Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 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, March 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, 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 Bergren, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 4-0. Jones abstained.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the March 8, 2023 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2022-2023 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 2 - Shenandoah, seventh grade (Payton Wixom), tenth grade (Hunter Lighty)
6.4 Approve Recommendations, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Kelly Jones, Teacher Leadership Coach for the 2023-24 school year
Susan Law, Elementary Teacher for the 2023-24 school year
Haley Becker, Elementary Teacher for the 2023-24 school year
Maicy Darrah, Elementary Teacher for the 2023-24 school year
Jane Mayer, Assistant Track Coach for the 2022-23 school year
Cathy DeAnda, Assistant Track Coach for the 2022-23 school year
Transfers: Johanna Blank from Elementary Teacher to Title I Reading
Resignations: Jared Bevins, Elementary Teacher and 9-12 Head Wrestling Coach, effective end of 2022-23 school year
Darah Gray, Admin Assistant/Accounts Payable effective March 31, 2023
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Privia reported on elementary happenings including ESSA training, K-6 literacy, preschool and kindergarten round-ups, and summer school. Mr. Cox discussed
contextualized and online opportunities for students, and a summer online credit recovery option. He continues to work with Site LogiQ on potential classroom additions.
7.2 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon reported the FY22 audit has been extended per the Auditors and presented the FY24 Budget to the Board.
7.3 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia stated April 3 will be a work session with Site LogiQ.
7.4 Board Correspondence
Bergren hoped the band students had a great trip to Chicago and New York.
Boysen gave kudos to FFA, Speech, and National History Day students for their hard work and achievements.
Sunderman has had good conversations with the community concerning the bond election.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Scoreboard
Mr. Lord discussed the current scoreboard issues and the recommendation for a new scoreboard. Advertising on it can generate revenue to help pay for it. The Athletic
Booster Club will donate $15,000. Prices will go up on April 1, and it can be operational by fall. No action was taken in order for the Technology Committee to meet and
discuss further.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing to Approve the Proposed 2023-2024 School Calendar
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Boysen, to set the public hearing for April 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom as the date, time, and place for
the proposed 2023-2024 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Rental Agreement with Steinbeck and Sons
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve the rental agreement with Steinbeck and Sons. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Preventative Maintenance Agreement
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to approve the preventative maintenance agreement with Access Elevation for $525. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the 7-12 Building Lock Project
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve Maryville Glass and Lock quote, not to exceed $65,653.10 for the 7-12 building lock project. Motion
carried 5-0.
8.6 Give Initial Proposal to Clarinda Education Association
Ann Smisek, Ahlers & Cooney P.C., presented the initial proposal to the CEA of adding $937 to the base for a total package increase of 4.38% for the 2023-24 school year.
8.7 Discussion on the 1180 Building
Board discussed getting the building appraised and selling it. Mr. Privia will research commercial realtors.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A work session will be on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. at McKinley
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m. Motion carried 5-0
Darin Sunderman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
Clarinda Board of Directors will be going into exempt session for negotiating sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation, and the deliberative process of arbitration as provided by Iowa Code 20.17(3).
