Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 12, 2025
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, February 12, 2025, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
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: President Wyman, Vice President Butt, Boysen, Hayes, and Honeyman.
4. Public Forum
No visitors were present.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Open Hearing on the Proposed 2025-2026 Calendar
At 5:01 p.m. President Wyman declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 calendar. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections, President Wyman closed the hearing at 5:02 p.m.
7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the January 22, 2025 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 1 – Shenandoah, twelfth grade (Mark Rybolt)
7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: none
Transfers: none
Resignations: Mary Walker, Transportation Driver, effective February 4, 2025
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Cox reported basketball is entering regional play and bowling has a H-10 meet. Girls wrestling sent three to State and boys have district matches this week. The Band
has been competing in jazz band and honor band competitions; the Parade of Bands is March 6. The Choir sang the National anthem at the Iowa Wild Game and sent four to
the Wartburg College Honor Choir. Speech Group’s One Act, Choral Reading, Radio Broadcasting, and Musical Theater went to State. The One Act qualified for All-State.
FFA had nine students earn their Iowa Degree. FCCLA had four events advance to State.
8.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Cox reported a sewer problem at the Jr/Sr. High was fixed in the commons men’s restroom. At the elementary two heat pumps have been replaced and two others were
repaired. The theater lighting control board needs replacing and has a temporary replacement for the current play. The elementary door lock project should be completed by
the end of February.
8.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon stated she is finishing up the FY26 proposed budget. Next week Mr. Privia and she will be attending a special education finance class.
8.4 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed the school calendar and breaks.
Butt encouraged everyone to continue supporting the students as the winter season ends.
9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving Resolution for Budget Guarantee
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve adopting the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY26 for the regular program budget as allowed under Iowa
Code 257.14. Honeyman – Aye; Boysen – Aye; Hayes – Aye; Wyman – Aye; Butt – Aye. Motion carried 5-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving JMC Estimate
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the JMC estimate of $19,555.94 for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving Agreement with West Central Community Action
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the 2025-2026 service agreement with West Central Community Action. Motion carried 5-0.
9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the 2025-26 Compensation for Classified, Director, and Administration Staff
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve from the base an increase of 4% for the bus driver, custodial, food service, paraprofessional, secretarial,
technology, director, and administration staff. Motion carried 3-0. Boysen and Wyman - abstained.
9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Albireo Energy Invoice
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the Albireo Energy invoice for $9,318.00. Motion carried 5-0.
9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the HVAC CTE Donation
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the CTE HVAC donation of $1000 from Scott and Nancy Brown. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to adjourn the meeting at 5:18 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.
Nancy McKinnon
Board Secretary
