SPECIAL MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes December 14, :00 p.m.

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1 SPECIAL MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes December 14, :00 p.m. I. Call to Order 1 II. Roll Call of Members 1 III. Approval of Agenda 1 IV. Approval of Closed Session / Adjourn to Closed Session 1 V. Adjourn Closed Session / Return to Open Session 1 VI. Adjourn 1

2 SPECIAL MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes December 14, :00 p.m. I. Call to Order President Krysl called the special meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. II. Roll Call of Members Present: Directors Alarcon-Flory, Krysl, McTaggart, Meyers and Warnstadt. Absent: Directors Gleiser and Gorski. III. Approval of Agenda Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried 5 to 0. IV. Approval of Closed Session / Adjourn to Closed Session Director McTaggart moved and Director Alarcon-Flory seconded the motion to go into a closed to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation as provided in Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Iowa Code. The motion carried 5 to 0, and the Board retired to closed session at 5:01 p.m. V. Adjourn Closed Session / Return to Open Session Director McTaggart moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to adjourn the closed session and return to open session. The motion carried 6 to 0, and the Board returned to open session at 5:39 p.m. VI. Adjourn Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director Meyers seconded the motion to adjourn the special meeting. The motion carried 6 to 0, and the special meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Michael J. Krysl, President SCCSD Board of Directors Cynthia A. Lloyd, Secretary SCCSD Board of Directors - 1 -

3 REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes - December 14, :00 p.m. I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance 1 II. Roll Call of Members 1 III. Approval of Amended Agenda 1 IV. Good News Report(s) Clark Elementary School V. Friend of Education Award(s) Loger Comfort Shelties and Trinity Lutheran Church 1 VI. Citizen Input 2 VII. Consent Action Item(s) 2 A. Board Meeting Minutes from November 23, 2015 B. Amended Human Resources Report C. Finance Report(s) D. Building Oversight Committee Membership VIII. Hearing(s) 2-3 A. Bryant Elementary School BP 1 Site Improvement Project B. Bryant Elementary School BP2 Geothermal Well Project IX. Board Member Reports / Future Meetings 3-4 X. Superintendent s Report 4 XI. Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action 4-5 A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies B. Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook C. Electronic Communication Program Review D. FY17 General Fund Revenue Budget Projections and Forecasts XII. Adjourn 5

4 REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes December 14, :00 p.m. I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance President Krysl called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call of Members Present: Directors Alarcon-Flory, Gleiser, Gorski, Krysl, McTaggart, Meyers and Warnstadt. III. Approval of Agenda President Krysl noted the Human Resources Report had been amended. Director Meyers moved and Director Gorski seconded the motion to approve the amended agenda. The motion carried 7 to 0. IV. Good News Report(s) Clark Elementary School Amy Denney (Principal), Becky Hobbiebrunken (4 th grade teacher), and Jennifer Koch (1 st grade teacher) shared data and information about their Loger Comfort Shelties Program where Sheltie dogs come in and listen to students read and sing to them. Students; Kohen Koch, Carlie Benton, Madalyn Welp, Rachel Noble and Joslyn Lilly were in attendance to support the program. V. Friend of Education Award(s) Loger Comfort Shelties and Trinity Lutheran Church Dr. Gausman presented the Friend of Education Award to Loger Comfort Shelties for their support and partnership with Clark Elementary School, and Trinity Lutheran Church for their support and partnership with Bryant Elementary Schools. Dr. Gausman presented Mr. and Mrs. Loger with a token of appreciation, and Mary Kay Kollars, Bryant Elementary School Principal, accepted a token of appreciation on behalf of Jim Jensen who was unable to attend

5 VI. Citizen Input Jason Geary, th Avenue, shared concerns regarding the decision to no longer allow the Sharks Swim Club to utilize District facility locker rooms, only the restrooms, presenting a challenge for students who swim and need to shower afterwards. Mr. Geary also shared concern with the quality of the pool decking, and stated he would appreciate someone contacting him to try and resolve these issues. VII. Consent Action Item(s) Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director Gorski seconded the motion to approve all consent action items. The motion carried 7 to 0. A. Board Meeting Minutes from November 23, 2015 Dr. Paul Gausman B. Amended Human Resources Report Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) Dr. John Chalstrom D. Building Oversight Committee Membership Brian Fahrendholz VIII. Hearing(s) A. Bryant Elementary School BP1 Site Improvement Project Brian Fahrendholz President Krysl stated notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 14 th day of December, 2015, to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $3,100,000 (approximately $1,220,000 reimbursable by the City of Sioux City) for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 1 (BP1) Site Improvement Project. He stated any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record. Director Meyers moved and Director Alarcon-Flory seconded the motion to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $3,100,000 for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 1 (BP1) Site Improvement Project. The motion carried 7 to 0. B. Bryant Elementary School BP1 Site Improvement Project Brian Fahrendholz President Krysl stated notice was provided that a hearing would be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, at the Educational Service Center, th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 14 th day of December, 2015, for the purpose to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $660,000 for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 2 (BP2) Geothermal Well Project. He stated any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against same will be heard on the above-named project with the final decision of the Board of Education a matter of record

