I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Good News Report(s) A. Loess Hills Computer Programming Elementary School - Tami Hofer Voegeli
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
Consent Agenda Item(s) REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Monday, April 11, 2022 – 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: https://siouxcityschools.swagit.com/live Public Comment Forms may be accessed online 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. https://fs2.formsite.com/siouxcitycommschools/fxsougexyb/index.html RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s). A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 28, 2022 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Camp Invention for Summer School - Dr. Brian Burnight E. Agreement with FMX Facilities Management Software for Schools - Tim Paul F. FY23 Natural Gas Contract - Tim Paul G. Middle School Classrooms Furniture Purchase - Jim Vanderloo H. HP Lease Termination/ RTI Purchase - John Pritchard
Hearing(s) A. Proposed Sioux City School District Budget for FY23 - Patty Blankenship Notice was published in the Sioux City Journal on March 25, 2022, that a budget hearing would be held on April 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named budget with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the hearing on the proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY23.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 12, 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 Special School Board Meeting – 3:45 p.m., April 25, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Work Session: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – 4:15 p.m., April 25, 2022, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 25, 2022, ESC Board Room Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 27, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., May 2, 2022, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 9, 2022, ESC Board Room Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 11, 2022, ESC Board Room Annual District Retirement Party – 5:30 p.m., May 11, 2022, Morningside STEM Elementary School Educational Equity Committee – 12:00 p.m., May 13, 2022, ESC Board Room
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action FY23 Budget Adoption - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors certifies the FY23 budget with an expected maximum tax rate of $12.45034 per $1,000 of assessed value and an income surtax rate of 3 percent.
TLC Budget Option - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board give direction on how to move forward with the TLC Budget regarding backfilling positions.
VIBE Academy Construction Project - Tim Paul RECOMMEDNATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low base bid from L&L Builders Co. of Sioux City, IA in the amount of $1,309,200.00 for the VIBE Academy Construction Project.
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.
E. 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. F. 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. G. Return-to-Learn - President Greenwell The Link to SCCSD COVID Results - https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/covid-19- return-to-learn/covid-19-reporting/ XII. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda
Good News Report(s) A. Loess Hills Computer Programming Elementary School - Tami Hofer Voegeli
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
Consent Agenda Item(s) REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Monday, April 11, 2022 – 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: https://siouxcityschools.swagit.com/live Public Comment Forms may be accessed online 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. https://fs2.formsite.com/siouxcitycommschools/fxsougexyb/index.html RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s). A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 28, 2022 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. Camp Invention for Summer School - Dr. Brian Burnight E. Agreement with FMX Facilities Management Software for Schools - Tim Paul F. FY23 Natural Gas Contract - Tim Paul G. Middle School Classrooms Furniture Purchase - Jim Vanderloo H. HP Lease Termination/ RTI Purchase - John Pritchard
Hearing(s) A. Proposed Sioux City School District Budget for FY23 - Patty Blankenship Notice was published in the Sioux City Journal on March 25, 2022, that a budget hearing would be held on April 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. local time. Any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named budget with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the hearing on the proposed Sioux City School Budget for FY23.
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 12, 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 Special School Board Meeting – 3:45 p.m., April 25, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Work Session: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – 4:15 p.m., April 25, 2022, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 25, 2022, ESC Board Room Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 27, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., May 2, 2022, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 9, 2022, ESC Board Room Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 11, 2022, ESC Board Room Annual District Retirement Party – 5:30 p.m., May 11, 2022, Morningside STEM Elementary School Educational Equity Committee – 12:00 p.m., May 13, 2022, ESC Board Room
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action FY23 Budget Adoption - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors certifies the FY23 budget with an expected maximum tax rate of $12.45034 per $1,000 of assessed value and an income surtax rate of 3 percent.
TLC Budget Option - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board give direction on how to move forward with the TLC Budget regarding backfilling positions.
VIBE Academy Construction Project - Tim Paul RECOMMEDNATION: That the Board of Directors accepts the low base bid from L&L Builders Co. of Sioux City, IA in the amount of $1,309,200.00 for the VIBE Academy Construction Project.
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.
E. 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. F. 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. G. Return-to-Learn - President Greenwell The Link to SCCSD COVID Results - https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/covid-19- return-to-learn/covid-19-reporting/ XII. Adjourn