Minutes of Special Meeting
March 10, 2022
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Thursday, March 10, 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 4:05 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 (via cell), Boysen, Honeyman, and Jones.
4. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
5. New Business
5.1 Discussion of Superintendent Position and Survey Results with Grundmeyer Leader Search
Mr. Grundmeyer discussed the stakeholder survey report. Board members and administration discussed traits and qualities wanted. The interview process was discussed.
5.2 Initial Screening for Superintendent Position
Consider going into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i)
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Honeyman, to go into closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). A roll call vote was taken: Jones - Aye; Bergren - Aye; Boysen - Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Sunderman - Aye. The motion passed on a unanimous vote and the Board entered into closed session at 5:06 pm.
President Sunderman declared the Board back in open session at 7:08 pm after discussion.
Jones gave an update on CYC, Academy building, and old scoreboard.
6. Meeting Announcements
6.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
6.2 A special meeting will be on Wednesday, March 24, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley. This will be with Grundmeyer Leader Search.
7. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Jones, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Nancy Fulk-McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
