Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 8, 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, September 8, 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 4:01 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 (via cell phone), and Sunderman.
4. Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting. Mike Smith spoke on appointing Student Council positions to the Board after its election is complete.
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 Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the August 25, 2021 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
Director Bergren found the bills in order.
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for 2021-2022 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district 2021-2022: 2 – South Page, kindergarten (Wade Baker), kindergarten (Isabelle Hicks)
Open Enrollment out of the district 2021-2022: 1 – Bedford, kindergarten (Kale Petersen); 1 – South Page, ninth grade (Makayla Holste)
6.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
Jared Bevins as 9-12 head wrestling coach
6.5 Approve Recommendation for Resignation for 2021-2022 school year
Alex Woodruff as custodian effective immediately
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Maintenance Report
Mr. Hill reported the track is on schedule to be completed this fall. HVAC system at 7-12 building had repairs. Street project in front of Garfield is complete and handicap
markings will be done. Sidewalk was poured by 3D at 4-6 building side for handicap accessibility and Bix Fabrication is working on railing. High School roof leaked and is
still under warranty. HVAC units on wrestling/band wing will be installed next week. Showers for 7-12 locker room will be installed. A heat pump went down at K-6
building and will be replaced.
7.2 Special Education
Mrs. Wellhausen reported on preliminary student numbers and paraprofessionals. The district currently has one student attending APEX and four attending Rising Hope.
7.3 Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman reported AEA has new special education executive director. District will be hiring a daily full-time substitute to float in the district where needed.
Construction trade students were honored at City Hall ribbon cutting. Mr. Cox is working on a 911 event.
Meyer left meeting at 4:40 pm.
7.4 Board Correspondence
Bergren – Wonderful to see the school year off to a great start.
Jones – Congratulations to the Cross Country teams and good job to the band.
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving the SIAC Committee List
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman to approve the 2021-22 SIAC committee list. Motion carried 4-0.
8.2 Consider Approving the Student Member (Non-Voting) of CCSD Board
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the student member (non-voting) position on the CCSD school Board. Motion carried 4-0.
8.3 Consider Approving Renewal of N-able Technologies LTD Quote
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve renewing N-able Technologies LTD for $8031.90 as anti-virus and remote program. Motion
carried 4-0.
8.4 Consider Approving the Purchase of Gym Floor Covers and Rack
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Pulliam, to approve the purchase of gym floor covers and rack for $11,526.68 from Humprys CoverSports. Motion carried 4-0.
8.5 Consider Approving ThoughtExchange Through Green Hills AEA
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve purchasing ThoughtExchange share rate through Green Hills AEA for $4500. Motion carried 4-0.
8.6 Consider Approving Industry-Recognized Certification
Any students will have opportunity to be OSHA certified.
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve industry-recognized certification at a maximum of $354 per student. Motion carried 4-0.
8.7 Consider Approving Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Math Intervention Resources and Materials for Special Education
A motion was made by Bergen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the SDI math intervention resources and material for $4520.90 from Bridges. Motion carried 4-0.
8.8 Discussion on Facilitating an IDEAthon or IDEAdash
Students will work on solutions to a Board priority or goal. The options are a full day, half day or two half days to involve more students. If approved, October 20 is the date;
Dr. Ann Lebo will also be in district that day.
8.9 Considering Approving the Proposal to Facilitate an IDEAthon or IDEAdash
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the IDEAthon for $3000 plus materials. Motion carried 4-0.
8.10 Consider and Discuss Open Enrollment Requests
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Bergren, to deny the two out of district open enrollment requests due to untimely filing and not meeting good cause
criteria. Motion carried 4-0.
8.11 Consider Approving the First Reading of the IASB Policy Primers
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the first reading of the attached policy primers. Motion carried 4-0.
8.12 Consider Approving the First Reading and Rescind of Policies
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the first reading of policy 804.5 – Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply and rescind policy 502.11 –
Use of Video Cameras on School Property. Motion carried 4-0.
9. Meeting Announcements:
9.1 The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, September 22, 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 4:45 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
