Angela Bemus

The Board of Directors meeting agenda included a Good News Report on West High School and Citizen Input. Consent Action Items involved the approval of Board Meeting Minutes from February 9, 2026, and February 19, 2026, as well as the Finance Report. Board Committee Reports covered facility research and classroom disruption control programs. Key discussion and action items included approving the Human Resources Report, acknowledging information on the FY27 School Nutrition Budget and the FY27 Budget Review of All Funds, setting a public hearing for the Proposed Sioux City Property Tax Levy for July 1, 2026 -- June 30, 2027, accepting a bid for the purchase of 6 buses, approving the FY26 iPad Life Cycle Purchase, approving upgrades and training for the PowerSchool (eFinancePlus) system, approving execution of a contract and a facility rental agreement, and denying an Open Enrollment request due to a late application. The Board also conducted a first reading of two Board Policies.

The meeting included standard opening procedures, a good news report highlighting Spalding Park Environmental Sciences Elementary, and citizen input. Key discussion and action items involved approving the GR Recruiting Contract guarantee, initiating a process to appoint an Interim Superintendent through at least June 30, 2027, approving Human Resources Reports, acknowledging information on FY27 budgets and property tax rates, approving an agreement with Apptegy for a beta program, approving contracts, executing a facility rental contract, and approving several board policies on second and final reading, with others moved for a first reading. Additionally, the Board acknowledged the results of the 2025-2026 District Climate Survey, approved a contract for language translation/interpretation services, and approved the bid for a wheelchair lift replacement at East High.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call. The Board approved the agenda and received a Good News Report concerning North Middle School. Under Consent Action Items, the Board approved the Finance Report(s) and the Board Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2026 (the minutes of the current meeting being reviewed are not approved). Under Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or Action, topics covered involved the Interim Superintendent Discussion, Human Resources Report approval, acknowledgement of the Facilities Master Plan, acknowledgement of the 2025-2026 District Climate Survey results, approval of the contract with TransPerfect International LLC for language translation and interpretation services, approval of pursuing grant funding through the Shared Visions Preschool Program Grant (up to $330,000 estimate), approval of the bid from Wheel Chair Dynamics for a replacement wheelchair lift at East High ($34,468.00), approval and execution of various contracts to support student learning and activities, the second and final reading approval of several Board Policies (including those on Assistance Animals, Code of Conduct, Title I Engagement, Closed Campus, and School Calendar), and the first reading of other Board Policies (including those on Reimbursement of Expenses and Reasonable Force/Physical Restraint & Seclusion).

The Board of Directors meeting covered several agenda items, including a Good News Report from Hunt A+ Arts Elementary School. Under Consent Action Items, the Board was recommended to approve the Finance Report(s) and previous board meeting minutes from December 8, 2025, and January 5, 2026. Key discussion and action items involved approving the Human Resources Report(s), acknowledging the FY27 spending authority update, and approving the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) request for the At-Risk/Dropout Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The Board also discussed Dual Language Programming, acknowledged the Board Priorities for 2025-2026, acknowledged the June 30, 2025 Audit Report, approved facility rental contracts, and held the first reading of ten board policies, including those related to Assistance Animals, Professional Conduct, Title I Engagement, and Graduation Requirements.

The special meeting involved several procedural steps including the approval of the agenda and a closed session requested to evaluate professional competency under Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). Following the return to open session, the primary action item was the acceptance of the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Juan Córdova, effective March 31, 2026, and authorization for the Board President to execute the corresponding resignation agreement.