Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 28, 2025
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, May 28, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
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 and Boysen. Absent: Hayes and Honeyman.
4. Public Forum
No visitors present.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 3-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the May 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2025-26 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 3 – Essex, first grade (Soren Sorensen), third grade (Annabelle Sorensen); Bedford, ninth grade (Dominic Gruber)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Jaedra Heiny, Elementary Teacher, effective for the 2025-26 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations/Terminations: Jaeden Scheller, 7/8 Band Teacher, effective end of the 2024-25 school year
Andrew Almelien, Elementary Teacher/9-12 Boys Golf Coach/7-8 Head Football Coach, effective end of the 2024-25 school year
Jordyn McQueen, Admin Assistant/Accounts Payable, effective June 6, 2025
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Privia reported the elementary had its Student Recognition Assembly and PBIS Awards and Games on May 22. Summer school will be June 2-27 and Camp Invention
will be July 7-11. Mr. Privia reported the Jr/Sr High Prom and Graduation went well. The Master Schedule is complete and will be updated as needed based on enrollment.
Mr. Cox is finishing the student handbook. The Cardinal Online Recovery Program will be June 2-30.
7.2 Superintendent Report
Pete Stansbury discussed the District's insurance coverage and costs for FY26.
7.3 Board Correspondence
Boysen congratulated the state golfers.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the State Funding Transfer AEA Contract
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the contract for the state funding transfer with Green Hills AEA for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried
3-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Insurance Storm Protection Fund Resolution
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the resolution with Jester Insurance for self-assurance program for percentage wind and hail damage
deductibles. Roll call vote: Wyman – Aye; Butt – Aye; Boysen – Aye. Motion carried 3-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Fiscal Year 2024 District Audit
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the FY24 district audit. Motion carried 3-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Nursing Agreement with Clarinda Regional Health Center
No action taken.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 5:28 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.
Nancy McKinnon
Board Secretary
