Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 10, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, July 10, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, and Butt. Absent: Hayes.

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

5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.    

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the June 26, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
        Open Enrollment into the district: 4 - Villisca, eighth grade (Macy Hanson); Bedford, junior kindergarten (Maverick Judd); Shenandoah, first grade (Tuf Wolber), second
           grade (Cecilia Wolber)
        Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Bedford, fourth grade (Westley Lock)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
        Hires: none
        Transfers: none
        Resignations: none        

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
        Mr. Lord reported both the softball and baseball teams are H-10 Champions. There have consistently been 150+ students doing summer weights and agility. Various camps
        for younger athletes have been happening this summer. Three FCCLA students went to Nationals in Seattle. The FFA groups continue to be active this summer with various
        events. Summer band lessons took place in June and practice for SWIHMB (Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band) will be in late July in Atlantic. He and Mr. Wood are
        working on getting advertising for the scoreboards.
7.2 Maintenance Report
        Mr. Ridnour reported his staff is continuing the yearly summer deep cleaning and staff checklist. He checks in daily with the construction crews; concrete has been
        removed next to the building on the East side.  Future projects include painting game lines, playground mulch, resigning entrances, and power washing at Garfield; and
        resurfacing the Jr/Sr. High gym floor during dead week.
7.3 Finance Report
        Mrs. McKinnon discussed the FY23 audit.
7.4 Superintendent Report
        Travis Squires from Piper Sandler reported on the SAVE Revenue Bonds sold on July 10^th. The bond rate received was 3.98% with just over $8,300,000 to be spent on
         the project. The District can pay off the bond early. Mr. Privia said the $50,000 for the Jr/Sr High safety security grant has been received.
7.5 Board Correspondence
        Boysen said he received a comment on adult behavior at sporting events this summer.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Fiscal Year 2023 District Audit
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the FY23 district audit.  Motion carried 4-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Student Fees for the 2024-25 School Year
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the $35 PK-6 instructional fee and the $55 7-12 instructional fee for the 2024-25 school year. Motion
        carried 4-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the SAVE Bond Resolution to Direct the Selling
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the resolution directing the sale and approval of the bond purchase agreement for up to $9,000,000. Roll call
       vote: Wyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Butt – Aye. Motion carried 4-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Midwest Data Agreement
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the one-year agreement with Midwest Data for network services for four days a week at $9565.00 monthly
       fee for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Elementary Building Lock Project
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the Maryville Glass and Lock quote, not to exceed $83,382.87 for the Garfield Elementary lock project.
        Motion carried 4-0.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution to Place a Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment (PPEL) Property Tax Question on the September 10 Ballot
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Wyman, to approve the resolution ordering an election on the question of levying a voter approved Physical Plant and 
        Equipment (PPEL) property tax on the September 10, 2024 ballot. Roll call vote: Butt – Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Wyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye. Motion carried 4-0.

8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the Overnight Trip for Girls Basketball
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the girls’ basketball team going to Okoboji for the basketball shootout event on July 20-22, 2024. Motion
        carried 4-0.

8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of IASB Policy Primer
        The policy committee is recommending to wait to approve the new Title IX policies in the 100 series to a later date due to possible future changes.
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the first reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 32 #4. Motion carried 4-0.

9.  Meeting Announcements
       9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
       9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 p.m.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Scott Honeyman                            Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

Minutes of Special Meeting
July 24, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, July 24, 2024, beginning at 7:00 AM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 7:01 a.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.

