Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 28, 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, October 28, 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. Public Comment
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 Sunderman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the October 14, 2026 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 – Muscatine, seventh grade (Ganton Calvin)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Cheyenne Sunderman, 9th Girls’ Basketball Coach, effective immediately
Transfers: none
Resignations: Grace DeBolt, Paraprofessional, effective October 30, 2026
6.5 Approve Volunteer Coaches
Girls’ Basketball – Andrea Muller
Girls’ Wrestling – Kambry Gordon
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported Parent-Teacher Conferences were well attended with 93% family attendance. Cardinal Buddies had its quarterly activity for the lower grades to partner
with their upper grade classes. This week is Red Ribbon Week and Page County Public Health talked with the students. The PTA had its Book Fair and are busy with its
fundraising for the new playground equipment. Bingo for Books will be next week, and it is for the families to play Bingo and receive free books. The Literacy Grant
professional development on October 22 was with the HQIM (High Quality Implementation Materials) Leadership Academy. Mr. Cox reported professional development
continues with curriculum alignment and individual plans. The Cardinal Online Program has 65 students, and the Flight Program has 206 students. Parent Teacher
conferences went as expected. The National Honor Society inducted 15 new members. The CTE (Career and Technical Education) teachers, counselors, and he attended the
Career and Academic meeting. He also met with IWCC representatives to discuss further partnership with additional CTE classes.
7.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Bales, Coach Jon Cole, and Coach Matt Bird presented the goal for the new city tennis courts. It will include taking out the sand volleyball and basketball courts to add
two additional tennis courts. The cost is an estimate of $1 million which includes the courts, lights, and bleachers. Grants are being researched to help reduce the cost. The
six courts would allow Clarinda to host district tennis meets.
7.3 Board Correspondence
None
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Selling Vehicles through AuctionTime
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Sunderman, to approve selling the 2009 Bluebird bus and 2013 Chevrolet Suburban through AuctionTime. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Policy 213
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the first reading of Policy 213. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Boys’ Wrestling Fundraiser
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the boys’ wrestling soup fundraiser on November 16th. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Co-Op Sharing Agreement for Boys’ Bowling
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Co-Op Sharing Agreement for Boys’ Bowling with Bedford for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving a 1:00 Dismissal Time on October 30, 2026
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the 1:00 dismissal time on October 30, 2026. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:28 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
