2020.10.19 - Work Session Minutes

2020.10.19 - Work Session Minutes

Minutes of Working Session

The Board of Directors

Clarinda Community School District

A Working Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Monday, October 19, 2020, beginning at 5:00 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 5:04 pm.

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

  1. Roll Call

The following board members were present: President Jones, Vice President Sunderman, Bergren, Meyer, and Pulliam.

  1. Community Tennis Courts

Gary McClamon and Carson Riedel from the city discussed the city tennis courts, which need resurfaced. The city is asking for CCSD to pay for half of the $38,000. The city has received a Clarinda Foundation grant which has already been applied. Gary also thanked the football team for helping to clean up a city property.

  1. Student Outcomes

Discussion included what skills, avenues, and outcomes the district want for the students.

  1. Branding

Mrs. Bergman would like to have students draw and create a district visual, which would be presented to the Board. The value and journey of the process is beneficial to the student along with the final product.

  1. Instructional Programming

Mrs. Bergman discussed listening to staff, students, and community members to hear what programming is needed and wanted. Our traditional roots need to be bridged with progression. Ideas for programming were renewable energy, aviation , transp01tation, teaching, construction entrepreneurism, agriculture, bioscience, and health fields.

  1. Communications Team

Mrs. Bergman discussed Thought Exchange, which is a software to engage the public. Green Hills AEA purchased and the district may be able to utilize.

  1. Internships

Mrs. Bergman discussed possible community student internships.

  1. Work Opportunities

Mrs. Bergman is working on job opportunities for students with a local industry.

  1. Registered Apprenticeships

Mrs. Bergman talked about possible registered apprenticeship within the community and a possible grant to assist financially.

  1. Facilities

Discussion centered around students, special needs, spaces, mental health supports and 1180 South 16th building.

  1. Facility Parking Lot

Mrs. Bergman shared ideas of what can be done with the parking lot at 1180 South 16th.

  1. Professional Learning

Project-based and student-driven learning were discussed.

  1. Senior Experience

Discussion included mental health, culture, and 7 Habits of Effective Families.

  1. Funding

Mrs. Bergman and Mr. Pedersen discussed funding sources including SAVE and PPEL.

  1. Human Resources

Mrs. Bergman asked board to consider hiring an administrative assistant at Central Office.

  1. Focused Time

Dedicated time will be set aside for working and focusing on district projects.

  1. Audit

Field work is done and the state auditor continues to work at its office.

  1. Policy Next Steps

Because of COVID and time constraints the policy committee will continue to meet. Various staff members will be pulled in for discussion when necessary.

  1. Other

Mr. Hill reported on upcoming asbestos inspections and Radon testing. A heat pump at Garfield has gone down and needs replaced. The district is still communicating with JR and Company concerning the high school roof project.

  1. Adjournment

A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren , to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 pm. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Jen@iowaschool… Sun, 11/08/2020 - 20:20