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Barb Kaske presented the human-resources report and Director Greenwell noted the district still has a significant number of paraprofessional openings for classroom support, especially in special education. Superintendent Juan Cordova said the vacancy numbers have been steadily decreasing from prior reports and that staff will prepare a return-on-investment review of recent advertising and recruiting efforts.

The board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Family Access Center to provide licensed clinicians for therapy, consultation and crisis support for the 2025–26 school year. Dora Young was present to answer questions on the MOU. The motion passed 7–0.

The board also acknowledged the district’s 2025–26 Teacher Quality (TQ) Committee. Amy Denny explained that the TQ Committee is required by Iowa code, is composed of roughly half teacher association members and half administrative nominees, and reviews allocation of state professional-development funds and teacher-evaluation systems.

Board members said retention and recruitment of paraprofessionals remain priorities and that staff will continue efforts to reduce turnover and address compensation to attract and retain support staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sioux City Community School District Regular Meeting September 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board received a human-resources update noting continued paraprofessional vacancies in special education, approved an MOU with Family Access Center for licensed clinicians, and acknowledged the district's Teacher Quality Committee for 2025–26.","taxTitle","Sioux City Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa","taxId",38227,"location","Iowa","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5977571,"Board approves North and West pool upgrade plans; donors keep North pool open",237,2990000,3227000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840226-3e2e69666b1b3240e74afa3715538f91&start=2990&end=3227","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840226-3e2e69666b1b3240e74afa3715538f91/thumbnail_2990000.jpg","/articles/5977571/Iowa/Board-approves-North-and-West-pool-upgrade-plans-donors-keep-North-pool-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977571-e58ba37a3cf954e3a379bade82dd32a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775274881&Signature=lfK6pV8gj1~Pu4EhUoVj-hfVQFEpD76prLV~Eh2zFA4myaCEo0NUPKREPfb351iZqsSq0MtNuugI5NeRPoVh49K04HyHeC-oZpCkIhzWGBGCqVIpt~2TdSbj33vSdp3Z~upoqwYmsW5nurqBWV0556dJrjyUHQLn9r-dgSiwyLIm7SoJBSI9IMFnGy6ZrtGqqUk2hqPhdr4Tq~Kv7OMzJrcESA0Q1ABKfwIXHapcUBVH56t3sxmonAYR3mdLibak0pNtiiUpZ2mKwQGwYHMMkpEUlVvk2HU306svfKmrmQ-0qjEPXT~d0AzdQVfQM7BSS9tj8YiaG94Dlk48sJUd0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sioux City Community School District board approved plans and specifications, including design fees from JEO Consulting Group, for North and West High pool upgrades totaling $586,490.

Director Grama told the board that outside third parties have contributed $470,532 to fund a lease and capital improvements that keep the North High pool open. Grama described those funds as comprised of a $45,000 annual lease (five years, $225,000 total) and $245,532 toward capital improvements. The lease arrangement includes third-party payments that also cover expected annual maintenance costs for North pool during the lease term.

The board discussed that the earlier bid round came in over estimates and the item was brought back to secure more competitive pricing. Director Hinkley and others thanked community donors and reiterated the need for a longer-term facilities funding plan. No citizen speakers spoke during the hearing. The motion to approve JEO Consulting Group’s plan and estimate carried unanimously, 7–0. Work will proceed under the approved scope and staff will coordinate procurement and scheduling.","Board approved $586,490 in plans for pool upgrades at North and West high schools and acknowledged outside donations that fund keeping North pool open this year.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":80,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5977576,"Board approves $392,973 plan for North and East high track repairs",64,2926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840226-3e2e69666b1b3240e74afa3715538f91&start=2926&end=2990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840226-3e2e69666b1b3240e74afa3715538f91/thumbnail_2926000.jpg","/articles/5977576/Iowa/Board-approves-392973-plan-for-North-and-East-high-track-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977576-6dab19c8245d4d4da94f55cb9af8a589/orig.mp4?Expires=1775274882&Signature=IwnRIKY1vMVgNRKKGPoMyf196Zjsr0GZ4uxrmRVy-L0hb1j8k9ttYi5bACeM97AO2J76ak5xtSwDDQbTxDYYg7Uhr0-Ox1Q4uoA~tIo9rLAWvy75YWw8ZcyhisCeBC0ABhryJAyBVXZhS0iZuZXfgwFko0~IXrYQV7qfLUwh2R4ZSkbWMr3QA7n~cygeyCsp4N2wE3ndvpzc-SlHxSAhP~p~p7P3Bw3N90gs5uzQKzxCCf8YYZqX2gRAnOu1thutrSGd2dfUv2X0tn5xDmmR~4uUGhvVcS-Lpw0jrqetaCcfUkzNLWNRZdfdFiofXRFGHcBX-bTeCO6HXLOYFYV-FQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sioux City Community School District Board of Education voted to approve plans and specifications, including design fees, for track repairs at North and East high schools at a cost of $392,972.70.

Tim Paul presented the proposal and told the board the repairs were prioritized by need; the West High track is scheduled for repairs in the next fiscal year. Director Lee confirmed the East and North repairs will bring those tracks up to standard; Paul said West is on next year’s schedule.

Director Miller asked how the projects would be paid for and staff answered that the $400,000-level project will be funded from the district’s sales-tax capital allocation (fiscal year 2026 sales tax dollars). The motion to approve the Bacon Creek Design scope and estimate carried 6–1.

