Clarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 11, 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. 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.
6. 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.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 5, 2021 Special Meeting
Minutes
6.2 Approve Bills
Bills
6.3 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 2021-2022: 1 Orient-Macksburg - kindergarten (Lawson Baker); 1 South Page – eighth grade (Jenessa Larson)
Open Enrollment out of the district 2021-2022: 1 CAM – twelfth grade (John Baldwin)
6.4 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:
Miranda Wilson as Assistant 9-12 Volleyball Coach for the 2021-2022 school year
6.5 Approve Recommendation for Resignation for 2021-2022 school year:
Administration has received the following resignation. Please accept the following resignation:
Curt Dow as 7/8 Wrestling Coach effective immediately
7. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
7.1 Finance Report
Nutrition Finance Report
7.2 Superintendent
7.3 Board Correspondence
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving the PK-6 and 7-12 Building Student Handbooks
ACTION
Administration and staff have reviewed the student handbooks for both buildings and is recommending Board approval.
PK-6 7-12
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 2021-2022 student handbooks for the PK-6 and 7-12 buildings.
8.2 Consider Approving the 2021-2022 Tuition Agreement with South Page
ACTION
Administration has been working to define the terms of a tuition agreement with South Page. The attached agreement outlines the terms of the 2021-2022 tuition
agreement.
Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 2021-2022 tuition agreement with South Page.
8.3 Consider Approving the 2021-2022 Food Service Management Agreement with South Page
ACTION
The district has developed the attached agreement with South Page to manage their food service account and department. The agreement should be evaluated in the spring to
determine if management of the South Page food service account and department is effective.
Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the food service management agreement with South Page for the 2021-2022 school year.
8.4 Consider Approving Donations to the District
ACTION
An anonymous donor has given the district a $1000 check to help with district supplies. Andy and Julia Harris would like to donate a 2003 Chevrolet Impala to the 7-12
building automotive class.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the donations of $1000 for district supplies and 2003 Chevrolet Impala for the 7-12 automotive class.
8.5 Consider Approving the Management and Operation of Therapeutic Classroom Agreements
ACTION
This agreement establishes a Therapeutic Classroom (Rising Hope) in a district building. This will provide a therapeutic setting for up to eight students at a time who are
experiencing behavioral difficulties in the traditional public-school setting. CCSD has agreements with AEA for four CCSD students and for one Bedford student.
CCSD 1 CCSD 2 CCSD 3 CCSD 4 Bedford
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Management and Operation of Therapeutic Classroom Agreements with Green Hills AEA 2021-2022 School Year.
8.6 Consider Approving Shortened Professional Development Day
ACTION
The Teacher Quality committee met August 6 to discuss distribution of Teacher Quality money for the 2021-2022 school year. They are requesting August 23 for six hours be
optional training and the remaining two hours be classroom prep time.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve professional development of six hours for certified staff on August 23, 2021.
8.7 Consider Approving Purchasing Edgenuity
ACTION
Administration is recommending purchasing Edgenuity to continue providing a credit recovery option.
Quote
RECOMMENDATION
Approve purchasing Edgenity for $9750.00.
8.8 Discussion of Academy Grounds
Discussion will include the gym, football field and baseball field.
9. Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
9.1The next regular meeting and/or Work Session will be on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
The President will call for a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting.
