Minutes of Work Session with South Page
March 19, 2024
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Work Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District with the South Page Community School District was held Tuesday, March 19, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM in the South Page gym.
1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Honeyman, Vice President Wyman, Boysen, Butt, and Hayes.
4. Discussion and Information for Tuition Agreement
Superintendent Hood stated Bedford and South Page will not have a sharing agreement for the 2024-25 school year; they want their students to attend Clarinda. Students
would attend the full day and not partial days like previous years. Parents asked questions regarding courses, activities, transportation, graduation, and property taxes.
Students will have the option to continue at Bedford and graduate. Mr. Cox spoke on test scores, culture, courses, and opportunities. Mrs. Almelien spoke concerning
curricular options and alignment between both districts. South Page teachers will be able to attend professional development with Clarinda. Superintendent Privia stated he
would like to continue the agreement in the future and keep the elementary open as long as possible. Superintendent Hood recommended a tuition agreement for 2024-25 and
whole grade sharing for the following years. South Page Board made a motion to approve and proceed with a 7-12 tuition agreement with Clarinda for the 2024- 25 school
year; the motion carried 5-0.
5. Other
None
6. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Scott Honeyman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
