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.

 

Josh Wyman                                 Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                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.

Josh Wyman                                 Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

  

Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 13, 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, August 13, 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, and Hayes. Absent: 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 4-0.   

6. Open Hearing on Continuation of Instructional Support Levy
At 5:01 p.m. President Wyman declared the start of the hearing on the Continuation of the Instructional Support Levy. Hearing no verbal objections and receiving no written objections,  President Wyman closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.

   7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Work Session
7.3 Approve Bills
7.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
       Open Enrollment into the district: 37 – Shenandoah, first grade (Taylee Cole), fourth grade (Livi Hutchinson), sixth grade (Spencer Hutchinson), ninth grade (Ryder
       Hutchinson); Lewis Central, kindergarten (Grayson Watzen); South Page, kindergarten (Asher Galyan); Essex, junior kindergarten (Hayden Buckles), kindergarten (Connor
       Rush), first grade (Dylan Buckles), third grade (Carson Buckles), sixth grade (Jaylynn Rush); Aplington-Parkerburg, third grade (Brinley Roegner), fifth grade (Briley
       Roegner), eighth grade (Benjamin Roegner); Burlington, kindergarten (Kenner Best), second grade (Charlotte Best), second grade (Riley Myers); Council Bluffs, first grade
       (Connor Miller); Des Moines, kindergarten (Haven Martin), second grade (Amelia Martin); Keokuk, first grade (Andrew Moore), third grade (Kaylee Moore), fourth grade
       (Eleanor Moore), sixth grade (Zerushadai Moore), seventh grade (Samuel Moore); Roland-Story, first grade (Rowan Perry); Waukee, first grade (Koa Eaton), third grade
       (Oakley Eaton), sixth grade (Cruz Eaton), fifth grade (Asher Martin), sixth grade (Eden Martin), eighth grade (Ezra Martin); West Burlington, first grade (Oliva Powers),
       third grade (Wyatt Powers); Villisca, first grade (Kelaviene Poore), fourth grade (Niko Poore), seventh grade (Remington Grimes)
      Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
7.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations/Terminations
       Andrea Muller, Special Education Teacher and 7/8 Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Austin Meads, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Derek Hogue, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Linda VandenBosch, English Teacher, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Tammy Norris, Math Teacher, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Paula Olson, Math Teacher, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Rita DeGroot, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Tim Eighmy, 7/8 Assistant Track Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Dakota Wise, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Collette Shatava, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Keely Boltinghouse, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Grace DeBolt, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Bonny Williams, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Kevin Eberly, Custodial, effective August 14, 2025
       Caitlin Pace, Custodial, effective August 14, 2025
       Brooke Brown, Paraprofessional and 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Katie Anderson, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Phil Byers, Transportation Driver, effective the 2025-26 school year
       Donnie Weed, Transportation Driver, effective the 2025-26 school year
      Transfers: none
      Resignations/Terminations: Julie Meyer, Paraprofessional, effective August 5, 2025
                                                   Katelyn Williams, Food Service, effective immediately
                                                   Crystal Parra, Activities Secretary, effective August 28, 2025
7.6 Approve Volunteer Coaches: 9-12 Football – Justin Ridnour and Colby Sorensen
                                                     9-12 Volleyball – Daiton Martin

8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
       Mrs. Thummel, Maggie Carlson, Jillian Dammann, Allie Harris, Taylor Rasmussen, and Tobi Sunderman gave a presentation on their National FCCLA trip to Orlando.
       Mr. Privia reported summer activities saw success, and fall practices and camps have started. Game ticket prices are $7 for High School, $5 for Middle School and $4 for
       students.  Yearly adult passes are $150 for a single or $250 for two. Upcoming events include Band Jamboree, Homecoming, and an FFA/FCCLA blood drive.
8.2 Maintenance Report
       Mr. Ridnour and the maintenance staff are finishing up summer projects and preparing for school starting.
8.3 Finance Report
       Mrs. McKinnon is working on enrollment with the secretaries, the CAR (Certified Annual Report), and FY25 audit fieldwork.
8.4 Superintendent Report
       Ric D’Amico and Steve Cross from Site LogiQ discussed the 7/8 addition project. The completion will be August 15; there will still be some final smaller jobs to finish but
       that will not affect classes.
8.5 Board Correspondence
      Boysen discussed the Instructional Support Levy.

