2022.05.25 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 25, 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, May 25, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the PK-6 Building Library.

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, and Jones.

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

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

 6. Public Hearing on the Proposed 2010-2022 Amended Budget
At 6:01 p.m. President Sunderman declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 amended budget. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections to the proposed 2021-2022 amended budget, President Sunderman closed the hearing at 6:02 p.m.

7. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Jones, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the May 11, 2022 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Minutes of the May 17, 2022 Special Meeting
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2021-2022 School Year
      Open Enrollment into the district: 0
      Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Bedford, third grade (Jayden Green)
7.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire
      Christina Pace as custodian effective June 1, 2022
      Jake Lord as Activities Director effective July 1, 2022      

8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Grandma’s House Daycare
      Bobbie Whitehill spoke on the relationship with CCSD and leasing a room for its school-aged children. They would like to continue the contract to help assist the needs of
      families.
8.2 Insurance Report
      Pete Stansbury from Nordland Insurance discussed the district’s insurance coverages and next year’s rates.
8.3 Administrator Report
      Mr. Ridgely reported today was the last day of school and the staff’s last day is tomorrow. A work session will be on June 13 at 4:00.
8.4 Board Correspondence
      Boysen – Middle School participated at the World’s of Fun competition and received a superior rating.
      Honeyman – Congratulations to the graduates and state qualifying athletes. He is excited for summer school sessions.
      Jones – Congratulations to High School Band for performing at IBA and state athletes.
      Bergren – May term went well and students had fun.
      Sunderman – Congratulations to 7/8 for their Olympic competition awards.

9. New Business
9.1 Consider Adopting the Proposed 2021-2022 Amended Budget
       A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren to approve and adopt the proposed 2021-2022 amended budget as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Resurfacing the 7-12 Building Gym Floor
      A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve Egan Supply Co. to resurface the 7-12 building gym floor for $21,570. Motion carried 4-1. Ayes – Bergren,
     Boysen, Honeyman, and Jones. Nay - Sunderman

9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Rising Hope Classroom Agreement
      A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the Rising Hope Agreement for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Grant Application of the Gold Standard Challenge
      A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the Gold Standard Challenge Grant up to $10,000. Motion carried 5-0.

9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Purchase of Classroom Furniture
      A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the purchase of desks and chairs for $24,413.04 from School Specialty. Motion carried 5-0.

9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Lease of a Portable Classroom
      Discussion included utilizing IWCC and former Academy grounds, security, utilities, class sizes, CTE plans, transportation, and staffing. A motion was made by Bergren,
      seconded by Jones, to approve the 36-month lease of a two-classroom portable building for $135,404.40 from Willscot. Motion carried 4-1. Ayes – Bergren, Honeyman,
      Jones, and Sunderman. Nay - Boysen

 9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the Purchase of Instruments from Schmitt Music
       A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the purchase of a Sousaphone, Four Valve Tuba, and Baritone Saxophone for $15,794.30 from Schmitt
      Music. Motion carried 5-0.

9.8 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2022 Graduates
      A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the 2022 graduates pending successful completion of the graduation requirements as set forth by the
     Board of Education. Motion carried 5-0.

10. Meeting Announcements
     10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the PK-6 Library.
     10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the PK-6 Library.

11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Darin Sunderman                           Nancy Fulk-McKinnon
Board President                                 Board Secretary