CLINTON COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Clinton Administration Center
MAY 11, 2026
Members Present: Megan Dove, Andy Fergurson, Matt Lorenzen, James McDonnell, Curt Miller and Superintendent Wes Golden. Mike House and Natallie Fullick were absent.
Call to Order: Board Vice-President Fergurson called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M.
Mission Statement: Lorenzen read the mission statement.
Public Hearing: Notice was published on April 30, 2026 in the Clinton Herald for the public to appear and present objections to, or arguments in favor of approving an Electric Line Easement with Interstate Power and Light. Hearing opened at 5:31 PM. There were no objections or comments. Hearing closed at 5:31 PM.
Presentations:
“Retiree Recognition” - Superintendent Golden and the board recognized the 2026 staff retirees.
“Jim McGraw Awards” - Avery Peters, Cordelia Lackas, Hazell Tomasello, Leala Fernandez, Elijah Craft, and Aubrey Fergurson were the 2026 Jim McGraw Service Award winners.
“Introductions” - Superintendent Golden introduced Jenny Hansen as HR Director and Dave Hlas as Student Services Director. They will be starting July 1, 2026.
“Gold Key Recognition” - Eagle Heights PTA was the May recipient.
“We are Prouds” - Clinton Community School District was awarded the Premier Energy Champion from Alliant Energy for 2025; Jefferson Caregivers, Staff and Students came together to make Rise Up! Fun Night: Grandparents Nights a special event; Eagle Heights 3rd through 5th grade students have been working incredibly hard on their ISASP tests, showing focus, determination and perseverance each day; 170 Whittier students along with their caregiver/families attended Whittier Family Engagement Night; Community preschools hosted an Early Childhood Celebration night for children ages 3-5 to explore early childhood domains of social emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, and math; CMS Teacher Reggie Hall along with Assistant Superintendent Mariah Reeves received the AEA District Watch award.
Consent Agenda: Motion #1865-5-11-26, McDonnell moved, seconded by Dove, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion was adopted 5-0.
Items found in the consent agenda:
Minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on April 13, 2026 and Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 27, 2026.
Classified and Certified Changes: Hired Olivia Macumber as CMS Social Studies Teacher with a salary of $51,844; Audrey Small as Bluff Physical Education/Health Teacher with a salary of $51,844; Jessica Carter as Bluff Shared Visions 3-Year Old Preschool Teacher with a salary of $51,844; Jennifer Casey as CHS Head Cheer Coach with a salary of $4,313; and Jasmyn Iburg as CHS Assistant Cheer Coach with a salary of $1,930. Resignations from Michelle Dodge as Eagle Heights Fifth Grade Teacher effective May 1, 2026; Radiance Berry as Bluff Paraeducator and Kiele Prtner as Bluff Paraeducator.
-Agreement with iJAG for the 2026-2027 school year.
-Agreement with Eastern Iowa Community College for practicum students for the 2026-2027 school year.
Financial Report: Motion #1866-5-11-26, moved by Lorenzen, seconded by McDonnell. Motion
carried 5-0 to approve the Monthly Financial Reports as presented.
Communications from the Public:
1. Linda Boardsen, representing the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, presented a petition to the board with 517 signatures requesting that their resolution be added to the June agenda.
2. Sharnae Brown talked to the board about Minstrel shows from 1919 - 1982.
New Business:
1. Electric Line Easement: Motion #1867-5-11-26, Miller moved, seconded by Dove. Motion carried 5-0. The board moved to approve the electric Line Easement with Interstate Power and Light Company.
2. CHS Construction/Renovation Project Change Order #41: Motion #1868-5-11-26, Dove moved, seconded by McDonnell. Motion carried 5-0. The board moved to approve Change Order
#41 in the amount of $14,389.59 to be taken from the General Contingency for the CHS Construction/Renovation project.
3. Pre-School Contracts: Motion #1869-5-11-26, McDonnell moved, seconded by Miller. Motion carried 5-0. The board moved to approve the preschool partnership agreements for the 2026-2027 school year.
4. 28E Agreement with Camanche for Clinton EAC: Motion #1870-5-11-26, Miller moved, seconded by Dove. Motion carried 5-0. The board moved to approve the 28E Agreement with
Camanche Community Schools for Clinton EAC for the 2026-2027 school year.
5. Operational Sharing Agreement with Camanche for Transportation Director:
Motion #1871-5-11-26, Dove moved, seconded by McDonnell. Motion carried 5-0. The board moved to approve the operational sharing agreement with Camanche Community Schools for the sharing of the Transportation Director for the 2026-2027 school year.
6. 2026-2027 School Board Meeting Dates: Motion #1872-5-11-26, McDonnell moved, seconded by Dove. Motion carried 5-0. The board moved to approve the proposed dates for school board meetings for the 2026-2027 school year to be held at the Clinton Administration Center at 5:30 P.M.
7. Review and Adoption of Board Policy: Motion #1873-5-11-26, McDonnell moved, seconded by Miller. Motion carried 5-0. The board moved to approve the first reading of the board policies as
presented.
8. Donations: Motion #1874-5-11-26, Lorenzen moved, seconded by McDonnell. Motion carried 5-0.
The board moved to approve the donation of $200 from Voss Bros Plumbing and Heating, Inc and $300 from Ragan Mechanical for the CHS Boys Wrestling Fundraising account, $1,000 from Michael and Susan Witt and $200 from Custom-Pak for the CHS Rugby Club.
Other Pertinent Items to come before the Board: None
Calendar of Events:
Next Scheduled Meetings:
Committee of the Whole meeting, May 18, 2026, 5:30 P.M. Clinton Administration Center
Regular Board meeting, June 8, 2026, 5:30 P.M. Clinton Administration Center
Adjourn: The board adjourned at 6:26 P.M. moved by McDonnell, seconded by Dove.
Andy Fergurson
Board Vice-President
Cindy McAleer
Board Secretary
Published: May 16, 2026
