Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 8, 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, July 8, 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. Public Comment
No visitors were in attendance.

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

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the June 24, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year
          Open Enrollment into the district: 0
          Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
          Hires: none
          Transfers: none
          Resignations: none        

7. Recognition and Report
7.1 Maintenance Report
         There will be a district tour in September for the Board.
7.2 Finance Report
        Mrs. McKinnon compared the year-to-year fuel and nutrition expenses. Central Office has started the end of the fiscal year process.
7.3 Superintendent Report
         Mr. Privia said Rogge is working on getting the panels for the auditorium tower. Open Ed representatives would like to come in September for a work session to discuss the
         program.
7.4 Board Correspondence
         Wyman thanked the Clarinda Foundation, the Cardinal Fund, Agriland, and the community for supporting the matching grant for the District.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution to Transfer Excess Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) Funds to the School Flexibility Fund
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the resolution to transfer excess home school assistance program funds of $169,000 to the school flexibility
fund. Sunderman – Aye; Hayes – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Wyman – Aye; Butt – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Setting a Public Hearing to Expend the Funds in the Flexibility Account
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve setting August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the McKinley Boardroom for a public hearing to expend the funds in the
flexibility account. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy 403.6R1
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the second and final reading of policy regulation 403.6R1. Motion carried 5-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2026-2027 Student Handbooks
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Preschool, Garfield Elementary, and Jr/Sr High student handbooks for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the FY27 Consortium Agreement with Council Bluffs
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the FY27 Consortium Agreement with Council Bluffs. Motion carried 5-0.

8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Resolution to Set a Public Hearing for Property
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the resolution to set a public hearing on August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the McKinley boardroom on the conveyance of Page County Parcel No. 083118012500. Butt – Aye; Hayes – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Wyman –  Aye; Sunderman – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Policy Primers Volume 34 -4
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the first reading of policy primers volume 34-4. Motion carried 5-0.

8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Policy Primers Volume 34 -5
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the first reading of policy primers volume 34-5. Motion carried 5-0.

9. Meeting Announcements
     9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
     9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Mike Butt                                    Nancy McKinnon
Board President                               Board Secretary

 

Minutes of Special Meeting
July 22, 2026
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, July 22, 2026, beginning at 7:30 AM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

1. Call to Order
President Butt called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Butt, Boysen, Sunderman and Wyman. Absent: Hayes,

4. Public Comment
No visitors were in attendance.

5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.  

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
     6.1 Approve Minutes of the July 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
     6.2 Approve Bills
     6.3 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
            Hires: Cheyenne Sunderman, Assistant Cross Country Coach, effective the 2026-27 school year
                          Tasha Cole, Assistant Tennis Coach, effective the 2026-27 school year
                          Alyssa Pace, Color Guard, effective the 2026-27 school year
            Transfers: none
            Resignations: none        

7. New Business
7.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2026-2027 Meal and Milk Prices
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the attached meal and milk prices for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion caried 4-0.

7.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Auditorium Tower Panels
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the Rogge bid of $677,000 to replace the Jr/Sr High auditorium tower panels. Motion carried 4-0.

8. Meeting Announcements
     8.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
     8.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

9. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 a.m.  Motion carried 4-0.

 

Mike Butt                                    Nancy McKinnon
Board President                               Board Secretary

Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 12, 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, August 12, 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. Public Comment
President Butt welcomed all visitors to the meeting.

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

6. Open Hearing on Expending Funds from the District’s Flexibility Account
At 5:02 p.m. President Butt declared the start of the hearing on the proposed expending funds from the district’s flexibility account. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections, President Butt closed the hearing at 5:03 p.m.

7. Open Hearing on the Conveyance of District Parcel No. 083118012500
At 5:04 p.m. President Butt declared the start of the hearing on the proposed conveyance of District Parcel No. 083118012500. Cindy VanFosson expressed concern over giving the property to the city and the voted PPEL article on KMA. Seth Kirchner expressed concern over moving the bus lot and his property tax increases. Larry Auten expressed concern over the lack of information about moving the bus lot and where the athletic field will go. Receiving no written objections, President Butt closed the hearing at 5:08 p.m.

8. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
8.1 Approve Minutes of the July 22, 2026 Special Meeting
8.2 Approve Bills
8.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year
        Open Enrollment into the district: 158
                  Albia: third grade (Asher Mohler)
                    Ames: first grade (Lily Almazan-Osmundson)
                    Ankeny: fourth grade (Daisy Kraychir), sixth grade (Lilly Kraychir), second grade (Zoey Kraychir), eighth grade (Alaina Struck), sixth grade (Callen Wagner), third grade (Dorothy
                                   Wagner), first grade (Everley Wagner)
                    Aplington-Parkersburg: first grade (Amara Nading), fourth grade (Emersyn Nading), second grade (Henry Poppens)
                    Audubon: third grade (Benjamin Kerkhoff), fifth grade (Claire Kerkhoff)
                    Ballard: first grade (Nora Fiesel);
                    BCLUW: fourth grade (Christian Cummins);
                    Bedford: second grade (Nash Wilcoxson), kindergarten (Brinley Wilcoxson), kindergarten (Berkley Wilcoxson)
                    Boone: third grade (Naomi Akers), first grade (Thaddeus Akers)
                    Burlington: first grade (Arthur Herrington)
                    Calamus-Wheatland: fifth grade (Ezra Rohm)
                    Cedar Falls: seventh grade (Liesl Gilles), second grade (Amarys Penn), third grade (Lucas Penn), third grade (Oaklie Peterson), third grade (Rylee Peterson), fourth grade (Lyla 
                                        Ross), second grade (Jovie Ver Lee) kindergarten (Myla Ver Lee)
                  Cedar Rapids: sixth grade (Livian Clime), fourth grade (Emry Harding), first grade (Ike
                        Harding), third grade (Larkin Harding), sixth grade (Damian McGehee), fifth grade (Alana Neuhaus)
                  Central Lee: fourth grade (Matthew Gero)
                  Central Springs: third grade (Colette Shafer), sixth grade (Wesley Shafer)
                  Council Bluffs: second grade (Ayla Brown), first grade (Mia Estrada), kindergarten (Charlotte Miller)
                  Davenport: first grade (Liam Brown), third grade (Madeline Brown)
                  Des Moines: kindergarten (Eli Crockett), second grade (Edward Hutchings), sixth grade (Emily Hutchings), kindergarten (Elijah Vercher), first grade (Josiyah
                                       Vercher), kindergarten (Naiomi Vercher), kindergarten (Rosalee Wood)
                  East Mills: fifth grade (Mateo Chavez Stoysich)
                  English Valley: fourth grade (Georgianna Lingard), eighth grade (Maudette Lingard), sixth grade (Ward Lingard)
                  Exira-ElkHorn-Kimballton: kindergarten (Anna Reinhardt), sixth grade (Benjamin Reinhardt), fourth grade ( Lucy Reinhardt), eighth grade (Susan Reinhardt), first
                                             grade (William Reinhardt)
                  Estherville: sixth grade (Jenesis Wier), kindergarten (Vassar Parker)
                  Forest City: kindergarten (Tauriel Benjegerdes), fourth grade (Kairi Knudson)
                  Fort Madison: first grade (Liam Carter Faasamala), kindergarten (Lux Carter Faasamala), sixth grade ( Dusty Chaney), fifth grade (Ruby Chaney), third grade (Trevor
                                          Chaney), fourth grade (Wade Chaney), kindergarten (Theodore Helling)
                  Iowa City: fourth grade (Thomas Aldridge), second grade (Boaz Corbin), first grade (Elowen Corbin), eighth grade (Eliza Durney), sixth grade (Lucy Durney),
                                    kindergarten (Jane Harper), first grade (Reuben Harper), first grade (Moriah Hendricks), fifth grade (Cartier Williams), seventh grade (Prince Williams),
                                    second grade (ReAlity Williams)
                  Johnston: kindergarten (Ethan Owens)
                  Keokuk: kindergarten (Ivy Moore)
                  Knoxville: eighth grade (Embry Abell), kindergarten (Lachlan Abell)
                  Lake Mills: kindergarten (Amy Pfenning), second grade (Barnabas Pfenning), seventh grade (James Pfenning), fifth grade (Jana Pfenning), fourth grade (Mark
                                     Pfenning)
                  Lamoni: first grade (Karina Pfenning), eighth grade (Nahum Pfenning), fifth grade (Savannah Pfenning), sixth grade (Sofia Pfenning), third grade (Theresa Pfenning)
                  LeMars: kindergarten (Clara Berry), second grade (Jacob Berry), third grade (Kenneth Berry)
                  Madrid: fifth grade (Avery Bunce), third grade (Emmett Bunce)
                  Mason City: fourth grade (Simeon Ruhs), sixth grade (Tillie Ruhs)
                  Mediapolis: second grade (Aries Hillman), fifth grade (Rayden Hillman)
                  Monticello: eighth grade (Marjorie Scott), first grade (William Scott)
                  Muscatine: fourth grade (Abigail Baldwin), kindergarten (Evelyn Baldwin), seventh grade (Oliva Baldwin)
                  MVAO: seventh grade (Aurelia McConeghey), sixth grade (Elorah McConeghey), third grade (Ezekiel McConeghey)
                  North Mahaska: first grade (Titus Boender), first grade (Garrick Shutts)
                  North Polk: kindergarten (Charlie Parker), kindergarten (Milo Sant)
                  Oskaloosa: fourth grade (Cameron Duchow)
                  Panorama: eighth grade (Gabriella King), first grade (Grant Leever)
                  Pella: seventh grade (Olivia Boucher)
                  Perry: kindergarten (Garrett Heinz)
                  Pleasant Valley: first grade (Lily Catmull)
                  Pleasantville: fifth grade (Sadi Clark), eighth grade (Suzi Clark)
                  Postville: third grade (Luna Harris)
                  Ridge View: third grade (Aiden Wimmer)
                  Sioux City: first grade (Misha Taitos)
                  Solon: first grade (Knox Slayman)
                  Southeast Polk: first grade (Rhona Crusinberry), fifth grade (Willa Crusinberry)
                  South Hamilton: kindergarten (Luan Ferrian)
                  Storm Lake: first grade (Cayden Murray)
                  Treynor: fifth grade (BrexLee Andersen)
                  Underwood: kindergarten (Codie Thornburg)
                  Van Buren: first grade (Abraham Wilkins), fourth grade (Aletheia Wilkins), fifth grade (Boaz Wilkins), second grade (Briana Wilkins)
                  Van Meter: kindergarten (Henry Wright), third grade (Hollis Wright)
                  Waco: first grade (Finnick Saarelainen), kindergarten (Lylah Saarelainen)
                  Waterloo: first grade (Teariel Cook), third grade (Alina Allison), kindergarten (Weston Allison)
                  Waukee: third grade (Alea Bungu), fourth grade (Liana Bungu), eighth grade (Diella Bungu), sixth grade (Lilah Givan), kindergarten (Mason Hall), kindergarten 
                                 (Kaleb Martin), eighth grade (Cole Smith), sixth grade (Hank Smith)
                  West Monona: kindergarten (Karah Ettleman), second grade (Selah Ettleman)
                  Wilton: third grade (Iyla Ervin)
        Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
8.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
        Hires: Dale Fulk, Bus Driver, effective the 2026-2027 school year
                     Colby Sorensen, 9-12 Assistant Football Coach, effective the 2026-2027 school year
        Transfers: none
        Resignations: none
8.5 Approve Volunteer Coaches
        Tennis – Randy Pullen; 9-12 Football – Rod Eberly, Justin Ridnour, Dillon Wiser

