2022.01.26 - Regular Meeting Agenda

Clarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 6:00 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 a 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 January 12 Regular Meeting
      Minutes
6.2 Approve Minutes of the January 19, 2022 Work Session
      Minutes
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2021-2022 School Year
      In accordance with Iowa Code, administration recommends approving the open enrollment requests for the 2021-2022 school year.
      Open Enrollment into the district: 0
      Open Enrollment out of the district: 2 Shenandoah, tenth grade (Dalton Garey) and fifth grade (Wyatt Garey)
6.4 Approve Resignation for 2021-2022 School Year
      Craig Hill as Maintenance Supervisor effective March 18, 2022
      Chris Bergman as Superintendent effective June 30, 2022       

7. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
7.1 AEA Presentation
7.2 TLC Report
      Report
7.3 COVID Report
7.4 Committee Reports
7.5 Superintendent

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving MOU with Green Hills AEA
      ACTION
      It is the recommendation of administration to sign a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Green Hills AEA to participate in
      the STOP Threat Assessment Grant. Dr. Linda Kanan and GHAEA are partnering to provide best-practice training in suicide risk
      assessment procedures. The training will be conducted the week of June 6, 2022.
      Grant  Grant
      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve the Green Hills AEA Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the STOP Threat Assessment Grant.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing to Approve the Proposed 2022-2023 School Calendar
      ACTION
      As required by Iowa Code, the district shall notify the public and hold a hearing on the proposed school calendar. Administration
      recommends setting February 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom as the date, time, and place for the public
      hearing of the proposed 2022-2023 school year.
      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve public hearing for February 23, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom as the date, time, and place for the
      proposed 2022-2023 school calendar.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Indoor Track Competition at Doane University
      ACTION
      Doane University (Crete, NE) has invited Coach Chad Blank and the boys track team to compete at its indoor track meet on Friday,
     March 18. Coach Blank is requesting permission to attend since it is out of state. This is an opportunity for the athletes to run at a great
     indoor facility against different competition.
     RECOMMENDATION
     Approve the 9-12 boys track team to compete at Doane University on March 18, 2022.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Paying for Sub Authorizations for Paraprofessionals
      ACTION
      Administration is recommending the district pay for current CCSD paraprofessionals to get their substitute teaching authorization. The
      cost is $252 per authorization which covers BOEE background check, BOEE certification, and the course.   
      Report
      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve paying $252 each for substitute teaching authorization for current CCSD paraprofessionals.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Payment Applications from JR & Co.
      ACTION
      Payment applications four and five have been received from JR & Co. for materials and work completed on the roofing projects to this
     date.  The amount of the application four is for the sum of $8822.46 and the amount of payment application five is for the sum of 
     $14,621.74. CMBA Architects have reviewed the requests and has certified the request. Mr. Hill has reviewed the documents and
     discussed the issue with both the contractor and architect. It is his recommendation to approve the applications for payment to JR &
     Co. for $23,444.20.
     Application      AIA
     RECOMMENDATION
     Approve the payment applications from JR & Co. for $23,444.20 for the high school roof.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Any Action in Regards to Superintendent Position and Search Firms

9. Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
     9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.  
     9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.

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