Minutes of Work Session
March 19, 2025
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Work Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, March 19, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM in the Jr./Sr. High Room 111.
1. Call to Order
President Wyman 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 Wyman, Vice President Butt, Boysen, Hayes, and Honeyman.
4. Public Forum
President Wyman welcomed the guests.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Discussion and Consideration of the Bus Lot and Football Field
The District received a request from the city of Clarinda asking to consider gifting the current bus lot and old football field to the city. Mr. Iske, Transportation Director, did
some research on relocating and the needs of a new bus lot. He discussed the current lot dimensions, the fuel tank, and the shed. He gave three possible District relocation lots
at Central Office, Jr/Sr High, and Elementary. The Board discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each location along with the value of the land of the bus lot and old
football field. Mr. Privia will get an appraisal done on the property. Craig Hill explained the procedure of gifting to the city and then the city to the Clarinda Economic
Development. Mr. Privia said the discussion is in the early stages.
7. Discussion and Consideration of Online Learning Program
Mr. Privia, Mr. Cox, and Mrs. Ehlers have been discussing and researching adding to the District’s current online program to include open enrolled students and upper
elementary grades. There is a company outside the District that would operate the online program. The Board discussion included the value of in-person learning, financial
implications, test scores, and student retention.
8. Other
None
9. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Josh Wyman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
