Minutes of Special Meeting
April 17, 2023
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, April 17, 2023, beginning at 7:30 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Sunderman called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 Honeyman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. New Business
6.1 Discuss and Consider Approving 2023-24 Compensation for Non-Certified Staff
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve a 1.5% increase from the base for Nutrition, Paraprofessional, Bus Driver, and Custodian positions and a 3% increase from the base for Secretary, IT Assistant, and Payroll positions for the 2023-24 school year with the exception of new employees hired less than six months. Motion carried 4-0. Sunderman abstained.
6.2 Discuss and Consider Approving 2023-24 Compensations for Administration and Directors
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve a 1% increase from the base for the Director of Building and Grounds, Assistant Building and Grounds, and Food Service Director; a 3% increase for the Transportation Director; a 10% increase for the Director of Finance; 10% increase and a two-year contract for the Superintendent; 6.3% and a two-year contract for the 7-12 Principal; 7.1% and a two-year contract for the PK-6 Principal; 17.1% increase for the 2023-24 year contract and 9.8% increase for the 2024-25 year for Activities Director; and 17% increase for the 2023-24 year contract and 9.8% increase for the 2024-25 year for Elementary Dean of Students for the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
6.3 Discuss and Consider Approving 2023-24 Substitute Pay Rates
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Jones, to approve raising paraprofessional sub pay to $15.00 an hour for the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
7. Meeting Announcements
7.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
