Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 22, 2026
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 22, 2026, beginning at 5:00 PM in the McKinley Boardroom.
1. Call to Order
President Butt called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Butt, Vice President Hayes, Boysen and Sunderman. Absent: Wyman.
4. Public Forum
President Butt welcomed all visitors to the meeting.
5. Approval of Agenda
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
6. Open Hearing on the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
At 5:02 p.m. President Butt declared the start of the hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget. Hearing no verbal, and receiving no written objections, President Butt closed the hearing at 5:03 p.m.
7. Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 4-0.
7.1 Approve Minutes of the April 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
7.2 Approve Bills
7.3 Approve Open Enrollment Requests
Open Enrollment Requests 2025-2026
Open Enrollment into the district: 0
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
Open Enrollment Requests 2026-2027
Open Enrollment into the district: 1 – North Mahaska, fifth (George Bellinger)
Open Enrollment out of the district: 0
7.4 Approve Hires, Transfers, and Resignations
Hires: none
Transfers: none
Resignations: Misty Johnson, Paraprofessional, effective end of the 2025-26 school year
Linda Vanden Bosch, National Honor Society Advisor, effective end of the 2025-26 school year
David Long, Bus Driver, effective end of the 2025-26 school year
Jill Kilcullen, Bus Driver, effective end of the 2025-26 school year
8. Recognition and Reports
8.1 Administrator Report
Mrs. Ehlers reported the safety drill practice went well. Spring testing for ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress), FAST (Formative Assessment System
for Teachers), and i-Ready Math has started. End-of-year events include field trips, Bike and Roll to School Day, FFA Ag Day, and Field Day. There will be a Time
Capsule Assembly for 3-6 graders and the community. Summer school will be June 1-26 for incoming 1st – 4th grade students. Mrs. Wilson-Woods presented the DCAP
(District Career and Academic Planning) report including the goals, courses, improvements, and internships for students. Mr. Cox reported Clarinda Flight Program has 58
students and the Cardinal Online Program has 66 students. Upcoming events include Prom on April 25 and Graduation on May 17. ISASP testing has started. Students
will have the option to earn credits back through an online program this summer.
8.2 Superintendent Report
Mr. Privia continues to work with the insurance for the auditorium tower. He recognized the hard work put into the budget. All staff contracts were returned.
8.3 Board Correspondence
Boysen recognized the FFA state students for their success and discussed the ESAs (Education Savings Accounts).
9. New Business
9.1 Discuss and Consider Approving the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the FY27 budget as presented. Motion carried 4-0.
9.2 Discuss and Consider Approving the FCCLA National Trip
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the FCCLA National Conference stay in Washington DC on July 5-10, 2026. Motion carried 4-0.
9.3 Discuss and Consider Approving the FCCLA Fundraisers
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Hayes, to approve the FCCLA fundraisers for the National Convention. Motion carried 4-0.
9.4 Discuss and Consider Approving the Summer Lunch Program
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the 2026 summer nutrition program. Motion carried 4-0.
9.5 Discuss and Consider Approving the Kindness Club Donation
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the $750 donation to the Kindness Club from the Class of 1980. Motion carried 4-0.
9.6 Discuss and Consider Approving the Early Retirements and Resignations from Staff
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the early retirement and resignation of Karen McClarnon and Jane Mayer, effective at the end of the 2025-
2026 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
9.7 Discuss and Consider Approving the Batting Cage Quote
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the softball batting cage quote from On Deck Sports for $9,924.39. Motion carried 4-0.
9.8 Discuss and Consider Relay Service LLC Agreement
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to approve the Relay services agreement. Motion carried 4-0.
9.9 Discuss and Consider Approving Purchased Food Service Agreement with OPAA!
A motion was made by Sunderman, seconded by Hayes, to approve the purchased food service agreement with OPAA! for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 4-0.
9.10 Discuss and Consider Approving Second and Final Reading of IASB Policy Primer
A motion was made by Boysen, seconded by Sunderman, to approve the second and final reading of the attached Policy Primers Volume 34 #3. Motion carried 4-0.
10. Meeting Announcements
10.1 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
10.2 A regular meeting will be on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at McKinley.
11. Adjournment
A motion was made by Hayes, seconded by Boysen, to adjourn the meeting at 5:34 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.
Tara Schmidt
Pro-Tem Board Secretary
