2024.03.13 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 13, 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, March 13, 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 Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the February 28, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills

6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2023-2024 School Year
        Open Enrollment into the district: 
1 – South Page, preschool (Harper Champ)

        Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
        Open Enrollment into the district: 1 – South Page, kindergarten (Allison Whitaker)
        Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
        Hires: Conner Hanafan, Head Football Coach, effective 2024-25 school year

        Transfers: none
        Resignations: Conner Hanafan, Head Boys Basketball Coach, effective end of 2023-24 school year
                               Courtney Ridge, Band Teacher, effective end of 2023-24 school year
                               Denise Jago, Paraprofessional, effective immediately

7. Recognition and Reports
     
7.1 Maintenance Report
            Mr. Ridnour reported equipment is ready for spring and summer work. Staff has been busy with minor plumbing and heating repairs; and setting up safety zones in the
            wood and auto shop. Annual supply bids have been sent out.  He is looking at cleaning the rooftop condensers and exterior of the buildings.  
     
7.2 Finance Report
            Mrs. McKinnon discussed the finance reports and the FY25 first proposed property tax levy.
     
7.3 Superintendent Report
     
      Mr. Privia continues watching the Legislature bills; the second funnel is Friday. He is working on the 2024-25 school calendar. Mr. Iske is working with School Bus Sales
           on the red bus.
     
7.4 Board Correspondence
            Boysen recognized the National History Day students and Mrs. VandenBosch.
            Wyman is excited to have Mr. Hanafan being the head football coach this fall.

 8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Timberline Billing Service LLC Agreement
  
      A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve Timberline Billing Service LLC agreement. Motion carried 4-0.

8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Supplement Grant
  
      A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Supplement grant of $200. Motion carried 4-0.

8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Wellness Policy, 507.9
  
      A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the first reading of the Wellness Policy, 507.9. Motion carried 4-0.

8.4 Consider Acknowledging Receipt of CEA Opening Proposal
        
This will be moved to the March 27 meeting per the CEA.

9.  Meeting Announcements
 
     9.1 A work session will be on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at South Page.
 
     9.2 A special meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
 
     9.3 A special meeting will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley. 
 
     9.4 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 5:15 p.m. at McKinley.

10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:29 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Josh Wyman                            Nancy McKinnon
Board Vice President                 Board Secretary