Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 13, 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, August 13, 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, Boysen, and Hayes. Absent: Honeyman
4. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were in attendance.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Open Hearing on Continuation of Instructional Support Levy
At 5:01 p.m. President Wyman declared the start of the hearing on the Continuation of the Instructional Support Levy. Hearing no verbal objections and receiving no written objections, President Wyman closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.
7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Work Session
7.3 Approve Bills
7.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
Open Enrollment into the district: 37 – Shenandoah, first grade (Taylee Cole), fourth grade (Livi Hutchinson), sixth grade (Spencer Hutchinson), ninth grade (Ryder
Hutchinson); Lewis Central, kindergarten (Grayson Watzen); South Page, kindergarten (Asher Galyan); Essex, junior kindergarten (Hayden Buckles), kindergarten (Connor
Rush), first grade (Dylan Buckles), third grade (Carson Buckles), sixth grade (Jaylynn Rush); Aplington-Parkerburg, third grade (Brinley Roegner), fifth grade (Briley
Roegner), eighth grade (Benjamin Roegner); Burlington, kindergarten (Kenner Best), second grade (Charlotte Best), second grade (Riley Myers); Council Bluffs, first grade
(Connor Miller); Des Moines, kindergarten (Haven Martin), second grade (Amelia Martin); Keokuk, first grade (Andrew Moore), third grade (Kaylee Moore), fourth grade
(Eleanor Moore), sixth grade (Zerushadai Moore), seventh grade (Samuel Moore); Roland-Story, first grade (Rowan Perry); Waukee, first grade (Koa Eaton), third grade
(Oakley Eaton), sixth grade (Cruz Eaton), fifth grade (Asher Martin), sixth grade (Eden Martin), eighth grade (Ezra Martin); West Burlington, first grade (Oliva Powers),
third grade (Wyatt Powers); Villisca, first grade (Kelaviene Poore), fourth grade (Niko Poore), seventh grade (Remington Grimes)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
7.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations/Terminations
Andrea Muller, Special Education Teacher and 7/8 Assistant Volleyball Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year
Austin Meads, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
Derek Hogue, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
Linda VandenBosch, English Teacher, effective the 2025-26 school year
Tammy Norris, Math Teacher, effective the 2025-26 school year
Paula Olson, Math Teacher, effective the 2025-26 school year
Rita DeGroot, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2025-26 school year
Tim Eighmy, 7/8 Assistant Track Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year
Dakota Wise, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
Collette Shatava, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
Keely Boltinghouse, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
Grace DeBolt, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
Bonny Williams, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
Kevin Eberly, Custodial, effective August 14, 2025
Caitlin Pace, Custodial, effective August 14, 2025
Brooke Brown, Paraprofessional and 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year
Katie Anderson, Paraprofessional, effective the 2025-26 school year
Phil Byers, Transportation Driver, effective the 2025-26 school year
Donnie Weed, Transportation Driver, effective the 2025-26 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations/Terminations: Julie Meyer, Paraprofessional, effective August 5, 2025
Katelyn Williams, Food Service, effective immediately
Crystal Parra, Activities Secretary, effective August 28, 2025
7.6 Approve Volunteer Coaches: 9-12 Football – Justin Ridnour and Colby Sorensen
9-12 Volleyball – Daiton Martin
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Thummel, Maggie Carlson, Jillian Dammann, Allie Harris, Taylor Rasmussen, and Tobi Sunderman gave a presentation on their National FCCLA trip to Orlando.
Mr. Privia reported summer activities saw success, and fall practices and camps have started. Game ticket prices are $7 for High School, $5 for Middle School and $4 for
students. Yearly adult passes are $150 for a single or $250 for two. Upcoming events include Band Jamboree, Homecoming, and an FFA/FCCLA blood drive.
8.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour and the maintenance staff are finishing up summer projects and preparing for school starting.
8.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon is working on enrollment with the secretaries, the CAR (Certified Annual Report), and FY25 audit fieldwork.
8.4 Superintendent Report
Ric D’Amico and Steve Cross from Site LogiQ discussed the 7/8 addition project. The completion will be August 15; there will still be some final smaller jobs to finish but
that will not affect classes.
8.5 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed the Instructional Support Levy.
9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Adopting the Resolution for Continuation of the Instructional Support Levy
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve adopting the resolution for continuation of the Instruction Support Levy. Boysen - Aye, Butt - Aye, Hayes - Aye,
and Wyman - Aye. Motion carried 4-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Technology Personnel Agreement
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the technology personnel sharing agreement with South Page for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Other Business Official Agreement
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the shared other business official agreement with Stanton and South Page for the for the 2025-26 school year.
Motion carried 4-0.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the 28E Agreement for 5/6 Band Teacher
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the 28E agreement with South Page for a 5/6 band teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Clarinda Foundation Grant
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the Clarinda Foundation Grant of $2,800 for the Family Consumer Science Department. Motion carried 4-0.
9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Google Renewal Quote
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve Google Renewal for $5,580. Motion carried 4-0.
9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the Maryville Glass and Lock Quote
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the Maryville Glass and Lock quote for $8,119.07 for a cloud-based access control system. Motion carried
4-0.
9.8 Discuss and Consider Approving Second and Final Reading of IASB Policy Primer
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the second and final reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 33 #4. Motion carried 4-0.
9.9 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the Series 300 Policies
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the second and final reading of the 300 series polices. Motion carried 4-0.
9.10 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the Series 400
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the second and final reading of the 400 series polices. Motion carried 4-0.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.
Nancy McKinnon
Board Secretary
Following the meeting, the Board members will tour the new 7/8 addition at the Jr/Sr High.
