I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s). A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 14, 2022 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Iowa Reading Corps Invoice - Dr. Brian Burnight E. Service Agreement Between Mosaic Network, Inc. and the SCCSD - Dr. Dora Jung
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., March 30, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., April 4, 2022, ESC Board Room Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 8, 2022, ESC Board Room Special/ Regular School Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., April 11, 2022, ESC Board Room Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 13, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., April 19, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., April 20, 2022, ESC Board Room School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., April 21, 2022, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 25, 2022, ESC Board Room
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action TLC Budget Review - Angela Bemus & Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledge the current use of TLC funds, give guidance on future TLC fund use, and the use of the projected $1,000,000.00 carryover balance for FY23 and FY24.
FY23 Budget Adjustment Resolution - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Sioux City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Iowa Code.
K-5 Elementary Science Curriculum Adoption - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the adoption of National Geographic as the Elementary K-5 Science Curriculum using ISL funds in the amount of $192,091.00 for FY22 and the amount of $375,188.00 for FY23 with a total expenditure of $567,279.00.
Assessment Review - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the change in Open Response reporting to be evaluated by the English teacher of record. To approve the decrease in the ELA and Math Assessments in K12. To approve the purchase of the MAP Growth Assessment from NWEA in the amount of $381,450.00 using ESSER III funds. To approve a writing component to all District Common Assessments.
F. First Reading of Employee Handbook - Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the first reading of the Employee Handbook for the District for the 2022-2023 School Year. G. First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 403.8 Notifications of Convictions, Abuse Charges and Motor Vehicle Citations 504.15 Drug / Alcohol / Tobacco / Nicotine – Free Schools 507.9 Nutrition & Physical Activity Wellness in the Schools 604.5 Testing Program 901.6 Educational Site Development 902.1 Maintenance Schedule RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading. H. Administrative and TLC Member Substitute Fill Rates - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District Administration, Building Administration, and TLC Members sub fill rates for the January, February, and March.
Teacher Contract Retention Stipend - Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a $1,000 retention stipend for each employee on a teacher contract who was ineligible to receive Governor Reynolds’ Teacher Retention Payment, to be issued August 31, 2022. Total cost is $163,628.
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s). A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 14, 2022 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Iowa Reading Corps Invoice - Dr. Brian Burnight E. Service Agreement Between Mosaic Network, Inc. and the SCCSD - Dr. Dora Jung
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., March 30, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., April 4, 2022, ESC Board Room Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 8, 2022, ESC Board Room Special/ Regular School Board Meeting – 4:30 p.m., April 11, 2022, ESC Board Room Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 13, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., April 19, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., April 20, 2022, ESC Board Room School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., April 21, 2022, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 25, 2022, ESC Board Room
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action TLC Budget Review - Angela Bemus & Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledge the current use of TLC funds, give guidance on future TLC fund use, and the use of the projected $1,000,000.00 carryover balance for FY23 and FY24.
FY23 Budget Adjustment Resolution - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Sioux City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Iowa Code.
K-5 Elementary Science Curriculum Adoption - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approve the adoption of National Geographic as the Elementary K-5 Science Curriculum using ISL funds in the amount of $192,091.00 for FY22 and the amount of $375,188.00 for FY23 with a total expenditure of $567,279.00.
Assessment Review - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the change in Open Response reporting to be evaluated by the English teacher of record. To approve the decrease in the ELA and Math Assessments in K12. To approve the purchase of the MAP Growth Assessment from NWEA in the amount of $381,450.00 using ESSER III funds. To approve a writing component to all District Common Assessments.
F. First Reading of Employee Handbook - Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the first reading of the Employee Handbook for the District for the 2022-2023 School Year. G. First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Paul Gausman 403.8 Notifications of Convictions, Abuse Charges and Motor Vehicle Citations 504.15 Drug / Alcohol / Tobacco / Nicotine – Free Schools 507.9 Nutrition & Physical Activity Wellness in the Schools 604.5 Testing Program 901.6 Educational Site Development 902.1 Maintenance Schedule RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading. H. Administrative and TLC Member Substitute Fill Rates - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the District Administration, Building Administration, and TLC Members sub fill rates for the January, February, and March.
Teacher Contract Retention Stipend - Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves a $1,000 retention stipend for each employee on a teacher contract who was ineligible to receive Governor Reynolds’ Teacher Retention Payment, to be issued August 31, 2022. Total cost is $163,628.