2022.07.13 - Regular Board Agenda
2022.07.13 - Regular Board AgendaClarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 4:00 PM
McKinley Boardroom
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 in accordance with district policy 213 and direct questions to the superintendent or the appropriate staff.
Please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that are considered defamatory in nature, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. Board members will listen to all comments but will not respond to them, nor will the Board take action on items not posted on the agenda. If the Board feels that something commented on requires a response they will refer it to the District Administration to respond to at a later date.
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 a 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 June 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
6.2 Approve Bills Report
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2022-2023 School Year
In accordance with Iowa Code, the administration recommends approving the open enrollment requests for the 2022-2023 school year.
Open Enrollment into the district: 3 – Bedford, kindergarten (Hudson Hargis); South Page, kindergarten (Jasper Grimes) and seventh grade (Zoey Carlisle)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.5 Approve Staff Hires, Transfers, and Resignations Report
7. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
7.1 Maintenance Report
7.2 Finance Report Report
7.3 Superintendent Report
7.4 Board Correspondence
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Revenue Purpose Statement Resolution
ACTION
The current Revenue Purpose Statement was approved in 2009 and will expire in 2031. It is recommended to approve a new RPS, which will expire in 2051, to allow the district to borrow against the SAVE fund for future projects. This doe not affect property taxes. If the Board approves the resolution, it will be placed on the September 13 ballot for voters. Resolution
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Revenue Purpose Statement Resolution
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving 2022-2023 Meal Prices
ACTION
Starting in August, families will need to pay for student lunches. Employees will continue to pay for their meals. With increased food costs, Mrs. Harris is recommending the attached meal prices for the 2022-23 school year. Report
RECOMMENDATION
Approve meal prices for the 2022-23 school year.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving IASB Legislative Priorities for 2023
ACTION
The Board will need to decide on up to four Legislative priorities to submit to IASB to assist them in knowing what Iowa School Boards are wanting them to support in Legislature. Last year the Board choose Pre-School, Special Education, Mental Health, and SSA. Report
RECOMMENDATION
Approve four IASB Legislative Priorities.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Renewal License and Services Agreement with Filament Essential Services
ACTION
Filament Essential Services (SOCS – Simplified Online Communication System) provides website services, support, texting services, and domain registrations. IT recommends this renewal for three years, beginning July 2022 and ending June 2025. Quote
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the renewal license and services agreement with Filament Essential Services for $4058 each year from July 2022 to June 2025.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Moving Jeff McCall to 0.8 FTE
ACTION
Administration is recommending moving Mr. McCall from 0.4 to 0.8 FTE due to students' class needs and time in the carpentry classes.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Jeff McCall at 0.8 FTE.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving 7/8 Student Council Fundraiser
ACTION
Miranda Wilson, advisor, would like to have a fundraiser on August 9. The proceeds will help with Student Council activities during the school year. Report
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 7/8 Student Council Trivia Night fundraiser.
9. Meeting Announcements
Please note the schedule of meetings.
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the 7-12 Library.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the 7-12 Library.
10. Adjournment
The President will call for a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting.