Minutes of Work Session
April 2, 2025
The Board of Directors
Clarinda Community School District
A Work Session of the Board of Directors of Clarinda Community School District was held Wednesday, April 2, 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
President Wyman welcomed the guests.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Discussion and Consideration of Online Learning Program
Grant Hewitt, Shawni Carver, and Ashlyn Edmisten from Open Ed presented (via Zoom) to the Board their company and their service of educating students online. They offer a
personalized and flexible education for K-12 students, and are 100 % compliant with Iowa education standards. CCSD would receive the cost per pupil amount from the State of Iowa, and Open Ed would invoice CCSD a set amount. Tutoring is offered for 1-1 and group settings, and they also offer 30+ club options. Students would participate in ISASP testing and grades integrated into the District’s student data system (JMC). The program is self-paced and students check in every week with a teacher. Student and family intervention will occur on an individualized and as-needed basis. They work with students with IEPs and 504s. Students fill out learning logs to verify they are working. Students are allowed to participate in two classes in their home district. Teachers would have Iowa teaching licenses. Currently, Open Ed is active in Oregon and Utah; they will expand to Kansas, Indiana, Alaska and Minnesota.
7. Other
None
8. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Josh Wyman Nancy McKinnon
Board President Board Secretary
