Clarinda Community School District
Special Meeting
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 4:00 PM
McKinley Central Office
Agenda
1. Call to Order
The President will call the meeting to order using the gavel if necessary. The President will request those with communication devices to either turn them off or place them on silent mode. This may be a good time to introduce any special guests.
1. A binder labeled Public Copy of Board Materials and containing board meeting materials is available for public review at the table at the side of the room.
2. A sign-in sheet is located at the table at the side of the room. All guests are asked to sign it to show attendance.
3. Meeting agendas are available for the public at the table at the side of the room.
4. Meeting agendas, materials, and minutes are also available on the district web page.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The President will ask the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
The President will ask for roll call.
4. Audience to Visitors
The President will ask the audience if they have any comments on the items on the agenda. This gives the public the opportunity to comment on agenda items prior to Board decisions/actions. Each community member wanting to comment to the board will be granted two minutes to speak. Please be prepared to give your name and address. The Board will listen to public comment and in accordance with district policy 213 and direct questions to the superintendent or the appropriate staff.
5. Give Oath of Office to Nancy McKinnon School Board Treasurer
The Board President will administer the Oath of Office to Nancy McKinnon, School Board Treasurer.
Oath of Office: “Do you solemnly swear that you will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Iowa, and you will faithfully and impartially to the best of your ability discharge the duties of the Board Treasurer for the Clarinda Community School District as now and hereafter required by law?”
6. Approval of Agenda
If members have items to be added to the agenda, now is the time. If you have items that you want removed from the agenda, or removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, make the request at this time. The President will call for a motion and second to approve the agenda.
7. Consider Consent Agenda Items
The President will ask for a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented or amended. With a motion and a second, the President will call for the vote.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the July 14, 2021 Regular Meeting
Minutes
7.2 Approve Bills
Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 2021-2022 School Year
In accordance with Iowa Code, administration recommends approving the open enrollment requests. These requests are for the 2021-2022 school year.
Open Enrollment into the district: 3 South Page – fourth grade (Allison Larabee), fifth grade (Braden Larabee), and eighth grade (Peyton Larabee)
7.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
Administration is requesting to hire for the 2021-2022 school year. Please accept the following recommendations to meet district staffing needs:
Kristin Wagoner as Administrative Assistant
Clarisa Johnson as Preschool Teacher (six-month contract)
7.5 Approve Position Transfer for 2021-2022 School Year
Administration is requesting these transfers for the 2021-2022 school year. Please accept the following recommendations to meet district staffing needs:
Sam Cohrs from fourth grade teacher to fifth grade teacher
8. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
8.1 Maintenance Report
8.2 Transportation Report
8.3 Technology Report
8.4 Superintendent Report
9. New Business
9.1 Consider Approving the 2021-2022 High School Course Selection
ACTION
Administration has collaborated and discussed the courses students need to graduate. Additionally, administration has collaborated with Iowa Western Community College
and local business and industry to determine courses supportive of the 21st Century work force needs. The course selection guide is being recommended, keeping in mind
that additional courses will be created and added as addendums.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 2021-2022 High School course selection guide.
9.2 Consider Approving the School Nurse Revision Agreement with Clarinda Regional Health Center
ACTION
The hospital is proposing an agreement revision with CCSD to place an additional school nurse at the 7-12 building in addition to the PK-6 building. Collaborating and
creating an innovative health service model will provide greater access to specialized care for all student’s unique needs.
Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the school nurse revision agreement with the Clarinda Regional Health Center to include two nurses at CCSD for $97,360.00 for the 2021-2022 school year.
9.3 Discussion on Behavior Learning Advisor Positions
Administration is proposing adding two Behavior Learning Advisor positions for additional support for the staff, students, and classrooms.
9.4 Consider Approving Two Behavior Learning Advisor Positions
ACTION
Both positions would provide an appropriate education program for all children through systematic implementation of behavior strategies.
Job Description
RECOMMENDATION
Approve two Behavior Learning Advisor positions for the PK-6 and 7-12 buildings for the 2021-2022 school year.
9.5 Consider Approving Lunch Tables
ACTION
Co-Food Service Directors, Traci DeBolt and Joyce Johansen, are recommending purchasing new lunch tables that include attached seating. These would replace the lunch
chairs and tables the district currently uses. The new tables would have a more inviting look and be more efficient for the custodial staff to put up and take down. The
Nutrition Fund has excess funds that need to be spent down.
Letter Bids
RECOMMENDATION
Approve purchasing lunch tables from Today’s Classrooms for $30,521.40.
10. Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
10.1The next regular meeting is on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
The President will call for a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting.
