I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance / AFJROTC Presentation of Colors 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
Consent Agenda Item(s) REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Monday, April 25, 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 April 11, 2022 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. FY23 Curriculum Resources Fees, Student Fines (Textbooks), and Meal Prices - Patty Blankenship, Jim Vanderloo, & Dr. Brian Burnight E. FY23 Cisco VoIP Support Contract - John Pritchard F. FY23 Software Licenses - John Pritchard G. Technology Fines - John Pritchard H. ALEKS - Angela Bemus I. IREADY K-5 - Angela Bemus
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board 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 School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., May 3, 2022, Teams Meeting Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 9, 2022, ESC Board Room Board 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 Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 13, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., May 17, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 25, 2022, ESC Board Room North High School Graduation – 11:00 a.m., May 28, 2022, Tyson Events Center West High School Graduation – 2:30 p.m., May 28, 2022, Tyson Events Center East High School Graduation – 6:00 p.m., May 28, 2022, Tyson Events Center Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., June 10, 2022, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 13, 2022, ESC Board Room
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Behavior/ Discipline Survey - President Greenwell & K12 Insight
Hanover Research: Strategic Priorities Diagnostic Survey Analysis - Dr. Kim Buryanek & Hanover Research RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the “Strategic Priorities Diagnostic Survey Analysis” completed by Hanover Research.
FY22 Proposed Budget Amendment - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors sets a public hearing for May 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s FY22 Proposed Budget Amendment.
Title VI Indian Education Grant Application - Dr. Dora Jung RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 9, 2022, 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 Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
FY22 Construction Trades Building - 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 $4,000,000.00 for the construction of the District’s Construction Trade Building 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 9th day of May 2022. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the SCCSD - Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the SCCSD – Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of FY23 Wage Increases/ Adjustments for Non-Union Groups – Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the FY23 wage increases/adjustments for the nonunion groups.
Second and Final Reading of the Employee Handbook – Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the second and final reading of the Employee Handbook for the District for the 2022-2023 School Year.
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.
Interim Superintendent – President Greenwell RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Interim Superintendent Employment Contract.
L. Return-to-Learn – President Greenwell 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 / AFJROTC Presentation of Colors 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
Consent Agenda Item(s) REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Monday, April 25, 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 April 11, 2022 - Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. FY23 Curriculum Resources Fees, Student Fines (Textbooks), and Meal Prices - Patty Blankenship, Jim Vanderloo, & Dr. Brian Burnight E. FY23 Cisco VoIP Support Contract - John Pritchard F. FY23 Software Licenses - John Pritchard G. Technology Fines - John Pritchard H. ALEKS - Angela Bemus I. IREADY K-5 - Angela Bemus
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board 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 School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., May 3, 2022, Teams Meeting Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 9, 2022, ESC Board Room Board 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 Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 13, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., May 17, 2022, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 25, 2022, ESC Board Room North High School Graduation – 11:00 a.m., May 28, 2022, Tyson Events Center West High School Graduation – 2:30 p.m., May 28, 2022, Tyson Events Center East High School Graduation – 6:00 p.m., May 28, 2022, Tyson Events Center Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., June 10, 2022, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., June 13, 2022, ESC Board Room
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Behavior/ Discipline Survey - President Greenwell & K12 Insight
Hanover Research: Strategic Priorities Diagnostic Survey Analysis - Dr. Kim Buryanek & Hanover Research RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the “Strategic Priorities Diagnostic Survey Analysis” completed by Hanover Research.
FY22 Proposed Budget Amendment - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors sets a public hearing for May 9, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, to receive public input on the District’s FY22 Proposed Budget Amendment.
Title VI Indian Education Grant Application - Dr. Dora Jung RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 9, 2022, 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 Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
FY22 Construction Trades Building - 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 $4,000,000.00 for the construction of the District’s Construction Trade Building 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 9th day of May 2022. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the SCCSD - Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District.
Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the SCCSD – Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD).
Acceptance of FY23 Wage Increases/ Adjustments for Non-Union Groups – Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the recommendation by the administration to accept the FY23 wage increases/adjustments for the nonunion groups.
Second and Final Reading of the Employee Handbook – Dr. Jen Gomez RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the second and final reading of the Employee Handbook for the District for the 2022-2023 School Year.
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.
Interim Superintendent – President Greenwell RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the Interim Superintendent Employment Contract.
L. Return-to-Learn – President Greenwell The Link to SCCSD COVID Results - https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/covid-19- return-to-learn/covid-19-reporting/ XI. Adjourn