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

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

6. New Business
6.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution to Appoint Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agenda and Agreement
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the resolution to appoint the paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent; approve the paying agent, 
       bond registrar, and transfer agent agreement; and authorize the execution of the same. Roll call vote: Honeyman – Aye; Wyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Butt – Aye; Hayes –
       Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

       A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved.  Roll call vote: Wyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye;
      Butt – Aye; Hayes – Aye; Honeyman – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

       A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate be placed on file and approved. Roll call vote: Boysen – Aye; Butt – Aye;
      Hayes – Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Wyman – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

      A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve authorizing and providing for the terms of issuance and securing the payment of  $9,000,000 School
      Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, series 2024 of the Clarinda Community School District, State of Iowa, under the provisions of Chapter 423F of
      the Code of Iowa, and providing for a method of payment of said bonds.  Roll call vote: Butt – Aye; Hayes – Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Wyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye. Motion
      carried 5-0.

6.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution to Declare Official Intent to Issue Debt to Reimburse CCSD for Certain Original Expenses
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the resolution to declare an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-5 to issue debt to
        reimburse Clarinda Community School District for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified Projects. Roll call vote: Hayes – Aye; Honeyman – Aye;
       Wyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Butt – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

7.  Meeting Announcements
       7.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
       7.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 a.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Scott Honeyman                            Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 14, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, August 14, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.

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

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

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Wyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the July 10, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the July 24, 2024 Special Meeting
6.3 Approve Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
        Open Enrollment into the district: 9 - Bedford, ninth grade (Dylan Mull),  seventh grade (Cheyenne Rauch); South Page – kindergarten (Maddox Miller), fourth grade
                (Liam Drake), sixth grade (Alister Grimes), fifth grade (Jewell Payne), eighth grade (Adrianna Payne), ninth grade (Aliyah Payne), third grade (Griffin Anderson)
        Open Enrollment out of the district: 8 - Bedford, kindergarten (Landon Nelson); Shenandoah, kindergarten (Jacob Davis), twelfth grade (Hannah Hall), twelfth grade
               (Lacey Williams), sixth grade (Gage Riley); CAM - sixth grade (Tobia Dunbar); Essex – first grade (Nova Patton), fourth grade (Eden Patton)
6.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
       Hires: Heidi Davis, Elementary Secretary, effective August 5, 2024
       Transfers: none
       Resignations: Angela DeGase, Paraprofessional, effective July 31, 2024
                             Maggie Stevens, Elementary Secretary, effective August 29, 2024
                             Savanna Bond, Paraprofessional, effective immediately
                             Roxanne Osher, Paraprofessional, effective immediately
                             Amber Woldruff, Paraprofessional, effective immediately
                             Rachel Marckmann, Paraprofessional, effective immediately                             

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
       Mrs. Thummel, Allie Harris, Taylor Rasmussen, and Tobi Sunderman gave a presentation of their trip to the FCCLA Nationals in Seattle, WA.  Mr. Lord reported the fall
       sports practices have started. Marching band camp was held last week; Band Jamboree will be on October 5. FFA was busy this summer with fairs and preparing for fall
       competitions. FCCLA is gearing up to host a Blood Drive and Homecoming Tailgating next month. Girls and boys athletic unions made the decision to move girls’ tennis
       and boys’ golf to the fall season beginning in 2025.  CCSD received third place in the KMA H-10 cup.
7.2 Maintenance Report
       Mr. Ridnour gave an update on the summer projects and maintenance. Staff will start the Elementary door and lock project this fall.
7.3 Finance Report
       Mrs. McKinnon reported that ESSER funds are finished. Central Office staff will be done with FY24 at the end of the month. Audit fieldwork will be the end of September
       or October. The revenue bond money was received last week.
7.4 Superintendent Report
       Ric D’Amico from Site LogiQ gave an update on the 7/8 Wing project. Asbestos removal is done. The electrician is finishing; the inspection will be soon. There was a slight
      delay with soil testing but cement footings and walls will start next week. There is no change for the finish date of August 2025. Mr. Privia stated the administrative team
      attended the SAI (School Administrators of Iowa) conference. South Page has Perkins FCS and Industrial Arts items that will be transferred to CCSD.
7.5 Board Correspondence
       Boysen discussed fundraising and future budgets.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider the Shared Agreement with Stanton for School Business Manager
      A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the shared personal agreement with Stanton for the school business manager for the 2024-25 school year.
      Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Shared Agreement with South Page for Human Resources
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the shared personal agreement with South Page for human resource for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried
     5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Staff Handbooks
      A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the certified and classified staff handbooks for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the N’Able Invoice
      A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the N-Able quote for $7755.00 for anti-virus. Motion carried 5-0.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving a Bus Bid from School Bus Sales
      No action was taken. The Board requested more information and discussion.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving to Set a Public Hearing for Whole Grade Sharing
      A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve setting September 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the McKinley Boardroom as the public hearing for whole grade
     sharing with South Page beginning the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Policy Regulations
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the first reading of policy regulations 704.2R1 and 704.2R2. Motion carried 5-0.

