Clarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM
McKinley Central Office
Agenda
1. Call to Order
President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Jones, Vice President Pulliam, Bergren, Meyer, and Sunderman.
4. Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the October 27, 2021 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the October 29, 2021 Special Meeting
6.3 Approve Bills
Director Bergren found the bills in order.
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 2021-2022 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district 2021-2022: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district 2021-2022: 1 Southwest Valley, ninth grade (Hayley Currin)
6.5 Approve Winter Volunteer Coaches
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Maintenance Report
Mr. Hill reported the scoreboard is installed and operational. New lunch tables arrived and kudos to students for helping set up. High school new roof top units have wrong
economizers and those will be replaced. Boilers were tested and ready for winter use. Irrigation system has been winterized at football field.
7.2 Best Conference Report/Healthy Hometown Bike Audit Report
Mrs. Bird, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Ridge, Mrs. Woods, and Mr. Rieken reported staff and students attended the BEST Conference which discussed best practices to serve students
and staff for social, emotional, behavioral, leadership, stress, bullying, and school discipline skills. Students Griffin Phillips and Bella Johnston spoke on the bike audit and
what makes a city welcoming to bikes.
7.3 Student Council Report
Mr. Smith and students Isabelle Smith and Taylor Wagoner spoke on the Student Council conference they attended. The CCSD student council is wanting to do a project
with Page County foster care families and are thinking of fundraising ideas.
7.4 Activities Report
Mr. Adams and Mrs. Ridge gave kudos to coaches for their hard work, effort, and accomplishments. Girls Cross Country broke school record by placing eighth at State and
Cheerleading team earned first at State. Streaming will be available for athletics and activities. Thank you to Mr. Smith, Mr. Harris, and student for picking up trash around
the high school. The football field scoreboard is 15 years old and had late season issues; replacing it will need to be discussed. Cindy Darrah will lead the Youth Theatre
program for grades 5-8 and plan a spring musical. There are discussions to partner with the library on E-sports (video games). Veterans Program will be November 11 at the
high school.
7.5 STEM Report
Mrs. VandenBosch and Mrs. Cutler shared about their eighth-grade computer and innovation class. Students work with STEM careers, technology, robotics, coding, and
problem solving.
7.6 Tech in the Classroom and FFA Report
Mrs. Henry and Mrs. Cutler along with students Brodie Miller and Dalton Wright presented a slideshow on their National FFA trip to Indianapolis. They also shared on
Tech in the Classroom where students and staff are able to interact with each other via technology.
7.7 COVID Report
Mrs. Bergman and Mrs. McKinnon watched a COVID mandate webinar; legal counsel has sent guidance. Booster clinic for staff is Friday.
7.8 Committee Reports
Meyer has the house and senate education committee lists. Policy is continuing to finish reviewing the 400 series.
7.9 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon is working on line-item budget and with future projections in ForeCast5.
7.10 Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman and principals met to discuss current and future district events. SIAC (School Improvement Advisory Committee) meets December 15. In January
CATCHLIFE30 for staff will begin. The play is November 12 and 13. Emergency protocol, such as weather delays, have been set.
7.11 Board Correspondence
Sunderman – He appreciated tonight’s presentations.
Bergren – Congratulations to cross country and cheer teams.
Meyer – She wished the play crew good luck.
Pulliam – She enjoyed the presentations and appreciates the efforts and hard work.
Jones – He is excited for winter sports; CCSD has the best pep band. He gave appreciation to Meyer and Pulliam for their time and commitment on the Board. Congratulations to new Board members.
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving Hy-Vee Donation
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve hand sanitizers and spray bottles from Hy-Vee. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Consider Approving Countertop Steamer
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the purchase of a countertop steamer from Douglas Equipment for $6819.39. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Consider Approving Classroom Standing Desks
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the purchase of standing desks from Storey Kenworthy for $8970.00. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy 505.5 and 711.2
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, to approve the second and final reading of policies 505.5 Graduation Requirements and 711.2 Student Conduct on
School Transportation. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy 102 and 106
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the second and final reading of policies 102 Equal Educational Opportunity, 102R1, 02E1,102E2, 102E3
and 106 Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Consider Approving SBRC Application for Maximum Modified Supplemental Authority for Increased Enrollment
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman, to approve SBRC request of maximum modified supplemental of one-time funding of approximately $172,725.30
for increased enrollment. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Consider Approving Wrestling Overnight Trip
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the JV and Varsity wrestling tournament overnight trip to Centerville, IA. Motion carried 5-0.
8.8 Consider Approving Donations for AEDs in the District
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, to approve community donations for AEDs for the district. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley. This will be the organizational meeting to retire the
current Board and swear in new Board members.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
