2020.09.23 - Regular Meeting Minutes

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, September 23, 2020, beginning at 4:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office for Board Members and Zoom for Public (Link found on district website under Menu - District Office - Zoom Link).

 

1. Call to Order

President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

3. Roll Call

The following board members were present: President Jones, Vice President Sunderman"' Bergren, Meyer, Pulliam, and Student Director Moheng.

4. Audience to Visitors

President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting.

5. Approval of Agenda

A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

6. Consider Consent Agenda Items

A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.

1. 1. Approve Minutes of the September 9, 2020 Regular Meeting.
   2. Approve the Bills
      Director Meyer found the bills in order.
2. 3. Approve Open Emollment Requests for 2020-2021 School Year
      Open Emollment into the district 2020-2021: 2 from Southwest Valley, second grade and fifth grade; 1 from Shenandoah, eleventh grade (Zoey Greever); 2 from South Page, third grade (Grayson Johnson) and sixth grade, (Karson Johnson) Open Emollment out of the district 2020-2021: 1 to CAM, tenth grade (Alissa Harbin)
3. 4. Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2020-2021 School Year Shala Stroud as Football Cheer Coach
      Misty Wissel as Basketball Cheer Coach
      LeAnn Mackey as an Associate at the High School Kelley Lacey as a Bus Driver
4. Recognition and Reports
   1. 7/8^th Grade Report
      Mrs. Honnold reported having smooth transition to the high school building. She gives credit to the staff and is receiving positive feedback from parents. She is using 7 Highly Effective Habits for Teenagers and tying the habits with movies so the students can connect easier. Parent Joni Engstrand spoke in favor of the move; her daughter loves it and is involved more. Parent Kendra Clark spok about the transition and has no complaints. Students Ayden In, Carter Wallace, and Lexi Clark spoke about being happy with the move because they feel more mature and it still feels like another day at the Middle School. They feel comfortable with the upper classmen in the same building. Teacher Mr. Bauman was apprehensive about moving but said the transition has gone swimmingly. He said this is the best middle school staff. Mrs. Wellhausen commented the split schedule has helped with the transition.

1. 1. Financial Reports
      Mr. Pedersen reported district received a good portion of county taxes and state aid so money did not need transferred. State reports are complete and certified. Field work on the district audit continues; auditor will be in-house September 30. The purchase agreement for 1180 S. 16^th building included paying property taxes. District paid

$20,781.25; Board of Supervisors approved an abatement of$4564.75. Special Education deficient is $25,964.49 higher this year; we will request allowable growth and supplemental aid. Mrs. Wellhausen, Mrs. Bergman, and he met with Timberline to check if district can invoice them for additional students; last year four students were invoiced to Timberline.

1. 2. Superintendent

Student Director Moheng said he has no concerns and students are adjusting. Mrs. Bergman said neighboring districts are calling to see if we can share our information and letters for in-school learning. Later this year she will be attending Leading/or Equity through SAI. She is involved with the community book club; they are reading Waking Up White. The administration and her are trying to find ways to involve students, staff and community members in diversity conversations.

8. New Business
   1. Consider Approving Request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2019-2020 School Year Special Education Deficit

This is not a budgeting error or overspending; the district is behind a year in collecting in special education funding.

A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2019-2020 school special education deficit. Motion carried 5-0.

1. 2. Consider Approving the Application for the Coronavirus Relief Fund Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund Grant

A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the Application for the Coronavirus Relief Fund Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund Grant.

Motion carried 5-0.

1. 3. Consider Approving the Fundraising for the Industrial Technology Department

A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve the fundraising for the Industrial Technology Department upon approval of the Superintendent. Motion carried 5-0.

1. 4. Consider Approving the COVID-19 Emergency Work From Home Employee Agreement

The staff handbooks cover the current working situation while this document covers the off-site location due to COVID. Each principal will have staff meeting to discuss this document along with public purpose.