8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of IASB Policy Primer
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the second and final reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 32 #4. Motion carried 5-0.

9.  Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
      9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Scott Honeyman                              Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 28, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, August 28, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
Vice President Wyman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: Vice President Wyman, Boysen, and Hayes. Absent: President Honeyman and Butt.

4. Audience to Visitors
Vice President Wyman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.

5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.    

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 3-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 14, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
            Open Enrollment into the district: 3 – Bedford, sixth grade (Cooper Tillman), tenth grade (Reagan Tillman), twelfth grade (Jacey Tillman)
            Open Enrollment out of the district: 8 – Glenwood, kindergarten (Penelope Clague); Shenandoah, first grade (Ian Nelson), fifth grade (Adalynn Davis), sixth grade
                     (Colten Lauber), seventh grade (Elizabeth Lauber), seventh grade (Ethan Nelson-Peregoy); CAM, eighth grade (Asher Dahlke Taylor; Clayton Ridge, tenth grade
                     (William Lebow)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
      Hires: Jaycee Filder, Paraprofessional, effective August 22, 2024
                   Ryplee Sunderman, Paraprofessional, effective August 22, 2024
                  Kayla Williams, Paraprofessional, effective August 22, 2024
                   Chelsey Smith, Paraprofessional, effective August 22, 2024
      Transfers: none
      Resignations: Taryn Maxwell, Paraprofessional, effective immediately        

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
      Mrs. Ehlers reported the Back to School Bash and Meet the Teacher Night were well attended. Staff professional development will include Character Strong, Effective
      Teaching Strategies and Dan Butler Leadership. Because of the reading grant, tutoring will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in September. Fall testing has begun and will
      continue next month. The Teammates group has added mentors and were trained this summer.  Mr. Cox reported Homecoming is September 27. Staff professional
      development will include Effective Teaching Strategies and Marzano’s Art and Science of Teaching. The Cardinal Online Program has 18 students. There is an increase in
      student numbers in the CTE classes.
7.2 Transportation report
       Mr. Iske gave a report on the two bus bids he received and the current bus fleet.
7.3 Superintendent Report
       Mr. Privia reported a heat pump at the elementary went down and will need to be replaced.
       Preliminary student numbers appear to be up from last year.
7.4 Board Correspondence
      Hayes commented the Meet the Teacher Night was packed.  

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the PTA Fundraisers
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the PTA fundraisers for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 3-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Summer Reading Camp Grant
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the Summer Reading Camp Grant for $46,000.00. Motion carried 3-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the FY25 Consortium Agreement with Glenwood
      A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the FY25 Consortium Agreement with Glenwood. Motion carried 3-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy Regulations
      A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the second and final reading of policy regulations 704.2R1 and 704.2R2. Motion carried 3-0.

9.  Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
      9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.       

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

Josh Wyman                                   Nancy McKinnon
Board Vice President                         Board Secretary

  

Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 11, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, September 11, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.

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

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

6. Open Hearing on the Proposed Whole Grade Sharing Between Clarinda and South Page School Districts
At 5:01 p.m. President Honeyman declared the start of the hearing on the proposed whole grade sharing between Clarinda and South Page school districts. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections, President Honeyman closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.

