2026.01.14 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 14, 2026
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Butt 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 Butt, Vice President Hayes, Boysen, Sunderman and Wyman.

4. Audience to Visitors
President Butt 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. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
   6.1 Approve Minutes of the December 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
   6.2 Approve Bills
   6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2025-2026 School Year
           Open Enrollment into the district: 20 – Ames, seventh grade (Jakson Connor); Fort Madison, first grade (Pearce Helling), second grade (Neil Helling); Indianola,
              kindergarten (Tristan Rosengren), third grade (Ruby Rosengren); Johnston, sixth grade (Annalee Kos), sixth grade (Juliet Kos); Mediapolis, second grade (Gotham
              Cline), seventh grade (William Cline); Mid Prairie, kindergarten (Catherine Raymond), third grade (Joselyn Raymond); Panorama, fifth grade (Micah King); Perry,
              fourth grade (Daniel Heinz), seventh grade (Charlie Heinz); Van Meter, fifth grade (Liam Schafer), eighth grade (Eli Schafer); West Central Valley, kindergarten (Olivia
              Dawson), fourth grade (Amalia Dawson), sixth grade (Evelyn Dawson),  eighth grade (Sydney Dawson)
           Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, twelfth grade (Ayden Rickman)
   6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
          Hires: Emma Mundorf, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2026-2027 school year
          Transfers: none
          Resignations: Richard Iske, Transportation Director, effective June 30, 2026
                                 Mike Anderson, 9^th Grade Softball Coach, effective December 18, 2025

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
        Mr. Bales reported FFA has Sub-district contests in February. FCCLA helped Southwest Iowa Families with their soup supper, volunteered at the Spirit on the Square,
        assisted Grandma’s House Daycare with their vendor craft fair, and hosted its annual Christmas wrapping event. They are currently selling strawberries and collecting
        donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. February 4, they are hosting the Green Hills South District meeting and competition. National Honor Society hosted a
        bake sale and inducted new members. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meet monthly and is preparing for its Night to Shine event. Band is preparing for jazz
        competitions. An Activities Council has started and is helping take tickets and greet officials. The Cheer Team had four make the All-American team and travel to Rome and
        Hawaii, and three make the Western Shrine Bowl. Basketball, wrestling, and bowling teams are in full-swing. Clarinda will host the girls’ regional Bowling. The baseball
        team is selling tickets for its upcoming June game against Atlantic at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
7.2 Maintenance Report
        Mr. Ridnour reported the door access cloud-hosted system project is complete. Elevate Roofing completed minor roof repairs during its annual inspection. During       
        Christmas break, the Jr/Sr High floors were refinished. The Radon testing is complete. He is installing LED lights at Garfield and is talking with KCL Engineering on
        electrical upgrades for Garfield’s oldest section. Upcoming projects include internet at the Academy gym and sprinkler head protective cages at Garfield.
7.3 Finance Report
        Mrs. McKinnon and Mr. Privia had the first FY27 budget meeting in Red Oak. Governor Reynolds is recommending 2% SSA (Supplemental State Aid).
7.4 Superintendent Report
        Steve Wright discussed the new Alumni FFA Organization. Their goal is to support Brokaw FFA advisors and students. Mr. Privia and Mr. Ridnour continue to get HVAC
        bids.
7.5 Board Correspondence
        none

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Modified Allowable Growth Funds for the At-Risk Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the application for Modified Allowable Growth funds for the At-Risk program for the 2026-27 school year
       at the maximum amount of $183,444. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Consider Approving the At-Risk/Drop Out Prevention Plan
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Plan. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Early Retirement Policies
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the first reading of early retirement policies, 303.10, 407.6, and 413.6; waive the second and final reading;
        and approve early retirement for the 2025-2026 school year.  Motion carried 5-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Setting a Public Hearing for the Child Internet Protection Act
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the public hearing date for the Child Internet Protection Act on January 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the
       McKinley Boardroom. Motion carried 5-0.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Securly Software Purchase
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve purchasing the Securly software for $31,211.00 for a three-year agreement. Motion carried 5-0.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the 7/8 Student Council Fundraisers
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the 7/8 Student Council bake sales, a student dance, and Rada Cutlery fundraisers. Motion carried 5-0.

8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving a Nutrition Donation
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the $1,000 donation for student meal accounts.  Motion carried 5-0.

9.  Meeting Announcements
       9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
       9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen to adjourn the meeting at 5:33 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