Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 14, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, February 14, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Honeyman 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 Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.
4. Audience to Visitors
President Honeyman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the January 24, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the February 2, 2024 Special Meeting
6.3 Approve Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2023-2024 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 - Red Oak, ninth grade (Aiden Johnson)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 2 - Bedford, kindergarten (Adalyn Motsinger); Clayton Ridge, ninth grade (Lazaeyah Nelson)
6.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Lauren McNees, Preschool teacher, effective immediately
Tammy Iske, Bus Driver, effective immediately
Transfers: none
Resignations: Mackenzie Clark, elementary teacher, effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year
Barbara Farwell, ELL teacher, effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported on maintenance repairs, snow removal, staff updates, building safety, and supply bids. He is working with the Athletic Booster Club with updating the
discus and shot put area.
7.2 Technology Report
Mrs. Sunderman presented the technology purchase list and ERate for the 2024-25 school year.
7.3 Transportation Report
Mr. Iske reported on the vehicle fleet, drivers, and activity scheduling.
7.4 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon presented the FY23 Certified Annual Report.
7.5 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia congratulated the Large Group Speech for making it to All-State. It is funnel week with the Legislature; the House separated the AEA, teacher base pay and State
Supplemental Aid bill into three bills. After the voted PPEL election, he will continue researching for a School Resource Officer.
7.6 Board Correspondence
Hayes has talked to other districts concerning SROs. He congratulated the students in the winter activities and those who are going to State.
Boysen discussed what SROs are and what he thinks Clarinda needs.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution for Budget Guarantee
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve adopting the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY25 for the regular program budget as allowed under Iowa
Code 257.14. Hayes – Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Wyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Butt – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy Primers
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the second and final reading of the Volume 32 #2 Policy Primers. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Technology Purchases
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve technology purchases for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Apple Quote
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the Apple iPads and cases quote of $221,345.75. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the JAMF Purchase
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Wyman, to approve the JAMF purchase for $17,073.00. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving Two-Year Contract with Garratt Callahan for Water Treatment Services
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve a two-year contract with Garratt Callahan for water treatment services. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving Gravel Quote for Parking Lots
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve gravel quote from Beery Construction LLC for $20,000.00. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn the meeting at 6:38 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Scott Honeyman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
