Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 10, 2025
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 10, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Wyman 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 Wyman, Vice President Butt, Boysen, Hayes, and Honeyman.
4. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were in attendance.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0. Wyman abstained.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 27, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
Open Enrollment into the district: 5 - East Mills, second grade (Ezra Vaughan); Mid Prairie, fifth grade (Taelee Overy), second grade (Conner Overy); Waukee, first grade
(Kallen Hall); North Polk, kindergarten (Nova Sant)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations/Terminations
Hires: Trina Dockweiler, Food Service, effective immediately
Risa Graham, Paraprofessional, effective September 18, 2025
Alec Wyman, Ass’t 9-12 Girls’ Track Coach, effective immediately
Transfers: none
Resignations/Terminations: none
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Bales reported on fall activities. Marching band will perform at halftime Friday during the football game. FFA members participated at the Iowa State Fair and Iowa
State FFA Livestock and Meats Evaluation Career Development Events. The National Honor Society is taking applications. The theme for National History Day is
“Revolution, Reaction, and Reform;” September 30 is the commitment date. Athletics are in full force. Volleyball is ranked 10th in 3A. Multiple Cross Country runners are
improving their times. Football is ranked 15th in 2A.
7.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported the new electronic door access systems were set up at the Activity Center and Jr/Sr High. New heat pumps have been installed at Garfield and one is
on order. They continue to finish little projects for the 7/8 addition. Garfield classroom curtains were sprayed with fire-resistant. He is getting quotes to replace the Kubota
since it is inoperable. After the football season, he will build a retaining wall on the visitors’ side.
7.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon reported she will certify the annual financial, transportation, and special education state reports this week. She continues to prepare for the October audit.
7.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia thanked Fareway, Hy-Vee, and Smith Vending for supplying bottled water during the water boil issue. The 7/8 addition punch list is getting completed.
7.5 Board Correspondence
Boysen has concerns with skateboarders at the Jr/Sr High entrance ramp.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider the School Fundraisers
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the 2025-2026 district fundraisers. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 pm. 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
