Minutes of Work Session
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Work Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Monday, November 23, 2020, beginning at 4:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office.
1. Call to Order
President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
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 (via Zoom), and Sunderman.
4. Speaking from Experience
Kirk Tyler from Atlantic Bottling (Coca Cola) spoke concerning the value of internships, apprenticeships and community partnerships with students and businesses.
5. Catch a Glimpse of the Present and Future
Students Chase McAndrews, Sarah Tunnicliff (via Zoom) and Taylor Wagoner spoke about the student social and emotional peer support team and what can be done to assist
students.
6. Student Outcomes – Portrait of a Graduate/Human/Change Agent
Mrs. Bergman discussed wants and needs of students, and how staff can support and encourage the process. Students in the Digital Art class are working on the branding.
7. Frame the Experience
Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle was shown and discussed.
8. CCSD Vision (Why?) In everything we do, we believe…
Mrs. Bergman discussed how it is the district’s service to teach students for a life in the 21st century.
9. Collaborative Partnerships between Business, Industry, Community, and Education (How?) The way we serve students.
Discussion included community partnerships with CCSD and the students, and how this can happen.
10. Instructional Programming (What?) We happen to serve students, do you want to provide innovative learning experiences and spaces?
Instructional programming should include hands-on experiences and courses in job fields within our community, region, and state.
11. Timeline (When?)
The district needs to communicate what our students are doing now and future goals.
12. District, Campus, and Community Sites (Where?)
Mrs. Bergman has talked with businesses who are interested in bringing students to their offices. Discussion included what is needed for in-building classes and off-site classes
with a businesses.
13. Clarinda Economic Sectors (Data-Driven)
Discussion included human services, bioscience and value-added agriculture, construction, and transportation and logistics. District needs to find starter program and decide
what is needed to build the curriculum and program. There are local and outside entities interested in helping build district programs.
14. Partnerships and Curriculum Co-Creation
Ryan Ellsworth from Estes gave an overview on what services Estes has provided and could be provided to CCSD as a construction manager and what collaboration they can
assist CCSD in the process. Ms. Bergman gave an overview on Iowa AgriTech Accelerator Community Connector and how district can incorporate agriculture into the design of
buildings.
15. Projects/Project Board(s)
Student projects include “Mask Up For CCSD” logo, designing district Thank You notes, assisting CEDC with decks, finishing work, landscaping and building, and Rural Iowa
teacher recruiting video.
16. Funding Sources
Mrs. Bergman discussed reaching out to other districts to be a part of the career academy. Mr. Pedersen discussed bringing a voter PPEL to the public next fall. Other funding
sources include SAVE and PPEL funds, and a bond.
17. Learning
Mrs. Bergman discussed the December 30 community meeting for internships and apprenticeship programs.
18. Invitation to Senior Experiences
Students are able to watch a Zoom session (Awareness2Action: Equity and Inclusion) on Fridays and discuss it on Mondays. Seniors along with other students have asked for
information on athletic nutrition so sessions are being planned.
19. Leadership for the Future
Mr. Pedersen and Mrs. Bergman discussed possible early retirement options and management fund. The retirement policy needs to be reviewed yearly. Transportation duties are
being shifted to Mr. Porter and a head bus driver position will be asked for approval in December.
20. Service and Gratitude Opportunities and Ideas
Mrs. Bergman discussed ways to show gratitude to health care, community families, and staff.
21. Other
Mrs. Bergman met with Grandma’s House daycare representatives, Michala Pedersen & Bobbi Whitehill, concerning a before and after school room for its daycare students.
22. Adjournment
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
