Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 9, 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, September 9, 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, and Wyman. Absent: Sunderman.
4. Public Comment
President Butt welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 26, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 8 – Ames, kindergarten (Solomon Attema), second grade (David Ostermann), first grade (Karden Ostermann); Denison, sixth grade (John
Randolph), fourth grade (Penelope Randolph); Fort Dodge, seventh grade (Brayvn Douglas); Midland, kindergarten (Quentin Tracy); Nevada, kindergarten (Soren Hayek)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, eleventh grade (Kyzer Mandeville)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: none
Transfers: none
Resignations: Rachel Marckmann, Paraprofessional, effective September 16, 2026
Shawn Howard, 7/8 Wrestling Coach, effective immediately
Avery Hannafan, 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach, effective immediately
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Activity Report
Mr. Bales reported fall activities are underway and are doing well. He gave kudos to the coaches and the athletic trainer for working with the athletes in the heat.
7.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported the High School commons air conditioning, the Garfield controls, and the Jr/Sr High front railing projects are complete. The elementary water main
break was fixed before school started. At the Jr/Sr High, gravel was spread for the south drives and the north gym doors replaced.
7.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon reported she has certified the Certified Annual Report and the audit fieldwork will be the week of October 19.
7.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia stated there is disappointment the voted PPEL didn’t pass but we will regroup and continue working on finances. Some of the auditorium tower supplies came
this week.
7.5 Board Correspondence
Boysen thanked people for the support of the voted PPEL.
Butt thanked the support and generosity for the parking lot and concession stand remodel.
Hayes thanked the staff, administration and the District for their support in the voted PPEL.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Licensed and Classified Staff Handbooks
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the licensed and classified staff handbooks for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Setting a Public Hearing to Extend Bus Ride Time 15 Minutes
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve setting a public hearing to extend bus ride times to 75 minutes on October 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the McKinley
Boardroom. Motion carried 4-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the ByteSpeed Camera Quote
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the ByteSpeed quote for $10,884.00 for an outdoor camera and license. Motion carried 4-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A work session will be on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High Library.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.
Nancy McKinnon
Board Secretary
