Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 23, 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 23, 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 Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
6. Open Hearing on the Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
At 5:01 p.m. President Wyman declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget. 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 Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 5-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the April 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests for the 2025-2026 School Year
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 – Villisca, kindergarten (Emma Posten)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: Elizabeth Baker, Jr/Sr High Art Teacher, effective for the 2025-2026 school year
Transfers: none
Resignations: Jake Lord, Activities Director, effective end of the 2024-25 school year
Jeana Moses, Drama/Speech Director, effective end of the 2024-25 school year
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Wilson-Woods and Mr. Blank presented the DCAP (District Career and Academic Planning) report including the goals, courses, improvements, and internships for
students. Mr. Cox reported the Cardinal Online Program currently has 51 students. Next year’s high school class schedule will be odd days on Monday and Wednesday, even
days on Tuesday and Thursday, and a full eight period day on Fridays. Upcoming events are Prom and Graduation. ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress)
testing continues. Mrs. Ehlers reported summer school will be the month of June and Camp Invention will be July 7-11. Staff will begin the spring FAST (Formative
Assessment System for Teachers) testing next week. End of the year will bring PBIS and Planetarium assemblies, preschool Yoga Night, the Walk-Bike-Roll Event, field
trips, Adopt-a-Class visits, and the TeamMates zoo trip with the students.
8.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia sent an email expressing concern on the new property tax reform to Legislators. He has talked with Site LogiQ about proposed change orders. The Department of
Education and parents have called him about the Open Ed program.
8.3 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed the new property tax reforms.
9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the FY26 budget as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Elementary Summer School
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve elementary summer school for June 2025. Motion carried 5-0.
9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the FCCLA National Trip
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the FFCLA National Conference stay in Orlando, FL on July 5-9, 2025. Motion carried 5-0.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the FCCLA Fundraisers
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the FFCLA fundraisers for National Convention. Motion carried 5-0.
9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving Resurfacing the 4-6 and 7-12 Gym Floors
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the Egan Supply Co. quote of $6,885.00 to resurface the 4-6 and Jr/Sr High gym floors. Motion carried
5-0.
9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the School-Based Interventionist (SBI) Agreement with Green Hills AEA
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the School-Based Interventionist (SBI) agreement with Green Hill AEA for the 2025-2026 school year for
$45,935.00. Motion carried 5-0.
9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving STEM Scale-Up Program Grants
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the two STEM Scale-Up Program grants. Motion carried 5-0.
9.8 Discuss and Consider Approving the PTA Fundraisers
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Hayes, to approve the Adult Prom and Yard Signs PTA fundraisers. Motion carried 5-0.
9.9 Discuss and Consider Approving the Librarian Shared Agreement with South Page
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the shared personal agreement with South Page for the librarian for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
9.10 Discuss and Consider Approving the 7/8 Classroom Furniture Quote
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the classroom furniture quote from DEMCO for $156,357.52. Motion carried 5-0.
9.11 Discuss and Consider Approving the Carpet Quote
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Butt, to approve the carpet quote of $12,095.24 from Interface. Motion carried 5-0.
9.12 Discuss and Consider Approving Football Field Chemical Bid
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the bid from Grounds and Greens Management and Consulting for $12,300.00. Motion carried 5-0.
9.13 Discuss and Consider Approving the Second and Final Reading of IASB Policy Primer Volume 30#3
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the second and final reading of IASB Policy Primer Volume 30 #3. Motion carried 5-0.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:47 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
