Minutes of Special Meeting
July 28, 2021
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, July 28, 2021, beginning at 4:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office for Board.
1. Call to Order
Vice President Pulliam 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: Vice President Pulliam, Bergren, Meyer, and Sunderman. Absent: President Jones
4. Audience to Visitors
Vice President Pulliam welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Give Oath of Office to Nancy McKinnon School Board Treasurer
Vice President Pulliam administered the Oath of Office to Nancy McKinnon.
6. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
7. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the July 14, 2021 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
Bergren found them in order.
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 2021-2022 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 3 South Page – fourth grade (Allison Larabee), fifth grade (Braden Larabee), and eighth grade
(Peyton Larabee)
7.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
Kristin Wagoner as Administrative Assistant
Clarisa Johnson as Preschool Teacher (six-month contract)
7.5 Approve Position Transfer for 2021-2022 School Year
Sam Cohrs from fourth grade teacher to fifth grade teacher
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Maintenance Report
Mr. Hill will place an ad in newspaper to sell excess shelving units from the 1180 building. He is working with Mr. Cox for additional
classroom space. Assistant maintenance position interviews start this week. Football field continues being watered due to dry weather.
Midwest Track continues to wait on materials for track overlay project. HVAC replacements will be installed next week. He attended
safety meeting for student drop off and pick up. Handicap spots will be repainted along with additional signage.
8.2 Transportation Report
McKinnon reported meetings are being held to determine busing needs.
8.3 Technology Report
Morrison reported a new district firewall has been installed and she is looking into purchasing additional Owl Pro cameras to assist
with Zoom meetings. She is working with IWCC on WiFi connections for student iPads. She is getting prices for additional Smart
Panels in classrooms. She discussed the possibility of equipping buses with WiF and having a student tech team to help other students
troubleshoot minor computer issues.
8.4 Superintendent Report
Bergman and McKinnon attended the IASB fiscal management conference. IASB advised waiting to spend ESSER III funds until
federal guidance is given. Districts have up to year 2023 to spend all the funds but are capable of extending to year 2024. She
would like a committee to discuss district needs before spending the ESSER III funds. Mrs. Ehlers and Mr. Cox discussed the
Behavior Learning Advisor positions.
9. New Business
9.1 Consider Approving the 2021-2022 High School Course Selection
No action was taken due to continued collaboration with IWCC and community partners.
9.2 Consider Approving the School Nurse Revision Agreement with Clarinda Regional Health Center
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the school nurse revision agreement with the Clarinda Regional
Health Center to include two nurses at CCSD for $97,360.00 for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 3-0. Pulliam abstained.
9.3 Discussion on Behavior Learning Advisor Positions
Mr. Cox and Mrs. Ehlers explained the positions and the Board asked questions under the superintendent report.
9.4 Consider Approving Two Behavior Learning Advisor Positions
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve two Behavior Learning Advisor positions for the PK-6 and 7-12
buildings for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
9.5 Consider Approving Lunch Tables
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve purchasing lunch tables from Today’s Classrooms for $30,521.40.
Motion carried 4-0.
10. Meeting Announcements:
10.1A special meeting will be on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley and a regular meeting with a
possible work session on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to adjourn the meeting at 5:07 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
