CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
September 9, 2021
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on September 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library, Guttenberg.
Call to Order/Roll Call
President John Heying called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Other members in attendance were Kathy Ihde, Mike Finnegan, Christine Aulwes, and Jason Reimer. Alicia Helle was absent. Ellen Johnson arrived later.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, IAVA Head of Schools Steve Hoff, Principal Laura Bilden, Guidance Counsel Stephanie Thomas (and River), and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Aulwes to approve the agenda, adding items 1.b. Hire Middle School Student Senate sponsors, and 9. Approve Volunteer Coach. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports/Communications
Stephanie Thomas introduced her dog, River, who is being trained as a therapy dog and discussed training.
Bilden reported on the start of the school year; discussed new teachers and interpreter; PLC implementation; several support programs in place for all students; and the new Social, Emotional, Learning program Positive Action.
Johnson arrived at 7:30 pm.
Hoff reported on the start of IAVA’s tenth year; enrollment is at 656 and growing daily; assessment plans; establishing an E-Sports team.
Board members discussed the progress on the new cafeteria; policy of allowing only one drop-off site for students being bussed; state convention registrations; and shared baseball.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Ihde to approve minutes of the August 12 work session and regular meeting; the August 2021 financial statements; the listing of invoices; and payroll requests of $243.22. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Aulwes and second by Reimer to hire Ashley Funk as Assistant Coach-Softball. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Reimer and second by Johnson to hire Michelle Scott and Katie Winch as Co-sponsors Middle School Student Senate. Motion carried unanimously.
- Second Reading – Therapy Dog Policy
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the Therapy Dog board policy. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Johnson and second by Aulwes to deny 16 open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
- Extend Open Enrollment IAVA Deadline
Motion by Finnegan and second by Reimer to extend the deadline for open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy to September 24, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
- School Safety Plan
Motion by Reimer and second by Ihde to approve the School Safety Plan, as presented by Dean of Students Wade Marlow. Motion carried unanimously.
- Fund Transfer Resolutions
- Interfund transfer to Activity Fund
Motion by Finnegan and second by Aulwes to approve a resolution to transfer $8277.83 from the General Fund to the Activity Fund for safety equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
- Interfund transfer to Capital Projects-2021 Building Fund
Motion by Aulwes and second by Johnson to approve a resolution to transfer $200,000 from PPEL and $85,000 from SAVE/Sales Tax Funds to the Capital Projects-2021 Building Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
- Interfund Loan Resolution
Motion by Finnegan and second by Aulwes to approve a resolution to loan $200,000 from the General Fund to the PPEL Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
- Second Reading Board Policies – Social Media and 500 series
Motion by Reimer and second by Finnegan to approve the second reading and adoption of the Social Media board policy and the 500 series board policies. Motion carried unanimously.
- Volunteer Coach
Motion by Finnegan and second by Reimer to approve Kayla Kelly as Volunteer Coach-Drill Team.
Adjournment
Motion by Aulwes and second by Reimer to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:01 PM