2024.12.11 - Regular Board Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
December 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, December 11, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance as recited.

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

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

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

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the November 13, 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 – South Page, second grade (Maximus Sunderman); Bedford, ninth grade (Braelyn Auten), eleventh grade (Shelby Auten)
       Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, eleventh grade (Dylan Spraque)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
       Hires: Kim Williams, part-time 7/8 teacher, effective immediately
       Transfers: none
       Resignations: Jade Bragg, elementary teacher, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year
                              Michael Hummel, softball assistant coach, effective immediately

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
        Mrs. Ehlers reported the effective strategies professional development continues with teachers. Students are enjoying their holiday concerts and will finish up next week;
        Mrs. Ridge does a great job. Cardinal Buddies are excited about their party on December 20. Winter testing will begin on January 13.  Mr. Cox reported students are
        meeting with counselors to set second semester schedules.  Teachers continue with effective teaching strategies for professional development. Junior High teachers will be
        meeting with furniture vendors to discuss options for the addition. Finals are next week. There are currently 41 students enrolled in the Cardinal Online Program.  
        Congratulations to the students and staff on receiving the High-Performance Rating, which is the top12% in the state.
7.2 Finance Report
       Mrs. McKinnon presented the District’s FY24 Certified Annual Report.
7.3 Superintendent Report
       Mr. Privia congratulated the choirs and bands for great concerts this week.
       Ric D’Amico and Steve Cross from Site LogiQ discussed the 7/8 project, schedules, and change orders. The last exterior masonry wall will be finished Friday. The steel
       beam joints should be complete the first of January and mid-January the roof should be started. The addition should be ready for a walk-through with the Board at its      
       February 12 meeting.
7.4 Board Correspondence
        Boysen gave an update on the Area Education Agency.
        Hayes congratulated Mr. Cox, staff and students for the High-Performance Rating.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the SBRC Application for Modified Supplemental Authority for Increased Enrollment
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the SBRC request of a modified supplemental one-time spending authority of approximately $59,477 for
       increased certified enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the SBRC Application for Modified Supplemental Authority for Open Enrollment Out
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the SBRC request of a modified supplemental one-time spending authority of approximately $95,332 for
       increased open enrollment out for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the CDW-G Microsoft 365 Quote
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the CDW-G Microsoft 365 quote for $7079.52. Motion carried 5-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Early Graduates
       A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the first semester early graduation list pending successful completion of the graduation requirements as set forth
      by the Board of Education and the state of Iowa.  Motion carried 5-0.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the PTA Scentsy Fundraiser
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the PTA Scentsy fundraiser. Motion carried 5-0.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the HVAC Donation
       A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the HVAC unit donation from Brownfield Brothers Inc. for the CTE class.  Motion carried 5-0.

9.  Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    
      9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 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