2021.10.27 - Regular Meeting Agenda

Clarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 4:00 PM
McKinley Central Office
Agenda

1. Call to Order
The President will call the meeting to order using the gavel if necessary.  The President will request those with communication devices to either turn them off or place them on silent mode.  This may be a good time to introduce any special guests.
1. A binder labeled Public Copy of Board Materials and containing board meeting materials is available for public review at the table at the side of the room.
2. A sign-in sheet is located at the table at the side of the room. All guests are asked to sign it to show attendance.
3. Meeting agendas are available for the public at the table at the side of the room.
4. Meeting agendas, materials, and minutes are also available on the district web page.

2. Pledge of Allegiance
The President will ask the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call
The President will ask for roll call.

4. Audience to Visitors
The President will ask the audience if they have any comments on the items on the agenda. This gives the public the opportunity to comment on agenda items prior to Board decisions/actions. Each community member wanting to comment to the board will be granted two minutes to speak. Please be prepared to give your name and address. The Board will listen to public comment and in accordance with district policy 213 and direct questions to the superintendent or the appropriate staff.

5. Approval of Agenda
If members have items to be added to the agenda, now is the time. If you have items that you want removed from the agenda, or removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, make the request at this time. The President will call for a motion and second to approve the agenda.

6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
The President will ask for a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented or amended. With a motion and a second, the President will call for the vote.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the October 13, 2021 Regular Meeting
      Minutes
6.2 Approve Bills
       Bills
6.3 Approve Special Education Contracts
      The school board has contracts available to approve for Iowa special education students who are served by the district.  The resident district of any Iowa student who
      receives special education services is responsible for the education costs regardless as to where the student is served. The board will be approving contracts with districts
      who have students at the attending CCSD.  Each time an Iowa special education student enrolls in the district a new contract with the resident district needs to be approved
      by the board.  Please see the attached roster that is recommended for approval as a uniform item under the consent agenda.  
      Contracts
6.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for the 2021-2022 School Year
      Administration is requesting to hire. Please accept the following recommendations to meet district staffing needs:
      Lacee Kendall as a Paraprofessional effective October 28, 2021
     Justin Ridnour as 7/8 Head Wrestling Coach effective October 28, 2021
6.5 Approve Recommendation for Resignation
      Andrew Harris as 7/8 Head Football Coach effective for the 2022-2023 school year

7. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
7.1 Maintenance Report
7.2 IDEAthon Report
7.3 Principal Report
       Literacy Report
7.4 COVID Report
7.5 Finance Report
       Report 
7.6 Superintendent
7.7 Board Correspondence

8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving Donations
      ACTION
      The Clarinda Foundation/Cardinal Fund would like to donate $3000 to help purchase additional STEM robotics resources to CCSD. Two additional teachers have agreed to
      help expand robotics in fifth and sixth grades.  Joe and Emily Akers would like to donate $1000 to be used in the building and trades program.
      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve the Clarinda Foundation donation of $3000 for STEM robotics resources and Joe and Emily Akers donation of $1000 for building and trades program.

8.2 Consider Approving First Reading of Policy 102 and 106
      ACTION
      These policies have been changed to remove the names of past administration and replace the names with the position.
     102   102R1   102E1   102E2   102E3   106
     RECOMMENDATION
     Approve the first reading of policies 102 Equal Educational Opportunity, 102R1, 102E1, 02E2, 102E3 and 106 Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited.

 8.3 Consider Approving the First Reading of Policy 505.5 and 711.2
       ACTION
       Both of these policies are policy primers that IASB has reviewed and updated wording. The policy committee and administration have reviewed and recommend approving.
      505.5    711.2
      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve the first reading of policies 505.5 Graduation Requirements and 711.2 Student  Conduct on School Transportation.

8.4 Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy 508.2 Open Night
      ACTION
      There are several requests to use the 7-12 gym on Sundays. The Hawkeye -10 has issued guidance for open night to be from 12:00 to 6:00 and only for shooting practices
      with no scrimmages. It is being recommended that policy 508.2 reflect and follow the Hawkeye-10 guidance.
      508.2
      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve the second and final reading of policy 508.2 Open Night.

8.5 Discussion of Early Retirement for the 2021-2022 School Year
       Early retirement is intended to benefit the district’s fiscal position and quality student services. Due to Auditor recommendations, state and national teacher shortages, and
      CCSD district budget guarantee status, it is being recommended not to offer early retirement for the 2021-2022 school year. With declined enrollment and COVID, the
      district was identified with Budget Guarantee (Iowa Code 257.14) status which is passed on to the taxpayers through property tax.

8.6 Consider Any Action on Early Retirement

9. Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
     9.1 The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the  Boardroom at McKinley.  
     9.2 IASB Board Convention will be November 17 and 18 in Des Moines.

10. Adjournment
The President will call for a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting.