Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 10, 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, April 10, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Honeyman 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 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 Hayes, seconded by Boysen, 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 27, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the March 27, 2024 Special Meeting
6.3 Approve Bills
6.4 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – CAM, eighth grade (Bristal Johnson)
6.5 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Jennifer Chapa, 9-12 English Teacher, effective 2024-25 school year
Martha Sunderman, 7/8 English Teacher, effective 2024-25 school year
Kyle Grossnickle, Band Teacher, effective 2024-25 school year
Transfers: Frank Sefrit, Head Boys Basketball Coach from Ass’t Coach, effective 2024-25 school year
Resignations: Austin Gutknecht, 9-12 Ass’t Wrestling Coach, effective end of the 2023-24 school year
Brianna VanFosson, Paraprofessional, effective immediately
Maicy Darrah, Elementary Teacher, effective end of the 2023-24 school year
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Lord reported spring sports are in full swing. The spring play went well. Clarinda hosted the band solo ensemble competition and the choir has upcoming competitions.
FFA has State Convention at the end of the month. FCCLA qualified for Nationals. National History Day has upcoming State competitions.
7.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported his staff is busy with mowing and preparing the track throwing areas. He is finishing up the elementary door and lock project bid, and the supply bids.
7.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon presented the FY25 proposed budget.
7.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia discussed the EMC insurance meeting. Mr. Cox and he presented the DCAP (District Career and Planning) presentation at the South Page board meeting. He has
been discussing with Green Hills AEA about its changes due to Legislation.
7.5 Board Correspondence
Hayes talked with an AEA employee about current changes.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of Parent and Family Engagement Policy, 505.8
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the second and final reading of the Parent and Family Engagement policy, 505.8. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Agreement with West Central Community Action
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the 2024-25 service agreement with West Central Community Action. Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Janitorial Supply Bids
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the janitorial supply bids. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving FFA Overnight Trips to Ames and Oklahoma
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the overnight FFA trips to Ames April 14-16, 2024 for Sate Leadership Conference and to Oklahoma City
April 30 –May 3, 2024 for the National Land and Range Judging Competition. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Consider Acknowledging and/or Approving Receipt of Clarinda Education Association Opening Proposal
Mike Smith, Andy Harris, and Amanda Vardaman of the CEA presented its initial offer of minimum state requirements be met first, all career increments receive $2000
raise, and all steps be given a $1546 raise. Lane and step movement be acknowledged and the supplemental schedule be based on $40,196 (Lane 1, Step 2). The Board
acknowledged the initial proposal.
8.6 Give Initial Proposal to Clarinda Education Association
The Board presented its initial offer of freezing the base wage, current BA step 2 serves as the base for the supplemental pay schedule, and exceptions of $47,500 and
$60,000 will be met then step and lane for remaining certified staff.
8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving Asbestos Abatement Contract
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Wyman, to approve the asbestos abatement contract with Environmental Property Solutions for $28,300. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 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).
