Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 8, 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, May 8, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Honeyman called the meeting to order at 5:11 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, and Hayes. Absent: Butt
4. Audience to Visitors
President Honeyman 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 Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the April 24, 2024 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Zach Goering, Assistant Football Coach, effective the 2024-25 school year
Linda VandenBosch, Jr./Sr. High teacher and TAG, effective 2024-25 school year
Transfers: Jason Gordon from Assistant Boys Wrestling to Head Girls Wrestling Coach, effective the 2024-25 school year
Resignations: Dale Fulk, Bus Driver, effective end of July 2024
Bryce Giesmann, 9-12 Art Teacher and Yearbook Advisor, effective May 23, 2024
Emily Thompson, Elementary Teacher, effective May 24, 2024
Lydia Pippert, Paraprofessional, effective May 24, 2024
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Johnson, Dalton Wright, Kaylee Smith, and Callie King gave a presentation showing the FFA’s accomplishments and events. Mr. Lord reported the spring activities and
athletics are finishing strong. Baseball and softball practices have started.
7.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported spring work continues and they have started the summer work list. He has received the elementary lock project bids. The annual asbestos inspection
training is done.
7.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon reported the open enrollment deadline is back to March 1 and will begin in the 2025-26 school year.
7.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported all 2024-25 contracts are in. He has submitted the grant paperwork for reimbursement of the Jr/Sr High lock project and he is working on the
elementary lock project grant paperwork.
7.5 Board Correspondence
none
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the School-Based Interventionist (SBI) Agreement with Green Hills AEA
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the School-Based Interventionist (SBI) agreement with Green Hill AEA for the 2024-2025 school year.
Motion carried 4-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Green Hills AEA Agreement for ERate Services
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Green Hills AEA agreement of $1800 for ERate services for 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2024 Graduates
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the 2024 graduates pending successful completion of the graduation requirements as set forth by the Board
of Education. Motion carried 4-0.
8.4 Consider Approving the Three-Year Copy Machine Lease
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the three-year copy machine lease with Access Systems. Motion carried 4-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving 2024-2025 Dairy, Bakery, and Bread Bids
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve awarding the 2024-2025 dairy bid to A&E, and the bakery and bread bid to Bimbo Bakery. Motion carried
4-0.
8.6 Discuss and Consider Approving 2024-2025 Meal and Milk Prices
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the meal and milk prices for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
8.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of IASB Policy Primer
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve the first reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 32 #3. Motion carried 4-0.
8.8 Discuss and Consider Approving the Dissemination Agent Agreement for Secondary Market Disclosure
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the dissemination agent agreement for secondary market disclosure with Piper Sandler. Motion carried 4-0.
8.9 Discuss and Consider Approving the Engagement Letter for Sales Tax Bonds
A motion was made by Wyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the engagement letter for sales tax bonds with Piper Sander for a yearly cost of $1500 for outstanding
bonds. Motion carried 4-0.
8.10 Discuss and Consider Approving Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as Bond and Disclosure Counsel
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Wyman, to approve Ahlers & Cooney P.C. as the bond and disclosure counsel for an estimated cost of $30,500. Motion carried
4-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to adjourn the meeting at 5:52 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.
Nancy McKinnon
Board Secretary
