2024.07.10 - Regular Meeting Minutes

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