9. Recognition and Reports
9.1 Activities Report
        Mrs. Thummel, Lexi Clark, Taylor King, and Kelsey Stephens gave a presentation on their National FCCLA Trip to Washington D.C. Mr. Bales reported summer activities 
        have wrapped up and fall practices have begun. He will be using the Sports You app to communicate with students and parents. BOUND messages will still go to parents   
       from him.
9.2 Maintenance Report
        Mr. Ridnour reported the completed summer projects included painting, Garfield electrical, Jr/Sr High commons ceiling grid and air conditioning, Garfield HVAC controls,
        theater lighting, moving the trophy case display, and Garfield heat pumps. Work in progress projects still include finishing the maintenance building, the parking lot south
        of the auditorium, and prepping the elementary playgrounds.
9.3 Finance Report
        Mrs. McKinnon is working on the Certified Annual Report, fieldwork for the auditors, open enrollment, and finishing up FY26 expenses and revenues.
9.4 Superintendent Report
        Mr. Privia reported the auditorium tower panels should arrive next week. The new teacher training went well. There will be a work session in September for Open Ed to
        give updates on the program.
9.5 Board Correspondence
         Boysen took two calls concerning the property conveyance and taxes. He discussed the budget and current Legislation decisions.      

10. New Business
10.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution Directing Expenditures of the School Flexibility Account
           A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the resolution to transfer excess home school assistance program funds of $169,000 to the school
          flexibility fund. Sunderman – Aye; Butt – Aye; Wyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Hayes – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

10.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution on the Conveyance of District Property
          A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the resolution to convey Page County Parcel No. 083118012500 to the city of Clarinda.  Hayes – Aye;
         Wyman – Aye; Sunderman – Aye; Butt – Aye; Boysen – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.

10.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Nutrition Sharing Agreement with South Page
          A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the nutrition sharing agreement with South Page for the 2026-2027 school year.  Motion carried 5-0.

10.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Other Business Official Sharing Addendum with South Page
          A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the other business official sharing addendum with South Page for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion 
         carried 5-0.

10.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Addendum to the Activities Handbook
         A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the eighth-grade athletic participation addendum to the activities handbook. Motion carried 5-0.

10.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy Primers Volume 34-4
          A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the second and final reading of policy primers volume 34-4. Motion carried 5-0.

10.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy Primers Volume 34-5
           A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the second and final reading of policy primers volume 34-5. Motion carried 5-0.

11. Meeting Announcements
       11.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
       11.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

  12. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:51 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Mike Butt                                    Nancy McKinnon
Board President                               Board Secretary

 

Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 26, 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, August 26, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.

 

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

4. Public Comment
Vice President Hayes welcomed all visitors to the meeting.

5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the agenda.  Motion carried 3-0.  

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 3-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year
         Open Enrollment into the district15 – Ames, kindergarten (Emerson Haines), first grade (Kalim Amini), third grade (Taraz Amini); Ankeny, eighth grade (Nolan
         Fitzgerald), Cedar Rapids, seventh grade (Declan Harding), Exira-Elk Horn Kimballton, third grade (Malachi Reinhardt), Forest City, sixth grade (Erde May), Fort Dodge,
         first grade (Ember Johnson), South Page, kindergarten (Harlee Haas), first grade (Draven Thomsen), fifth grade (Evelynn Jackson); Bedford, eighth grade (Sophia
         Zollman); Ballard, third grade (Stetson Baker), second grade (Sutton Baker); Villisca, twelfth grade (Randi Davidson)
         Open Enrollment out of the district: 3 – Bedford, first grade (Allison Shaw), third grade (Mira Shaw), fifth grade (Liam Shaw)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
         Hires: Andy Johnson, Boys 7/8 Basketball Coach, effective the 2026-2027 school year
                      Karen McClarnon, elementary special education teacher, effective the 2026-2027 school year
                      Jane Mayer, 7/8 social studies teacher, effective the 2026-2027 school year
                      Jen Wyman, 4-6 Secretary, effective the 2026-27 school year
         Transfers: Tara Schmidt, 4-6 Secretary to Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payable, effective the 2026-2027 school year
         Resignations: none        

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
        Mrs. Ehlers thanked the summer staff for all the hard work preparing for a new year and the administrative assistants for the hard work on registration. Staff pre-service
        professional learning was done the week before school started. All went well for the Meet the Teacher, Preschool Parent Night, and PTA Back to School Bash. The first
        week of school has included school pictures, welcome back assemblies, and getting into a routine. Mr. Cox thanked the summer help for all their hard work. Staff
        professional development occurred the week before school. Homerooms are going over student handbooks in class. A Pep Assembly will be Friday morning. The Cardinal
        Online program has 50 students, and the Cardinal Flight Online Program has 209 students.
7.2 Superintendent Report
        None
7.3 Board Correspondence
        Hayes complimented the online programs.

