I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda V. 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
VI. Consent Action Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s). A. Board Meeting Minutes from April 11, 2023 - Dr. Rod Earleywine REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Monday, April 24, 2023 – 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 B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. FY24 Curriculum Resources Fees, Student Fines (Textbooks), and Meal Prices - Patty Blankenship E. Technology Fines - John Pritchard F. Safe & Civil Schools - Professional Development - Amy Denney G. Solution Tree: PLC at Work Embedded Coaching - Amy Denney H. Food and Nutrition 5 year RFP - Rich Luze
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., May 1, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 3, 2023, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 8, 2023, ESC Board Room Annual District Retirement Party – 5:30 p.m., May 10, 2023, Morningside STEM Elementary Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 12, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., May 16, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 17, 2023, ESC Board Room North High School Graduation – 11:00 a.m., May 27, 2023, Tyson Events Center West High School & VIBE Academy Graduation – 2:30 p.m., May 27, 2023, Tyson Events Center East High School Graduation – 6:00 p.m., May 27, 2023, Tyson Events Center
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action B. FY23 Proposed Budget Amendment - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors sets a public hearing for May 8, 2023, 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 FY23 Proposed Budget Amendment.
C. Substitute Fill Rate Information - Dr. Rod Earleywine RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Substitute Fill Rate information.
D. Behavior Supports Plan for 2023-24 - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the behavior supports in place and the plan for addressing and supporting staff and students for 2023-2024 school year.
E. Title VI Indian Education Grant Application - Dr. Dora Jung RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 8, 2023, 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 Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
F. 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 and Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD). G. 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). H. Acceptance of FY24 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 FY24 wage increases/adjustments for the non-union groups.
I. First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Rod Earleywine 432 Early Retirement Benefits 6 Guest Speakers 12 Requests for Religion-Based Exemptions 11 Copyright Compliance 6 Program for At-Risk Students 11 Summer School Instructions 19 Teaching Controversial Issues 810 Transportation Insurance Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading. X. Adjourn
I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call of Members IV. Approval of Agenda V. 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
VI. Consent Action Item(s) RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s). A. Board Meeting Minutes from April 11, 2023 - Dr. Rod Earleywine REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Monday, April 24, 2023 – 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 B. Human Resources Report(s) - Dr. Jen Gomez C. Finance Report(s) - Patty Blankenship D. FY24 Curriculum Resources Fees, Student Fines (Textbooks), and Meal Prices - Patty Blankenship E. Technology Fines - John Pritchard F. Safe & Civil Schools - Professional Development - Amy Denney G. Solution Tree: PLC at Work Embedded Coaching - Amy Denney H. Food and Nutrition 5 year RFP - Rich Luze
Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., May 1, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 3, 2023, ESC Board Room Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 8, 2023, ESC Board Room Annual District Retirement Party – 5:30 p.m., May 10, 2023, Morningside STEM Elementary Educational Equity Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 12, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., May 16, 2023, ESC Board Room Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 17, 2023, ESC Board Room North High School Graduation – 11:00 a.m., May 27, 2023, Tyson Events Center West High School & VIBE Academy Graduation – 2:30 p.m., May 27, 2023, Tyson Events Center East High School Graduation – 6:00 p.m., May 27, 2023, Tyson Events Center
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action B. FY23 Proposed Budget Amendment - Patty Blankenship RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors sets a public hearing for May 8, 2023, 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 FY23 Proposed Budget Amendment.
C. Substitute Fill Rate Information - Dr. Rod Earleywine RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the Substitute Fill Rate information.
D. Behavior Supports Plan for 2023-24 - Angela Bemus RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors acknowledges the behavior supports in place and the plan for addressing and supporting staff and students for 2023-2024 school year.
E. Title VI Indian Education Grant Application - Dr. Dora Jung RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors set a public hearing for May 8, 2023, 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 Title VI Indian Education Grant Application.
F. 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 and Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD). G. 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). H. Acceptance of FY24 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 FY24 wage increases/adjustments for the non-union groups.
I. First Reading of Board Policies - Dr. Rod Earleywine 432 Early Retirement Benefits 6 Guest Speakers 12 Requests for Religion-Based Exemptions 11 Copyright Compliance 6 Program for At-Risk Students 11 Summer School Instructions 19 Teaching Controversial Issues 810 Transportation Insurance Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the above Board policies for first reading. X. Adjourn