Minutes of Regular Meeting
November 8, 2023
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, November 8, 2023, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Sunderman 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 Sunderman, Vice President Honeyman, Bergren, Boysen, and Jones.
4. Public Forum
President Sunderman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the October 25, 2023 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2023-2024 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.4 Approve Recommendations, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Maddie Hartley, 9th Girls Basketball Coach, effective immediately
Transfers: none
Resignations/Terminations: Lacee Kendall, paraprofessional, effective November 2, 2023
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Privia reported a good season for fall activities – football made top 16, cross country had two State top finishers (Raenna Henke 7th and Kyle Wagoner 5th), volleyball
made top 5 in H-10, band received a I at State, and cheer placed 4th at State. The youth play was last weekend and the high school fall play is this weekend. FFA went to the
National Convention. Winter sports practices have started.
7.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour and staff are preparing for winter weather. Sewers at Jr/Sr High have been repaired. A boiler line had leak and was repaired. At Garfield a level sensor has been
ordered for the water tower to monitor water level. The lock project at Jr/Sr High is done.
7.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon reported the audit fieldwork went well last week. EMC Insurance did total bus #13; she received a check for it and deposited it into the PPEL fund.
7.3 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia stated the bond yes votes increased by 13% from the March bond. Plans will continue for next steps with SiteLogiQ. He congratulated the unofficial new board
members.
7.4 Board Correspondence
Honeyman thanked Mr. Privia, administrative team, and community support group for all their effort on the bond.
Jones congratulated the unofficial new Board members.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving PTA Fundraiser
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to approve the PTA Days of the Month Fundraiser. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Casting Vote for AEA Board Election
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Jones, to approve to cast the district’s vote for Raymond Storm to serve as Director from District 1 for the Board of Directors of
the Green Hills AEA. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Canceling November 22 Board Meeting and Moving December 13 Board Meeting to December 6
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Jones, to approve canceling the November 22 Board meeting and moving the December 13 meeting to December 6. Motion
carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Purchase of Heat Pumps
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the bid from Wallin Plumbing and Heating for nine heat pumps for $97,066.67. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Boiler Quote
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the quote from JP Boiler Service for $5501.25 to replace the blower motor at Garfield Elementary.
Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving Mower Purchases
Discussion included purchasing from two dealers to spread the money. Green Giant was the lowest bid and better warranty.
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the purchase of a 60” and a 72” deck mowers from Green Giant Lawn Care for $25,228.34. Motion
carried 4-1. Nay – Boysen.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
Clarinda Board of Directors will be going into 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).