7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the August 28, 2024 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
      Open Enrollment into the district: 0
      Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 - Shenandoah, eleventh grade (Braylyn Wilcoxson)
7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
      Hires: Rachel Marckmann, paraprofessional, effective September 3, 2024
                  Colby Sorensen, 9-12 Assistant Football Coach, effective September 3, 2024
      Transfers: none
      Resignations: Cassie Luft, Food Service, effective September 13, 2024

8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
      Mr. Lord reported the band is playing stand tunes during the football games; they are getting several compliments. Band Jamboree is October 5. FFA finished its fair shows
      and judging, and is starting fall competitions. FCCLA will host a blood drive in September and a Homecoming Tailgate. Auditions for the fall play, The Lay Over, are
      happening. The football and volleyball teams have a strong start. Cheer is hosting Youth Cheer Camp at the home football games. Homecoming is September 27. The home
      cross country meet went well; he thanked the staff for their help. On Friday home games a few athletes and band students go to the elementary to greet the students as they
      come to school. Booster Club has started the Coaches Corner on Wednesdays at the Ice House where the community is able to talk with the coaches.
8.2 Maintenance Report
      Mr. Ridnour reported all summer projects are complete with the exception of some painting in the K-6 gym. Staff is working on HVAC issues at the elementary and putting
      together classroom furniture. The new signage for both elementary entrances will be put up this month.
8.3 Finance Report
      Mrs. McKinnon reported the Certified Annual Report is due September 16. The audit fieldwork will be the week of September 23.
8.4 Superintendent Report
      Mr. Privia will be scheduling a Board work session to discuss the next steps with voted PPEL and finances. There will be two quality air checks at the elementary in the next
     week.
8.5 Board Correspondence
      Boysen discussed the voted PPEL election.    

9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the School Fundraisers
       A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the 2024-2025 district fundraisers. Motion carried 5-0.

9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving a Bus Bid
      A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the bus bid from Truck Center Companies of $179,344.00 for a Thomas Built 78-passenger bus for the
     2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Google Renewal Quote
       A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Google Renewal for $6000. Motion carried 5-0.

9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Whole Grade Sharing Agreement with South Page
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the whole grade sharing agreement with South Page beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried
      5-0.

10. Meeting Announcements
     10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
     10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley. 

11. Adjournment
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 5:39 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Scott Honeyman                            Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 25, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, September 25, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.

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

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

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the September 11, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
       Open Enrollment into the district: 0
       Open Enrollment out of the district: 3 – Villisca, fifth grade (Tate McDuff); CAM, second grade (Damyan Immeke), eighth grade (Dominyck Immeke)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
       Hires: Aaron Stoltz, Bus Driver, effective October 1, 2024
       Transfers: none
       Resignations: Ed Sebeniecher, Bus Driver, effective September 30, 2024

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
       Mrs. Ehlers reported the elementary is finishing up the FAST (Formative Assessment System for Teachers) testing. Mr. Cox reported there are 27 online students. Kelly
       Jones, Marilyn Wagoner, Colleen Comer, and Mike Smith presented the current ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) testing results along with the five-
       year results. There has been definite growth in the past five years and teachers are doing well teaching the students.
7.2 Superintendent Report
       Mr. Privia reported the back wall of the 7/8 edition is up and plumbing rough-ins are almost complete. In the next few weeks slabs, bricks and structural steel will be in
       place.
7.3 Board Correspondence
        Wyman thanked the administrative team for attending home and away activities; he does not see other districts having the same attendance.
        Honeyman commented the air quality test came back good and he expects the second one will show similar results. The District will address concerns as them come up.

