2023.07.10 - Work Session Minutes

Minutes of Work Session
July 10, 2023
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Work Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Monday, July 10, 2023, beginning at 5:30 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Sunderman called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

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

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

Honeyman entered at 5:32 p.m.

4. SiteLogiQ Discussion and Information
Darrin Overton, Site LogiQ, reported on the community group sessions and its recommendations. The survey shows top recommendations include safety/security and renovating Family Consumer Science/CTE rooms along with the community willing to have a $10-12 monthly increase in taxes. Gilbert Thomas, community group member, reported 15 community members took part in listening and asking questions about the SAVE, voted PPEL, and General Obligation bond. More District communication is encouraged about student and staff goals and accomplishments. The recommendation to the Board is up to a $2.00 GO bond for 20 years. Others from the community group encouraged the Board and staff to communicate the needs and whys of passing a bond.

5. Other
The Board discussed the options of voted PPEL of $1.34 and a GO bond of up to $2.00.  They want to see a facility plan for the next five to ten years.

6. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 7:12 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Darin Sunderman                          Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary