2026.09.23 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 23, 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 23, 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 Hayes, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the agenda.  Motion carried 5-0.  

6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the September 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the September 16, 2026 Work Session
6.3 Approve Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year
          Open Enrollment into the district: 0
          Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Villisca, kindergarten (Adalynn Buick)
6.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
          Hires: Kaden Payne, 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach, effective immediately
                     Marilyn Wagoner, 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach, effective immediately
          Transfers: none
          Resignations: Kim Williams, 7/8 Teacher, effective end of the 2026-27 school year

7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
        Mrs. Ehlers reported benchmark testing was done earlier this month. Counselors attended an Iowa School Safety Assessment and Management training on September 16. 
        Three students received the National Math Stars Recognition because they ranked in the top 2% on the ISAPS (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress). PBIS
        (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) is up and going for the year. Students and staff are enjoying the High Five Fridays, which have the high school students
        welcoming the elementary students to school. TeamMates has started for the year and they had its Runza fundraiser this week. Upcoming events include NWMSU Career
        Day, Walk and Roll to School, and Fire Prevention Day. Mr. Cox reported Homecoming was a success; powderpuff football was switched to dodgeball because of the rain.
        Staff professional development has included the State communicating curriculum updates and department collaboration meetings. The Cardinal online program has 52
        students, and the Open Ed Flight online program has 205 students. Upcoming events include Band Day and Parent Teacher Conferences.
7.2 Superintendent Report
        Mr. Privia reported he and Mrs. McKinnon will attend the Comprehensive Financial Projection Model training at the end of October.
7.3 Board Correspondence
        Boysen requested more student and staff class presentations on curriculum.
        Hayes praised the homecoming week activities.      

8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Home School Assistance Teacher Contracts
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Sunderman, to approve contracts with Jolinda Gowing to serve as the Home School Assistance teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Chrysler Pacifica Quote
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the purchase of a Chrysler Pacifica for $41,593.00 from Red Oak Chrysler. Motion carried 5-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2025-2026 School Year Special Education Deficit
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the FY26 school special education deficit of $831,790.22. Motion carried 5-0.

9. Meeting Announcements
     9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
     9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.

 10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Mike Butt                                    Nancy McKinnon
Board President                               Board Secretary