 8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2023-2024 School Year Special Education Deficit
       A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the FY24 school special education
      deficit of $175,151.21. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Home School Assistance Teacher Contracts
       A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve contracts with Jolinda Gowing to serve as the Home School Assistance teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.
      Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the National FFA Trip
       A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the National FFA trip to Indianapolis, Indiana October 22-26, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of IASB Policy Primer
       A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the first reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 33 #1. Motion carried 5-0.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Updates to the 7-12 Student Handbook
       A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the updates of the 7-12 Student Handbook for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

9.  Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
      9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:43 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Scott Honeyman                            Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 9, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.

4. Audience to Visitors
President Honeyman welcomed all visitors to the meeting. Cindy VanFosson spoke on the facilities, equipment rotation, and future planning in regards to the upcoming work session.

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

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
    6.1 Approve Minutes of the September 25, 2024 Regular Meeting
    6.2 Approve Bills
    6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
          Open Enrollment into the district: 0
          Open Enrollment out of the district: 3 – Shenandoah, tenth grade (Wyatt Williams), ninth grade (Roman Blum), ninth grade (Christopher Scarpello)
   6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
          Hires: none
          Transfers: none
          Resignations: none

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
       Mr. Lord reported fall athletics are going well. Volleyball is ranked #14 and Kyle Wagoner (cross country) is ranked #6. Band Jamboree went well; the band will perform at
       the Loess Hills Festival on Saturday. FFA has National Convention at the end of October. The Soil Judging finished first and will go to State. FCCLA had its Fall
       Leadership Rally last week. The Fall play will be on November 16 and 17. The Cheer Team performed at the Homecoming half-time.
7.2 Maintenance Report
       Mr. Ridnour reported the signage for the elementary building is complete. Maintenance staff will begin winterizing equipment, irrigation systems, classroom portable, and
       concession stand. He is checking into the exterior lighting at the elementary. The heat pump for the art room may come in at the end of the month.
7.3 Finance Report
       Mrs. McKinnon reported the audit fieldwork and exit interview went well. Certified Enrollment is due October 15.
7.4 Superintendent Report
        Mr. Privia reported absenteeism and Teacher Salary Supplemental coding in the Fall BEDS report was discussed in his superintendent meeting. He’ll be attending the
        School Administration of Iowa (SAI) and Rural School Advocates of Iowa (RSAI) meetings in the next two weeks.
7.5 Board Correspondence
       Hayes congratulated Mr. Lord on his Middle School Activities Director award. He is happy to see the building project progress.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving EL Excess Cost
       A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the request for EL Excess Cost estimate of $28,329 for FY25. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Spanish Fundraiser
       A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the bake sale fundraiser for the Spanish III class. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of IASB Policy Primer
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the second and final reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 33 #1. Motion carried 5-0.

9.  Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A work session will be on Wednesday, October 9 following the 5:00 p.m. regular meeting at McKinley.
      9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
      9.3 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

 10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:34 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Scott Honeyman                            Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary 

Minutes of Work Session
October 9, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Work Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, October 9, 2024, beginning at 5:30 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.

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

5. Discussion of Future Steps of District Improvements
Mr. Privia discussed options for future General Obligation Bonds and voted PPEL. There are $2.4 million in mechanical needs. There are airflow problems on the 1957 Garfield wing. Honeyman said the buildings were not built to handle the current HVAC needs. Mr. Ridnour stated units are coming to the end of their life and maintenance is not an option any longer due to age and it is not cost effective to replace parts. Boysen wants the District to focus on fixing and replacing the HVAC systems. Secure entrances and parking lots are secondary. The city is getting $19 million from the Laken Foundation. There has been little to no guidance yet on receiving or distribution of funds. The main purpose of the 7/8 addition is to help alleviate spacing and classroom concerns.  Mr. Privia will arrange a marketing company to present to the Board in January.

6. Other
The storage building at the 7-12 building will need an architecture signature and the CTE class will be able to build it. Mr. Cox is working with construction crews and staff on safety measures during the school day.

7. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Scott Honeyman                            Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 23, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, October 23, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, and Butt. Absent: Hayes

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

5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.    

