Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 27, 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 27, 2024, beginning at 5:15 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:15 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. Audience to Visitors
President Honeyman welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the March 13, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the March 19, 2024 Work Session
6.3 Approve Minutes of the March 20, 2024 Special Meeting
6.4 Approve Bills
6.5 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2023-2024 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 2 – South Page, sixth grade (Macy Luft), seventh grade (Brayden Luft)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.6 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Jennifer Taylor, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2024-25 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations: Laura Horn, 9-12 English Teacher/Librarian, effective end of the 2023-24 school year
Deanne Marriott, 7-8 English Teacher, effective end of the 2023-24 school year
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers congratulated Trulla Pullen on receiving the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Award. Staff is preparing for spring assessments, preschool and kindergarten round ups,
and spring music concerts. Career Day is set for April 24 and 25 with businesses coming to talk with students. Mr. Cox reported staff is preparing for state testing. Mrs.
Wilson-Woods and Mr. Blank presented the DCAP (District Career and Planning) report including the goals, improvements, courses, and internships for students.
7.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia is working with South Page for sharing next year and Site LogiQ.
7.3 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed the file the Legislature passed concerning AEAs and teacher pay.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Selling 2008 Bluebird Route Bus
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve selling the 2008 Bluebird route bus to Brown’s Auto for $1200. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Parent and Family Engagement Policy, 505.8
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the first reading of the Parent and Family Engagement policy, 505.8. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second & Final Reading of Wellness Policy, 507.9
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the second and final reading of the Wellness policy, 507.9. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Consider Acknowledging Receipt of Clarinda Education Association Opening Proposal
Mr. Smith and Mrs. Vardaman will be moving the initial proposal to a later date given the bill signed by Governor Reynolds today.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Overnight Stay for State NHD Competition
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the overnight stay for the State NHD competition April 28-29, 2024 in Des Moines. Motion carried 5-0.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Summer Lunch Program
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the 2024 summer nutrition program. Motion carried 5-0.
8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving Auditor Contract for Fiscal Years 2024-2026
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the contract for annual auditing services to Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and
2026. Motion carried 5-0.
8.8 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing to Approve the Proposed 2024-25 School Calendar
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve public hearing for April 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom as the date, time, and place for
the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
8.9 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing on the District’s 2024-25 Budget Proposal
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve setting April 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the McKinley boardroom as the date, time, and place for the public
hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget. Motion carried 5-0.
8.10 Discuss and Consider Approving 7-12 Tuition Agreement with South Page and Sharing Staff Personnel
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the 7-12 Tuition Agreement with South Page and sharing staff personnel as necessary for the 2024-25
school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.11 Discuss and Consider Approving the Nursing Agreement with Clarinda Regional Health Center
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Nursing Contract with the Clarinda Regional Health Center for $108,150 for the 2024-2025 school
year. Motion carried 4-0. Abstained: Butt
8.12 Discuss and Consider Approving 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Award Donation
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Award $1500 Donation. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn the meeting at 5:58 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Scott Honeyman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
Clarinda Board of Directors went into an exempt session for negotiating sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation, and the deliberative process of arbitration as provided by Iowa Code 20.17(3).
