SPECIAL MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes March 12, 2018 5:00 p.m. I. Call to Order 1 II. Roll Call of Members 1 III. Approval of Agenda 1 IV. Approval of Closed Session / Closed Session 1 V. Adjourn Closed Session / Return to Open Session 1 VI. Adjourn 2
SPECIAL MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes March 12, 2018 5:00 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 (5:03 p.m.), Colling, Gleiser, Krysl, McTaggart, Saint and Warnstadt III. Approval of Agenda Director Gleiser moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried 6 to 0. IV. Approval of Closed Session / Closed Session A. Director Saint moved and Director Gleiser seconded the motion to go into closed session to conduct a strategy meeting of a public employer concerning employees collective bargaining as provided in Section 20.17 (3) of the Iowa Code. B. Director Saint moved and Director Gleiser seconded the motion to enter into closed session as provided by Iowa Code Sections 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by7 law to be kept confidential and Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent. The District s legal counsel present for this session, either in person or by electronic means, is Katherine Beenken, Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. After a roll call vote, the motions carried 6 to 0, and the Board retired to closed session at 5:02 p.m. V. Adjourn Closed Session / Return to Open Session Director McTaggart moved and Director Gleiser seconded the motion to adjourn the closed session and return to open session. The motion carried 7 to 0, and the Board returned to open session at 6:10 p.m. - 1 -
VI. Adjourn Director Gleiser moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to adjourn the special meeting. The motion carried 7 to 0, and the special meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Michael J. Krysl, President SCCSD Board of Directors Cynthia A. Lloyd, Secretary SCCSD Board of Directors - 2 -
REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes March 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance 1 II. Roll Call of Members 1 III. Approval of Agenda 1 IV. Good News Report(s): AFJROTC Cadet Unit Mission Brief 1 V. Citizen Input 1-2 VI. Consent Action Item(s) 2 A. Board Meeting Minutes from February 26, 2018 B. Human Resources Report C. Finance Report(s) D. Microsoft License Renewal VII. Hearing(s) 2 A. North High School Parking Lot Expansion Project VIII. Board Member Reports / Future Meetings 2-3 IX. Superintendent s Report 3 X. Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action 3-6 A. North High School Lunchroom Expansion Project B. Resolution of Sale or Demolition of District Property for the New Hunt Elementary School Project C. Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 1902 and 1908 Nebraska Street D. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies E. First Reading of Board Policies F. 1:1 Laptop Lease for Grades 6-12 G. $7,375,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A: Consideration of Financing Proposals and Resolution Directing Sale H. FY19 Budgets Final Review of All Funds Except the General Fund and Nutrition Fund I. FY19 School Nutrition Budget J. FY19 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion XI. Adjourn 6
REGULAR MEETING Sioux City Community School District Educational Service Center Minutes March 12, 2018 6:00 p.m. I. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance President Krysl called the regular meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. District Air Force JROTC Cadets: Major Ismael Gomez, Lt. Colonel Kelly Doty, Lt. Colonel Noah Engel-Cartie, and Lt. Colonel Kitty Turner presented the colors for the citing of the Pledge of Allegiance. II. Roll Call of Members Present: Directors Alarcon-Flory, Colling, Gleiser, Krysl, McTaggart, Saint and Warnstadt III. Approval of Agenda Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director Gleiser seconded the motion to approve the agenda. The motion carried 7 to 0. IV. Good News Report(s): AFJROTC Under the direction of CMSgt. Kathryn Roby and Lt. Col. Larry Brockshus, Cadets Lt. Colonel Doty and Lt. Colonel Engel-Cartie shared data and information about the District s AFJROTC program. Cadets presented Dr. Gausman and the Board with an AFJROTC patch. V. Citizen Input Sara Hofer, 2500 W. 20 th St., invited Dr. Gausman and Board members to the March 24 th March for our Lives event. Speaking on behalf of a group of parents, she shared concerns, examples and data regarding past school shootings, and asked the Board to review and revamp current processes to keep our students safe. Jeana Guy, 2202 Grandview, shared concerns regarding cutting teacher s supplemental pay. She encouraged the public to contact lawmakers, and encouraged the Board not to cut teacher pay. Larisa Chmielewski, 3232 Jackson St., shared concerns regarding TAG services. She asked what TAG dollars are being spent on, and encouraged the Board to talk to visit the schools and talk to the TAG Specialists. Ernie Colt, 4526 Perry Way, shared concerns regarding proposed negotiations and budget cuts. He asked the Board to take a stand and tell negotiators this is not acceptable. He also encouraged the Board to look at the kids coming up and not to lose the good things we have going. - 1 -