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the October 9, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the October 9, 2024 Work Session
6.3 Approve Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
      Open Enrollment into the district: 0
      Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, ninth grade (Zola Allison)
6.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
      Hires: Tom Smith, 7/8 Head Wrestling Coach, effective immediately
                 Dustin Piper, 7/8 Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective immediately
                 Cole Ridnour, 9-12 Boys Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective immediately
      Transfers: Justin Ridnour, from 7/8 Head Wrestling Coach to 7-12 Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective immediately
      Resignations: none
6.6 Approve Volunteer Coach
      Wrestling – Austin Gutknecht

Hayes came at 5:06 p.m.    

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
       Mrs. Ehlers reported students and staff are excited for One School, One Book to start this week and the book is The World According to Humphrey. Family Literacy Night
       is November 18.  The Scholastic Book Fair is this week; students will get one free book. Red Ribbon Week is next week. Professional development continues with Effective
       Teaching Strategies. Mrs. Potratz reported on professional development with paraprofessionals, which includes online AEA training and crisis prevention intervention. PBIS
       (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) continues to recognize and reward students’ behaviors. In quarter one 87% of students had no office referrals. Mr. Privia
       reported for Mr. Cox that parent-teacher conferences are this week. Professional development with staff continues with Marzano’s Art and Science of Teaching. The 7/8^th
       grade teachers will be meeting with vendors for classroom furniture for the new addition. The Cardinal Online Program has 34 students.
7.2 Superintendent Report
       Mr. Privia will meet with Site LogiQ on Thursday. Cement slab pours are this week and brick laying will continue. Steel is coming next and if weather holds the addition
       should be enclosed by Thanksgiving. The office staff is working to finish the Fall BEDS staff report.
7.3 Board Correspondence
      Boysen congratulated the marching band for receiving a 1 rating at State.
      Hayes congratulated the fall sports teams for their hard work.
      Honeyman gave a shout out to the PTA for giving books to students. 

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of the 800 Policy Series
       A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the first reading of the 800-policy series.  Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of the 900 Policy Series
       A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Wyman, to approve the first reading of the 900-policy series. Motion carried 5-0.

9.  Meeting Announcements
     9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    
     9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

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

 

Scott Honeyman                            Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 13, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, November 13, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

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

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.

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

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

6. Organizational Meeting
Secretary McKinnon started the process of reorganizing the school board.  
            6.1 Election of Officers
                  6.1.1 President
                                Secretary McKinnon called for nominations for President. Hayes nominated Wyman. An oral vote was taken and Wyman was elected president by a 5-0
                             vote. For Wyman: Boysen, Butt, Hayes, Honeyman, and Wyman. McKinnon administered the oath of office to Wyman the newly elected President.
                  6.1.2 Vice President
                               President Wyman called for nominations for Vice President. Hayes nominated Butt. An oral vote was taken and Butt was elected president by a 5-0 vote. For
                              Butt: Boysen, Butt, Hayes, Honeyman, and Wyman. President Wyman administered the oath of office to Butt the newly elected Vice President.

6.2 Determination of Dates, Times, and Locations for Regular Board Meetings
                      A motion was made by Boysen, and seconded by Honeyman, to set the school board meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. of each month,
                     except July, November, and December, which will only meet the second Wednesday, at the McKinley board room. Motion carried 5-0.

            6.3 Approve Treasurer’s Report FY24
                     A motion was made by Honeyman, and seconded by Hayes, to approve the Treasurer’s Report FY24 as prepared and presented. Motion carried 5-0.

           6.4 Approve Bank Depositories
                     A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to adopt the resolution approving the bank depositories as presented: PCSB $25,000,000, Bank Iowa $25,000,000,
                   PMA (ISJIT) $25,000,000, Cornerstone $25,000,000 and First Interstate Bank $25,000,000. Roll call vote: Ayes - Boysen, Honeyman, Hayes, Butt and Wyman.
                   Motion carried 5-0.     

