2026.05.27 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 27, 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 27, 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, and Wyman. Absent: Sunderman

4. Public Forum
President Butt welcomed all visitors to the meeting.

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

6. Open Hearing on the Proposed FY26 Budget Amended Budget
At 5:01 p.m. President Butt declared the start of the hearing on the proposed FY26 amended budget. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections, President Butt closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.

7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
     7.1 Approve Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
     7.2 Approve Bills
     7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 2026-2027
           Open Enrollment into the district:0     
           Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
     7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
            Hires: none
            Transfers: none
            Resignations: Chad Blank, 7/8 Basketball Coach, effective at the end of the 2025-26 school year
                                   Heather Williams, Paraprofessional, effective May 21, 2026

8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
        Mr. Cox reported IASAP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) testing is complete. Prom and Graduation went well. The Master Schedule is complete, and
        most students have their schedules. He is working on the 2026-27 student handbook. The Cardinal Online Recovery Program will run from June 1 – 30 with 12 students.
        Mrs. Ehlers reported end-of-year activities for Field Day, Awards Assembly, and the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) celebration went well. Summer
        School will focus on literacy and will be June 1 – 26 with one lead, eight teachers, five paras, and 50 students. She submitted our local literacy plan to the CLSD
        (Comprehensive Literacy State Development) Grant and staff will attend training in June and July.
8.2 Superintendent Report
        Mr. Privia reported he continues to talk to EMC about the auditorium tower repair. He met with Mr. Ridnour to discuss summer projects and help.
8.3 Board Correspondence
        Boysen discussed the District spraying for weeds.

9. New Business
9.1 Consider Adopting the Proposed FY26 Amended Budget
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve and adopt the proposed FY26 amended budget as presented.  Motion carried 4-0.

9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Nursing Agreement with Clarinda Regional Health Center
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Nursing Service Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with the Clarinda Regional Health
       Center for $132,000 for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried 3-0. Butt abstained.

9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Elementary Marquardt Electric Quote
        A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Garfield electric quote from Marquardt Electric for $32,054.76. Motion carried 4-0.

9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Summer Help
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the hiring of summer help as needed. Motion carried 4-0.

9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Co-Op Sharing Agreement for Girls Bowling
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Co-Op Sharing Agreement for Girls’ Bowling with Bedford for the 2026-27 school year. Motion
        carried 4-0.

10. Meeting Announcements
       10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley. 
       10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:14 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