Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 25, 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, October 25, 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, Boysen, and Jones. Absent: Bergren
4. Public Forum
President Sunderman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Jones, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans Specifications, and Form of Contracts, and Estimated Total Cost of the Public Improvement for the Construction of Clarinda
CSD High School Improvements 2024-25 and Clarinda CSD Elementary School HVAC Upgrades 2024
At 5:01 p.m. President Sunderman declared the start of the hearing on the proposed plans specifications, form of contracts, and estimated total cost of the public improvement
for the construction of Clarinda CSD High School improvements 2024-25 and Clarinda CSD Elementary School HVAC upgrades 2024. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no
written objections, President Sunderman closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.
7. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the October 11, 2023 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2023-2024 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 6 – Villisca, ninth grade (Alexis Matney); South Page, preschool (Leighla Bishop), second grade (Remington Bishop), third grade
(Kenneth Bishop), fourth grade (Dallas Bishop), fifth grade (Aiden Bishop)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, fourth grade (Mason Prins)
7.4 Approve Recommendations, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: none
Transfers: none
Resignations: Kaitlynn Chesney, food service, effective immediately
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported Iowa Performance scores have gone up. Administration and guidance counselors attended the BEST Summit Conference. Elementary has been busy
with fire prevention, bus evacuation drills, end of first quarter, and Red Ribbon Week. Water Works spoke to the 3rd/4th grades concerning water education and classroom
sponsors have been visiting students. This week is parent-teacher conferences and the Book Fair. Family Literacy Night is November 6th. Professional development for
LETRS continues. Mr. Privia reported the Jr/Sr High professional development continues with Effect Teaching Strategies. Area schools will be touring the building to see
firsthand our Academic Intervention Model and Geometry in Construction Class. There are currently 21 students enrolled in the Cardinal Online Program. Upcoming events
include parent-teacher conferences, Veteran’s Day Assembly, and the Fall play.
8.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia is continuing to give Bond presentations to various community groups and businesses. Administration is finishing Fall BEDS reports. Mrs. McKinnon and he will
be attending a budget workshop this week and he will attend an SAI meeting. Mr. Ridnour reported on sewer issues at the Jr/Sr High kitchen and FCS classroom. There are
two collapsed pipes. The kitchen pipe can be rerouted because of a provisional line done in the past. The FCS classroom pipe can be replumbed to a lift station to run to the
main chase.
8.3 Board Correspondence
None
9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Proposed Plans Specifications, and Form of Contracts, and Estimated Total Cost of the Public Improvement for the
Construction of Clarinda CSD High School Improvements 2024-25 and Clarinda CSD Elementary School HVAC Upgrades 2024
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the proposed plans specifications, form of contracts, and estimated total cost of the public improvement
for the construction of Clarinda CSD High School improvements 2024-25 and Clarinda CSD Elementary School HVAC upgrades 2024. Roll call vote: Boysen – Aye;
Honeyman – Aye; Sunderman – Aye; Jones – Aye. Motion carried 4-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Donation to the PK-6 Library
A motion was made by Jones, seconded by Boysen, to approve the $500 donation for the PK-6 library from an anonymous donor. Motion carried 4-0.
9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of the 700 Policy Series
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the second and final reading of the 700-policy series. Motion carried 4-0.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Mower Purchases
The Board would like the Facility Committee to review the bids first and compare the specs and warranties. No action taken.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:37 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
Darin Sunderman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
