Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 27, 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, September 27, 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 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the September 13, 2023 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the September 21, 2023 Special Meeting
6.3 Approve Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2023-2024 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Southwest Valley, tenth grade (Christopher Hanshaw)
6.5 Approve Recommendations, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: 7/8 Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach effective the 2023-24 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations: none
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported elementary is fully staffed; preschool is going well and no students are on the waiting list. Spanish classes have been added to 5/6th grades. Fall FAST
testing shows literacy and math proficiency have increased. Professional learning has included the LETRS program and Amplify literacy curriculum. Teammates, mentoring
program, will receive a donation from Runza; there are 20 interested mentors, and hope to start the end of October. Celebrations include PBIS red tickets, homecoming, and
high school student greeters welcoming students on Friday mornings. Mr. Cox reported a strong start to the school year. Professional development is focusing on Effective
Teaching Strategies along with the AEA’s Back to the Basics of Classroom Management. Eight students are taking the Geometry in Construction class and AEA is working
closely with the class. The Cardinal Online Program has 19 students enrolled. The Home Care class is teaching students to care of their home repairs. Clarinda Heating and
Cooling and Wallin Plumbing and Heating are donating HVAC systems for HVAC classes. The E-Hall Pass is a safety and monitoring program for students outside of the
classroom; it is working well.
7.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported 13 bond issue presentations to community groups will be completed by November 7. He has received good comments for the presentation done to date.
State Title reports have been submitted.
7.3 Board Correspondence
Bergren said she has received thanks for having an online program for our students.
Boysen thanked the administration for the Cardinal Online Program. He would like the District to consider the trades classes building a house in the community.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2022-2023 School Year Special Education Deficit
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Bergren, to approve the request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the FY23 school special education
deficit of $362,805.65. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Home School Assistance Teacher Contracts
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve contracts with Lexy Davies to serve as the Home School Assistance teacher for the 2023-2024 school
year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the National FFA Trip
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Boysen, to approve the National FFA trip to Indianapolis, Indiana. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Donation from the Clarinda All-Class Reunion
A motion was made by Bergren, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the Clarinda All-Class Reunion donation for $300 to the vocal music and $300 to the instrumental
departments. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Google Renewal Quote
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Bergren, to approve Google Renewal for $6000. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Bergren, to adjourn the meeting at 5:32 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Darin Sunderman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