6.5 Approve Access to the School District’s Financial and Portfolio Accounts
        A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve authorizing the School Board President, Director of Finance, and Superintendent to have
       access to view district bank accounts and financial portfolios. Motion carried 5-0.

6.6 Approve Official Newspaper
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve designating the Southwest Iowa Herald as the district’s official newspaper for the 2024-2025 school
       year. Motion carried 5-0.

6.7 Approve the 2024-2025 Reimbursement Schedule
        A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the 2024-2025 reimbursement schedule.  Motion carried 5-0.

            6.8 Committee Assignments
                   6.8.1. Finance
                               Boysen and Wyman were appointed to the finance committee  
                  6.8.2. Facilities/School Improvement
                              Hayes and Butt were appointed to the facilities/school improvement committee
                  6.8.3. Policy/Activities
                              Boysen and Butt were appointed to the policy/activities committee
                  6.8.4. Technology
                              Honeyman and Wyman were appointed to the technology committee
                  6.8.5. Legislative Action Network
                              Butt was appointed to the Legislative committee
                  6.8.6. Page County Conference Board
                              Hayes was appointed to the Page County Conference Board

7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the October 23, 2024 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
       Open Enrollment into the district: 1 – Villisca, tenth grade (Randi Davidson)
       Open Enrollment out of the district: 2 - Bedford, kindergarten (Remington Appel), sixth grade (Zander Haley)
7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
       Hires: none
       Transfers: none
       Resignations: none7.5 Approve Special Education Contracts to Des Moines Public, Essex, Shenandoah, South Page, Stanton, and Villisca
 

8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Vision 35 Presentation
        Andrew Hoppmann and Beckie Finch spoke on the city’s Vision35 plan including the three core priorities of people, place, and prosperity. The committee's focus is on
        where the community wants to be in 2035 in areas such as education, recreation, housing, and child care. The plan encourages and enhances community partnerships.
8.2 Administrator Report
       Mr. Privia reported fall activities have wrapped up. Football went 6-3 and volleyball went 32-10. State cross country saw Kyle Wagoner place 5^th and Riley King 63^rd.
       Cheer went to State. Winter sports have started practice. The band received a Division I rating at State Marching; concert and jazz bands have started. FFA has been busy
       with National Convention and fruit sales along with a canned food drive and blood drive with FCCLA. The Fall play is this weekend.
8.3 Maintenance Report
       Mr. Ridnour reported staff has been working on heat pump, hot water heater, and boiler repairs. In between jobs, the staff has been transitioning from cooling to heating in
       buildings, winterizing equipment, and preparing the snow equipment.
8.4 Finance Report
       Mrs. McKinnon stated the Department of Education fall reports are finished and she is working on quarter one Title reports.
8.5 Superintendent Report
       Mr. Privia reported the interior block walls will be finished on the 7/8 wing project. The steel will go up after Thanksgiving and the addition should be enclosed the first part
       of December.
8.6 Board Correspondence
       Hayes is enjoying the students looking for Humphrey the Hamster mini statues.

9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Documents for the SBRC (School Board Review Committee)
       A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the corrective action plan documents, and authorize Mrs. McKinnon and Mr. Privia to submit the corrective
      action plan to the SBRC (School Board Review Committee) for the late filing of the ATR (Annual Transportation Report). Motion carried 5-0.

9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Electronic Sound, Inc. Quote
       A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the $6000 quote from Electronic Sound for the paging/bell system to be Cloud hosted. Motion carried
      5-0.

9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the 800 Policy Series
       A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the second and final reading of the 800-policy series. Motion carried 5-0.

9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the 900 Policy Series
        A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the second and final reading of the 900-policy series. Motion carried 5-0.

10.  Meeting Announcements
     10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.   
     10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 5:49 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.

Nancy McKinnon
Board Secretary