Rosa N. Alfaro

The Board of Directors held a regular meeting to conduct district business, including the approval of employment contracts, the superintendent search process, the Human Resources report, and a review of the proposed FY27 budget. The Board authorized various expenditures, such as physical education resources, a natural gas contract, track repairs, roofing renovation design, and software license renewals. Additionally, the Board discussed board policy updates, and concluded with the election of new officers, including the Board President and Vice President.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included a Good News Report for Nodland & Sunnyside Elementary schools, Citizen Input time, and consideration of Consent Action Items, which involved approving minutes from prior meetings on February 23 and February 26, 2026, and the Finance Report. Key discussion and action items covered the Budget Discussion, Human Resources Reports (including a discussion regarding a $25,000 stipend), and setting a public hearing date for the Proposed Sioux City Property Tax Levy for the next fiscal year. The Board also addressed contract renewal with the City of Sioux City, several purchase approvals for FY26 and FY27 technology (Dell and Asus laptops), curriculum resources (Cengage Learning Lift), playground equipment for Unity Elementary School, and maintenance services (Hudl). Furthermore, the Board approved an upgrade and training for the PowerSchool (eFinancePlus) financial system, approved various contracts and facility rental agreements, denied one Open Enrollment Request, and held a first reading for Board Policies 710.1 and 1027.

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).