I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from October 25, 2021– Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Educational Standards Exemption Application 2022-2023 Offer and Teach Grades 9 through 12 Physical Education – Jim Vanderloo E. Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook – Jim Vanderloo F. Nicholas Karroll Memorial Scholarship and Agency Agreement for the Management and Investment of Property – Patty Blankenship
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 10, 2021, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – Noon, November 12, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 15, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., November 16, 2021, ESC Board Room. Outgoing / Incoming Board Member Reception – 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., November 22, 2021, ESC PD Room #105. Annual / Organizational School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 22, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., December 13, 2021, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Approval of Settlement of Pending Litigation – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves EMC’s settlement of pending litigation in the case of Swan v. Sioux City Community School District.
School Calendars for 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 – Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for November 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s proposed 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars.
Elementary Interventions – Dr. Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of LLI materials for $231,631 and the payment to teachers for completion of the supporting two hours of training not to exceed $19,000. That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of Read Naturally materials for $10,314 and the payment to teachers for completion of the supporting two hours of training not to exceed $7,000. That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of Sound Partners materials for $4,227 and the payment to teachers for completion of the supporting two hours of training not to exceed $2,575.
Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for ELL Beyond 5 Years – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $1,213,196.49 related to the English language learning program for students who have exceeded five years of weighting that are included on the fall 2021 certified enrollment.
Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Increased Enrollment – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $385,921.80 due to an increase of certified enrollment from the prior year.
FY23 Preliminary Spending Authority Projections and the Budget Presentation Calendar – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information regarding the District’s FY23 preliminary spending authority projections and the budget presentation calendar.
Agreement with ESS for Substitute Solutions – Dr. Paul Gausman and Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves an Agreement with ESS for Substitute Solutions.
FY22 VIBE Academy Construction Project – 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 $1,500,000.00 for the construction of the District’s VIBE Academy and set a public hearing date. 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 November, 2021. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 503.5 Title I Parent & Family Engagement 691.1 School Calendar 709.3 Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities 709.9 Transportation of Nonresident & Nonpublic School Students 709.10 Summer School Program Transportation Service 711 Use of Recording Devices / Cameras on School Property NEW RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
J. Return-to-Learn – President Alarcon-Flory The Link to SCCSD COVID Results - https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/covid-19-return-to-learn/covid-19-reporting/ XI. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
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
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items. A. Board Meeting Minutes from October 25, 2021– Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Educational Standards Exemption Application 2022-2023 Offer and Teach Grades 9 through 12 Physical Education – Jim Vanderloo E. Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook – Jim Vanderloo F. Nicholas Karroll Memorial Scholarship and Agency Agreement for the Management and Investment of Property – Patty Blankenship
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Student Achievement Committee – Noon, November 10, 2021, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee – Noon, November 12, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., November 15, 2021, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., November 16, 2021, ESC Board Room. Outgoing / Incoming Board Member Reception – 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., November 22, 2021, ESC PD Room #105. Annual / Organizational School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., November 22, 2021, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., December 13, 2021, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Approval of Settlement of Pending Litigation – Dr. Paul Gausman RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves EMC’s settlement of pending litigation in the case of Swan v. Sioux City Community School District.
School Calendars for 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 – Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for November 22, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s proposed 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars.
Elementary Interventions – Dr. Brian Burnight RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of LLI materials for $231,631 and the payment to teachers for completion of the supporting two hours of training not to exceed $19,000. That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of Read Naturally materials for $10,314 and the payment to teachers for completion of the supporting two hours of training not to exceed $7,000. That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of Sound Partners materials for $4,227 and the payment to teachers for completion of the supporting two hours of training not to exceed $2,575.
Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for ELL Beyond 5 Years – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $1,213,196.49 related to the English language learning program for students who have exceeded five years of weighting that are included on the fall 2021 certified enrollment.
Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Increased Enrollment – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $385,921.80 due to an increase of certified enrollment from the prior year.
FY23 Preliminary Spending Authority Projections and the Budget Presentation Calendar – Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the information regarding the District’s FY23 preliminary spending authority projections and the budget presentation calendar.
Agreement with ESS for Substitute Solutions – Dr. Paul Gausman and Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves an Agreement with ESS for Substitute Solutions.
FY22 VIBE Academy Construction Project – 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 $1,500,000.00 for the construction of the District’s VIBE Academy and set a public hearing date. 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 November, 2021. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same
Second and Final Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman 503.5 Title I Parent & Family Engagement 691.1 School Calendar 709.3 Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities 709.9 Transportation of Nonresident & Nonpublic School Students 709.10 Summer School Program Transportation Service 711 Use of Recording Devices / Cameras on School Property NEW RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for second and final reading.
J. Return-to-Learn – President Alarcon-Flory The Link to SCCSD COVID Results - https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/covid-19-return-to-learn/covid-19-reporting/ XI. Adjourn