What major labor agreements did the Sioux City school board approve on April 27, 2026?

The board approved tentative agreements with the SCEA, SCESPA, IUOE Local 234, and AFSCME Local 212 bus drivers.

When is the next regular Sioux City Community School District board meeting?

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the ESC Board Room.

How much did the district approve for elementary math resources for 2026–2027?

The board approved $130,779.95 for the purchase of elementary math resources from Curriculum Associates.

May 9, 2026 Public Notice: 627 4th St, Sioux City, IA

REGULAR MEETINGSioux City Community School DistrictEducational Service Center, 627 4th St.Minutes – Pending Board ApprovalApril 27, 2026 I. Call to OrderVice President Miller called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.II. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Roll Call of MembersBoard Secretary Seaniece Heilman called roll.Present: Directors Ehmcke, Hanson, Lee (via Teams), Michaelson , Miller, and Supiot (via Teams)Absent: Director MeyersIV. Approval of AgendaDirector Ehmcke moved, and Director Michaelson seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.V. Good News ReportA. Clark Early Childhood CenterA video presentation on Clark Early Childhood Center was played highlighting their different classrooms and the preschool initiative program.B. Perry Creek ElementaryA video presentation on Perry Clark Elementary was played highlighting their “PAWS” Pledge, implementation of Character Strong, as well as their “One Book One School” initiative.VI. Citizen InputDan Greenwell shared a summary of the ruling on the Iowa Supreme Court case involving a past District Superintendent. He also spoke to a board member regarding other matters.VII. Consent Action Item(s)A. Board Meeting Minutes from April 13, 2026 – Jim VanderlooB. Board Meeting Minutes from April 14, 2026 – Jim VanderlooC. Board Meeting Minutes from April 20, 2026 – Jim VanderlooD. Finance Report(s) – Patty BlankenshipE. FY27 Curriculum Resources Fees, Student Fines (Textbooks), and Meal Prices – Patty BlankenshipDirector Hanson moved, and Director Michaelson seconded the motion to approve the consent action items. Motion carried 6-0.VIII. HearingA. Title VI Indian Education Grant ApplicationVice President Miller stated that any interested party may appear and file objections and any information for or against the same will be heard on the Indian Education Grant Application with the final decision of the Board of Education as a matter of record.There was no public comment for the hearing.Director Ehmcke moved, and Director Michaelson seconded the motion to approve the Indian Education Grant Application. Motion carried 6-0.IX. Board Committee ReportsFor Board Student Achievement Committee, Director Ehmcke shared his excitement for what is being done for math instruction and materials. He shared that they are pleased with the teacher involvement in teaching math.Director Hanson made note of the Board Finance items being on the agenda.President Lee thanked board members for their due diligence in the areas she has asked them to take lead. She also thanked the Human Resources Department, Communications Department, and Board Secretary Heilman for their help.X. Future MeetingsBoard Special Meeting – 1:30 p.m., April 30, 2026, ESC Board RoomBoard Special Meeting – 2:30 p.m., April 30, 2026, ESC Board RoomBoard Special Meeting – 3:30 p.m., April 30, 2026, ESC Board RoomBoard Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting – 3:00 p.m., May 4, 2026, ESC Board RoomBoard Special Meeting – 1:30 p.m., May 5, 2026, ESC Board RoomBoard Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 6, 2026, ESC Board RoomAnnual District Retirement Dinner – 5:30 p.m., May 6, 2026, ESC Hospitality Room 118Board Work Session re: Board Advisory Committee – 5:00 p.m., May 11, 2026, ESC Board RoomRegular School Board Meeting – 6:00 p.m., May 11, 2026, ESC Board RoomBoard Policy Committee Meeting – 3:30 p.m., May 19, 2026, ESC Board RoomBoard Student Achievement Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m., May 20, 2026, ESC Board RoomLife Academy Graduation – 1:00 p.m., May 21, 2026, ESC Room 200School Improvement Advisory Committee Meeting – 5:15 p.m., May 21, 2026, ESC Board RoomNorth High School Graduation – 7:00 p.m., May 26, 2026, Tyson Events CenterWest High School Graduation – 7:00 p.m., May 27, 2026, Tyson Events CenterEast High School Graduation – 7:00 p.m., May 28, 2026, Tyson Events CenterXI. Superintendent's Report·He thanked those that attended the Chamber event in Washington D.C. that he was also able to attend.·He is proud of his team and those involved in negotiations and made mention of the tentative agreements with the association groups.·Regarding ISASP, he thanked Amy Denney and her team for their hard work.·He shared that they believe they will be done by end of day Friday and meet State expectations with participation.·He has met with the Sioux City Schools Foundation and has visited most of the elementary schools and their administrative teams·He met with the teachers' associations to address concerns they had.·The facilities committee has been ongoing and has been meeting for next steps.