Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 8, 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, October 8, 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, Boysen, Hayes, and Honeyman. Absent: Butt
4. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were in attendance.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the September 24, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, eleventh grade (Breanna Brown)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations/Terminations
Hires: none
Transfers: none
Resignations/Terminations: Randy Pullen, Varsity Girls Tennis Coach, effective immediately
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Bales reported Band Day was successful and the University of Iowa Marching Band performance was a highlight. Choir performed at the Honor Choir. FFA placed first
at the Southwest District Soils Evaluation; they will go to State on October 9. The cheer team heads to State on October 31. Three girls went to State Tennis and Coach
Pullen received the Iowa Golden Plaque of Distinction Award. Two girls are swimming with the Lewis Central Swim Team. Homecoming festivities were a success. The
State Legislation Committee will be set in February to discuss Conference realignment.
7.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported the annual EMC Insurance walk-thru went well. He put up “No Skateboarding” signs at the Jr/Sr High building. He is working with contractors on
fire alarm and electrical items. Electrical work starts next week in the FCS classroom for the new oven and refrigerator. Future projects include Radon testing, football
field retaining wall, costs to move bus lot to McKinley, trenching utilities to the new maintenance shed, and the Jr/Sr High entrance retaining block, curb painting, and
railing.
7.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon reported the annual finance, special education, and transportation reports were submitted. She is currently working with the Certified Enrollment, FY25
audit, and Fall BEDS (Basic Educational Data Survey) staff report.
7.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported he is working with McKinnon on the Title and Fall BEDS staff report. On Thursday, he will attend the RSAI (Rural School Advocates of Iowa) meeting.
Grand View Christian sent a letter complimenting CCSD on the football field and student conduct.
7.4 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed the state of Iowa revenue report.
Hayes thanked the staff for their hard work for Homecoming and Band Day.
Wyman thanked Randy Pullen for his dedication to the tennis program. The Cardinal Fund’s Blue Jean Ball is Saturday.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Spanish Trip to Newton
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet trip to Newton on October 8. Motion carried 4-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the National FFA Trip
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the National FFA trip to Indianapolis, Indiana October 28-31, 2025. Motion carried 4-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Library Foundation Donation
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the $500 donation from the Clarinda Library Foundation. Motion carried 4-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:24 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
