Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 22, 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 22, 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, and Sunderman (via cell phone).
4. Audience to Visitors
President Jones welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the September 8, 2021 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
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 – Southwest Valley, second (Josie Gay) and fourth (Sophie Gay); 1 – South Page twelfth (Kobe Bennett); 1 – Essex,
kindergarten (Lilly Davis)
6.4 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
Maggie Stevens as Administrative Secretary
Erin McPhee as a paraprofessional
Melissa Stoltz as a paraprofessional
Cindy Darrah as Elementary Music and Musical Theatre Director
Austin Meads as Assistant 7/8 Football Coach
6.5 Approve Recommendation for Resignation for 2021-2022 school year
Collin Bevins as 9/10 iJAG instructor effective October 1, 2021
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Maintenance Report
Mr. Hill reported the irrigation system at football field is working better now. The track overlay project has started and will be complete middle of October. Roof top units at
7-12 building for the band/wrestling wing will be installed next week. Showers in boys’ locker room will be installed next week. Girls’ locker room showers will be done in
between sport seasons.
7.2 STEM Report
Mrs. Pullen and three second students presented their BEE BOTS coding project.
7.3 COVID Report
Mrs. Bergman reminded that FERPA and educational responsibility limits what health information can be given by the district. The health team and her continue to watch
the county and district rates.
7.4 Committee Reports
Meyer reported the Legislative session will be beginning soon; she encouraged people to communicate with our Legislators. Pulliam reported the SIAC meeting was well
attended by students, staff, community, herself and Mrs. Bergman. ISASP scores were discussed; an area of concern was early literacy and ideas were shared how to
improve. Preschool is not fully funded so the district only receives partial state funding.
7.5 Finance Report
McKinnon reported the Special Education, Transportation, and Certified Annual Reports were submitted. Revenues were down in July and August because State Aid is not
received but will start again in September. Audit will be virtual the week of October 11. Student count date is October 1.
7.6 Superintendent Report
Mrs. Bergman and administration are working on Title state reporting and will continue to meet reporting deadlines through October. A Special Education Director interview
is scheduled; looking to overlap before Mrs. Wellhausen is done in December. Dr. Kinney asked her to reach out to schools within 30 miles radius to check on interest to
collaborate on CTE programs. Both buildings are having Homecoming events and having fun. Vaping detection sensors will be purchased for the 7-12 building. She and
Mrs. McKinnon met with Mr. Weis on leasing the Clarinda Academy gym and football field. He will answer further questions from the Board before a proposal is written.
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Approving Request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2020-2021 School Year Special Education Deficit
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2020-2021 school special education
deficit of $241,325.13. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Consider Approving the School Fundraisers
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Meyer, to approve the 2021-2022 district fundraisers. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Consider Approving Donations
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Pulliam, to approve a $150 donation for the school nurse fund from the Together Class and ground beef to the Nutrition
Department from an anonymous donor. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the IASB Policy Primers
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Meyer, to approve the second and final reading of the attached policy primers. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading and Rescind of Policies
A motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bergren, to approve the second and final reading of policy 804.5 – Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply and rescind policy
502.11 – Use of Video Cameras on School Property. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Consider Approving the First Reading of Policy 705.1 Purchasing-Bidding
A motion was made by Pulliam, seconded by Bergren, to approve the first reading of policy 705.1 Purchasing-Bidding. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Discussion of IASB Board Scenario
Board discussed the role of governance (board) and management (superintendent). Staff and Administration need to go to policy for guidance. Mrs. Bergman presented an
IASB student safety scenario to the Board; discussion focused on what the Board’s response should be to the parent concerning student safety.
9. Meeting Announcements:
9.1 The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Pulliam, to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
