CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
June 11, 2026
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on June 11, 2026 in the Elementary School Library, Garnavillo.
Call to Order/Roll Call
President Jessica Bittner called the meeting to order at 5:30 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, Principal Laura Bilden, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, and Board Secretary Logan Taylor.
There were 19 employees and guests present.
Welcome & Public Forum
Public comment was given by 3 community members.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Brandt to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Finnegan discussed potential real estate opportunities for the District and future preschool needs.
Kregel discussed athletic practice scheduling with 4-Day school week changes.
Brandt thanked Wahls for his years of service as Superintendent.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve the minutes from the May 13 regular meeting and the May 27 public hearing / special meeting; April & May financial statements; the listing of invoices; and payroll requests of $12,258.82. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Kregel and second by Finnegan to approve the following hires and contracts:
Hires
- Chloe Wille – Teacher Associate
- Hailea Pritchard – Teacher Associate
- Amy Bly – Teacher Associate
- Megan Pecha – Teacher Associate
- Lindsay Hatcher – JH Girls Track Coach
- Louis Cook – JH Cross Country Co-Coach
- Bridget Schaufenbuel – JH Cross Country Co-Coach
- Laurie Smith – Mentor Teacher
Issued Contracts
- Tina Hefel – Passenger Vehicle Driver
- Lorna Moser – Passenger Vehicle Driver
Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Van Purchase
Motion by Kregel and second by Brandt to approve the purchase of a handicap accessible passenger van from School Bus Sales Co. for $79,500. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to deny 22 applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy. 21 were due to Special Education requirements and 1 was due to past truancy. Motion carried unanimously.
- Interfund Transfers
Motion by Brandt and second by Finnegan to adopt a resolution to transfer $51,531.14 from Sales Tax Fund to Debt Service Fund on July 1 for the annual Apple Lease payment. This will be the first payment of four on this lease agreement. Roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Kregel and second by Pierce to adopt a resolution to transfer $6,437.95 from General Fund to Student Activity Fund on June 11 for athletics safety equipment. Roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.
- Authorize Payment of June 30 invoices
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to authorize business manager to pay invoices as of June 30, 2026. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2nd Reading of Policies: 403.01, 403.02, 403.03, 403.03R1, 403.03E1, 403.04, 403.05, 403.05R1, 403.05E1, 403.06, 403.06E1, 403.06E2, 403.06E3, 404, 404.R1, 404.R2.
A second reading was held of the listed policies. Motion by Johnson and second by Kregel to approve the policies as listed. Motion carried unanimously.
- Facility Use Agreement
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve a facility use agreement for Christy Clefisch to use the Garnavillo gym for morning exercise. Motion carried unanimously.
- Student Handbooks
Motion by Johnson and second by Brandt to approve 2026-27 student handbooks as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Voted PPEL Resolution
Motion by Pierce and second by Kregel to adopt a resolution ordering an election on the question of continuing a voter approved physical plant and equipment property. This election will be held on September 8, 2026. Roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.
- 1st Reading of Policies: 405.01, 405.02, 405.03, 405.04, 405.05, 405.06, 405.07, 405.08, 405.09, 406.01, 406.02, 406.03, 406.04, 406.05, 406.06, 407.01, 407.02, 407.03, 407.04, 407.05, 408.01, 408.02, 408.03, 409.01, 409.02
A first reading was held of the listed policies.
- Terminate Crossroads Consortium Agreement
Motion by Kregel and second by Finnegan to approve the termination of the Crossroads Consortium agreement. Motion carried unanimously. The Clayton Ridge School District Board of Directors hereby approves the termination of the District’s participation as a member in the Crossroads Consortium Agreement.
- FY27 Keystone AEA Service Agreement
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to approve a 2026-27 Service Agreement with Keystone AEA in the amount of $70,825.00. Motion carried unanimously.
- FY27 Technology Services Contract – Keystone AEA
Motion by Johnson and second by Brandt to approve a 2026-27 Technology Services Contract with Keystone AEA in the amount of $60,218.01. Motion carried unanimously.
- Closed Session – Annual Superintendent Evaluation
Motion by Pierce and second by Kregel 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 6:42 pm.
Motion by Kregel and second by Pierce to enter open session. Motion carried unanimously.
Open session entered at 6:55 pm.
Reports / Communication
Wahls discussed the next steps in transitioning to a new Superintendent and other upcoming deadlines.
Adjournment
Motion by Kregel and second by Brandt to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:06 PM