2025.05.14 - Regular Meeting Minutes
2025.05.14 - Regular Meeting MinutesMinutes of Regular Meeting
May 14, 2025
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 14, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Wyman 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 Wyman, Vice President Butt, Boysen, Hayes, and Honeyman.
4. Public Forum
No visitors present.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Open Hearing on the Proposed 2024-2025 Budget Amended Budget
At 5:01 p.m. President Wyman declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 amended budget. Hearing no verbal and receiving no written objections, President Wyman closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.
7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the April 23, 2025 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
Open Enrollment into the district: 2 – South Page, kindergarten (Riplee Miller), second grade (Addisyn Miller)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Mike Anderson, 9th Grade Softball Coach, effective immediately
Eli Bales, Activity Director, effective July 1, 2025
Transfers: none
Resignations/Terminations: Debbie Wheeler, Paraprofessional, effective April 23, 2025
Ashley Woods, Head Bowling Coach, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year
Daiton Martin, 9th Grade Volleyball Coach effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year
Chad Blank, 7/8 Ass't Boys Basketball Coach, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year
Jade Wolverton, Paraprofessional, effective May 12, 2025
Jeff Blessing, Custodian, effective May 22, 2025
7.5 Approve Volunteer Coaches: Sara Keeler and Madison Sunderman (Softball)
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Lord reported band and choir both received a division one rating at IHSMA. Spring concerts went well. FFA Soil Judging team went to Oklahoma City for Nationals
and placed 31 out of 93. FCCLA received a Gold Chapter Banner. The spring drama production went well. Both girls' and boys' track placed third in the H10 meet. Clarinda
hosts the state qualifying track meet on May 15. Boys' tennis placed fifth and girls' placed first in the H10 meet. Boys' golf placed third and girls' golf placed fifth in the
H10 meet.
8.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported staff are busy mowing, spraying, trimming, and seeding. He is coordinating with the contractors for summer schedules. He will meet with district staff
to create a summer punch list.
8.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon explained the amended budget is due to the 7/8 addition and higher nutrition costs. May is School Board recognition month, and she thanked them for their
dedication.
8.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported that state approval for Open Ed is in a holding pattern with the Department of Education. He has met with SiteLogiQ for change orders.
8.5 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed legislation.
Hayes is excited about all the student activities.
Wyman recognized Mr. Lord’s work and wished him well.
9. New Business
9.1 Consider Adopting the Proposed 2024-2025 Amended Budget
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve and adopt the proposed FY25 amended budget as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2025 Graduates
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the 2025 graduates pending successful completion of the graduation requirements as set forth by the Board
of Education. Motion carried 5-0.
9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the IWCC Agreement
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the educational service agreement with Iowa Western Community College. Motion carried 5-0.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Food Service Equipment Assistance Grant
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the Food Service Equipment Assistance Grant for $1668.17 to purchase a new holding and transport
cabinet from Douglas Equipment. Motion carried 5-0.
9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Green Hills AEA Memorandum of Understanding
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Green Hills AEA Memorandum of Understanding for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving 2025-2026 Dairy, Bakery, and Bread Bids
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve awarding the 2025-2026 dairy bid to A&E, and the bakery and bread bid to Bimbo Bakery. Motion carried 5-0.
9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2025-2026 Meal and Milk Prices
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the attached meal and milk prices for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
9.8 Discuss and Consider Approving the PBIS Fundraiser
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the PBIS temporary tattoos fundraiser. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:37 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