CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WORK SESSION
August 13, 2020
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held a work session on August 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the Clayton Ridge High School Library, Guttenberg.
President John Heying called the work session to order at 6:00 PM. Other members in attendance were Mike Finnegan, Jason Reimer, Alicia Helle, Kathy Ihde, Christine Aulwes, and Ellen Johnson.
Also attending were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
Agenda – Discuss potential sharing opportunities with Ed-Co
Principal Bilden presented the TLC report.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
August 13, 2020
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on August 13, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Clayton Ridge High School Library, Guttenberg.
Call to Order/Roll Call
President John Heying called the meeting to order at 7:12 PM. Other members in attendance were Mike Finnegan, Jason Reimer, Alicia Helle, Kathy Ihde, Christine Aulwes, and Ellen Johnson.
Also attending were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, IAVA Head of Schools Steve Hoff, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Reimer and second by Finnegan to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Damien Schlitt of BLDD attended via ZOOM and presented information in their proposed contract for services for potential summer 2021 projects.
Superintendent Wahls reported on in-service plans.
Head of Schools Hoff reported on media coverage, projected enrollments, new hires, and professional development.
Board member discussions included preschool programming, availability of subs, and COVID concerns.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2020 regular board meeting, July 22, 2020 special board meeting, July 29, 2020 work session, August 5, 2020 special board meeting; July financial statements; listing of invoices; additional pay requests of $16,316.22. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Safety Plan
Motion by Reimer and second by Johnson to approve the Safety Plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- Wellness Plan
First reading of board policy 507.9 Wellness
- Handbooks
Motion by Reimer and second by Johnson to approve staff and student handbooks. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Aulwes and second by Ihde to approve open enrollment application of Harper Schutte of Decorah to attend Clayton Ridge. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Finnegan and second by Reimer to approve open enrollment application of Payton Chettinger of Clayton Ridge to attend Ed-Co. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Helle and second by Aulwes to deny 24 open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
- Employment
Motion by Reimer and second by Johnson to hire Jana Kregel as High School Math Teacher. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Helle and second by Aulwes to accept the resignations of Softball Head Coach Tierney Schneider and Jr High Football Coach Steve Hoff. Motion carried unanimously.
- Head Start Agreements
Motion by Finnegan and second by Ihde to approve classroom lease agreement and food service agreement with Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp for Guttenberg Head Start Program. Motion carried unanimously.
- Interfund Loan Resolutions
Motion by Reimer and second by Finnegan to adopt the resolution to loan $40,000 from the General Fund to Sales Tax Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to adopt the resolution to loan $40,000 from the General Fund to Management Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
- BLDD Contract
Motion by Reimer and second by Aulwes to table consideration of an agreement with BLDD for architect services. Motion carried unanimously.
- Northeast Iowa Health Occupations Academy Contract
Motion by Helle and second by Aulwes to approve a contract to participate in the Northeast Iowa Health Occupations Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
- NICC Concurrent Enrollment Contract
Motion by Aulwes and second by Helle to approve contract with NICC for concurrent enrollment. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:28 PM