2025.07.09 - Work Session Minutes

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