CCSD and CRHC collaborate to Upgrade AED Fleet for student safety
The Clarinda School District and Clarinda Regional Health Center are collaborating to upgrade and expand the AED fleet throughout the school district and sports facilities. This project will help in providing exceptional care to all students, faculties, and community members. Sudden cardiac arrest affects more than 350,000 Americans, including children and teens no matter what their health may be. Having an AED within 60 seconds of collapse is crucial to safety and survival of victims.
Clarinda CSD currently has 4 AEDs throughout the district. Two AEDs are located in the PK-6 building, one AED is located at the High School and one AED at the Central Office. They are looking to expand the AED fleet to include 3 additional devices. Two additional devices would be located at the High School. One being placed in the auditorium and the other in the agricultural shop. The third device would be a transferable device that can transition between the Sports complex and softball/baseball fields. The additional AED’s would help provide better response time and accessibility throughout the multiple facilities.
The cost of replacing and expanding our AED fleet is $13,457.33. This includes 7 high tech Zoll AED machines, 8 wall mount cabinets with alarms, and a portable carry case.
In October, funding efforts began by a few individuals who saw the opportunity to enhance response times, should the need arise. Lisle Corporation, Wallin Plumbing & Heating, Wellhausen Consulting, Clarinda Nutrition, Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda Athletic Booster Club, and H & H Trailer by Novae have been very generous towards the efforts, helping contribute a total of $8,972.48. Clarinda CSD will be completing the purchase using the ESSER II funds for the remainder of the balance.
The health & safety of our students, faculty, and staff are integral to the Clarinda CSD. These cutting edge AED’s help complete the critical links of survival and enhance the quality of care we give to our school district, community and those that visit our facilities. If you are interested in donating to help promote safety or have any questions please contact Logan Wood (CRHC Athletic Trainer), Kelly Kline (CRHC School RN) or Cathy DeAnda (CRHC School RN).
Logan Wood | 712-309-8122 or email lwood@clarindacsd.org
Kelly Kline | 712-542-4510 or kkline@clarindacsd.org
Cathy Deanda | 712-303-0733 or cdeanda@clarindacsd.org

Left: Lisles Corp: Kelly Klin, Cathy DeAnda, Eddie Lisle, Logan Wood and Mary Landhuis.
Middle: Wallin Plumbing/Clarinda Nutrition: Jade and Kayla Hagey, Cathy DeAnda, and Kelly Kline.
Right: Booster Club: Logan Wood, Kelly Kline, Cathy DeAnda, Josh Wyman and Mike Butt.





