Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 9, 2022
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, February 9, 2022, beginning at 4:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office for Board.
1. Call to Order
President Sunderman 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 Sunderman, Vice President Bergren, Boysen, Honeyman, Jones, and Student Director Barr.
4. Audience to Visitors
President Sunderman welcomed all visitors to the meeting. Maggie MacVenn spoke on open enrolling her son to South Page district.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0. Bergren abstained.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the January 26, 2022 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the February 2, 2022 Special Meeting
6.3Approve Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2022-2023 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 – Essex, ninth grade (Jillian Dammann)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.5 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2021-2022 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 – Villisca, first grade (Chasen Strong)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.6 Approve Recommendations to Hire for 2021-2022 School Year
Wendy Davis as a paraprofessional effective February 14, 2022
Miranda Woods as a 7/8 Student Council Advisor effective February 10, 2022
6.7 Approve Recommendation for Resignation
Clarisa Johnson, preschool teacher effective end of the 2021-2022 school year
Shey Krull, paraprofessional effective February 11, 2022
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Maintenance Report
Mr. Hill spoke on equipment repair needs and maintenance repairs.
7.2 Student Report
Barr reported: large group speech performed at State; play auditions for spring play are happening; athletics include girls’ basketball regional play, H-10 boys bowling conference, and five wrestlers going to district; FFA sub-district contest; spring sports are having meetings; School Counselors Week is this week; and Rachel’s Challenge was incredible to see.
7.3 Principal Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported on staff professional development, winter benchmark screening, partnerships with 7-12 building staff and students, Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund (CSPFIF), and February elementary events.
7.4 Behavior Learning Advisor Report
Mr. Rieken shared what the Behavior Learning Advisor position duties include, how it is evolving, the successes, the challenges, and feedback.
7.5 Technology Report
Mrs. Morrison spoke on the proposed technology purchases for 2022-2023 school year.
7.6 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon spoke on the budget, nutrition and summer wages, and sign-on bonuses.
7.7 Superintendent
Mrs. Bergman reported students are happy to see their solutions from the IDEAthon being implemented such as the reading buddies. She encouraged parents and community to attend the Rachel’s Challenge event. She recognized the school counselors for Counselor’s Week.
7.8 Board Correspondence
Boysen – There are more stringent regulations and training for bus drivers.
Jones – There are a lot of strong student activities and he is proud of them.
Bergren – The mentoring program is wonderful.
Honeyman – It is nice to see the IDEAthon ideas coming to light.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Green Hills AEA CSPFIF Grant
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to approve the Green Hills AEA CSPFIF Grant. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving a Bus Bid from School Bus Sales Co. for a 2023 Blue Bird Bus
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to approve the bus bid from School Bus Sales Co. for $154,000 for a 2023 78-passenger Blue Bird activity bus. Motion carried 3-2. Ayes – Bergren, Boysen, and Jones. Nays - Sunderman and Honeyman.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Remembering Our Fallen Display
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the Remembering Our Fallen memorial to be displayed at the 7-12 building February 22 -25, 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Technology Purchases
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve technology purchases for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution for Apple Inc. Lease-Purchase Agreement
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the resolution for the Apple Inc. lease-purchase agreement for the 2022-2023 school year; WHEREAS, CCSD is authorized by Iowa Code section 274.1 to hold property and execute lease-purchase agreements for technology pursuant to Iowa Code sections 298.3 and 423F.3(1)(e), and to acquire items of technology as are needed to provide authorized programs and services, and to acquire such technology by entering into a lease with option to purchase agreement. Jones – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Bergren – Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Sunderman – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving Apple Lease-Purchase Schedule
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the Apple Lease purchase agreement with three annual payments for a total of $151,597.00 for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving Purchasing Camera and Security System
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Jones, to approve purchasing cameras from Midwest Data/Farmers Mutual Telephone Company for $201,560.11. Motion carried 5-0.
8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving Collection Bargaining Request from CEA
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve the collective bargaining with the Clarinda Education Association (CEA). Motion carried 5-0.
8.9 Discuss and Consider Adopting Resolution for Budget Guarantee
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to approve adopting the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY23 for the regular program budget as allowed under Iowa Code 257.14. Jones – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Bergren – Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Sunderman – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.
8.10 Discuss and Consider Approving Two-Year Contract with Garratt Callahan for Water Treatment Services
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve two-year contract with Garratt Callahan for water treatment services. Motion carried 5-0.
8.11 Discuss and Consider Approving SchoolStore Fundraiser at PK-6 Building
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve the PK-6 building to use SchoolStore for a fundraiser. Motion carried 5-0.
8.12 Discuss and Consider Rescinding Policy 403.7, Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve rescinding policy 403.7 – Employee Vaccination/Testing for COVID-19; 403.7R1, 403.7R2, 403.7E1, 407.3E2, 407.3E3. Motion carried 5-0.
8.13 Discuss and Consider Approving the Payment Applications from JR & Co.
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the payment applications from JR & Co. for $23,444.20 for the high school roof. Motion carried 5-0.
8.14 Consider and Discuss Open Enrollment Requests
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Boysen, to approve the out-of-district open enrollment to South Page. Motion carried 5-0.
8.15 Discuss and Consider Increasing FTEs by Two
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve adding two paraprofessional FTEs. Motion carried 5-0.
8.16 Discuss and Consider Approving New Hire
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the hiring of Roxann Osher as a paraprofessional effective February 10, 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
8.17 Discussion on Staff Retention Bonuses
McKinnon discussed retention bonuses for staff using ESSER funds. Many school districts are utilizing retention bonuses because of the teacher shortage in the state.
9. Meeting Announcements:
9.1 A work session will be on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
9.3 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.
Nancy Fulk-McKinnon
Board Secretary
