Meeting Overview
The Clinton Community School Board is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in person. The packet identifies the meeting as a regular board meeting for the Clinton Community School District in Clinton, Iowa.
The agenda includes presentations, consent agenda items, financial reports, community and staff comments, new business items, and other board business.
Key Items on the Agenda
Student Adventures Program Recognition
The board agenda includes a “We are Proud” presentation recognizing the CCSD Student Adventures Program. The packet states that the program secured more than $2.4 million in grants for 2025–2031, ranking among Iowa’s top two recipients for two consecutive years.
The packet notes that the program served approximately 700 K–5 students during the previous school year, more than 250 students daily during the summer, and contributed to an 85% improvement in attendance during the school year.
Consent Agenda Items
The packet includes several routine consent agenda items that the board is scheduled to consider together unless a board member requests separate discussion.
Items listed on the consent agenda include:
- Approval of minutes from the July 13, 2026 Regular Board meeting.
- Classified and certified personnel recommendations, including contracts offered, resignations, and retirements listed in Appendix B.
- A 2026–2027 cooperative agreement with Upper Iowa University for school counseling, field experiences, student teaching, and other educational experiences.
- A 2026–2027 cooperative agreement with the University of Dubuque for field experiences, student teaching, and other educational experiences.
Financial Items
Monthly Financial Reports
The agenda includes monthly financial reports for review by Chief Financial Officer Jill Van Roekel. The packet recommends approval of the financial reports as presented.
New Business Items
13th Avenue North Bike Trail Easement Extension
The board is scheduled to consider an extension of the easement agreement with the City of Clinton for the 13th Avenue North Bike Trail.
The packet states that the district approved the original easement agreement in May 2025 and that the City of Clinton has requested a six-month extension of the original agreement. The proposed action concerns property along 13th Avenue North and North 14th Street for bike trail construction.
The packet includes a proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Arc Christian Academy regarding participation in extracurricular interscholastic athletics.
According to the agenda materials, Arc Christian Academy requested that students residing in the Clinton School District be allowed to participate under the provisions of Iowa House File 189. The recommendation is to consider approval of the memorandum.
2026–2027 PK Student Handbook
The board is scheduled to consider approval of an updated 2026–2027 PK student handbook. The packet states that the handbook has been updated and recommends approval.
Regional Career and Technical Education Agreement Modification
The agenda includes a proposed modification to the Regional Career and Technical Education Planning Cooperative 28E Agreement with Eastern Iowa Community College.
The packet states that the board approved the original EICC CTE 28E Agreement in December 2020 and that area superintendents have worked collaboratively with Eastern Iowa Community College to revise the agreement.
Legislative Priorities for 2026–2027
The board is scheduled to consider legislative action priorities for the upcoming session. The packet states that school districts provide input each year to Iowa School Board Association priorities.
The recommended priorities listed in the packet include:
- School Funding
- Teacher Recruitment
- Private School Choice
- Mental Health
- Local Control/Accountability
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