Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 12, 2021
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, May 12, 2021, beginning at 4:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office for Board.
1. Call to Order
President Jones called the meeting to order at 4:02 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, Meyer, and Sunderman.
4. Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting. Kim Williams spoke on the resignation of Joshua Porter and the leadership of superintendent Bergman. Cindy Van Fosson shared her concern where the school district has been the last five years and where it is headed. Karmen Moses thanked the Board and shared concern on loosing invested people and families in the community. Kayla Hagey spoke on needing change in the district. Karlee Barlow spoke on the disappointment and lack of communication in the district.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Sunderman, to amend the agenda to cancel the public hearing and remove new business item 9.9, Approve Resolution for the Sale of District Property, due to the purchase offer being rescinded. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Public Hearing on the Proposed Sale of Property for $75,000.00 to Chad Wellhausen
Due to Mr. Wellhausen rescinding his proposed offer, the public hearing was canceled.
7. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the April 28, 2021 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
Director Bergren found the bills in order.
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 2020-2021 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district 2020-2021: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district 2020-2021: 1 Red Oak, tenth grade (Joslyn Shum)
7.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
Casey Hill as Summer Mower
Tom Smith as Summer Painter
Adam Whitaker as Custodial Personnel
Alex Woodruff as Custodial Personnel
Nevi Zerkle as Middle School Band Director
7.5 Approve Recommendation for Resignation
Jason Armstrong as Elementary Teacher effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
Tucker Morrison as Assistant Maintenance Director effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
Josh Porter as Assistant Principal/Athletic Director/Transportation Director effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
Sandy Porter as Elementary PE Teacher effective at the end of the 2020-21 school year
7.6 Approve removing authorizations for Colby Pedersen from all PCSB accounts
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Maintenance Report
Mr. Hill reported on the water main break in the high school’s boiler room; a new line was installed. No damage was found to any public area, classrooms, or electrical. He
recommends the two new hires on the agenda. He continues to work on getting quotes for upcoming projects and will present at the next meeting.
8.2 Staff Recognition
President Jones recognized the district’s retiring staff: Cheryl Beaver (FCS teacher), Mike Crawford (custodial staff), Karen Hackett (custodial staff), and Cynthia Opperman
(elementary principal). They have a combined 108 years of service in our district. The district appreciates and thanks each of them for their service.
8.3 Board Recognition
Mrs. Bergman thanked the Board for their volunteer time, service to the district, and putting students first.
8.4 Financial Reports
Reports are attached to the agenda.
8.5 Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman thought the day went well with the High School staff at Garfield. She thanked the Porter’s for their service to the district. Mrs. Almelien shared ISASP preliminary
results for the whole district; further results will come in September. Science is only assessed in grades fifth, eighth and tenth. Cassie spoke on Maria Fleming from LeaderInMe
being at Garfield. Staff is excited to give students leadership opportunities and empowering them. Ms. Fleming also met with the instructional coaches, school counselors and
new principals to discuss strengths, the LeaderInMe process and future professional development.
8.6 Board Correspondence
Meyer – Congratulations to Isaac Jones for making 6’6”. Good luck to the spring athletes. Congratulations to the Middle and High School bands for receiving ones.
9. New Business
9.1 Consider Approving the Payment Application from JR & Co.
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the payment application from JR & Co. for $53,256.13 for the high school roof. Motion carried 5-0.
9.2 Consider Approving 2021-2022 Compensation for Non-certified Staff
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Pulliam, to approve an hourly increase of .45 cents for non-certified staff for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
Sunderman abstained.
9.3 Consider Approving 2021-2022 Compensation for Administrative
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman, to approve a 1.55% increase for the administration for the 2021-2022 school year with the exception of the new
elementary and high school principals, and employees hired less than 60 days. Motion carried 4-0. Meyer abstained (due to family member being hired within 60 days).
9.4 Consider Approving 2021-2022 28E Agreement with Stanton for FCS Teacher
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman, to approve 28E agreement with Stanton for FCS teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
9.5 Consider approving 2021-2022 AEA Purchasing Agreement
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, to approve the 2021-2022 AEA purchasing agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
9.6 Consider Approving iJAG Memorandum of Understandings
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve both iJAG Memorandum of Understandings for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
9.7 Consider Approving Service Agreement with West Central Community Action
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the 2021-2022 service agreement with West Central Community Action. Motion carried 5-0.
9.8 Consider Approving the 28E Shared Agreement with Shenandoah for ELL Services
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the 28E shared agreement with Shenandoah for ELL for. 375 FTE. Motion carried 5-0.
9.9 Consider Approving Resolution for the Sale of District Property
Board amended the agenda to remove this item from the agenda due Mr. Wellhausen rescinding his offer.
9.10 Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the Attached Policy Primers
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, to approve the second and final reading of the Policy Primers as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Meeting Announcements:
10.1 Our next regular meeting is on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 4:59 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
