REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
February 8, 2021
6:00 PM


NOTICE: Due to the pandemic, restrictions continue to be in place for in-person attendance at Board meetings. Such restrictions are intended to substantially comply with current public health guidance. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or household members with those symptoms should not attend in person. Those in attendance are expected to comply with posted restrictions including those concerning physical distancing and wearing a face mask/shield.

The public may remotely access the live meeting at: https://siouxcityschools.swagit.com/live

Public Comment Forms may be accessed on line at  https://www.siouxcityschools.org/series-200/  (204.15-E Form-on line submission). Individuals participating remotely must submit their form electronically by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Individuals attending in person must give their completed form to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting.

If a person participating remotely wishes to be heard during the meeting, a phone number must be provided on the form so the speaker can be called at the appropriate time.  


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
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • Board Student Achievement Committee – 4:00 p.m., February 11, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., February 12, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., February 15, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., February 16, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • District Response to SCEA and SCESPA – 4:15 p.m., February 18, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., February 18, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Work Session re: Board Governance – 5:00 p.m., February 19, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., February 22, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 22, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 27, 2021, Career Academy, 627 4th Street.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 8, 2021, ESC Board Room.

VIII.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
IX.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.FY22 Budgets: Student Activity Fund, Management Fund and Debt Services Fund – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information presented regarding the FY22 budgets for the Student Activity Fund, Management Fund and Debt Service Fund. 

B.District’s Return-to-Learn Plan - Dr. Kim Buryanek

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District’s Return-to-Learn Plan.


C.FY22 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Troy Thomas and Tim Paul

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, of $316,600.00 for the District’s FY22 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law.

 

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 22nd day of February, 2021.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

D.Police Officer at Board Meetings – Dr. Paul Gausman

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors discusses and determines whether a police officer is necessary during future Board meetings.

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

  • 501.3          School Attendance Areas / Assignment

  • AR501.3     School Attendance Areas / Assignment NEW

  • 501.8          Within District Transfers

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


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

  • 205.1         Compensation of Expenses

  • 504.10       Student Injury & Illness at School

  • 504.12       Student Medication Administration

  • 504.13       Head Lice - Delete

  • 709           Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

  • 709.6         Elective Student Transportation


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

X.Adjourn