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
Consent Action Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s). A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 13, 2023 - Dr. Rod Earleywine B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. AED (Arterial Defibrillator Device) Grant Applications - Dr. Jen Gomez E. High School Classrooms Furniture Purchase - Jim Vanderloo F. Safe & Civil Schools - Explicit Instruction Training of Trainers - Amy Denney G. Safe & Civil Schools - Professional Development - Amy Denney H. Crescent Park Purchase Agreement - Tim Paul I. FY24 Natural Gas Contract - Tim Paul J. FY24 Classroom Equipment Life Cycle Purchases - John Pritchard K. FY24 E-Rate (Category 1) - John Pritchard L. New Copier Equipment and Lease Agreement - John Pritchard
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings 2023 Annual NSBA Conference – March 30, 2023 – April 4, 2023, Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819 ***Notice is given that a majority of the members of the Board of Directors may gather in Orlando, FL on March 30 – April 4 to attend the National School Boards Association Annual Conference. No deliberation or action by the Board is anticipated on any policy issues. Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., April 3, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 5, 2023, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 11, 2023, ESC Board Room Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 14, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., April 17, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., April 18, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 19, 2023, ESC Board Room School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., April 20, 2023, ESC Board Room Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 22, 2023, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 24, 2023, ESC Board Room
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Board Resolution Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth in the Sioux City Community Schools - President Greenwell & Director Scolaro
FY24 Budget Review of All Funds - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the FY24 budget information presented for all funds. In addition, the Board of Directors allows for publication of the District’s FY24 budget and sets a hearing date for April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. local time at the Educational Service Center, 627 4 th St. FY24 Budget Adjustment Resolution RECOMMENDATION: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Sioux City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Iowa Code.
Conditions for Learning Report - Amy Denney RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Conditions for Learning Report.
Student Achievement Annual Report - Amy Denney RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Student Achievement Annual Report.
FY23-24 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects - 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 $839,765.00 for the District’s FY23/24 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law. 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 11th day of April 2023. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
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 2023-2024 School Year.
H. First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Rod Earleywine 401 Employee Handbook 404.5 Professional Development 405.4 Tutoring 504.16 Custody Issues 521.20 Search & Seizure 521.21 District Conflict Resolution Process 605.5 District-Wide Testing & Assessment – NEW AR 605.5 District-Wide Testing & Assessment – NEW 681 Religion 1001.80 Distribution of Non-District Materials RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading. 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
Consent Action Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s). A. Board Meeting Minutes from March 13, 2023 - Dr. Rod Earleywine B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. AED (Arterial Defibrillator Device) Grant Applications - Dr. Jen Gomez E. High School Classrooms Furniture Purchase - Jim Vanderloo F. Safe & Civil Schools - Explicit Instruction Training of Trainers - Amy Denney G. Safe & Civil Schools - Professional Development - Amy Denney H. Crescent Park Purchase Agreement - Tim Paul I. FY24 Natural Gas Contract - Tim Paul J. FY24 Classroom Equipment Life Cycle Purchases - John Pritchard K. FY24 E-Rate (Category 1) - John Pritchard L. New Copier Equipment and Lease Agreement - John Pritchard
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings 2023 Annual NSBA Conference – March 30, 2023 – April 4, 2023, Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819 ***Notice is given that a majority of the members of the Board of Directors may gather in Orlando, FL on March 30 – April 4 to attend the National School Boards Association Annual Conference. No deliberation or action by the Board is anticipated on any policy issues. Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., April 3, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 5, 2023, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 11, 2023, ESC Board Room Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 14, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., April 17, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., April 18, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., April 19, 2023, ESC Board Room School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., April 20, 2023, ESC Board Room Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., April 22, 2023, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., April 24, 2023, ESC Board Room
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action Board Resolution Affirming LGBTQ+ Youth in the Sioux City Community Schools - President Greenwell & Director Scolaro
FY24 Budget Review of All Funds - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the FY24 budget information presented for all funds. In addition, the Board of Directors allows for publication of the District’s FY24 budget and sets a hearing date for April 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. local time at the Educational Service Center, 627 4 th St. FY24 Budget Adjustment Resolution RECOMMENDATION: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Sioux City Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Iowa Code.
Conditions for Learning Report - Amy Denney RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Conditions for Learning Report.
Student Achievement Annual Report - Amy Denney RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Student Achievement Annual Report.
FY23-24 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects - 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 $839,765.00 for the District’s FY23/24 Annual Roof Repairs, Maintenance, and Replacement Projects, set a public hearing date, and publish notice as required by law. 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 11th day of April 2023. Plans and specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing Manager’s office located at the same address.
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 2023-2024 School Year.
H. First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Rod Earleywine 401 Employee Handbook 404.5 Professional Development 405.4 Tutoring 504.16 Custody Issues 521.20 Search & Seizure 521.21 District Conflict Resolution Process 605.5 District-Wide Testing & Assessment – NEW AR 605.5 District-Wide Testing & Assessment – NEW 681 Religion 1001.80 Distribution of Non-District Materials RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading. Adjourn