Minutes of Special Meeting
August 5, 2021
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Thursday, August 5, 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. Laura Tumak discussed investing in a classroom ambassadors program verses renewing the Franklin Covey program the district currently uses.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, 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 July 28, 2021 Special Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
Meyer found them in order.
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 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
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
Jessica Engstrand as Elementary Secretary effective September 10, 2021
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Cardinal Innovation Learning Center
Mrs. Bergman highlighted the Innovation and the Workforce class where students will be working with local businesses; and Cardinal Communications where students will
learn about various productions skills.
7.2 Transportation Report
McKinnon reported shuttle stops for this year will include 7-12 building, Lutheran School, Lied Center and McKinley. After registration it complete, rural routes will be set.
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving the Donation of the Scoreboard
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve the scoreboard donation for the 7-12 building gym from the Athletic Booster Club. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Consider Approving the 2021-2022 High School Course Selection Guide
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the 2021-2022 High School course selection guide. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Consider Approving Associate Activities Director Position
This will be a stipend position and more than likely an internal candidate will apply. A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the Associate
Activities Director position for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Consider Approving the Purchase of Instructional Support Services Subscription
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Meyer, to approve the purchase of Instructional Support Services subscription for $5099.15 for the 2021-2022 school year.
Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Consider Approving Purchasing Materials to Finish Viewing Deck Project
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve purchasing materials to finish the handicap accessible viewing deck at the football field. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements:
9.1The next regular meeting is on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Sunderman, to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
