Clarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM
McKinley Central Office
Agenda
1. Call to Order
The President will call the meeting to order using the gavel if necessary. The President will request those with communication devices to either turn them off or place them on silent mode. This may be a good time to introduce any special guests.
1. A binder labeled Public Copy of Board Materials and containing board meeting materials is available for public review at the table at the side of the room.
2. A sign-in sheet is located at the table at the side of the room. All guests are asked to sign it to show attendance.
3. Meeting agendas are available for the public at the table at the side of the room.
4. Meeting agendas, materials, and minutes are also available on the district web page.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The President will ask the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
The President will ask for roll call.
4. Audience to Visitors
The President will ask the audience if they have any comments on the items on the agenda. This gives the public the opportunity to comment on agenda items prior to Board decisions/actions. Each community member wanting to comment to the board will be granted two minutes to speak. Please be prepared to give your name and address. The Board will listen to public comment and in accordance with district policy 213 and direct questions to the superintendent or the appropriate staff.
5. Approval of Agenda
If members have items to be added to the agenda, now is the time. If you have items that you want removed from the agenda, or removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, make the request at this time. The President will call for a motion and second to approve the agenda.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
The President will ask for a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented or amended. With a motion and a second, the President will call for the vote.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 16, 2021 Special Meeting
Minutes
6.2 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 2021-2022 School Year
In accordance with Iowa Code, administration recommends approving the open enrollment requests. These requests are for the 2021-2022 school year.
Open Enrollment into the district 2021-2022: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district 2021-2022: 3 Bedford - kindergarten (Adrian Villamil), fourth grade (Melek McGuire) and seventh (Taveyn McGuire)
6.3 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
Administration is requesting to hire for the 2021-2022 school year. Please accept the following recommendations to meet district staffing needs:
Tom Nordhues as Custodian
Shey Krull as Paraprofessional
Courtney Ridge as Associate Activities Director
6.4 Approve Recommendation for Resignation for the 2021-2022 school year:
Collin Bevins as High School Wrestling Coach effective immediately
7. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
7.1 Superintendent
7.2 Board Correspondence
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving the Renewal of Forecast5
ACTION
Forecast5 platform allows for maintaining and increasing the financial health of a school district. This system includes the ability to forecast future FTE needs, negotiations,
categorical funds such as management, PPEL, etc. As assumptions are entere3d into the system, all data is immediately updated with five-year projections. This information
ensures futuristic thinking within decision-making process. The platform provides the most efficient and effective means of supporting the bulk of instructional decisions
and resources, overall school improvement processes, staff salaries, transportation and other larger district costs. This software would allow us to be more prudent in fiscal
responsibility of taxpayers' dollars.
Invoice
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the renewal of Forecast5 for $19,890 for the 2021-2022 school year.
8.2 Consider Approving the Music and Musical Theatre Instructor Job Description
ACTION
This position will motivate students to develop an appreciation for music and musical theatre and will be responsible for coaching them in techniques that prepare them for
performances.
Job Description
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Music and Musical Theatre Instructor job description.
8.3 Consider Approving to Amend the 2018-2022 Master Agreement
ACTION
This position will be a stipend of $853.52 (2.25%) and if approved, will be added to the 2018-2022 Master Agreement. CEA was included in discussion and agree to adding
it to the Master Agreement upon Board approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve adding the Music and Musical Theatre Instructor position with a stipend of $853.52 to the 2018-2022 Master Agreement.
9. Closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge, is being considered when necessary
to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i).
Under Iowa Code Chapter 21.5, the reason for holding a closed session must be announced and entered in the minutes. A roll call vote must be taken, and the minutes must
show how each member voted on closing the session.
10 Consider any necessary action as a result of the closed session.
11. Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
11.1 The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley. A work session will follow the regular meeting.
12. Adjournment
The President will call for a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting.
