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, September 8, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2020, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., September 11, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 14, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., September 22, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 28, 2020, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Hunt Elementary School BP#4 Construction Project – Brian Fahrendholz RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low base bid, Alternate A1 (Classrooms), and Alternate A3 (Terra Cotta) bid and awards the contract to Nelson Commercial Construction of Sioux City, IA, in the amount of $14,135,000.00 for the Hunt Elementary School BP#4 Construction Project.
District’s Focus 2022 Strategic Plan Update – Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s Focus 2022 Strategic Plan update.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 501.11 Student Absences – Excused 601.2 School Day / Instructional Hours NEW 604.11 Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms NEW 805 Gifts to the District 907 District Operation During Public Emergencies NEW AR907 District Operations During A Public Health Emergency Regulation NEW RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading and acknowledge the new Administrative Regulation (AR).
Second and Final Reading of Board Policy – Dr. Paul Gausman 103 Discrimination and Harassment… RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the revisions to Board Policy 103 in this second and final reading in accordance with the Emergency Clause of Board Policy 202.2 and as reaffirmation of the policy changes approved on August 10, 2020 to meet the August 14, 2020 effective date of new federal mandates under Title IX.
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 405.8 Child Abuse Reporting 405.10 Allegations of Physical or Sexual Abuse of Student by District Employee – NEW AR405.10 Procedures for Charging & Investigating Allegations of Physical or Sexual Abuse of Student by District Employee – NEW 800.1 Expenditures for a Public Purpose – NEW AR800.1 Expenditures for a Public Purpose - NEW 803.1 Internal Controls - NEW AR803.1 Internal Controls Procedures - NEW 803.5 Payment for Goods and Services RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading and acknowledges the new Administrative Regulations (AR’s).
Review of Board’s Pandemic Resolution of March 23, 2020 – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discusses and approves any potential revisions to its current Pandemic Resolution of March 23, 2020.
G. Amended 2020-2021 Legislative Action Priorities – President Saint RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the amended 2020-2021 Legislative Action Priorities. XI. Adjourn