Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 11, 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, March 11, 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. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were present.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Open Hearing on the Proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar
At 5:01 p.m. President Butt declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 calendar. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections, President Butt closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.
7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the February 25, 2026 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2025-2026 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 - South Page, fifth grade (Riley Bennett)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Dillon Wiser, Elementary Teacher, effective 2026-27 school year
Josie Wiser, Elementary Teacher, effective 2026-27 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations: none
7.5 Approve Volunteer Coaches
Girls 7/8 Track - Heather Hunter
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Bales reported FFA has 37 State qualifiers. FCCLA has two students qualify for the July National Conference in Washington DC. National History Day has four students
advancing to State. The Parade of Bands concert was a success, and the jazz band continues to compete. Track practice has started, and golf and tennis will start next week.
The Cardinal Combine is for 7-12 students to test with various lifts, speed, and agility; the public is welcome to attend. The baseball team continues to sell tickets to its St.
Louis game with Atlantic.
8.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour is working with Albireo on the Jr/Sr High automated system controls. He is gathering supply bids and a Garfield heat pump list. Future projects include
running utilities to the maintenance building, pulling a new communication cable for the track camera system, landscaping at the Jr/Sr High, and the Garfield electrical
project bids.
8.3 Technology Report
Mrs. Sunderman discussed next year’s proposed computer and software purchases and needs.
8.4 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon explained the first tax notice was set high to provide flexibility to adjust rates before setting the budget in April. The FY25 audit should be complete this
week.
8.5 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported he and McKinnon continue to work on the budget and negotiations.
8.6 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed legislative reports.
9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Apple Quote
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the Apple iPads and cases quote up to $215,254.70. Motion carried 5-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the JAMF Purchase
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the JAMF purchase for $19,965.00. Motion carried 5-0.
9.3 Give Initial Proposal to Clarinda Education Association
The Board presented its initial offer of increasing the base wage to $40,000, which is a 3% increase for total of $1,200.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
9.5 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing on the District’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Proposal
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve setting April 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the McKinley boardroom as the date, time, and place for the public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget. Motion carried 5-0.
9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Green Hills AEA Memorandum of Understanding
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the Green Hills AEA Memorandum of Understanding for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the CDW ERate Quote
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the CDW-G quote for $85,436.68. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. 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
Clarinda Board of Directors went 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).