6 Director McTaggart moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to approve the plans, specifications, and estimated total cost of $660,000 for the Bryant Elementary School Bid Package 2 (BP2) Geothermal Well Project. The motion carried 7 to 0. IX. Board Member Reports / Future Meetings Director Gorski: He was impressed with the Siouxland Youth Chorus who performed with the Rockestra Christmas show. The Metro boys swim team is off to a good start this year, having shown encouraging development and growth. He asked who plans to attend the NSBA Conference in April, and if the April 11 School Board meeting would be rescheduled. He asked if the TLC End of Year Report and State Report Card would be shared at an upcoming Board committee meeting or School Board meeting for discussion. o Dr. Gausman asked Director Gorski to provide him with specifics so he can properly schedule these items at the proper committee meeting. Director Warnstadt: She is amazed with all the great things our students are doing for charity, i.e. West Middle School light show, East Middle School Thanksgiving food drive, and North High School Student Council students who managed Salvation Army kettles while playing instruments. She attended the North High School Madrigal where over 120 students put on a great performance. These types of things reminds her of the citizenship portion of the Board s Well-Educated Student and she wanted the public to know that. Director Meyers: He and his family recently attended the West Middle School light show; stating it was very well done. Director Alarcon-Flory: She is touched by all the charity work our students are doing. The School District did very well at the Northwest Iowa Honor Band auditions. She was amazed with the All-State performances televised on PBS. There are a number of Elementary School Holiday programs going on this month. She thanked everyone for their hard work and wished everyone Happy Holidays. She excused herself at 6:45 p.m. to attend the East High Jazz Band Concert. Director Gleiser: He enjoyed the ESC Holiday Get Together, making new connections, meeting new people, vendors, and former staff members. It was very well put together. The District s first legislative forum was well attended, and enjoyed the engaging discussions held related to School District issues. He is excited to submit his name as a potential judge for the First Tech Robotics Regional Championship coming up in February

7 Director Krysl: He is thankful to all our teachers, staff members, bus drivers, Dr. Gausman and the entire administrative team. He wished everyone a very pleasant holiday break. The Legislative forums are off to a good start, stating it is going to be a rough ride this session. The funding climate related to supplemental state aid for education has never been more complex or difficult for districts. Future Meetings are as follows: Preschool Oversight Committee Meeting 1:30 p.m., December 17, 2015, at Irving Preschool. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee 8:00 a.m., December 21, 2015, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee 12:00 p.m., January 5, 2016, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee 3:30 p.m., January 5, 2016, ESC Board Room. Regular School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., January 11, 2016, ESC Board Room. IASB Action Advocacy Workshop 5:30 p.m., January 13, 2016, ESC Board Room. Educational Equity Committee Meeting 12:00 p.m., January 14, 2016, ESC #105. Board Policy Committee Meeting 4:30 p.m., January 18, 2016, ESC Board Room. District Advisory Committee Meeting 5:15 p.m., January 21, 2016, ESC Board Room. Education Legislative Forum 8:30 a.m., January 23, 2016, ESC Board Room. Special / Regular School Board Meeting 5:00 p.m., January 25, 2016, ESC Board Room. X. Superintendent s Report Dr. Gausman: The School District was awarded the Energy Star rating for 21 buildings, and is leading the state of Iowa with the Energy Star Award for the second year in a row. Sioux City as a community, because of the School District, is ranked #3 in the nation among all small cities. He is proud of the East and North High Schools Dance Teams for winning state titles recently at the State Team Dance Competition. XI. Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action A. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies Dr. Paul Gausman Termination / Discharge of Non-Certified Employees Discipline, Suspension and Discharge of Teachers, Administrators and Other Employees Probationary Period for Teachers Drug-Free Workplace Title I Parent Involvement Summer School Instruction News Media Relations School-Community Groups Director Warnstadt moved and Director Meyers seconded the motion to approve the above Board policies for second and final reading. The motion carried 5 to 1, with Director Gorski voting no

8 XII. Adjourn B. Sioux City Community Schools Educational Planning Handbook Jim Vanderloo (Director of Secondary Education) shared the District s proposed implementation of new courses and expansion of current career pathways to be established at all high schools, highlighting additions and deletions within the District s Course Guide for Board acknowledgement. C. Electronic Communication Program Review Alison Benson (Director of Communications) shared the District s Electronic Communication Program Review for Board acknowledgement. D. FY17 General Fund Revenue Budget Projections and Forecasts Dr. John Chalstrom (Director of Finance / CFO) provided an overview of the FY17 General Fund Revenue Budget Projection and Forecasts. Since Supplemental State Aid (SSA) has not been established by the Iowa Legislature for FY17, three budget scenarios were presented utilizing SSA set at 2.5%, 2%, and 1%. Under each of these scenarios, the District will need to reduce its General Fund by up to $1.2-$1.8 million in FY17 in order to preserve the District s established spending authority goals. Dr. Chalstrom stated the six year average SSA is 1.88%, which makes it difficult to fund inflationary costs in the budget. Director Gorski moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 6 to 0, and the regular meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. Michael J. Krysl, President SCCSD Board of Directors Cynthia A. Lloyd, Secretary SCCSD Board of Directors - 5 -