School Board Meeting Minutes July 10, 2025

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CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING

July 10, 2025

 

The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on July 10, 2025 in the Elementary School Library, Garnavillo.

 

Call to Order/Roll Call

President Jessica Bittner called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.  Other members in attendance were Sam Brandt, Mike Finnegan, Ellen Johnson, Dan Kregel, and TJ Pierce.

 

Shelly Mommer was absent.

 

Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls and Board Secretary / Business Manager Logan Taylor.

 

There were 6 employees and guests present.

 

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

 

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Kregel and second by Brandt to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports / Communication

There were no Reports / Communications.

 

Consent Agenda

Motion by Johnson and second by Kregel to approve the minutes from the June 12 regular meeting; the June financial statements; the listing of invoices. Motion carried unanimously.

 

New Business

 

  1. Employment

Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to:

  1. Hire Dan Pierce as Head Girls and Head Boys Soccer Coach.
  2. Hire Brian Rodenberg as Head Boys and Head Girls Golf Coach
  3. Hire Makenzie Farmer as PK-5 School Improvement Leader.
  4. Accept the resignation of Karen Reichard as PK-5 School Improvement Leader.
  5. Approve the amendment of contracts for Adam Radcliffe and Erica Armstrong. Both will now share Head and Assistant Volleyball coaching responsibilities and share the contract salary for both positions at their respective step.
  6. Approved the retirement of Brian Lawrence as Safety Committee Coordinator.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

 

  1. Set 2025-2026 Student Fees

Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to approve the 2025-2026 student fees as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Open Enrollments

Motion by Brandt and second by Johnson to deny 4 Open Enrollment Out applications from the Iowa Virtual Academy due to late application. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. 1st Reading of Policy 412.2R1 Driver Compensation

A first reading was held of the 412.2R1 Driver Compensation policy.

 

  1. Approve NICC Contract

Motion by Johnson and second by Pierce to approve a contract with NICC to provide college courses for the 2025-2026 school year.

 

  1. Approve Garnavillo Day Care Meal Contract

Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to approve contracts with the Garnavillo Day Care for the 2025-26 School Year. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. CREA Handbook Amendment

 Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to amend the CREA Employee Handbook as follows (Article I, Section A, Line 6): “If more than one family member is a certified employee, the total monthly employee contribution shall not exceed $150 for Family coverage”. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. 1st Reading of Policy 104, 402, 501, 503, 505, 507, 603

A first reading was held of the listed policies.

 

  1. Cyber Incident Response Plan

Motion by Finnegan and second by Brandt to approve the District Cyber Incident Response plan as presented.

 

  1. Memorandum of Understanding with CREA

Motion by Brandt and second by Pierce to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Clayton Ridge Education Association to add a Supplemental Pay Position to Article V of the Master Contract for the position of Advisor-Skills Iowa at a rate of 7%.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Closed Session – Annual Superintendent Evaluation

Motion by Kregel and second by Brandt to enter closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)i. to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Closed session entered at 5:06 pm.

 

Motion by Kregel and second by Pierce to enter open session. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Open session entered at 5:45 pm.

 

Adjournment

Motion by Kregel and second by Brandt to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 5:46 PM

 

 

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Logan Taylor, Board Secretary

 

 

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Jessica Bittner, Board President