REGULAR MEETING
Sioux City Community School District
Educational Service Center
627 4th St.
Monday, February 23, 2026 – 6:00 PM

The live meeting can be seen at: https://siouxcityschools.new.swagit.com/views/553/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

I.

Call to Order
 
II.

Pledge of Allegiance
 
III.

Roll Call of Members
 
IV.

Approval of Agenda
 
V.
Good News Report
 
 
A.

West High School
VI.

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.

 
VII.
Consent Action Item(s)

 

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves the following consent action item(s).

 
 
A.

Board Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2026
 
B.

Board Meeting Minutes from February 19, 2026 
 
C.

Finance Report(s) – Patty Blankenship
VIII.

Board Committee Reports
 
IX.

Future Meetings
  • Next Step Networking Event – 5:00 p.m., February 24, 2026, Sioux City Career Academy 627 4th (2nd Floor)
  • SCEA Opening Proposals – 4:15 p.m., February 25, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • SCESPA Opening Proposals – 4:30 p.m., February 25, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Exempt Meeting – 5:00 p.m., February 25, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Education Legislative Forum – 8:30 a.m., February 28, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., March 2, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., March 4, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 9, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • District Initial Opening to SCEA – 4:15 p.m., March 11, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • District Initial Opening to SCESPA – 4:30 p.m., March 11, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Board Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting– 3:00 p.m., March 16, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Board Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., March 17, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Board Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., March 18, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., March 19, 2026, ESC Board Room
  • Regular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., March 23, 2026, ESC Board Room
 
X.
Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action
 
 
A.

Human Resources Report(s) – Barb Caskey

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the Human Resources Report(s). 

 
B.

FY27 School Nutrition Budget – Patty Blankenship

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors acknowledges the FY27 budget information presented for all funds.

 

That the Board of Directors sets a public hearing for March 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. local time at the Educational Service Center, 627 4th St., Sioux City, IA to receive public input on the Proposed Sioux City Property Tax Levy for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

 
C.

District Bus Purchase – Tim Paul    

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors accepts the Bid from School Bus Sales in the amount of $994,178.00 for the purchase of 6 buses. 

 
D.

FY26 iPad Life Cycle Purchase – Chad Fengel  

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of:

  • 1250 Apple iPads at $324 each
  • Zagg Cases at $99.95 each
  • Mosyle License at $14.85 each

for a total of $548,500.00 to support 5th grade students as part of the District’s life cycle replacement plan. 

 
E.

PowerSchool (eFinancePlus) Upgrade – Chad Fengel 

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the upgrade of eFinancePlus to the latest version at a cost of $11,760.00.

 
F.

PowerSchool (eFinancePlus) Training – Chad Fengel

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the purchase of professional training services for the District’s eFinancePlus financial system for the amount of $960.00.

 
G.

Contract for Board Approval – Jim Vanderloo/ Jarod Mozer 

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves and executes the contract to support student learning and activities.

 
H.

Facility Rental Agreement – Jim Vanderloo/ Jarod Mozer

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors approves and executes the facility rental contract.

 
I.

Open Enrollment Request – Jim Vanderloo 

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Directors denies the Open Enrollment request for student A to open enroll out due to application filed late with no “good cause”.

 
J.

First Reading of Board Policies
  • 710.1   School Nutrition Program
  • 1027    Public Conduct on School District Premises

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Board of Directors approves the above board policies for first reading.

XI.

Adjourn