Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 22, 2023
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 22, 2023, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Sunderman called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 Honeyman, Bergren (via phone), Boysen, and Jones.
4. Public Forum
President Sunderman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, 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. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the February 8, 2023 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2022-2023 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 - Shenandoah, ninth grade (Taelyn Shehan-Marckmann)
6.3 Approve Recommendations, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Kayla Ulven, Assistant Softball Coach, effective 2022-23 school year; Michael Hummel, Assistant Softball Coach, effective 2022-23 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations: Deitrich Engstrand, Paraprofessional, effective February 28, 2023
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported on the ESSA training and literacy adoption. Summer planning continues for Summer School, Camp Invention, JK Jumpstart, and Summer Lunch
Program. Mrs. Pullen reported on the STEM program at the Elementary and the grants she has applied for. Career Readiness Day will be held for 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th grades.
7.2 Board Correspondence
Boysen stated signs are going up for the bond issue around town and the open houses were a benefit showing how things will be paid for.
Jones thanked the community group that has helped behind the scenes with the bond and the work they have put in.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Purchasing Wrestling Mat
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve purchasing the wrestling mat from Resilite for $16,037.76. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving 2023-24 Course Selection Guide
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the 7-12 course selection guide for the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Collection Bargaining Request from CEA
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the collective bargaining with the Clarinda Education Association (CEA). Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of the IASB Policy Primer
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the first reading of the attached policy primers. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Darah Gray
Board President Board Secretary, Pro-Tem
