Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 9, 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, July 9, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Wyman called the meeting to order at 5:01 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. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were in attendance.

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

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the June 25, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
      Open Enrollment into the district: 3 – Villisca, junior kindergarten (Addley Farwell), first grade (Rhegan Farwell), third grade (Laurel Farwell)
      Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, kindergarten (Evanlee Jones)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
      Hires: Andrea Harrison, Food Service, effective the 2025-26 school year
                Dakota Wise, 9^th Grade Volleyball Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year      
      Transfers: none
      Resignations/Terminations: Rebecca Hull, Food Service, effective June 30, 2025
                                                  Rita DeGroot, Special Education Teacher, effective July 15, 2025

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Finance Report
       Mrs. McKinnon reported she is starting to work with the auditors for FY25 financials.
7.2 Superintendent Report
       Grant Hewitt from Open Ed gave an update on the online program. The Iowa Department of Education now has the paperwork for Open Ed and once those are approved, we
       should get the green light. The holdup is Open Ed does not create their curriculum but uses already established curriculum. He is hoping for a first semester start but it will
       probably be second semester because of paperwork approval.  They have 55 families who have shown interest in enrolling.
7.3 Board Correspondence
        Wyman congratulated the baseball team on a great season and wished the softball team luck.

 8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Adopting the Resolution for Continuation of the Instructional Support Levy
        A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve adopting the resolution for continuation of the Instruction Support Levy and setting the public hearing
       for August 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the McKinley Boardroom. Wyman – Aye; Hayes – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Butt - Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the N’Able Agreement
       A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the three-year agreement with N-Able. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Food Service Director Agreement with South Page
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the food service director sharing agreement with South Page for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Licensed and Classified Staff Handbooks
        A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the licensed and classified staff handbooks for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2025-2026 Student Handbooks
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the PK-6 and 7-12 Building student handbooks for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving First Reading of IASB Policy Primer
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the first reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 33 #4. Motion carried 5-0.

8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of the Series 300 Policies
        A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the first reading of the 300 series polices. Motion carried 5-0.

8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of the Series 400 Policies
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the first reading of the 400 series polices. Motion carried 5-0.

9. Meeting Announcements
     9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
     9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:29 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  

Minutes of Work Session
July 9, 2025
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

A Work Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, July 9, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

1. Call to Order
President Wyman called the meeting to order at 5:31 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. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were in attendance.

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

6. Discussion and Consideration of a Voted PPEL
Discussion centered around the timing of a Voted PPEL and finishing up the 7/8 project at the Jr/Sr High. There is still a need for a voted PPEL because of aging HVAC systems. The Board would like the 7/8 addition to be finished first and then focus on a Voted PPEL. 

7. Discussion and Consideration of Future HVAC Projects
Mr. Privia discussed the current District HVAC needs and broke down projects and costs in phases. Once the 7/8 addition is complete, any remaining revenue (sales tax) bond funds will help pay for some of the dire HVAC needs.  

8. Other
There was discussion about having an SRO (School Resource Officer). Legislation has discussed the salary for SROs be paid from the management fund. Mr. Privia will talk to the sheriff about options.

9. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 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