2020.08.18 - Work Session Minutes

 

 

A Working Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Tuesday, August 18, 2020, beginning at 1:00 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 1:00 pm.

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

  1. Roll Call

The following board members were present: President Jones, Vice President
Sunderman, Bergren (via Zoom), Meyer, and Pulliam.

  1. Goal Setting

The board and superintendent discussed goals for the school year, which included
continuing culture in the district, building community business partnerships,
growing CTE programs for the 1180 S. 16th building, and creating a communication
department.

  1. Insurance

Pete Stansbury discussed the district’s insurance coverage and policies. Overall the
district is setting well.

  1. Public Finance

Travis Squires from Piper Sandler discussed public finance including developing a
financing plan, reviewing the district’s ongoing needs, financial options for the
district, financial considerations and comparisons, and operating budgets and tax
rate planning.

  1. 1180 S. 16th Building Parking Lot

Discussion ensued about current and potential requests to utilize the parking lot
from outside groups. CCSD groups are covered under insurance but outside groups
are not and would need certificate of insurance.

  1. Other

Mrs. Bergman handed out staff Q&A, Page County Public Health COVID-19
update, and virtual learning infonnation.

  1. Adjournment

A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to adjourn the meeting at
4:26 pm. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

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