2020.06.10 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 10, 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, June 10, 2020, beginning at 4:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office for Board Members 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, Meyer (via Zoom), and Pulliam.

 

4.

Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting via Zoom. Deron Stender expressed concern with the board removing public comment at the board meetings and allowing only two minutes to speak, and appreciates the public comment is on the agenda again.

 

5.

Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

 

6.

Open Hearing on the Proposed 2019-2020 Amended Budget
At 4:06 pm President Jones declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2019-2020 amended budget. Deron Stender expressed oral objection asking the board if this proposed amended budget is in the best interest of resources and for the district. He also expressed concern for the 2020-2021 approved budget. Hearing no other verbal objections, and receiving no written objections to the proposed 2019-2020 amended budget, President Jones closed the hearing at 4:10 pm.

 

7.

Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.

 

7. 1.

Approve Minutes of the May 27, 2020 Regular Meeting

 

7. 2.

Approve Minutes of the June 1, 2020 Special Meeting

 

7. 3.

Approve Bills
Director Pulliam found the bills in order. 

 

8.

Recognition & Reports.  

 

8. 1.

Financial Reports
Mr. Pedersen has conversed with Apple and CSI Leasing about paying three of the district’s Apple lease agreements early to save the district from paying $36,000 in interest. He will keep the board apprised.

 

8. 2.

Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman explained the public comment portion of the agenda. Holding this opportunity to the first meeting of the month and allowing two minutes for citizens to speak has been the norm for the entire year and will continue. The public is still encouraged to contact the district with concerns and questions. A student spoke to Mrs. Bergman about diversity in the district and community; they will meet to discuss how students can help the community come together. The Negotiations Team, including union and administrative representatives and a student, participated in Franklin Covey’s Speed of Trust professional learning. She is excited to share that a donation of $23,000 was given to the district to support the LeaderInMe family portion. Partnerships in the community include Green Hills AEA, Clarinda Youth Corporation, Waubonsie Mental Health and several others. They will be certifying trainers for the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families in order to have it passed along to teachers and businesses. The Clarinda Community will be the fourth community in the nation to engage in this learning. The household technology survey from the state was sent out to families which will help set the Return to Learn Plan. The district received thermometers which will be used when school starts. Summer programing options include Please Pass the Love organization webinars focused on mental health for students and adults.

 

8. 3.

Board Correspondence
Jones handed out thank you cards for the board from Rebecca Ascherl and Kim McNees. 

 

9.

New Business

 

9. 1.

Consider Adopting the Proposed 2019-2020 Amended Budget
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Pulliam, to approve and adopt the proposed 2019-2020 amended budget as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

9. 2.

Consider Approving the 28E Agreement with Glenwood Community School District
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve the 28E agreement with Glenwood Community School District. Motion carried 5-0.

 

9. 3.

Consider Approving to Apply for the Wellmark Healthy Hometown Grant
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Sunderman, to approve applying for the Wellmark Healthy Hometown Grant. Motion carried 5-0.

 

9. 4.

Consider Approving Monetary Donations for Feeding Our Birds
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the monetary donations of $10,222.40 from anonymous donors. Motion carried 
5-0.

 

9. 5.

Consider Approving the Volunteer Coaches for Summer Sports
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve Jaedra Moses and Josh Wood as volunteer softball coaches. Motion carried 5-0.

 

10.

Meeting Announcements:

 

10. 1.

There will be a special meeting on June 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley and via Zoom.

 

10. 2.

Following the special meeting on June 16, 2020, there will be a joint work session with the South Page School Board at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley and via Zoom.

 

10. 3.

The next regular meeting will be June 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room at McKinley and via Zoom.

Following guidance from Governor Reynolds and district attorney, board meetings will continue at least through the month of June.

 

11.

Adjournment
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 4:31 pm.  Motion carried 5-0.