Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 28, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
Vice President Wyman 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: Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes. Absent: Honeyman
4. Audience to Visitors
Vice President Wyman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the February 14, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2023-2024 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 3 - South Page, first grade (Raelynn Runyon); Villisca, ninth grade (Sydney Hanson), eleventh grade (Emma Hanson)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 4 - CAM, first grade (Lucius Titus); Essex, eighth grade (Payton Brown); Shenandoah, eighth grade (Conner Hale), eleventh grade
(Alexandrea Hale)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Kristi Johnson, elementary teacher, for the 2024-25 school year
Nicole Vorhies, elementary teacher, for the 2024-25 school year
Laney Boltinghouse, elementary teacher, for the 2024-25 school year
Christine Privia, elementary TAG/Title I teacher, for the 2024-25 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations: Calista Dittmer, elementary teacher, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Lord reported wrestling, bowling, large group speech and individual speech qualified for State. The Cheer team has been asked to perform at the boys’ state basketball
tournament. The band and choir have been busy with competitions and contests. Last week was FFA week and district convention. Auditions for spring production will be in
April. On March 10 Clarinda is hosting the KMA All-Star basketball game. Logan Wood, Athletic Booster Club President, presented their proposed capital projects
including a H-10 gym banner; upgrading the shot put and discus throwing areas; a volleyball net system at the Academy gym; expanding the press box and enclosed
coaching boxes; and updating the football concession stand facilities. Mrs. Ehlers reported on the Page County Spelling Bee results and Family Game Night. National
School Counselor Week was the week of February 5. Mrs. Pullen is working on two STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) grant applications. Staff
continues with professional development and preparing for ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) testing in April. She and Mr. Cox attended the
Northwest Missouri State University career day. Preschool round-up is next week and kindergarten round-up is in April. Mr. Cox discussed staff professional development.
Staff is working on the Master Schedule and Perkins local assessments for next year. There are 33 students enrolled in the Cardinal Online Program. Parent-teacher
conferences are later this month and staff is preparing for ISASP testing.
7.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia stated the voted PPEL information is being sent out. He has contacted SiteLogiQ for further communication. He is watching the legislation bills and files.
7.3 Board Correspondence
Boysen recognized the jazz band performance.
Butt thanked the coaches and sponsors for their time with the athletes.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Setting the First Budget Hearing
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve setting the first budget hearing for March 27, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Collection Bargaining Request from CEA
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the collective bargaining with the Clarinda Education Association (CEA) for the 2024-25 school year. Motion
carried 4-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Football Field Chemical Bid
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the bid from Grounds and Greens Management and Consulting for $12,000.00. Motion carried 4-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving 2024-2025 AEA Purchasing Agreement
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the 2024-2025 AEA purchasing agreement. Motion carried 4-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:52 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
Josh Wyman Nancy McKinnon
Board Vice President Board Secretary
