From 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., preceding the final meeting of the retiring Board, a reception will be held to honor outgoing Directors Ron Colling and Jeremy Saint, and newly elected Directors Perla Alarcon-Flory, Jan George and Bob Michaelson.

ANNUAL MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
November 22, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Our Mission: The Sioux City Community School District exists to educate students to believe in their talents and skills, achieve academic excellence and succeed in reaching their potential.


I.Call to Order
II.Pledge of Allegiance
III.Roll Call of Members
IV.Approval of Agenda
V.Good News Report(s):
A.Liberty Elementary School – Stacie Henderson
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.
VII.Consent Action Item(s)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves all consent action items.
A.Board Meeting Minutes from November 8, 2021 – Dr. Paul Gausman
B.Human Resources Report(s) – Dr. Jen Gomez
C.Finance Report(s) – Patty Blankenship
D.New Hunt Elementary School Furnishings Project – Tim Paul
E.New Hunt Elementary School Playground Equipment Project – Tim Paul
F.Non-Public Schools’ Contract with Lumin Therapy, LLC – Dr. Kim Buryanek
G.Non-Public Schools’ Professional Development Agreement – Dr. Kim Buryanek
H.Memorandum of Understanding Between Beyond the Bell and SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
I.Memorandum of Understanding Between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
J.Memorandum of Understanding Between Boost and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
K.Memorandum of Understanding Between Boys and Girls Home and Family Services, Inc. and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
L.Memorandum of Understanding Between Boys Town Iowa and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
M.Memorandum of Understanding Between Crittenton Center and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
N.Memorandum of Understanding Between Family Access Center and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
O.Memorandum of Understanding Between First Tee Siouxland and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
P.Memorandum of Understanding Between Sanford Center and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
Q.Memorandum of Understanding Between Siouxland Youth for Christ and SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
R.Memorandum of Understanding Between Urban Native Center and the SCCSD – Dr. Kim Buryanek
S.Memorandum of Understanding Between Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City and the SCCSD – Dr. Dora Jung
T.Memorandum of Understanding Between Family Access Center and the SCCSD – Dr. Dora Jung
U.Memorandum of Understanding Between Family Wellness Associates and the SCCSD – Dr. Dora Jung
V.Memorandum of Understanding Between The Lodge Counseling and the Consulting Services and the SCCSD – Dr. Dora Jung
W.Tutoring Pay for Non-Bargaining Employee Groups – Dr. Jen Gomez
VIII.Hearings(s)
A.School Calendars for 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 – Dr. Jen Gomez

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, to receive public input on the District’s proposed 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars.

 

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

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the 2022-2023 school calendar and acknowledges the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 (Draft 1 or Draft 2) school calendars.

B.FY22 VIBE Academy Construction Project – 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 November, 2021, to received public comment on the proposed 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.

 

Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named Construction 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 $1,500,000.00 for the construction of the District’s VIBE Academy.

IX.Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
A.Settlement of FY21 Books – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Annual Financial Health Report for FY21.

B.FY22 Depository Resolution – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the designation of bank depositories as follows to comply with the statutory requirements of Iowa Code Section 12c.  The approval of this item, recorded in the minutes, will satisfy these requirements.

  • Security National Bank, Sioux City, IA $2,500,000
  • Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Sioux City, IA $125,000,000
C.FY23 PPEL Fund and Sales Tax Fund Budgets and the Five-Year Plan for Capital Projects – Patty Blankenship, Tim Paul and John Pritchard

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the FY23 PPEL Fund and Sales Tax Fund budgets and the five-year plan for capital projects.

D.Board Authorization to Request Modified Supplemental Amount for Open Enrollment Out – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors authorizes the District’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for modified supplemental amount of $441,909.60 for open enrolled out students not included in the previous year’s certified enrollment counts.

E.RESOLUTION Honoring National Native American Heritage Month – President Alarcon-Flory

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

F.First Reading of Board Policies – Dr. Paul Gausman

  • 401.2          Employee Classifications

  • 401.5          Certification

  • 402.9          Staff Evaluation (Non-Administrator)

  • 402.11        Horizontal Advancement on Salary Schedule

  • 405.1          District Employee Liability & Indemnification

  • 800.2          Fixed Assets

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading. 

G.NWAEA Director District #6 Board Election – President Alarcon-Flory

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the election of Amy Hueser for Northwest AEA’s District 6. 

H.NWAEA Director District #8 Board Election - President Alarcon-Flory

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the election of either Connie Richardson-Smith or Dr. Joel Pistello for Northwest AEA’s District 8. 

I.NWAEA Director District #9 Board Election – President Alarcon-Flory

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the election of Dr. Christopher Spicer Northwest AEA’s District 9. 

J.Review of Election Results – Board Secretary Lloyd

Board Secretary Lloyd will present the official report from the Woodbury County Auditor and Clerk of the Board of Elections Patrick Gill in regard to the November Election.

K.Recognition of Retiring Board Members Ron Colling and Jeremy Saint – Dr. Paul Gausman
L.Comments from Retiring Board Members Ron Colling and Jeremy Saint
M.Unfinished Business – President Alarcon-Flory

If any member of the Board feels that the Board should consider any unfinished business, even if only to identify it as unfinished business, the member should address the issue at this time.

X.Adjourn the Final Meeting of the Seated Board