·He met with the Irving Head Start program.·He shared that Briar Cliff hosted District art students with an art show.·He also shared that Morningside University hosted a Siouxland Start open house for the first time with those in nursing and education. XII. Items of Presentation, Discussion, and/or ActionA. Acceptance of Tentative Agreement between SCEA & SCCSDBarb CaskeyDirector Ehmcke moved, and Director Hanson seconded the motion to approve the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Sioux City Education Association (SCEA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD). Motion carried 6-0.B. Acceptance of Tentative Agreement between SCESPA & SCCSDBarb CaskeyDirector Ehmcke moved, and Director Hanson seconded the motion to approve the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Sioux City Educational Support Personnel Association (SCESPA) and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD). Motion carried 6-0.C. Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the Operations & Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the SCCSDBarb CaskeyDirector Ehmcke moved, and Director Hanson seconded the motion to approve the recommendation by the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the Operations and Maintenance Employees International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 234 and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD). Motion carried 6-0.D. Acceptance of Tentative Agreement Between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the SCCSDBarb CaskeyDirector Ehmcke moved, and Director Michaelson seconded the motion to approve the recommendation of the administration to accept the tentative agreement between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, Local 212 (AFSCME) Bus Drivers Association and the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD). Motion carried 6-0.E. Acceptance of FY27 Wage Increases/ Adjustments for Non-Union GroupsBarb CaskeyDirector Ehmcke moved, and Director Hanson seconded the motion to approve the recommendation by the administration to accept the FY27 wage increases/adjustments for the non-union groups. Motion carried 6-0.F. Human Resources Report(s)Barb CaskeyDirector Hanson moved, and Director Michaelson seconded the motion to approve the Human Resources Report. Motion carried 6-0.G. Student Achievement Update – Elementary MathematicsAmy DenneyAmy Denney along with Vicki Van Dyke, Lizbeth Bustos, Lindsey Rixner, Jordyn Lapierre, and Yesenia Macias presented information on elementary mathematics.Vice President Miller announced the Board's acknowledgement of the student achievement update for Elementary Mathematics.H. Curriculum AssociatesAmy DenneyDirector Ehmcke moved, and Director Michaelson seconded the motion to approve the purchase of secondary math resources from Curriculum Associates for the 2026-2027 school year for the total amount of $130,779.95.Director Hanson moved to amend the motion to strike “secondary” and replace with “elementary”. Director Ehmcke seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.The amended motion is to approve the purchase of elementary math resources from Curriculum Associates for the 2026-2027 school year for the total amount of $130,779.95.President Lee left the meeting via Teams at 6:45 p.m.The Board voted on the main motion as amended. Motion carried 5-0.I. Safe and Civil SchoolsAmy DenneyDirector Hanson moved, and Director Ehmcke seconded the motion to approve the purchase of professional development services and resources from Safe and Civil Schools for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $65,733.40 plus travel expenses of the presenter. Motion carried 5-0.J. FY27 Contract for Transportation Services Between the Sioux City Community School District and Siouxland Regional Transit SystemTim PaulDirector Hanson moved, and Director Michaelson seconded the motion to approve the contract for transportation services between the Sioux City Community School District and Siouxland Regional Transit System (SRTS) for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried 5-0.K. FY27 District Concrete ReplacementTim PaulDirector Michaelson moved, and Director Hanson seconded the motion to accept the bid from Siouxland Concrete Co. for $165.00 per yd. with the total not to exceed the allotted $60,000 for the replacement of concrete District-wide as part of the annual sales tax plan. Motion carried 5-0.L. Welding EquipmentJim Vanderloo/ Eric KilburnDirector Ehmcke moved, and Director Hanson seconded the motion to approve the purchase of welding equipment from Linde Gas and Equipment in the amount of $49,742.01. Motion carried 5-0.M. Facility Rental AgreementsJim Vanderloo/ Jarod MozerDirector Hanson moved, and Director Michaelson seconded the motion to approve and execute the facility renal contract. Motion carried 5-0.XIII. AdjournDirector Michaelson moved, and Director Hanson seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0 and the regular meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Treyla M. Lee, President SCCSD Board of Directors Seaniece L. Heilman, Secretary SCCSD Board of DirectorsCOL-IA-503230

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