Minutes of Regular Meeting
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, January 13, 2021, 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 4:00 p.m.
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 (via phone), Meyer, and Sunderman.
4. Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to amend Agenda item 8.7 to approve two student enrollment contracts for the Rising Hope Academy Therapeutic classroom for the 2020-2021 School Year. Motion carried 5-0. (8.7 was originally to approve the management and operation of therapeutic classroom agreement with Greenhills AEA.) A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the December 9, 2020 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
Director Meyer found them in order.
6.3 Approve Special Education Contracts
Ottumwa and Sioux City School Districts
6.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2020-2021 School Year
Sage Lloyd as a High School Science and Social Studies teacher
JennaLee Bramble as an associate
Richard Iske as head bus driver
6.5 Approve Recommendation for Resignation 2021-2022 school year.
Susana Ballesteros, High School Spanish teacher
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Literacy Report
Mrs. Eberly reported literacy scores have improved in all elementary grade levels. Literacy staff and AEA will continue working to close the gap.
7.2 Administrative Report
Mrs. Green discussed second semester scheduling. She presented a video of J-term classes and students. Mrs. Wellhausen discussed Chapter 103 and staff trainings. She reported many remote learners are back in class second semester.
7.3 Financial Reports
Mr. Pedersen discussed district enrollment, which is down mainly due to COVID. State funding is a year behind; the district will receive less next year due to the lower
enrollment this year. The Governor is suggesting a 2.5% SSA; Board will need to approve budget guarantee as will many other school districts.
7.4 Superintendent
Bobbie Whitehill and Michala Pedersen discussed Grandma’s House before and after-school program at Garfield. They thanked the district for helping make this happen.
Mrs. Bergman reported on her Leadership Iowa class. She shared Cardinal designs students created to help brand CCSD. She has spent time with four architect firms and
the team talked with three construction managers. OPN Architects will be in the district January 19 to talk with the Board and community partners to help determine
the student programming and 1180 South 16th building. CCSD will be setting up a time to show an informational video on sex trafficking, Gridshock. Training
continues with the 7 Habits for Highly Effective Families and LeaderInMe. She is looking into skills, habits and mindsets of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity
to include in the high school curriculum. Clarinda is a finalist for the Healthy Hometown Wellmark Community Award. She is researching a partnership with
Clarinda Regional Health Center for the Cardinal back pack program; the number of families increased 20% in 18 months. CCSD received ESSR funds; she will propose
to use those for HVAC. She would like to create a FAQ COVID staff document.
7.5 Board Correspondence
Meyer – She discussed Legislative changes and lobby webinars.
Pulliam – She acknowledged the athletes and coaches are working hard. She said the J-term is inspiring students and teachers. CCSD needs to celebrate the
improvement in reading scores.
Sunderman – He has heard compliments on J-term and continued in-person learning.
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving an Anonymous Donation of $500 for Outstanding Lunch Accounts
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the donation of $500 from an anonymous donor to pay outstanding student lunch accounts. Motion
carried 5-0.
8.2 Consider Approving the First Reading of the 500 Series of Policy
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the first reading of the 500 Series of Policy. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Consider Approving Extension of the Families First Corona Virus Response Act
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman, to approve extension of the Families First Corona Virus Response Act until the end of the 2020-2021 school
year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Consider Approving State Required Teacher Quality Committee per Iowa Code 284.4
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve State Required Teacher Quality Committee per Iowa Code 284.4. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Consider Approving the Sharing Agreement with South Page for a Science Teacher (Chemistry) for the second semester.
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve sharing agreement with South Page for Science teacher for second semester of the 2020-2021 school
year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Consider Approving the Early Retirements and Resignations from Staff
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve the early retirement and resignation of Cheryl Beaver, Karen Hackett and Cynthia Opperman, effective
at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Consider Approving Two Student Enrollment Contracts for the Rising Hope Academy Therapeutic classroom for the 2020-2021 School Year.
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve two student enrollment contracts for the Rising Hope Academy Therapeutic classroom for the
2020-2021 School Year. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements:
9.1 Our next regular meeting is on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley and via Zoom.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Pulliam, to adjourn the meeting at 5:28 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
