Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 23, 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, March 23, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM in the McKinley Central Office for Board.
1. Call to Order
President Sunderman called the meeting to order at 6:00 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, and Jones.
4. Audience to Visitors
President Sunderman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to amend the agenda to remove 8.10 and 8.11 Maintenance Hires. Motion carried 5-0. A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the amended agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the March 9 2022 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the March 10, 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, kindergarten (Bennett Reed)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 3 – Stanton, sixth grade (Makensey Henneman), eleventh grade (Dacey Henneman); and Shenandoah, kindergarten (Wesley Lundgren).
6.5 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2021-2022 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 - Shenandoah, eighth grade (Christian Gross)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.6 Approve Recommendations to Hire
Melissa Crooks as 7-12 Paraprofessional effective April 2022
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Band Report
Student Xavier DeGroot, Mrs. Ridge, and Liz Davison (Band Booster Treasurer) presented pricing and a sketch for new uniforms. The current uniforms were purchased in 2006 and have been well taken care of by alterations and dry cleaning every year. Band Boosters will pay half the cost and are asking CCSD to pay the other half.
7.2 iJAG Report
Mr. Darrah reported juniors and seniors are working on project-based learning and preparing for life after high school. They competed at state conference and earned a spot for career development. He is also following up with graduated students from last year. Mrs. Davis reported freshmen and sophomores are focusing on life skills and career readiness. Mrs. Berning reported 7th and 8th graders are working on leadership skills, academic success, and career readiness.
7.3 Student Report
No student report.
7.4 Finance Report
No finance report was given.
7.5 Superintendent Report
Mrs. Bergman and the principals are reviewing handbooks, Rising Hope agreement, Camp Intervention, and utilizing IWCC rooms. They are looking at using ESSER funds for additional vape detectors. Student groups may be sending donations through other groups to the Ukraine.
7.6 Board Correspondence
Boysen – He received parent letter with preschool concerns.
8. New Business
8.1 Consider Acknowledging Receipt of CEA Opening Proposal
Mike Smith, Anne Morrison, Amanda Vardaman, Andy Harris, and Kim Williams of the CEA presented their initial offer of 4.22% increase making the base $37,975. The Board acknowledged the initial proposal and will respond in two weeks.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the MOU with Morningside University
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve MOU with Morningside University. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Approving the Second and Final Reading of Policy 210.2
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve the second and final reading of policy 210.2, Regular Meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Shot Clock Donation
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the shot clock and installation donation from the Clarinda Youth Corporation. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Weight Quote
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve purchasing additional weights and equipment for $10,000 plus shipping from Pure Fitness Innovations. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving 28E Agreement with the City
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the 28E agreement with the City of Clarinda. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving Updated Return to Learn Plan
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve the updated Return to Learn Plan. Motion carried 5-0.
8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving Purchasing Band Uniforms
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve paying half for new band uniforms for the 2022-23 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.9 Discuss and Consider Approving Bus and Driver Request
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve class of 1970 using a CCSD bus driver and bus for its class reunion Clarinda tour. Motion carried 5-0.
8.10 Discuss and Consider Approving New Maintenance Hire
A motion was made to remove this item when approving agenda.
8.11 Discuss and Consider Approving New Maintenance Hire
A motion was made to remove this item when approving agenda.
9. Meeting Announcements:
9.1 A special meeting will be on Wednesday, March 24, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at McKinley.
9.2 A special meeting will be on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the PK-6 Library.
9.3 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. in the PK-6 Library.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Kristin Wagoner
Board President Pro-Tem Board Secretary
