Sioux City Comunity School District

The Sioux City School Board has received 10 applications for the superintendent position for the school district.

The Sioux City Public Schools Foundation is searching for new leadership, with Jonathan Bloom leading the effort. The foundation faces significant challenges due to declining public education funding, which hasn't kept pace with inflation and has been centralized at the state level. Additionally, state funding is being diverted to private schools through vouchers, exacerbating the financial strain on public schools. The cost of providing education has risen significantly, especially with the need for devices for every student. Nonprofit fundraising is also under pressure, with 85% anticipating increased demand but only 54% confident about their financial stability over the next three months.

The Sioux City School Board held a work session on Monday to discuss the superintendent search.

The Sioux City School Board will hold a work session on Monday to discuss the superintendent search.

The Sioux City School Board will discuss the interim superintendent position during its work session meeting Monday.

In a letter sent to the Sioux City School Board Tuesday evening, Angela Bemus said she will not be a candidate for interim superintendent.

The Sioux City School Board discussed its priorities at Monday’s meeting, including expanding mental health support services and improving staff retention.

The Sioux City School Board in its meeting Monday will discuss approving the bid for the North and West High pool upgrades.

On November 4th voters will select people to serve as mayors, for city councils, and on public school boards.

The Sioux City School Board will consider approval of hiring Attorney Amy Reasner of the Lynch Dallas Law Firm for a personnel matter at its meeting Monday.