2026.05.13 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 13, 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, May 13, 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. Public Comment
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. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
     6.1 Approve Minutes of the April 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
     6.2 Approve Bills
     6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
            Open Enrollment Requests 2025-2026
            Open Enrollment into the district: 0
            Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, twelfth (Kenny Ream)
    6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
            Hires: Andrea Muller, 9th Grade Softball Coach, effective immediately
            Transfers: Julia Harris, Food Service Director to Paraprofessional, effective the 2026-27 school year
            Resignations: Sage Lloyd, Assistant Cross Country Coach, effective end of the 2025-26 school year
                                   Brooke Brown, 7/8 Girls’ Basketball Coach, effective end of the 2025-26 school year
    6.5 Approve Volunteer Coaches: Baseball - Austin Ascherl, and Softball - Sara Keeler   

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Retiree Recognition
        The Board thanked the following retirees: Sherri Hiser, Richard Iske, Jane Mayer, Dianna McClarnon, Karen McClarnon, Jill Kilcullen, David Long, Nicki Morrison, Trulla
        Pullen. They have a total of 158 combined years of service.
7.2 Administrator Report
        Mr. Bales reported at State that FFA received 11 golds, two silvers, three third places, five State champions, five State runners-up, and one National qualifier. Nine members
        received their Iowa FFA Degree. The National Land & Range Judging team went to Oklahoma City and placed 25^th out of 102 teams. FCCLA had its animal shelter drive
        and Adopt-a-Highway events. Two students qualified for Nationals in Washington DC for their Professional Presentation. National History Day had one student who
        qualified for Nationals in Maryland and two finalists in the Group Exhibit. The Band received a Division I rating at its concert competition. Spring sports continue, and the
        baseball team continues to sell tickets for its St. Louis game. On June 3rd, Clarinda Regional Health Center will host a spaghetti feed to help with the St. Louis travel
        expenses.
7.3 Maintenance Report
        Mr. Ridnour continues to work on the maintenance shed. The time capsule event went well. His staff is starting to prepare for graduation and summer projects.
7.4 Finance Report
        Mrs. McKinnon explained the amended budget. She recognized Board Appreciation Month and thanked the School Board members.
7.5 Superintendent Report
        Scott Brown discussed the services Brown’s Auto does for the District.
7.6 Board Correspondence
        Boysen discussed Legislation.
        Hayes gave kudos to the FFA for its hard work.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2026 Graduates
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the 2026 graduates pending successful completion of the graduation requirements as set forth by the Board
       of Education. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Elementary Summer School
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve elementary summer school for June 2026. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing on the District’s 2025-2026 Amended Budget Proposal
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve a public hearing for May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom as the date, time, and
        place for the proposed FY26 amended budget proposal. Motion carried 5-0.

9. Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
      9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:39 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