 9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Adopting the Resolution for Continuation of the Instructional Support Levy
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve adopting the resolution for continuation of the Instruction Support Levy. Boysen - Aye, Butt - Aye, Hayes - Aye,
       and Wyman - Aye. Motion carried 4-0.

9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Technology Personnel Agreement
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the technology personnel sharing agreement with South Page for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Other Business Official Agreement
        A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the shared other business official agreement with Stanton and South Page for the for the 2025-26 school year.
        Motion carried 4-0.

9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the 28E Agreement for 5/6 Band Teacher
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the 28E agreement with South Page for a 5/6 band teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Clarinda Foundation Grant
       A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the Clarinda Foundation Grant of $2,800 for the Family Consumer Science Department.  Motion carried 4-0.

9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Google Renewal Quote
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve Google Renewal for $5,580. Motion carried 4-0.

9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the Maryville Glass and Lock Quote
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the Maryville Glass and Lock quote for $8,119.07 for a cloud-based access control system. Motion carried
        4-0.

9.8 Discuss and Consider Approving Second and Final Reading of IASB Policy Primer
       A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the second and final reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 33 #4. Motion carried 4-0.

9.9 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the Series 300 Policies
        A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the second and final reading of the 300 series polices. Motion carried 4-0.

9.10 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the Series 400
          A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the second and final reading of the 400 series polices. Motion carried 4-0.

10. Meeting Announcements
       10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
       10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley

 11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 pm. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Josh Wyman                                 Nancy McKinnon
Board President                                Board Secretary

 

 

Following the meeting, the Board members will tour the new 7/8 addition at the Jr/Sr High.

Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 27, 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, August 27, 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, and Honeyman. Absent: Hayes

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 4-0.   

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
       Open Enrollment into the district: 9 – South Page, kindergarten (Annika Sunderman); Aplington-Parkersburg, fourth grade (Emma Poppens), sixth grade (Jacob Poppens);
         West Branch, second grade (Conrad Ballard), fourth grade (Orson Ballard); Iowa City, eighth grade (Kalin Bozung), seventh grade (Everlie Bozung), fourth grade (Aspen
         Bozung), kindergarten (Lyssa Bozung)       
       Open Enrollment out of the district: 3 – Essex, seventh grade (Star Poppa); Bedford, tenth grade (Connor Hale), junior kindergarten (Colt Sederburg)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations/Terminations
       Hires: none
       Transfers: none
       Resignations/Terminations: Denise Ascherl, 9-12 Ass’t Girls Track Coach, effective immediately
6.5 Approve Volunteer Coaches
       Ruth Regehr – Cross Country and Tasha Cole – Girls’ Tennis

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
        Mrs. Ehlers reported staff professional development includes AEA (Area Education  Association), Marzano on Building Relationships, and PBIS (Positive Behavior
        Interventions and Supports). The Back to School Bash and Meet the Teacher Night were well attended. The first day of school included school pictures and a welcome back
        assembly. Preschool will start on September 2. She thanked the maintenance, custodial, and technology staff for their summer work. Mr. Cox reported the Meet the Teacher
        Night was well attended and families were excited to tour the new 7/8 addition. The first day of school included pictures, a welcome back assembly, and new staff
        introductions. The Cardinal Online Program has 38 students, and Open Ed Online Flight Program has 35 students. He thanked the maintenance, custodial, and technology
        staff for their hard work. Students are doing well with the cell phone policy.
7.2 Superintendent Report
        Mr. Privia thanked the construction, maintenance, custodial, and technology staff for their final push for the first day of classes. He is working on the 7/8 addition punch list
        with the construction manager. He has received good compliments for the addition. District substitutes appreciated their information meeting on Wednesday.
7.3 Board Correspondence
        Boysen discussed the open house.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Student Transportation Agreement
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the student transportation agreement with Stanton. Motion carried 4-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Online Speaking Agreement
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the online speaking agreement with Summit Speech Therapy for $1500. Motion carried 4-0.

9. Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
      9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.    

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 5:17 pm. Motion carried 4-0.

 

These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.

Nancy McKinnon
Board Secretary