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
Special Report(s) A. Sioux City Public Schools Foundation Annual Update – Lisa Niebuhr, Miyuki Nelson and Skip Perley
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from July 12, 2021 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Edgenuity Annual License – Dr. Kim Buryanek E. FY22 Gas Transportation Contract – Tim Paul F. Contract for Transportation Services Between the SCCSD & the City of Sioux City – Tim Paul G. Estate of Eva L. Karroll – Patty Blankenship H. Lease Agreement Between SCCSD and 4th St. Centre, LLC for VIBE Academy Virtual School – Dr. Buryanek, Dr. Burnight and Jim Vanderloo I. Staff Furnishings for the V.I.B.E. Academy Virtual School – Dr. Kim Buryanek J. 2021-22 Call Center Contract – John Pritchard K. 2021-22 Microsoft Support – John Pritchard L. 2021-22 Security Assessment – John Pritchard M. 2021-22 Project Lead the Way Platform – John Pritchard
Hearing(s) A. Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $32,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds – Patty Blankenship 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 9th day of August, 2021, to receive public input on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $32,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named issuance with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $32,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, the Private Placement Engagement Letter with Piper Sandler & Co., and the Engagement Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. related to the proposed issuance.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., August 16, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., August 17, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 23, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, August 25, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 13, 2021, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Resolution Supporting the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $32,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the resolution supporting the proposed issuance of approximately $32,000,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue refunding bonds.
B. Return-to-Learn Plan and ESSER III Budget 8-9-21 – Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the ESSER I, II and III Plans for expenditure of funds. XII. 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
Special Report(s) A. Sioux City Public Schools Foundation Annual Update – Lisa Niebuhr, Miyuki Nelson and Skip Perley
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from July 12, 2021 – Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report – Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Edgenuity Annual License – Dr. Kim Buryanek E. FY22 Gas Transportation Contract – Tim Paul F. Contract for Transportation Services Between the SCCSD & the City of Sioux City – Tim Paul G. Estate of Eva L. Karroll – Patty Blankenship H. Lease Agreement Between SCCSD and 4th St. Centre, LLC for VIBE Academy Virtual School – Dr. Buryanek, Dr. Burnight and Jim Vanderloo I. Staff Furnishings for the V.I.B.E. Academy Virtual School – Dr. Kim Buryanek J. 2021-22 Call Center Contract – John Pritchard K. 2021-22 Microsoft Support – John Pritchard L. 2021-22 Security Assessment – John Pritchard M. 2021-22 Project Lead the Way Platform – John Pritchard
Hearing(s) A. Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $32,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds – Patty Blankenship 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 9th day of August, 2021, to receive public input on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $32,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named issuance with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $32,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, the Private Placement Engagement Letter with Piper Sandler & Co., and the Engagement Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. related to the proposed issuance.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., August 16, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., August 17, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., August 23, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, August 25, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., September 13, 2021, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Resolution Supporting the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $32,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors adopts the resolution supporting the proposed issuance of approximately $32,000,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue refunding bonds.
B. Return-to-Learn Plan and ESSER III Budget 8-9-21 – Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the ESSER I, II and III Plans for expenditure of funds. XII. Adjourn