Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 9, 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, April 9, 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 all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Special Meeting
6.2 Approve Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.3 Approve Minutes of the April 2, 2025 Work Session
6.4 Approve Bills
6.5 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: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.6 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Linda Babcock, Librarian, effective the 2025-2026 school year
Christina Vega, Special Education Teacher, effective for the 2025-2026 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations: Matt Bird, 7/8 Girls Basketball Coach, effective end of 2024-2025 school year
Dustin Piper, Elementary Special Education Teacher and 7/8 Boys Wrestling Coach, effective end of 2024-25 school year
Jake Lord, 9-12 Ass’t Girls Basketball Coach, effective end of 2024-25 school year
6.7 Approve Special Education Contract to Bedford
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Maintenance Report
Mr. Ridnour reported the new theater lighting board was installed and staff training was provided. His staff has been busy with various repairs along with replacing a boys’
restroom partition. The long jump boards were replaced and the shot put curb poured at the track. The first round of lawn chemical has been applied.
7.2 Finance Report
Mrs. McKinnon presented the FY26 budget.
7.3 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported the Legislature increased the sharing position points from 21 to 25 and set the SSA (Supplemental State Aid) to 2%.
7.4 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed the parking along Glen Miller Drive.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Setting Public Hearing on the District’s 2024-2025 Amended Budget Proposal
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve a public hearing for May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom as the date, time, and place
for the proposed FY25 amended budget proposal. Motion carried 5-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving Overnight Stay for State NHD Competition
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the overnight stay for the State National History Day competition April 27-28, 2025 in Ames. Motion
carried 5-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving Janitorial Supply Bids
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the janitorial supply bids for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
8.4 Discussion and Consider Approving the Open Ed Two-Year Agreement
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the two-year agreement with Open Ed for virtual learning pending State of Iowa approval of the online
program and Clarinda participation. Motion carried 5-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the First Reading of IASB Policy Primer Volume 30#3
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the first reading of IASB Policy Primer Volume 30 #3. Motion carried 5-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 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
