Clarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 6:00 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 a 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 in accordance with district policy 213 and direct questions to the superintendent or the appropriate staff.
Please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that are considered defamatory in nature, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. Board members will listen to all comments but will not respond to them, nor will the Board take action on items not posted on the agenda. If the Board feels that something commented on requires a response they will refer it to the District Administration to respond to at a later date.
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 a 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 March 9 2022 Regular Meeting
Minutes
6.2 Approve Minutes of the March 10, 2022 Special Meeting
Minutes
6.3Approve Bills
Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2022-2023 School Year
In accordance with Iowa Code, the administration recommends approving the open enrollment requests for the 2022-2023 school year.
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 – Essex, kindergarten (Bennett Reed)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 3 – Stanton, sixth grade (Makensey Henneman), eleventh grade (Dacey Henneman); and Shenandoah, kindergarten (Wesley Lundgren).
6.5 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2021-2022 School Year
In accordance with Iowa Code, the administration recommends approving the open enrollment requests for the 2021-2022 school year.
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 - Shenandoah, eighth grade (Christian Gross)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.6 Approve Recommendations to Hire
Melissa Crooks as 7-12 Paraprofessional effective April 2022
7. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
7.1 Band Report
Report
7.2 iJAG Report
Report Form
7.3 Student Report
7.4 Finance Report
Report Letter
7.5 Superintendent Report
7.6 Board Correspondence
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Acknowledging Receipt of CEA Opening Proposal
ACTION
Clarinda Education Association (CEA) will present its opening proposal for the beginning of negotiations.
RECOMMENDATION
Acknowledge the receipt of the CEA opening proposal.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the MOU with Morningside University
ACTION
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is for practicum, field experience, student teaching, and internship.
MOU
RECOMMENDATION
Approve MOU with Morningside University.
8.3 Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy 210.2
ACTION
This policy has been updated to reflect the regular Board meetings times and locations.
Policy
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the second and final reading of policy 210.2, Regular Meeting.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Shot Clock Donation
ACTION
Clarinda Youth Corporation is donating a shot clock and the installation. Shot clocks are mandated starting in November 2022.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the shot clock and installation donation from Clarinda Youth Corporation.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Weight Quote
ACTION
There is a need and request to add more weights and equipment in the strength and conditioning room. There are over 300 students utilizing the weights. Clarinda Athletic Booster Club has given $10,500 to help with the total purchase price. The district will pay the balance. The second quote does not include shipping yet.
Quote 1 Quote 2
RECOMMENDATION
Approve purchasing additional weights and equipment for $10,000 plus shipping from Pure Fitness Innovations.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving 28E Agreement with the City
ACTION
This is a comprehensive 28E agreement with the city which includes the use of the pool, Tennis courts, and softball/baseball fields.
Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 28E agreement with the City of Clarinda.
8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving Updated Return to Learn Plan
ACTION
It is recommended the Return to Learn Plan be reviewed approximately every six months. Administration and staff have reviewed and updated the plan.
Plan
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the updated Return to Learn Plan.
8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving Purchasing Band Uniforms
ACTION
Mrs. Ridge and Ms. Zerkle are recommending purchasing new band uniforms. The current ones are ten years old and have exceeded their life use. The Band Boosters are
paying half and it is being requested the district pays the other half of $25,000.
Quote Sketch
RECOMMENDATION
Approve paying $25,000 for new band uniforms for the 2022-23 school year.
8.9 Discuss and Consider Approving Bus and Driver Request
ACTION
The class of 1970 is requesting Board approval to use a CCSD bus driver and bus for a tour of Clarinda as part of its class reunion.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve class of 1970 using a CCSD bus driver and bus for its class reunion Clarinda tour.
8.10 Discuss and Consider Approving New Maintenance Hire
ACTION
Administration is requesting the hire of Tyler Reed as assistant maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the hiring of Tyler Reed as assistant maintenance.
8.11 Discuss and Consider Approving New Maintenance Hire
ACTION
Administration is requesting the hire of Brad Hughes as assistant maintenance.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the hiring of Brad Hughes as assistant maintenance.
9. Meeting Announcements
Please note the schedule of meetings.
9.1 A special meeting will be on Wednesday, March 24, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
9.2 A special meeting will be on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the PK-6 Library.
9.3 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the PK-6 Library.
10. Adjournment
The President will call for a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting.
