REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
June 28, 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 the Board Meetings Live Link

Public Comment Forms may be accessed on line at the Sign Up Form for Public Comment Web Page  (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
VI.Consent Agenda
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from June 14, 2021 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report – Dr. Rita Vannatta
C.Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship
D.Sioux City Transit Bus Tickets – Dr. Jen Gomez
E.Contract for Transportation Services Between the SCCSD and Care A Van LLC – Tim Paul
F.Contract for Transportation Services Between the SCCSD and D&Z Transportation LLC – Tim Paul
G.Contract for Transportation Services Between the SCCSD and SRTS – Tim Paul
H.FY22 Natural Gas Contract – Tim Paul
I.Contract with Terracon Consultants Inc. for AHERA 3-year Inspection – Tim Paul
J.Agreement Among the Boys & Girls Home, the SCCSD and NWAEA - Dr. Kim Buryanek
K.Agreement Among the Jackson Recovery Centers, Inc., the SCCSD and NWAEA - Dr. Kim Buryanek
L.Agreement Between the SCCSD and Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. for Alternative Placement Programs – Dr. Kim Buryanek
M.Non-Public Schools’ CARES Act Contract – Dr. Kim Buryanek
N.MOU Between Sanford Center and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
O.MOU Between SHIP and the SCCSD - Dr. Kim Buryanek
P.MOU Between Counseling and Support Services and the SCCSD – Dr. Jen Gomez
Q.MOU Between Family Solutions Services and the SCCSD – Dr. Jen Gomez
R.MOU Between Siouxland Mental Health Center and the SCCSD – Dr. Jen Gomez
S.Record Printing Assessment Booklets – Heidi Anthony
T.Science and STEM Supplies – Heidi Anthony
U.Acceptance of Property/Casualty & Workers Compensation Insurance Renewal – Dr. Rita Vannatta
V.Agreement with Duff and Phelps – Update Capital Asset Records – Patty Blankenship
W.Agreement with Duff and Phelps – Physical Inventory of Machinery & Equipment – Patty Blankenship
VII.Hearing(s)
A.MidAmerican Energy Company Underground Electric Easement at North High School – Tim Paul

Notice was provided that a hearing would be held on June 28, 2021, 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the MidAmerican Energy Company Underground Electric Easement at North High School.

 

Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named easement with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record.

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the MidAmerican Energy Company Underground Electric Easement at North High School. 

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

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., July 6, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, July 7, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Special / Regular School Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., July 12, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 4:00 p.m., July 13, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 9, 2021, ESC Board Room.

IX.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
X.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Woodbury County Jail Infrastructure Project - Easements – Tim Paul

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors sets a public hearing for a temporary and permanent easement with the City of Sioux City for installation of a sanitary sewer line for the Woodbury County Jail Infrastructure Project – Easements at no charge.

 

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 12th day of July 2021.  Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.

B.Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III Guiding Principles – Dr. Kim Buryanek

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges ranking of ESSER III Guiding Principles for principles 1-22 and principles 1-9.

C.Live Event Camera Systems for High School Athletic Fields FY22 – Jim Vanderloo

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors accepts the quotes from Musco Lighting LLC of Oskaloosa, IA., for $57,750.00, Hudl Co. of Lincoln, NE., for 99,598.00, Fibercomm of Sioux City, IA., for $50,898.24, and Fibercomm of Sioux City, IA., for $15,000 for a total of $223,246.24.

D.2021-22 Legislative Action Priorities – President Alarcon-Flory

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors discusses their 2021-22 Legislative Action Priorities. 

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

  • 505.13       Family Night / Sundays & Wednesdays

  • 584.10       Graduation Exercises

  • 602.6         Driver’s Education

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

XI.Adjourn