Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 14, 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, June 14, 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 Jones, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the May 24, 2023 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2023-2024 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.4 Approve Recommendations, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Shelby Keeler, Paraprofessional, effective 2023-24 school year
Andy Harris, Assistant 7/8 Football Coach, effective 2023-24 school year
Jasmine King, Assistant 7/8 Girls Track Coach, effective 2023-24 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations: Lauren McNees, Paraprofessional, effective 2022-23 school year
Nevi Zerkle, 6-8 Band Teacher, effective 2022-23 school year
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon is waiting for the FY22 audit. Pete Stansbury discussed the District insurance policies for FY24.
7.2 Administration Report
Mr. Lord discussed activity highlights of the 2022-23 school year, which include seven state qualifying banners, three state runner ups, and two National History qualifiers.
Approximately 85% of the 7-12 student body participated in at least one extra-curricular activity. Mr. Privia reported Paul and Kathy Boysen donated 35 golf clubs and two
golf bags to the golf team.
7.3 Board Correspondence
none
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving 2023-2024 Dairy, Bakery, and Bread Bids
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve awarding the 2023-2024 dairy bid to A&E, and the bakery and bread bid to Pan O’Gold. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Renewing Agreement with Grandma’s House
Bobbie Whitehill stated having this agreement helps Grandma’s House to have more younger children because the school aged children use this before and after school
program.
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve renewing the agreement with Grandma’s House from July 2023 to June 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Savvas Quote for Foreign Language Curriculum
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the Savvas quote of $14,374.80 for Spanish Curriculum. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving 28E Agreement with the State of Iowa
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve 28E agreement with State of Iowa/Clarinda Correctional Facility to use the former Academy gym and
grounds. Motion carried 4-0. Jones abstained.
9. Consider going into closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of a particular real estate, but only when premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the Board would have to pay for the property or in case of a sale reduce the price the Board could receive for the property per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j)
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Jones, to go into closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of a particular real estate, but only when premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the price the Board would have to pay for the property or in case of a sale reduce the price the Board could receive for the property
per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j). A roll call vote was taken: Jones - Aye; Honeyman – Aye; Bergren - Aye; Boysen – Aye; Sunderman - Aye. The motion passed on a unanimous vote
and the Board entered into closed session at 5:32 p.m. Director Bergren did not go into the closed session.
Returned to open session at 6:11 p.m.
10. Consider any necessary action as a result of the closed session
No action was taken.
11. Meeting Announcements
11.1 A work session will be on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at McKinley
11.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
11.3 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley
12. Adjournment
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
