REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
October 11, 2021
6:00 PM


NOTICE:  Due to the ongoing pandemic, any mitigation measures in place at Board meetings will substantially comply with public health guidance. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or household members with those symptoms should not attend in person.

 

The live meeting can be seen at: 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) or at the meeting, but must be completed and given to the Board Secretary prior to the start of the meeting

I.Call to Order
II.Pledge of Allegiance
III.Roll Call of Members
IV.Approval of Agenda
V.Good News Report(s)
A.Riverside Elementary School – Kathy Thode
B.East High School – Richard Todd
VI.Citizen Input
At this time, the Board of Directors invites individuals or delegations to come forward and speak on any issues related to school district operations that are not included on today's meeting agenda.

Citizen input on action and discussion items will be accepted at the time of discussion of each agenda item.
A.Community Participation / Public Comment Procedures
Board Member Reports/Future Meetings
VIII.Board Member Reports / Future Meetings

  • Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, October 13, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., October 14, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., October 18, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Special School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 18, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., October 19, 2021, ESC Board Room.

  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., October 25, 2021, ESC Board Room.

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

  • The Link to SCCSD COVID Results - https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/covid-19-return-to-learn/covid-19-reporting/

IX.Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Paul Gausman
X.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Request for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the Negative Special Education Balance - Patty Blankenship and Kim Neal

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors authorizes the request for allowable growth and supplemental aid for the negative special education balance in the amount of $1,187,494.51.

B.IASB Delegate Assembly – President Alarcon-Flory

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors selects a Board member to serve as the District’s Delegate this school year. 

C.RESOLUTION Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month – President Alarcon-Flory

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves RESOLUTION Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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

  • 204.14          School Board Minutes

  • 301              Superintendent of School

  • 402.13          Administrator Evaluation

  • 501.6            District-to-District Open Enrollment

  • 501.6-A        District-to-District Open Enrollment – Insufficient Classroom Space

  • 503.13          Freedom of Expression

  • 602.11          Physical Education

  • 604.2            Private Instruction

  • 605.4            Graduation Requirements

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

E.Return-to-Learn – President Alarcon-Flory
XI.Adjourn