Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 12, 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, April 12, 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 Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Open Hearing on the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
At 5:01 p.m. President Sunderman declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections to the proposed 2023-2024 budget, President Sunderman closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.
7. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the March 22, 2023 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Minutes of the March 31, 2023 Special Meeting
7.3 Approve Minutes of the April 3, 2023 Work Session
7.4 Approve Bills
7.5 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2022-2023 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 4 – Shenandoah, twelfth grade (Gael Barreda), eleventh grade (Hannah Hall), tenth grade (Hunter Hall); South Page, first grade (Griffin
Anderson)
7.6 Approve Recommendations, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Darla Olinger, Online/At-Risk Coordinator for the 2023-24 school year
Becca Ridnour, Elementary Teacher for the 2023-24 school year
Colby Sorenson, Elementary Teacher for the 2023-24 school year
Colby Sorenson, Head 9-12 Wrestling Coach for the 2023-24 school year
Tommy Mothershed, Assistant of Building and Grounds, effective April 13, 2023
Transfers: Cassie Eberly from Teacher Leadership to Title I for the 2023-24 school year
Resignations: Trenton Turney, 5-8 PE Teacher, effective end of the 2022-23 school year
Jill Harrison, Food Service, effective May 23, 2023
Barb Dammann, Food Service, effective May 223, 2023
Haley Weis, 7-12 Special Education Teacher, effective end of the 2022-23 school year
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Lord reported FCCLA competed at State, placed in the top three in each event, and received the Chapter Award for community service. Eight students competed in the
State Finance Challenge at Drake, and qualified for the State Econ Challenge. Eleven students qualified for the State National History Day Competition. Band had a great
trip to Chicago and New York. Spring production was a hit. H-10 Character and Academic Awards recipients were Taylor Cole and Sarah Tunnicliff. FFA state leadership
conference is next week. Spring sports are underway with large numbers in track. He is working with the Booster Club to iron out advertising packages for the scoreboard.
8.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour worked on the supply bids and will be ordering. A detailed walk-through was done with Maryville for doors and locks at both buildings. Door alarms were put
on some of the 7-12 building interior and fire doors. They installed pull station covers at the 7-12 building. Portable building cribbing has blocks that are cracked and he is in
contact with Wilscot. He discussed the capital project list.
8.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon discussed ESSER funds.
8.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia attended the superintendent meeting and has been communicating with SiteLogiQ for upcoming meetings. He met with CEA to discuss the certified handbook.
8.5 Board Correspondence
Honeyman discussed the District looking into having a Resource Officer.
9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Adopting the Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to approve FY24 budget as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Proposed Capital Projects
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve the proposed capital projects as presented and not to exceed $340,000. Motion carried 5-0.
9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Agreement with West Central Community Action
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the 2023-24 service agreement with West Central Community Action. Motion carried 5-0.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the School-Based Interventionist (SBI) Agreements with Green Hills AEA
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the School-Based Interventionist (SBI) agreement with Green Hill AEA for the 2023-2024 school year
for $48,150. Motion carried 5-0.
9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Electronic Sound, Inc. Quote
The Board thanked Lisle Corporation for its donation of $6000. A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the quote of $6605 from Electronic Sound,
Inc. for a new 24-channel digital mixing console in the auditorium sound booth. Motion carried 5-0.
9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving Overnight Stay for FFA Leadership Conference
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to approve the overnight stay on April 16-20 for the FFA Leadership Conference. Motion carried 5-0.
9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving First Reading Policies 606.6, 403.1, 505.7 and 705.4R2
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve the first reading of policies 606.6 - Insufficient Classroom Space, 403.1 – Employee Physical
Examinations, 505.7 – Commencement, and 705.5R2 – Use of Public Funds Regulation. Motion carried 5-0.
9.8 Discuss and Consider Approving Purchase Agreement with CDW Government LLC
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve a purchase agreement with CDW Government LLC for firewall, switches, and access points licenses for
$40,658.50. Motion carried 5-0.
9.9 Discuss and Consider Approving Amplify Literacy Curriculum Purchase
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve purchasing the K-8 Amplify Literacy curriculum and training for $133,184.36 for the 2023-24 school
year. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 5:51 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
Consider Approving Exempt Session in Accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.9 to discuss strategy matters relating to employment conditions of employees not covered by the collective bargaining law.
