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Call to Order
President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:03pm.
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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Roll Call
The following board members were present President Jones, Vice President Sunderman, Bergren, Meyer, and Pulliam.
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Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
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Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to amend the agenda to remove item 8.4, Consider approving Well-Being Coach position. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
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6.
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Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
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6. 1.
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Approve minutes of the December 11, 2019 regular meeting
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6. 2.
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Approve Bills
Directors Meyer and Pulliam found the bills in order.
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6. 3.
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Approve special education contracts for Clarinda Academy: Red Oak and Des Moines Community School Districts and for Clarinda CSD: Creston Community School District.
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6. 4.
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Approve open enrollment requests
Open Enrollment into the district for 2019-2020: 2 from Bedford and Open Enrollment out of the district for 2019-2020: 1 to CAM.
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6. 5.
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Approve resignation from Scott Jobe, Middle School Football Coach
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6. 6.
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Approve resignation from Tim Weinreich, Freshmen Baseball Coach
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6. 7.
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Approve recommendation to hire Joyce Morgan as Interim School Board Official
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6. 8.
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Approve recommendation to transfer Lori Haffner from part-time to full-time paraprofessional at the High School
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7.
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Recognition & Reports
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7. 1.
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Leader In Me Report
Lance Wheeler spoke on the Leader in Me program. Its areas of focus are culture, leadership, and academics.
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7. 2.
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School Report Card
Mr. Henely spoke on the school report cards for the State, District, High School, Middle School, Garfield Elementary and Academy.
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7. 3.
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Middle School Principal
Mr. Henely discussed connecting with students, families and community. Students are contributing by collecting food for the food pantry and making beds for the homeless. Collaboration continues with Backpack for Kids, AEA and SDI Team meetings. Mr. Henely reported on NWEA MAP testing and Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress.
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7. 4.
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Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman discussed listening to high school students’ concerns and suggestions. Four board members and seven district staff went to Lincoln and Grand Island to tour career pathways facilities. State reports have been submitted. In her speech Governor Reynolds talked about part of the sales tax going to mental health. The district reapplied for AEA collaboration and the social worker to be in the district twice a week next school year. She’s also been collaborating with Southwest Families of Iowa. The district staff and student council are collaborating on a well-being conference. State of Iowa is most likely going with CASEL standards, which Leader In Me has embedded in its resources. She would like to work with administration staff, school board, and students on advocacy skills with Legislators. Mrs. Bergman debriefed with the three bank presidents on the Bank Crawl. She would like to see collaboration with the banks on building financial literacy, internships, and career pathway with students.
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7. 5.
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Board Correspondence
Bergren – She’s hearing positive comments in the community about the school district. Jazz band is doing awesome playing at the games.
Jones – Many students are engaging in various activities. He’s proud of the growth the district is having.
Meyer – She helps with reading in third grade; she enjoys seeing their growth.
Pulliam – All the staff is working hard. It’s nice to see students involved in the community. Students are showing good sportsmanship and professionalism.
Sunderman – A lot of positives are happening in our district; it’s exciting.
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8.
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New Business
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8. 1.
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Consider approving donations from the community
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the donations of $300 from Charles and Connie Richardson; $400 from Together Class of First United Methodist Church; $100 from Westminster Presbyterian Church and a used exercise bike from a private citizen. Motion carried 5-0.
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8. 2.
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Consider approving district fundraising
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the Middle School Penny Wars, High School Government Adopt-A-Family, BPA Butterbraids, High School Student Council LEAD Conference and Weight Room Lift-A-Thon fundraisers. Motion carried 5-0.
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8. 3.
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Consider approving collective bargaining request from the Clarinda Education Association (CEA)
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve collective bargaining with the Clarinda Education Association (CEA). Motion carried 5-0.
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8. 4.
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Consider approving Well-Being Coach position
Agenda amended to take off this item.
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8. 5.
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Consider approving OPERA Iowa contract
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve OPERA Iowa contract for them to come to Garfield Elementary. Motion carried
5-0.
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8. 6.
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Consider approving gambling license for Athletic Booster Club
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the two-year gambling license for the Athletic Booster Club. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider approving second and final reading of Policy 210.2, Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the second and final reading of Policy 210.2, Regular Meetings. Motion
carried 5-0.
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9.
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Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
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9. 1.
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Our next regular meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2020 and Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley
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Adjournment
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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