Julie Fischer, 112 Grandy Dr., shared a handout to the Board explaining her thoughts to defend the middle school concept. Forde Fairchild, 3226 Pierce St., addressed the Board regarding the middle school concept and the importance and advantages of that program. He asked the Board to consider what they would be giving up and to proceed carefully. DeLaney Rice, 2515 S. Cedar St., shared concerns regarding cutting teacher pay at the middle schools. She asked the District to get their priorities straight and focus on the kids and the teachers. VI. Consent Action Item(s) Director Warnstadt moved and Director McTaggart seconded the motion to approve all consent action items. The motion carried 6 to 0 to 1. Director Gleiser abstained. A. Board Meeting Minutes from February 26, 2018 Dr. Paul Gausman B. Human Resources Report Dr. Rita Vannatta C. Finance Report(s) Patty Blankenship D. Microsoft License Renewal Kathy Bottaro VII. Hearing(s) A. North High School Parking Lot Expansion 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, 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 12 th of March, 2018, to adopt the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $200,000.00 from DGR Engineering, of Sioux City, Iowa, for the North High School Parking Lot Expansion 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 Gleiser moved and Director Alarcon-Flory seconded the motion to approve the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $200,000.00 for the North High School Parking Lot Expansion Project. After a roll call vote, the motion carried 7 to 0. VIII. Board Member Reports / Future Meetings In respect to time, Board members passed on sharing reports. - 2 -
Future Meetings are as follows: Educational Legislative Forum 8:30 a.m., March 17, 2018, ESC Board Room. Student Achievement Committee Noon, March 19, 2018, ESC Board Room. Board Policy Committee 3:30 p.m., March 19, 2018, ESC Board Room. Board Finance & Facilities Committee 3:00 p.m., March 20, 2018, ESC Board Room. District Advisory Committee 5:00 p.m., March 21, 2018, ESC Board Room. Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee 8:00 a.m., March 26, 2018, ESC Board Room. Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., March 26, 2018, ESC Board Room. Preschool Initiative Oversight Committee 1:30 p.m., March 28, 2018, Irving Preschool. Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m., April 9, 2018, ESC Board Room. IX. Superintendent s Report Dr. Gausman: He encouraged the public to check social media to see the great things that are going on in the District. X. Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action A. North High School Lunchroom Expansion Project Brian Fahrendholz Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director Gleiser seconded the motion to approve the proposed plans, specifications, and estimated cost of $190,000.00 from FEH Design of Sioux City, Iowa, for the North High School Lunchroom Expansion Project, 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 4 th Street, Sioux City, Iowa, on the 26 th day of March, 2018. Plans and specifications may be reviewed in the Purchasing Manager s office located at the same address. The motion carried 7 to 0. B. Resolution of Sale or Demolition of District Property for the New Hunt Elementary School Project Brian Fahrendholz Director Colling moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to set a hearing date and time to receive public input on the sale of property owned by the District for removal or demolition located at 1903 Jackson Street, 1909 Jackson Street, 1915-1921 Jackson Street, 1920 Nebraska Street, and 608-610 20 th Street, Sioux City Iowa. 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 26 th day of March, 2018. The motion carried 7 to 0. - 3 -
