Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 27, 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 27, 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 Honeyman. Absent: Hayes
4. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were in attendance.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
Open Enrollment into the district: 9 – South Page, kindergarten (Annika Sunderman); Aplington-Parkersburg, fourth grade (Emma Poppens), sixth grade (Jacob Poppens);
West Branch, second grade (Conrad Ballard), fourth grade (Orson Ballard); Iowa City, eighth grade (Kalin Bozung), seventh grade (Everlie Bozung), fourth grade (Aspen
Bozung), kindergarten (Lyssa Bozung)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 3 – Essex, seventh grade (Star Poppa); Bedford, tenth grade (Connor Hale), junior kindergarten (Colt Sederburg)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations/Terminations
Hires: none
Transfers: none
Resignations/Terminations: Denise Ascherl, 9-12 Ass’t Girls Track Coach, effective immediately
6.5 Approve Volunteer Coaches
Ruth Regehr – Cross Country and Tasha Cole – Girls’ Tennis
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported staff professional development includes AEA (Area Education Association), Marzano on Building Relationships, and PBIS (Positive Behavior
Interventions and Supports). The Back to School Bash and Meet the Teacher Night were well attended. The first day of school included school pictures and a welcome back
assembly. Preschool will start on September 2. She thanked the maintenance, custodial, and technology staff for their summer work. Mr. Cox reported the Meet the Teacher
Night was well attended and families were excited to tour the new 7/8 addition. The first day of school included pictures, a welcome back assembly, and new staff
introductions. The Cardinal Online Program has 38 students, and Open Ed Online Flight Program has 35 students. He thanked the maintenance, custodial, and technology
staff for their hard work. Students are doing well with the cell phone policy.
7.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia thanked the construction, maintenance, custodial, and technology staff for their final push for the first day of classes. He is working on the 7/8 addition punch list
with the construction manager. He has received good compliments for the addition. District substitutes appreciated their information meeting on Wednesday.
7.3 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed the open house.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Student Transportation Agreement
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the student transportation agreement with Stanton. Motion carried 4-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Online Speaking Agreement
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the online speaking agreement with Summit Speech Therapy for $1500. Motion carried 4-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 5:17 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
