2020.05.27 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 27, 2020
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 27, 2020, beginning at 4:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office and Zoom for Public (Link found on district website under Menu - District Office - Zoom Link).

 

1.

Call to Order
President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.

 

2.

Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

3.

Roll Call
The following board members were present: President Jones, Vice President Sunderman, Bergren, and Meyer. Absent: Pulliam.

 

4.

Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.

 

5.

Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.

 

5. 1.

Approve Minutes of the May 13, 2020 Regular Meeting

 

5. 2.

Approve Minutes of the May 21, 2020 Special Meeting

 

5. 3.

Approve Bills
Director Meyer found the bills in order. 

 

5. 4.

Approve Special Education Contract for Clarinda Academy: Storm Lake Community School District. 

 

5. 5.

Approve Resignation from Jennifer Cole, High School Social Studies Teacher

 

5. 6.

Approve Recommendation to Hire Bryce Giesmann as High School Art Teacher 

 

5. 7.

Approve Recommendation to Hire Chad Blank for High School Boys Track Coach

 

5. 8.

Approve Recommendation to Transfer Mike Smith as High School Teacher to High School Instructional Coach

 

6.

Recognition & Reports 

 

6. 1.

Maintenance Report
Mr. Hill reported the fire marshal inspected the buildings and the report to correct minor violations was sent back. Bleacher steps and railings at the Middle School gym are installed. The intercom/bell system installation is in progress; training will be done in mid-June. The hot water heater at the high school will be replaced in June. The High School and Garfield roofs project has been started but the rain has slowed it down along with waiting for supplies. Because of radon testing it’s recommended the HVAC system at Garfield gym be replaced. This can be done before school starts.

 

6. 2.

Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman reported hiring continues to fill open positions and administration is looking at enrollment, scheduling, and instructional programming.  Staff is enjoying the Charlotte Danielson learning. A meeting with South Page will be set for June.

 

7.

New Business

 

7. 1.

Consider Approving HVAC system at Garfield Elementary
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the bid to replace the HVAC system for the Garfield gym from Trane for $138,779.00. Motion carried 4-0.

 

7. 2.

Consider approving 2020-2021 AEA Purchasing Agreement
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the 2020-2021 AEA Purchasing Agreement for Food, Ware Wash and Small Wares. Motion carried 4-0.

 

8.

Meeting Announcements:

 

8. 1.

Our next meetings are on Monday, June 1, 2020 (special) and Wednesday, June 10, 2020 (regular) at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley and via Zoom.

 

9.

Adjournment
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 4:22 pm.  Motion carried 4 -0.