Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 9, 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, June 9, 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 4:00 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, 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 Bergren, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the May 26, 2021 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
Director Meyer found the bills in order.
6.3 Approve Special Education Contracts
Bedford Community School District
6.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
Jared Bevins as an elementary PE teacher
Mary Cox as a special education teacher
Matt Darrah as iJAG 11/12 Specialist
Nicole Berning as iJAG 7/8 Specialist
6.5 Approve Position Transfer for 2021-2022 School Year
Collin Bevins from iJAG 11/12 Specialist to 9/10 iJAG Specialist
Allison Bix from Title I to second grade teacher
Mackenzie Clark from Title I to third grade teacher
Jaedra Heiny from sixth grade teacher to Title I
Kenzie Beery from third grade teacher to Title I
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 POET Grant
CCSD received $1000 from POET for its Never Satisfied Community Grant for STEM and innovation.
7.2 Cardinal Innovation Learning Center
Mrs. Bergman and Mrs. VandenBosch have written several grants to help support next year’s entrepreneur course.
7.3 CCSD Committee Reports
Policy Committee will be meeting this month.
7.4 Finance Report
Meyer thanked Mrs. Maxwell for her help with the finances.
7.5 Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman stated there is continued learning about ESSER and CARES funds along with ISFIS (Iowa School Finance Information Services) webinars. CCSD received the
Decategorization/Community Partnerships for Protecting Children grant which help with the Yoga and Mindfulness Program for staff and students. She is finishing Leadership
Iowa this week. Mr. Cox and Mrs. Ehlers are gearing up for new school year.
7.6 Board Correspondence
Bergren - She gave praise to the High School Student Council and Seniors for their fundraising and work of 20 new beds for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization.
Meyer – She complimented all the summer activities.
Jones – He discussed being misquoted and appreciated KMA correcting it. He asked staff, students, and the community to go to the source for facts and to follow policies for
public comment and concerns. Personnel matter is confidential by law and cannot be discussed. He encouraged everyone to attend the work session with IASB and counsel on
June 23.
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving an Agreement for Independent Contractor for District Financial Work
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the agreement with Colby Pedersen for assistance with district financial and business operations for $3700.
Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Consider Approving Iowa State University Memorandum of Understanding
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve Iowa State University Memorandum of Understanding. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Consider Approving Changes to Master Agreement for Vocal and Band
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to table the Vocal Music Middle and High School and Middle School Band changes to the Master Agreement until the
July 14 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Consider Approving Additional Compensation for the Food Service Director to Manage South Page
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve $1500 stipend for the food service director to assist South Page. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Consider Approving Page County Fair Partnership Agreement
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to table the Page County Fair Partnership Agreement until the July 14 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Consider Approving the Payment of FY20 Outstanding Bills
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the payment of FY20 outstanding bills. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the Employee Complaint Form
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, to approve the second and final reading of the general complaint form as 213R2, 307R1, 401.4R1 and 402.5R1. Motion
carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements:
9.1 The next meeting will be a work session with IASB on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Middle School Commons.
9.2 The next regular meeting is on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Pulliam, to adjourn the meeting at 4:28 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
