2021.08.05 - Special Meeting Agenda

Clarinda Community School District
Special Meeting
Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM
McKinley Central Office

 

Agenda

 

1. Call to Order
The President will call the meeting to order using the gavel if necessary.  The President will request those with communication devices to either turn them off or place them on silent mode.  This may be a good time to introduce any special guests.
1. A binder labeled Public Copy of Board Materials and containing board meeting materials is available for public review at the table at the side of the room.
2. A sign-in sheet is located at the table at the side of the room. All guests are asked to sign it to show attendance.
3. Meeting agendas are available for the public at the table at the side of the room.
4. Meeting agendas, materials, and minutes are also available on the district web page.

2. Pledge of Allegiance
The President will ask the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call
The President will ask for roll call.

4. Audience to Visitors
The President will ask the audience if they have any comments on the items on the agenda. This gives the public the opportunity to comment on agenda items prior to Board decisions/actions. Each community member wanting to comment to the board will be granted two minutes to speak. Please be prepared to give your name and address. The Board will listen to public comment and in accordance with district policy 213 and direct questions to the superintendent or the appropriate staff.

5. Approval of Agenda
If members have items to be added to the agenda, now is the time. If you have items that you want removed from the agenda, or removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion, make the request at this time. The President will call for a motion and second to approve the agenda.

6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
The President will ask for a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented or amended. With a motion and a second, the President will call for the vote.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the July 28, 2021 Special Meeting
      Minutes

6.2 Approve Bills
      Bills

6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 2021-2022 School Year
      In accordance with Iowa Code, administration recommends approving the open enrollment requests. These requests are for the 2021-2022 school year.
      Open Enrollment into the district 2021-2022: 0
      Open Enrollment out of the district 2021-2022: 2 Bedford – ninth grade (Cole Savage) and eleventh grade (Clay Savage)
6.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
      Administration is requesting to hire for the 2021-2022 school year. Please accept the following recommendations to meet district staffing needs: 
      Miranda Wilson as 7-12 Behavior Learning Advisor
      Paul Rieken as PK-6 Behavior Learning Advisor
6.5 Approve Recommendation for Resignation for 2021-2022 school year:
      Administration has received the following resignation. Please accept the following resignation:
      Jessica Engstrand as Elementary Secretary effective September 10, 2021   

7. Recognition and Reports
The President will call for recognition and reports as identified on the agenda.
7.1 Cardinal Innovation Learning Center
      An update report will be given.
7.2 Transportation Report 

8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving the Donation of the Scoreboard
      ACTION
      The Clarinda Athletic Booster Club would like to donate a new electronic scoreboard for the 7-12 building gym. The scoreboard will also have the capability for students to
      show videos 
of district events and student projects. CCSD will be responsible for the electrical hook up.
      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve the scoreboard donation for the 7-12 building gym from the Athletic Booster Club.

8.2 Consider Approving the 2021-2022 High School Course Selection Guide
 
      ACTION
 
      Administration has collaborated and discussed the courses students need to graduate. Additionally, administration has collaborated with Iowa Western Community College
       and 
local business and industry to determine courses supportive of the 21st Century work force needs. The attached course selection guide is being recommended, keeping
       in mind that
 additional courses will be created and added as addendums.
       Guide
      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve the 2021-2022 High School course selection guide. 

8.3 Consider Approving Associate Activities Director Position
      ACTION
      The position shall have responsibility for assisting the Activities Director in the over-all  management of the Clarinda Community School District Activities Programs. It will
      include 
assisting in scheduling and supervising activity programs, and collaborating with the  Activities Director and Coaches/Sponsors/Directors of programs.
      Description

      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve the Associate Activities Director position for the 2021-2022 school year.

8.4 Consider Approving the Purchase of Instructional Support Services Subscription
      ACTION
      This subscription will provide individualized professional learning aligned to the Charlotte Danielson Evaluation Rubrics and state required pier observations within the
     CCSD 
professional growth process.
     Attachment 1   Attachment 2    Attachment 3
     RECOMMENDATION
      Approve the purchase of Instructional Support Services subscription for $5099.15 for the 2021-2022 school year.

8.5 Consider Approving Purchasing Materials to Finish Viewing Deck Project
      ACTION
      The handicap accessible viewing deck at the football field needs additional materials to finish the project to accommodate more accessibility. The construction class would
      finish it the first
 three weeks of class. Materials estimate from Akins is $9847.72 and cement estimate from 3D is $1500.
      Akins

      RECOMMENDATION
      Approve purchasing materials to finish the handicap accessible viewing deck at the football field.

9. Meeting Announcements:
Please note the schedule of meetings.
     9.1The next regular meeting is on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.  

10. Adjournment
The President will call for a motion and a second to adjourn the meeting.