Board members discussed sequencing and the order of need; no citizen commentators spoke during the hearing. Work is planned as part of the district’s rolling facilities schedule to address the most-urgent surface needs first.","The board authorized plans and specifications from Bacon Creek Design totaling $392,972.70 for track repairs at North and East high schools; West track is scheduled for next year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5977581,"Sioux City board approves 8-year Morningside lease for East High baseball field",2311,543000,2854000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840226-3e2e69666b1b3240e74afa3715538f91&start=543&end=2854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840226-3e2e69666b1b3240e74afa3715538f91/thumbnail_543000.jpg","/articles/5977581/Iowa/Sioux-City-board-approves-8-year-Morningside-lease-for-East-High-baseball-field","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977581-6326292d7ecced5fee769bc185d2c82f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775274882&Signature=YH29OzCJR7F4sw5HTzaCXGFZbs9YxWbMKgIdNJY1FeYwK-VbEP72GUMSsF~XOfcwjLJnwWREm~lEJEW5AJTTvv6Yfc1kwxEmAV54E3-2PsRQ4n2FZypcavqYObxnYbefCgJVrDx3pX-LqlA3R~03GtSyqVACUrNVCrqo3ogIoCBRaZR~PfJMNLQ05~90NMme0bmdDmfb8iKN2i6rs5Peu1G~aBrHIc54eXPYMLXNplG~qe51nK8bE4OMiSRQbFQ9LwEZebnf-TwO51CR9tb2vVup5cpJDvu8XJLTS9o6T-gY3u0wV8pZMSCdoY7SxvOlyTid-ppNFXHZcpyTmj97jQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sioux City Community School District Board of Education on Sept. 22 approved an eight-year lease with Morningside University that will allow the university to install an artificial-turf infield at East High School’s baseball field.

Supporters said the turf is an opportunity to improve facilities and strengthen partnership with Morningside; opponents warned about equity across the district, unclear ongoing costs and potential building- and site-related expenses. The board approved the lease by roll call, 5–2.

The issue prompted several public comments before the board discussion. “Please vote no for this lease agreement,” said Terry Kilberg, who told the board he opposed the deal on fiscal and equity grounds. Kilberg raised several specific points the board heard later in discussion, including the proposed $495,000 price for the turf, uncertainty about long-term replacement costs, and whether the district would ultimately bear unanticipated repair or code-compliance expenses.

David Hall, another resident who participated in previous facility projects, warned the board to confirm whether the city’s building and occupancy code would require additional work, such as restrooms, exits, plumbing and detention improvements, saying those costs had fallen to taxpayers on other projects. “I just wanna make sure that is that facility going to be able to be used with the occupancy, with the people, with the parking spaces that they require,” Hall said.

Board members questioned cost estimates and who would be responsible for future work. Director Miller said he was concerned that the district had been left to pay for unexpected site work before and did not want a repeat. Director Michaelson (sometimes transcribed as Michelson) framed the proposal as a “head start” for improving aging high-school facilities across the district and described the partnership with Morningside as an asset the district should use. “I view this as an opportunity when I see the opportunity for us to do something for all of our schools,” Michaelson said.

Board member and finance-focused Director Myers said the lease would result in a usable turf infield for East students and framed the decision as accepting an outside offer rather than waiting until the district could pay for identical improvements at all three high schools. “This lease is Morningside will install a $500,000 infield, turf infield at the East ballpark,” Myers said, adding the field’s usable life estimates range widely depending on the source.

The board also discussed figures presented during public comment and by staff: the proposed turf installation cost of roughly $495,000; a district rental policy cited in public comment that charges $250 per hour with a two-hour minimum for high school fields; and a repair-sharing arrangement described in testimony that Morningside would cover up to $5,000 of repairs, with costs above that split 50/50 between the district and Morningside. Public comment and board discussion noted different replacement-cost estimates: earlier board presenters referenced a $250,000 replacement figure, while a manufacturer estimate cited during public comment ranged from about $350,000 to $450,000.

Legal counsel read a provision from the draft lease that assigns certain compliance responsibilities. Quoting lease language on the record, district counsel said the agreement includes that “the school district and the university will make no unlawful use of the property and agree to comply with all valid regulations of the board of health, city ordinances or applicable municipality, the laws of the State of Iowa, and the federal government,” and noted “responsibility for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act shall be performed and paid for by the school district.”

Board members also debated equity concerns: several directors and speakers said they would prefer a districtwide plan covering the three high schools, while others said accepting donor or partner-funded improvements where available is prudent given statutory limits on using general funds for capital projects. Director Greenwell and others explained that large capital projects are typically funded through voter-approved PPEL (physical plant and equipment levy) or other dedicated capital sources; the district does not currently have a PPEL in place and cannot use general operating funds for many capital improvements.

After discussion and a roll-call vote, the board approved the lease 5–2 (Greenwell: yes; Lee: no; Myers: yes; Michaelson: yes; Miller: no; Emke: yes; George: yes). The motion passed and the board moved on to other business. The lease includes compliance provisions and an ADA clause; details about installation schedule, maintenance responsibilities and replacement funding will be implemented under the lease terms and through staff follow-up.

The board did not adopt a districtwide turf plan at the meeting; several members said they would continue discussing funding and timing for improvements at the other high schools in future budget and facilities planning sessions.","After public comment and extended debate over equity, costs and code obligations, the Sioux City Community School District board voted 5–2 to approve an eight-year lease allowing Morningside University to install artificial turf at East High's baseball field.","actionData","errors"]

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