Minutes of Regular Meeting
September 24, 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, September 24, 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, and Honeyman. Absent: Hayes
4. Audience to Visitors
No visitors were in attendance.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Honeyman, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
6.1 Approve Minutes of the September 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
6.2 Approve Bills
6.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
6.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations/Terminations
Hires: Tasha Cole, Activities Secretary, effective November 1, 2025
Transfers: none
Resignations/Terminations: none
7. Recognition and Reports
7.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported the elementary Fall benchmark testing went well. Fifth and sixth grades are starting the GOLD reward program. Homecoming week will have dress-up
days. October events include picture retakes, Healthiest State Annual Walk, Fire Safety Week, and Bus Safety Drills. Mr. Cox reported students are following the cell phone
policy. Homecoming is next week and will include festivities, the parade and a dance. Staff continue professional development with Marzano’s Art and Science of
Teaching. The Cardinal Online Program has 50 students and the Open Ed Clarinda Flight Program has 43 students. One-way traffic signs were put in the East parking lot
for safety and security. October events include Parent-Teacher Conferences, Band Day, and Craft Carnival.
7.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia reported the Iowa School Performance Profiles was released. Clarinda is ranked first in the H-10. Both the elementary and Jr/Sr High are commendable. The
elementary has increased every year. He thanked the staff for their hard work. An open house will be on October 1st from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
7.3 Board Correspondence
Boysen discussed the Band Day.
Butt congratulated the girls’ tennis team. A lot of good things are happening with academics and activities.
8. New Business
8.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Home School Assistance Teacher Contracts
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve contracts with Jolinda Gowing to serve as the Home School Assistance teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
8.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the Request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2024-2025 School Year Special Education Deficit
A motion was made by Butt, seconded by Boysen, to approve the request for Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the FY25 school special education deficit of
$356,521.28. Motion carried 4-0.
8.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the EL Excess Cost
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to approve the request for the EL Excess Cost estimate of $20,547.81 for FY25. Motion carried 4-0.
8.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Kubota Purchase
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Butt, to approve the quote of $29,220.00 from Whipp Sales & Service for a Kubota. Motion carried 4-0.
8.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the FY26 Consortium Agreement with Glenwood
A motion was made by Honeyman, seconded by Boysen, to approve the FY26 Consortium Agreement with Glenwood. Motion carried 4-0.
9. Meeting Announcements
9.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
9.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10. Adjournment
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Butt, to adjourn the meeting at 5:23 pm. Motion carried 4-0.
These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.
Nancy McKinnon
Board Secretary
