I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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 October 26, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Agreement for Fire Equipment Sales and Services between the SCCSD and Select Fire and Safety – Brian Fahrendholz E. Audit Engagement Letter for June 30, 2020 – Patty Blankenship F. FY21 Kats Consulting Contract – John Pritchard G. Assignment of Athletic Training Services Agreements – Jim Vanderloo H. Educational Standards Exemption Application 2021-2022 Offer and Teach Grades 9 through 12 – Physical Education – Jim Vanderloo
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., November 13, 2020, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 16, 2020, ESC Board Room. Boundary Committee – 1:00 p.m., November 16, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 16, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., November 17, 2020, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., November 18, 2020, Clark Early Childhood Center. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 23, 2020, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., November 30, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., December 14, 2020, ESC Board Room.
School Calendars for 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for November 23, 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 proposed 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars.
Contract for Strategic Plan Development – Mandie Mayo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a contract for Strategic Plan development.
Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for ELL Beyond 5 Years – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $1,200,133.44 for modified supplemental amount for providing an English language learner program for students who have exceeded five years of weighted funding in fall 2020.
Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Open Enrollment Out – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $665,984 for modified supplemental amount for open enrolled out students not included in the previous year’s certified enrollment counts.
FY22 Preliminary Spending Authority Projections and the Budget Presentation Calendar – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information regarding the District’s FY22 preliminary spending authority projections and the budget presentation calendar.
$32,620,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding 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 . Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate . Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds . Documents . Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement . Tax Exemption Certificate . Continuing Disclosure Certificate . Delivery Certificate . Authentication Order . District Certificate . Bid Form . IRS Form 8038-G RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts and executes the documents.
Return-to-Learn Plan – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discusses the District’s Return-to-Learn Plan.
H. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman . 691.1 School Calendar . 709.3 Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities . 709.9 Transportation of Nonresident and Nonpublic School Students NEW . 709.10 Summer School Program Transportation Service NEW 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
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 October 26, 2020 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Agreement for Fire Equipment Sales and Services between the SCCSD and Select Fire and Safety – Brian Fahrendholz E. Audit Engagement Letter for June 30, 2020 – Patty Blankenship F. FY21 Kats Consulting Contract – John Pritchard G. Assignment of Athletic Training Services Agreements – Jim Vanderloo H. Educational Standards Exemption Application 2021-2022 Offer and Teach Grades 9 through 12 – Physical Education – Jim Vanderloo
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., November 13, 2020, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 16, 2020, ESC Board Room. Boundary Committee – 1:00 p.m., November 16, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 16, 2020, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., November 17, 2020, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., November 18, 2020, Clark Early Childhood Center. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 23, 2020, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., November 30, 2020, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., December 14, 2020, ESC Board Room.
School Calendars for 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 – Dr. Rita Vannatta RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for November 23, 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 proposed 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars.
Contract for Strategic Plan Development – Mandie Mayo RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a contract for Strategic Plan development.
Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for ELL Beyond 5 Years – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $1,200,133.44 for modified supplemental amount for providing an English language learner program for students who have exceeded five years of weighted funding in fall 2020.
Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Open Enrollment Out – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $665,984 for modified supplemental amount for open enrolled out students not included in the previous year’s certified enrollment counts.
FY22 Preliminary Spending Authority Projections and the Budget Presentation Calendar – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information regarding the District’s FY22 preliminary spending authority projections and the budget presentation calendar.
$32,620,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding 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 . Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate . Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds . Documents . Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement . Tax Exemption Certificate . Continuing Disclosure Certificate . Delivery Certificate . Authentication Order . District Certificate . Bid Form . IRS Form 8038-G RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts and executes the documents.
Return-to-Learn Plan – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors discusses the District’s Return-to-Learn Plan.
H. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman . 691.1 School Calendar . 709.3 Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities . 709.9 Transportation of Nonresident and Nonpublic School Students NEW . 709.10 Summer School Program Transportation Service NEW RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading. X. Adjourn