Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 8, 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, April 8, 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
President Butt welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0. Abstained: Hayes
6.1 Approve Minutes of the March 25, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the March 25, 2026 Special Meeting
6.3 Approve Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
Open Enrollment Requests 2025-2026
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
Open Enrollment Requests 2026-2027
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – South Page, fourth grade (Miley Maxwell)
6.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Michael McKinnon, Transportation Director, effective July 1, 2026
Transfers: Tara Schmidt, Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payable, to Elementary Secretary, effective July 1, 2026
Resignations/Terminations: Jen Wyman, Elementary Secretary, effective end of the 2025-26 school year
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Bales reported State competitors include 37 FFA students, who will compete on April 20-21 in Ames, seven FCCLA students, and five National History Day students.
Concert Band is preparing for its last concert on April 24, and Large Group Competition is on May 9. Spring sports have started their competitions. Six Cheer athletes were
selected to the IBCA All-Star squad. The Art Show will be on May 6.
7.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported Windsmart made repairs to the Jr/Sr High gym roof membrane. They will also add more vents and reset the north drain. Albireo Energy finished the
BAS (Building Automation System) system at the Jr/Sr High, which helps with efficiency, managing, and diagnosing issues. The retaining wall at the athletic complex is
done and the area is seeded. He has been working with the Class of 1980 to unearth the time capsule, which was moved from the former Junior High School at 16th and
Grant Streets to Garfield Elementary on Glenn Miller Drive. The plan is to look at the items and bury the time capsule again until 2076.
7.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon presented the FY27 budget.
7.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported staff contracts are out. He continues to work with EMC Insurance, Roger Williams, and Rogge General Contractors on the auditorium tower. Current
estimate for repair is $677,000.
7.5 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed current Legislative bills.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the PBIS Fundraiser
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the PBIS temporary tattoos fundraiser. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Purchasing Wrestling Mat
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve purchasing the wrestling mat from Dollamur for $14,139.00. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Football Field Chemical Bid
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the bid from Grounds and Greens Management and Consulting for $9,150.00. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Agreement with West Central Community Action
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the 2026-2027 service agreement with West Central Community Action. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Resurfacing the Jr/Sr High and Academy Gym Floors
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the Egan Supply Co. resurface quotes of $3,760 for the Jr/Sr High gym floor and $4,160 for the Academy
gym floor. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the IWCC Agreement
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the educational service agreement with Iowa Western Community College. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving Janitorial Supply Bids
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the janitorial supply bids for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving First Reading of IASB Policy Primer
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the first reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 34 #3. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn the meeting at 5:38 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