C. Approve the Purchase and Acquisition of 1902 and 1908 Nebraska Street Brian Fahrendholz Rev. Roger Madden, 1915 Nebraska St., provided the Board with handouts that included a number of items First United Methodist Church partners with Hunt Elementary School. He shared concerns with parking during the four-year construction phase, and asked the Board to consider ways to make this work for all parties involved. He thanked Dan Moore, Brian Fahrendholz and Bryan Wells. President Krysl, on behalf of the entire Board, thanked Rev. Madden and shared the District s appreciation for the partnership with First United Methodist Church. He asked the administrative team to sustain this partnership for many more years to come. Ellen Dickey, Chair of the Finance Committee for First United Methodist Church, 1915 Nebraska St., shared financial concerns regarding the need for adequate parking during the four-year construction phase. Without adequate parking, the Church may lose members, which will cause a significant financial impact on their congregation. Vice-President McTaggart thanked the Church for their partnership, noting the District wants to be a good neighbor. President Krysl asked Dr. Gausman and Brian Fahrendholz to work with the Church on this matter. Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director Gleiser seconded the motion to approve the purchase and acquisition of 1902 and 1908 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, Iowa, currently owned by First United Methodist Church, for the purchase price of $90,000.00. After a roll call vote, the motion carried 7 to 0. D. Second and Final Reading of Board Policies Dr. Paul Gausman 204.9 Meetings of the Board 204.10 Board Meeting Agendas 502.3 Long-Term Suspension 521.20 Search and Seizure 521.21 District Conflict Resolution Process 681 Religion Director Warnstadt moved and Director McTaggart seconded the motion to approve the above Board policies for second and final reading. Director Gleiser moved and Director McTaggart seconded the motion to amend the motion and pull BP204.10 for further review. Director Gleiser requested language be added regarding the release of all supplemental materials either electronically or in hard copy when the Board packet is released. The motion carried 7 to 0. - 4 -
The original motion carried 7 to 0 to approve all remaining policies for second and final reading. E. First Reading of Board Policies Dr. Paul Gausman 971.1 Naming School Facilities AR971.1 Naming School Facilities Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director McTaggart seconded the motion to approve the above Board policies for first reading. The motion carried 6 to 1 with Director Warnstadt voting no. F. 1:1 Laptop Lease for Grades 6-12 Kathy Bottaro Director Gleiser moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to defer this item until the end of the meeting and after Budget presentations. The motion carried 7 to 0. Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to approve the lease of 7,400 MS/HS laptops from Riverside Technologies for $1,011,827.16 annually for 4 years. The motion carried 6 to 1 with Director Gleiser voting no. G. $7,375,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A: Consideration of Financing Proposals and Resolution Directing Sale Patty Blankenship Director Saint moved and Director Gleiser seconded the motion to adopt the following resolution: Resolution Directing the Sale of $7,375,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A. The motion carried 7 to 0. H. FY19 Budgets Final Review of All Funds Except the General Fund and Nutrition Fund Patty Blankenship, CFO, shared data and information regarding the FY19 budgets for the Student Activity Fund, Management Fund, Sales Tax Fund, PPEL Fund and Debt Service Fund for Board acknowledgement. I. FY19 School Nutrition Budget Patty Blankenship, CFO, shared data and information regarding the FY19 budget for the School Nutrition Fund for Board acknowledgement. J. FY19 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review and Property Tax Rate Discussion Patty Blankenship Patty Blankenship, CFO, shared data and information regarding the FY19 General Fund revenues and expenditures budget and property tax rates for Board acknowledgement. - 5 -
XI. Adjourn Director McTaggart passionately shared his thoughts regarding the challenges the Board faces regarding the budget. Dr. Gausman shared additional information explaining the Districts reasoning behind the proposed reductions and additions to next year s budget. Director McTaggart moved and Director Warnstadt seconded the motion to set a public hearing for the certification of the FY19 budget, which will be published as required by law. A public hearing will be held on April 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Educational Service Center. The motion carried 7 to 0. Forde Fairchild, 3226 Pierce St., addressed the Board regarding the data shared during the budget presentation, asked the Board to make certain teachers are being treated fairly. Director Alarcon-Flory moved and Director Gleiser seconded the motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion carried 7 to 0, and the regular meeting adjourned 9:50 p.m. Michael J. Krysl, President SCCSD Board of Directors Cynthia A. Lloyd, Secretary SCCSD Board of Directors - 6 -