2021.09.08 - Work Session Minutes

Clarinda Community School District
Work Session
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 after the Regular Board Meeting
McKinley Central Office

Agenda

  1. Welcoming Inclusion
    Meeting opened at 4:55 p.m. In attendance: Greg Jones, Stacy Pulliam, Trish Bergren, Ann Meyer, Darin Sunderman, Luke Cox, Tom Adams, Lesley Ehlers, Allie Wellhausen, Craig Hill and Nancy McKinnon
    Mrs. Bergman asked everyone to keep in mind the work session goals and Iowa’s Career and Technical Education Service Areas. She asked the Board and Administration to read Compass Points to determine which work group they fit.  
     
  2. Student Outcomes- Portrait of a Graduate
    Mrs. Bergman talked about curiosity, agility, creativity, collaboration, innovative mindset, emotional intelligence, critical thinker and leadership qualities along with visual examples.
     
  3. Vision (Why?)
    The district wants to focus on positive learning environments for students and staff to help grow 21st skills, habits and mindsets.

 

  1. Instructional Programming (How?)
    Discussion included current district instructional programming such as iJAG, CTE expansion, accessible viewing deck, LeaderInMe, maintenance intern, and student-led book club.

 

  1. Clarinda Economic Sectors (What?)
    Discussion centered on business areas in the district that would help expand students’ career and opportunities not only in school but beyond graduation.  Examples included construction, manufacturing, health sciences, agriculture, and transportation.

 

  1. District Campus and Community Sites (Where?)
    Board and administration discussed what is needed and what could be done at current district sites and off sites for students and staff. District needs to localize efforts and be efficient and flexible with classrooms and staff as students move grades. District needs to build long-term plan with IWCC to grow programs and fill needs. Students need to be the center by preparing them for after graduation opportunities. Top priorities included pre-school; safety such as parking, entrances and additional cameras; efficiency in staffing, programming, curriculum and grounds; increasing academic opportunities and test scores; and gym space.
  1. Partnerships
    District continues to work with iJAG, Green Hills AEA, and IWCC.
     
  2. Funding Sources
    This will be discussed at another work session.
     
  3. Next Steps
    Board wants communication with stakeholder groups to discuss and learn their opinions and desires for the district and students.
     
  4. Other
    1. School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting is September 15 at 5:30 at McKinley.
    1. SAMI
      This will be September 15 and 21 at each building.

Meeting ended at 6:41 p.m.