Clarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 8, 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 25, 2021 Regular 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: 2 – South Page, kindergarten (Wade Baker), kindergarten (Isabelle Hicks)
Open Enrollment out of the district 2021-2022: 1 – Bedford, kindergarten (Kale Petersen); 1 – South Page, ninth grade (Makayla Holste)
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:
Jared Bevins as 9-12 head wrestling coach
6.5 Approve Recommendation for Resignation for 2021-2022 school year:
Administration has received the following resignation. Please accept the following resignation:
Alex Woodruff as custodian effective immediately
7. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
7.1 Maintenance Report
7.2 Special Education
7.3 Superintendent
7.4 Board Correspondence
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving the SIAC Committee List
ACTION
This list includes parents, students, teachers, and administrators. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 280.12(2), the Clarinda School Board of Education appoints
and charges a School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) with making recommendations to the Board on an annual basis. Based on the committee members’
analysis of the needs assessment data, they will make recommendations to the Board about the following components: Major educational needs, Student learning
goals, Long range and annual goals that include, but are not limited to, the state indicators that address reading, mathematics, science achievement and social-
emotional learning, Curriculum, assessment and instruction, and Bullying and harassment prevention goals, programs, training, and other initiatives.
List
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 2021-22 SIAC committee list.
8.2 Consider Approving the Student Member (Non-Voting) of CCSD Board
ACTION
It is being recommended that 9-12 Student Council officers rotate each meeting as a student member (non-voting) on the school district Board. Mr. Mike Smith will be
assisting with the student report of the happenings and events at the 7-12 building.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the student member (non-voting) position on the CCSD school Board.
8.3 Consider Approving Renewal of N-able Technologies LTD Quote
ACTION
The technology department uses this remote management program to login to staff and students’ computers remotely to work on minor issues. This has helped
decrease travel time and increase efficiency. The package also includes an anti-virus program to assist in computer safety from outside viruses. The company was
Solar Winds but has changed to N-able Technologies LTD.
Quote
RECOMMENDATION
Approve renewing N-able Technologies LTD for $8031.90 as anti-virus and remote program.
8.4 Consider Approving the Purchase of Gym Floor Covers and Rack
ACTION
Maintenance and administration are recommending to purchase floor coverings for the gym floors to protect them when necessary. Mr. Hill has received four quotes
between $11,526.68 and $13,134.94and he is recommending accepting from Humprys CoverSports for $11,526.68
Quote Letter
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the purchase of gym floor covers and rack for $11,526.68 from Humprys CoverSports.
8.5 Consider Approving ThoughtExchange Through Green Hills AEA
ACTION
ThoughtExchange is a tool that allows for autonomous engagement of all school and community stakeholders and instant reporting functionality. As the district delves
into the school improvement process, stakeholders can provide insights to open-ended questions. Thus, stakeholders beyond committees beyond SIAC can have a
voice in school improvement. A feature of this tool includes artificial intelligence which insures responses are appropriate in nature.
ThoughtExchange
RECOMMENDATION
Approve purchasing ThoughtExchange share rate through Green Hills AEA for $4500.
8.6 Consider Approving Industry-Recognized Certification
ACTION
In alignment with Future Ready initiatives for career and college readiness, it is being recommended to have approximately 72 students in CTE classes attempt
industry-recognized certification in OSHA10, Automative Services and/or Construction. The maximum cost is $354 per student.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve industry-recognized certification at a maximum of $354 per student.
8.7 Consider Approving Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Math Intervention Resources and Materials for Special Education
ACTION
After analyzing student achievement in the area of math, it is recommended to purchase and implement the identified, evidenced-based resources and materials for
special education learning and instruction.
Materials
Recommendation
Approve the SDI math intervention resources and material for $4520.90 from Bridges.
8.8 Discussion on Facilitating an IDEAthon or IDEAdash
Innovation Lab is proposing to facilitate this program. Students will learn transferable innovation skills and processes while creating solutions for challenges or
opportunities and will develop implementation strategies for these solutions. The students will pitch the solution concepts to peers and faculty members.
Proposal
8.9 Considering Approving the Proposal to Facilitate an IDEAthon or IDEAdash
ACTION
Innovation Lab will engage a group of students and faculty by teaching them innovation tools and processes while practicing effective collaboration. Cost for the
IDEAthon (full day) is $3000 and IDEAdash (half day) is $1500. Materials and supplies estimate are $750. To give opportunity for more students, two IDEAdashes can
be done in one day for $3000.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve either IDEAthon for $3000 or IDEAdash for $1500 plus materials.
8.10 Consider and Discuss Open Enrollment Requests
DISCUSSION
The district has received two open enrollments that are past the deadline and do not meet good cause criteria. Shenandoah - freshman, Aidan Morgan-Fine and
sophomore, Brodie Miller.
ACTION
Deny or approve the two out of district open enrollment requests due to untimely filing and not meeting good cause criteria.
8.11 Consider Approving the First Reading of the IASB Policy Primers
ACTION
IASB has reviewed policies for quarterly updates with 2021 Legislative updates and have made recommendations for edits for current policy and addition of new policy.
The policy committee has reviewed and recommend the changes to, rescinding of or adding policies: 200.3; 206.1; 206.2; 213; 213.1; 302.5; 303.6; 410.14 (new);
412.3; 501.14; 501.15; 502.3; 502.3R1 (new); 504.3 (rescinded); 504.3R1 (rescinded); 603.6; 701.2; 803.1; 804.6 (new); 804.6R1 (new); and 905.3 (new).
200.3 Responsibilities of the Board of Directors 206.1 President 206.2 Vice President 213 Public Participation in Board Meetings
213.1 Public Complaint 302.5 Superintendent Evaluation 303.6 Administrator Evaluation 401.14 Employee Expression
412.3 Classified Employee Group Insurance Benefits 501.14 Open Enrollment Transfers as Sending District
501.15 Open Enrollment Transfers as Receiving District 502.3 Student Expression and Student Publications
502.3R1 Student Expression and Student Publications Regulation 504.3 Student Publications (rescinded) 504.3R1 Student Publication Code (rescinded)
603.6 Physical Education 701.2 Transfer of Funds 803.1 Disposition of Obsolete Equipment 804.6 Use of Recording Devices on School Property
804.6R1 Use of District Owned Recording Devices Regulation 905.3 Weapons in the School District
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the first reading of the attached policy primers.
8.12 Consider Approving the First Reading and Rescind of Policies
ACTION
Policy 804.5 – Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply is included in IASB policies. After review by the CCSD Board policy committee, it is being recommended to add
to the district policies. Policy 502.11 – Use of Video Cameras on School Property was initially approved on March 12, 2012 and was revised on December 12, 2018.
IASB (Iowa Association of School Boards) implemented policy 804.6 (Use of Recording Devices on School Property) and its Regulation. The policy committee is
recommending to rescind its policy of 502.11 and have it replaced with 804.6.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the first reading of policy 804.5 – Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply and rescind policy 502.11 – Use of Video Cameras on School Property.
804.5 502.11
9. Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
9.1 The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 22, 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.
