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 December 13, 2021 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Board Meeting Minutes from January 6, 2022 - Dr. Paul Gausman C. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez D. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship E. District Diesel School Bus Purchases - Tim Paul
Hearing(s) A. FY22 East Middle Northwest Stairwell Foundation Repair - 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 10th day of January 2022, to receive public input on the FY22 East Middle Northwest Stairwell Foundation Repair. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named Stairwell Foundation Repair 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 CMBA Architects of Sioux City, Iowa, of $180,000 for the repair of the Northwest Stairwell Foundation at East Middle School.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – Noon, January 14, 2022, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., January 17, 2022, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., January 18, 2022, ESC Board Room. Board Work Session/ District Common Assessment/ District Behavior Systems Review – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., January 19, 2022, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., January 20, 2022, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 22, 2022, Career Academy, 627 4th Special/ Regular School Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., January 24, 2022, ESC Board Room. SCEA and SCESPA Opening Proposals – February 3, 2022, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 14, 2022, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action FY23 Spending Authority Update and General Fund Targeted Expenditures - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the updated information regarding the District’s FY23 spending authority projections and general fund targeted expenditures.
Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk / Dropout Prevention - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the At-Risk/Dropout Prevention application with the Modified Supplemental Amount levy of $5,372,769.
MidAmerican Energy Company Underground Electric Easement - Tim Paul RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the underground agreement with MidAmerican energy as described. 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 24th day of January 2022. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
First and Final Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 440 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement or Testing & Masking Alternative AR440 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement or Testing & Masking Alternative RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first and final reading.
Return-to-Learn - President Greenwell The Link to SCCSD COVID Results - https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/covid-19- return-to-learn/covid-19-reporting/
G. Open Response - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the removal of Open Response in non-core classes for the 2021-2022 school year and allows core classroom teachers to develop an alternative writing assignment, if they choose, for the Open Response. 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 December 13, 2021 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Board Meeting Minutes from January 6, 2022 - Dr. Paul Gausman C. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez D. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship E. District Diesel School Bus Purchases - Tim Paul
Hearing(s) A. FY22 East Middle Northwest Stairwell Foundation Repair - 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 10th day of January 2022, to receive public input on the FY22 East Middle Northwest Stairwell Foundation Repair. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named Stairwell Foundation Repair 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 CMBA Architects of Sioux City, Iowa, of $180,000 for the repair of the Northwest Stairwell Foundation at East Middle School.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Educational Equity Committee – Noon, January 14, 2022, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee – 3:00 p.m., January 17, 2022, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee – 3:30 p.m., January 18, 2022, ESC Board Room. Board Work Session/ District Common Assessment/ District Behavior Systems Review – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., January 19, 2022, ESC Board Room. School Improvement Advisory Committee – 5:15 p.m., January 20, 2022, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., January 22, 2022, Career Academy, 627 4th Special/ Regular School Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., January 24, 2022, ESC Board Room. SCEA and SCESPA Opening Proposals – February 3, 2022, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., February 14, 2022, ESC Board Room.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action FY23 Spending Authority Update and General Fund Targeted Expenditures - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the updated information regarding the District’s FY23 spending authority projections and general fund targeted expenditures.
Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk / Dropout Prevention - Dr. Kim Buryanek RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the At-Risk/Dropout Prevention application with the Modified Supplemental Amount levy of $5,372,769.
MidAmerican Energy Company Underground Electric Easement - Tim Paul RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the underground agreement with MidAmerican energy as described. 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 24th day of January 2022. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Second and Final 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 second and final reading.
First and Final Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 440 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement or Testing & Masking Alternative AR440 COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement or Testing & Masking Alternative RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first and final reading.
Return-to-Learn - President Greenwell The Link to SCCSD COVID Results - https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/covid-19- return-to-learn/covid-19-reporting/
G. Open Response - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the removal of Open Response in non-core classes for the 2021-2022 school year and allows core classroom teachers to develop an alternative writing assignment, if they choose, for the Open Response. XI. Adjourn