Minutes of Regular Meeting
March 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, March 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 guests were present.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the February 26, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
Open enrollment requests for the 2025-2026 school year
Open Enrollment into the district: 3 – South Page, sixth grade (Kaylin McKim), fifth grade (Layne Wake), second grade (Holdyn Esque)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 2 – Red Oak, kindergarten (Amelia Jones); Essex – second grade (Huxleigh Whitehill)
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Tony Nurnberg, Route Driver, effective March 24, 2025
Transfers: Tammy Iske, Special Education Driver from Route Driver, effective March 24
Jacob Privia, 9-12 Girls Basketball Head Coach from Assistant, effective immediately
Jake Lord, 9-12 Girls Basketball Assistant Coach from Head, effective immediately
Resignations: none
6.5 Approve Volunteer Coach
7/8 Track – Heather Hunter
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mr. Lord reported last week was the Parade of Bands; the high school has been going to Honor and Jazz Band competitions. Individual Speech had two students advanced
to State. The FFA Banquet is March 21. Mr. Johnson was honored with the FFA Golden Owl Award. FCCLA has its State competition on March 23. National History Day
had 16 students qualify for State. The winter activities are done and spring activities have started. Both basketball teams finished sixth in H10. Wrestling saw three girls
and one boy go to State. Girls Bowling placed sixth at State. Cheerleading has five girls going to All-State Basketball. Track will host the State Qualifying Meet on May 15.
Of the student body, 90% are involved in at least one activity, and 75% are involved in athletics.
7.2 Maintenance Report
Mr. Privia reported the K-6 door lock project is complete. The sprinkler system inspection was done. Future projects include an entry lock system at Central Office and the
Academy gym.
7.3 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon reported on staff contracts and the management fund.
7.4 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported Legislation still has not set SSA (Supplemental State Aid) and if it is not settled, it will go to 0%. He has been monitoring suggested Federal cuts. USDA
made cuts and he is waiting to see what CCSD’s portion will be. He discussed the tax rates of area school districts; Clarinda is still one of the lowest.
7.5 Board Correspondence
none
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving 2025-2026 AEA Purchasing Agreement
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the 2025-2026 AEA purchasing agreement for Food, Ware Wash and Small Wares. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of Policies 406.2 and 905.1
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the first reading of policy 406.2 (Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement) and policy 905.1
(Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment). Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman to waive the second and final reading of policy 905.1 (Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment).
Motion carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the Summer Lunch Program
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the 2025 summer nutrition program. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A walk-through of the 7/8 addition will be on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. High.
9.2 A work session will be on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. High.
9.3 A special meeting (First Budget Public Hearing) will be on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.4 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:10 p.m. at McKinley.
9.5 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Josh Wyman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
