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 February 8, 2021 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Boundary Address Locator – John Pritchard E. PowerSchool (eFinancePlus) Upgrade – John Pritchard F. Return-to-Learn Data – Dr. Kim Buryanek
Hearing(s) FY22 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Tim Paul 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 22nd day of February, 2021 to receive public input on 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. 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 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.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 24, 2021, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 27, 2021, Career Academy, 627 4th Street. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 1, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 8, 2021, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 12, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., March 17, 2021, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 18, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 22, 2021, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., March 29, 2021, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., March 31, 2021, Clark Early Childhood Center.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 24, 2021, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 27, 2021, Career Academy, 627 4th Street. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 1, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 8, 2021, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 12, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., March 17, 2021, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 18, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 22, 2021, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., March 29, 2021, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., March 31, 2021, Clark Early Childhood Center.
School Improvement Advisory Committee and Educational Equity Committee 2020-2021 Report – Dr. Kim Buryanek and Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the School Improvement Advisory Committee and Educational Equity Committee 2020-2021 Report and recommendations.
Benefit Plan Update – Dr. Rita Vannatta and Kim Smith RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations from the District’s Insurance Committee to be effective 7/1/2021.
FY22 North High School Sports Complex Parking Lot Project – Tim Paul RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by DGR Engineers of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $178,443.53 for the District’s FY22 North High School Sports Complex Parking Lot Project, 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 8th day of March, 2021. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
FY22 East Middle School Fire Alarm Replacement Project – Tim Paul RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by Engineering Design Associates (EDA) of Sioux Center, Iowa, of $285,400.00 for the District’s FY22 East Middle School Fire Alarm Replacement Project, 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 8th day of March, 2021. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I and II Budget – Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the ESSER I and ESSER II budget as presented.
FY22 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information provided related to the FY22 General Fund revenues and expenditures budget and property tax rates.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 203.2 Community / Advisory Committees 710.1 School Nutrition Program 1001.80 Distribution of Non-District Materials 1004.13 Use of District-Owned Vehicles 1027 Public Conduct on School Premises 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 / 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 second and final reading. 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 February 8, 2021 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Boundary Address Locator – John Pritchard E. PowerSchool (eFinancePlus) Upgrade – John Pritchard F. Return-to-Learn Data – Dr. Kim Buryanek
Hearing(s) FY22 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects – Tim Paul 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 22nd day of February, 2021 to receive public input on 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. 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 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.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 24, 2021, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 27, 2021, Career Academy, 627 4th Street. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 1, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 8, 2021, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 12, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., March 17, 2021, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 18, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 22, 2021, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., March 29, 2021, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., March 31, 2021, Clark Early Childhood Center.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, February 24, 2021, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 27, 2021, Career Academy, 627 4th Street. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., March 1, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 8, 2021, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – 11:30 a.m., March 12, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., March 17, 2021, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., March 18, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 22, 2021, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee – 8:00 a.m., March 29, 2021, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee – 1:30 p.m., March 31, 2021, Clark Early Childhood Center.
School Improvement Advisory Committee and Educational Equity Committee 2020-2021 Report – Dr. Kim Buryanek and Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the School Improvement Advisory Committee and Educational Equity Committee 2020-2021 Report and recommendations.
Benefit Plan Update – Dr. Rita Vannatta and Kim Smith RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendations from the District’s Insurance Committee to be effective 7/1/2021.
FY22 North High School Sports Complex Parking Lot Project – Tim Paul RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by DGR Engineers of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $178,443.53 for the District’s FY22 North High School Sports Complex Parking Lot Project, 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 8th day of March, 2021. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
FY22 East Middle School Fire Alarm Replacement Project – Tim Paul RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the plans, specifications, and estimated costs, including architectural fees, provided by Engineering Design Associates (EDA) of Sioux Center, Iowa, of $285,400.00 for the District’s FY22 East Middle School Fire Alarm Replacement Project, 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 8th day of March, 2021. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief I and II Budget – Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the ESSER I and ESSER II budget as presented.
FY22 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information provided related to the FY22 General Fund revenues and expenditures budget and property tax rates.
First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 203.2 Community / Advisory Committees 710.1 School Nutrition Program 1001.80 Distribution of Non-District Materials 1004.13 Use of District-Owned Vehicles 1027 Public Conduct on School Premises 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 / 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 second and final reading. XI. Adjourn