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Google Renewal Quote
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve Google Renewal for $23,646.60. Motion carried 3-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Student Transportation Agreement
        A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the student transportation agreement with Stanton. Motion carried 3-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the School Fundraisers
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the 2026-2027 district fundraisers. Motion carried 3-0.

8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Student Policies and Regulations
        A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of policies 503.1 (Student Conduct), 503.11 (Disruptive
       Behavior), 503.11R1 and 503.11R2. Motion carried 3-0.

9. Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
      9.2 A work session will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Jr/Sr High.
      9.3 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.

 

Mike Butt                                    Nancy McKinnon
Board President                               Board Secretary

Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 9, 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, September 9, 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, and Wyman. Absent: Sunderman.

4. Public Comment
President Butt welcomed all visitors to the meeting.

5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda.  Motion carried 4-0.  

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 26, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year
         Open Enrollment into the district: 8 – Ames, kindergarten (Solomon Attema), second grade (David Ostermann), first grade (Karden Ostermann); Denison, sixth grade (John
         Randolph), fourth grade (Penelope Randolph); Fort Dodge, seventh grade (Brayvn Douglas); Midland, kindergarten (Quentin Tracy); Nevada, kindergarten (Soren Hayek)
         Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, eleventh grade (Kyzer Mandeville)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
         Hires: none
         Transfers: none
         Resignations: Rachel Marckmann, Paraprofessional, effective September 16, 2026
                                Shawn Howard, 7/8 Wrestling Coach, effective immediately
                                Avery Hannafan, 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach, effective immediately

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Activity Report
         Mr. Bales reported fall activities are underway and are doing well. He gave kudos to the coaches and the athletic trainer for working with the athletes in the heat.
7.2 Maintenance Report
         Mr. Ridnour reported the High School commons air conditioning, the Garfield controls, and the Jr/Sr High front railing projects are complete. The elementary water main
         break was fixed before school started. At the Jr/Sr High, gravel was spread for the south drives and the north gym doors replaced.
7.3 Finance Report
         Mrs. McKinnon reported she has certified the Certified Annual Report and the audit fieldwork will be the week of October 19.
7.4 Superintendent Report
         Mr. Privia stated there is disappointment the voted PPEL didn’t pass but we will regroup and continue working on finances. Some of the auditorium tower supplies came
         this week.
7.5 Board Correspondence
         Boysen thanked people for the support of the voted PPEL.
         Butt thanked the support and generosity for the parking lot and concession stand remodel.
         Hayes thanked the staff, administration and the District for their support in the voted PPEL.     

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Licensed and Classified Staff Handbooks
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the licensed and classified staff handbooks for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Setting a Public Hearing to Extend Bus Ride Time 15 Minutes
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve setting a public hearing to extend bus ride times to 75 minutes on October 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the McKinley
Boardroom. Motion carried 4-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the ByteSpeed Camera Quote
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the ByteSpeed quote for $10,884.00 for an outdoor camera and license. Motion carried 4-0.

9. Meeting Announcements
      9.1 A work session will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High Library.
      9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 p.m. 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

Minutes of Work Session
September 16, 2026
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District

 

A Work Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, September 16, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM in the Jr/Sr High Library.

 

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, and Sunderman. Absent: Wyman.

4. Public Comment
No visitors.

5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda.  Motion carried 4-0.  

6. Discussion with Open Ed
Grant Hewitt from Open Ed reported last year Clarinda started with 40 students and currently has 205 students; he anticipates continued growth. The current base is 70% homeschool students. They want to add ninth and tenth grade next year so eighth graders can roll over. Last year, 100% of the students took Iowa testing. The Iowa core credits are met, and additional non-credit courses are an option. In addition to academics, they have various student clubs and activity options that all Open Ed students can be involved in together. They are also exploring adding preschool students. Open Ed is now in 15 states and is growing. He appreciates the trust the Board and District have in Open Ed.

7. Other
Mr. Privia reported he talked to several community members concerning the recent voted PPEL and possible future plans.  

8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 p.m. 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

 

Following the work session, the Clarinda Board of Directors went into an exempt session for negotiating sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation, and the deliberative process of arbitration as provided by Iowa Code 20.17(3).