2026.01.28 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 28, 2026
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, January 28, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Butt 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 Butt, Vice President Hayes, Boysen, Sunderman and Wyman.

4. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were present.

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

6. Open Hearing on the Child Internet Protection Act
At 5:01 p.m. President Butt declared the start of the hearing on the Child Internet Protection Act. McKinnon explained the District has the following requirements already in place: Internet Appropriate Use policy (605.6), filter, monitoring, and education on internet use. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections, President Butt closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.

7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
    7.1 Approve Minutes of the January 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
    7.2 Approve Bills
    7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2025-2026 School Year
            Open Enrollment into the district: 0
            Open Enrollment out of the district: 0 
    7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
            Hires: none
            Transfers: none
            Resignations: Tim Eighmy, 7/8 Assistant Football and Track Coach, effective January 14, 2026
                                   Audrey Wheeler, Food Service, effective January 27, 2026

8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
        Mrs. Ehlers reported several community volunteers presented at the 3^rd-6^th grades Career Fair. She thanked Smith Vending and the Cardinal Fund for contributing to the
        Book Vending Machine. This year sixth grade students are choosing a book for their birthday or half-birthday. Professional development this month includes Data Analysis
        and Student Math Plans. Staff is preparing for ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) testing. The CLSD (Comprehensive Literacy State Development)
        grant team continues to work on the assessments. Mr. Cox reported the Cardinal Online Program has 57 students and the Clarinda Flight Program has 60 students. The
        Junior Class is looking at hosting the Prom school dance at an alternate site this year and not the school. Staff professional development has been Impact of Technology on
        Teen Brains, reviewing ISASP data, individual plans, and curriculum alignment.
8.2 Superintendent Report
        Mr. Privia is working with Mr. Ridnour on the electrical project at Garfield and looking at other future District projects. The Jr/Sr High auditorium tower has a seam
        that is failing and needs to be repaired so they are gathering quotes.
8.3 Board Correspondence
        Boysen discussed new Legislature bills.
        Butt thanked the District for its support.
        Hayes attended the Page County Conference Board meeting. They settled on a 2% increase for all staff.

9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Policy Primers
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the first reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 34 #2. Motion carried 5-0.

9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution for Budget Guarantee
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve adopting the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY27 for the regular program budget as allowed under Iowa 
Code 257.14. Wyman – Aye; Butt - Aye; Hayes – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Sunderman – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Jr/Sr High CTE Building Boiler Quote
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Clarinda Heating and Cooling boiler quote for $23,500.00. Motion carried 5-0.

10. Meeting Announcements
     10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
     10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.  

11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:21 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