2022.01.26 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 26, 2022
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, beginning at 4:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office for Board.

1. Call to Order
President Sunderman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Sunderman, Vice President Bergren, Boysen, Honeyman, Jones, and Student Director Barr.

4. Audience to Visitors
President Sunderman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.

5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.  

6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the January 12 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the January 19, 2022 Work Session
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2021-2022 School Year
      Open Enrollment into the district: 0
      Open Enrollment out of the district: 2 Shenandoah, tenth grade (Dalton Garey) and fifth grade (Wyatt Garey)
6.4 Approve Resignation for 2021-2022 School Year
      Craig Hill as Maintenance Supervisor effective March 18, 2022
      Chris Bergman as Superintendent effective June 30, 2022           

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 AEA Presentation
      Angie Hance, Jeremy Stukenholtz, and Raymond Storm spoke on the services, programs, and support Green Hills AEA has available for school districts.
7.2 TLC Report
      Cassie Eberly, Marilyn Wagoner, and Colleen Comer spoke on the TLC roles in the district. This includes mentoring new teachers, coordinating Leader In Me, leading
      teacher teams, and supporting professional development, curriculum, and student testing.
7.3 COVID Report
        IASB sent an email stating OSHA has rescinded the vaccination mandate; school boards will be able to rescind the vaccination mandate policy they passed. The health
        team continues to monitor cases.
7.4 Committee Reports
      Boysen spoke on the financial work session and district budget. Honeyman spoke on the Technology Committee meeting which discussed upgrading camera and safety
      systems along with Smart panels for classrooms.
7.5 Superintendent
      Students Luke and Eric Baker presented the Fallen Soldiers Memorial they want to host at the 7-12 building on February 22-25.
      Student Director Barr reported: show choir has started; the band was selected to perform in May at the Iowa Bandmasters Association; theatre received all ones and will be
      advancing to State; girls bowling team broke three school records; cheer squad received outstanding squad award and received a letter from Cindy Axne; 7/8 student council
      is forming; seniors have chosen their motto, flower and song; National Honor Society induction is January 31; Child Development Two class is working with Garfield
      students; and there are 64 IWCC classes being offered to CCSD students.
      Mrs. Bergman received a thank you from the National Association of Agricultural Educators for allowing Emma Cutler to attend its conference.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving MOU with Green Hills AEA
      A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the Green Hills AEA Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the STOP Threat Assessment
     Grant. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing to Approve the Proposed 2022-2023 School Calendar
      A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Honeyman, to approve a public hearing for February 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom as the date, time, and
     place for the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Indoor Track Competition at Doane University
      A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the 9-12 boys and girls track teams to compete at Doane University on March 18, 2022. Motion
     carried 5-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Paying for Sub Authorizations for Paraprofessionals
      A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve paying $252 each for substitute teaching authorization for current CCSD paraprofessionals. Motion
     carried 5-0.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Payment Applications from JR & Co.
      Mr. Hill received a call from JR requesting payment to finish up the high school roof project. Damage was done to concrete, grass, railing and building during roof work.
     CCSD paid for repairs and believes JR & Co. needs to pay for 75% of the damage cost. Board advised Mrs. Bergman to contact legal counsel to see if CCSD can deduct the
     75% off the final payment application.
     A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergen, to approve the payment applications from JR & Co. for $3464.20 for payment in full for the high school roof pending
     approval of legal counsel. Motion carried 5-0.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Any Action in Regards to Superintendent Position and Search Firms
      The Board discussed hiring search firms and the process.
      A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to approve interviews with ED Wise, Grundmeyer, Ray and Associates, and McPherson and Jacobson search firms at
      their earliest convenience in a special meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

9. Meeting Announcements:
     9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
     9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Darin Sunderman                          Nancy Fulk-McKinnon
Board President                                  Board Secretary