July 11, 2024 Board Minutes

Posted: July 12, 2024 at 10:19 AM in Home Page News School Board Meeting Minutes

CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING

July 11, 2024

 

The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on July 11, 2024 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, Shelly Mommer, and TJ Pierce.

 

Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Principal Terri Thompson, and Board Secretary / Business Manager Logan Taylor.

 

There were 6 employees and guests present.

 

Public Comments

Public comments were made regarding proposed Employee Absence Policies.

 

Approval of Agenda

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

 

Reports / Communication

 

Wahls discussed moving the August 2024 Board meeting date to August 13th at 5:30PM in the Elementary Library in Garnavillo.

 

Wahls also provided updates on a contract with Iowa Virtual Academy and discussed a potential policy review with Iowa Association of School Boards.

 

Consent Agenda

Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve the minutes from the June 13 regular meeting, and a correction of the May 21 special meeting; the June financial statements; the listing of invoices. Motion carried unanimously.

 

New Business

 

  1. Employment

Motion by Johnson and second by Kregel to:

  1. a) Hire Sarah Cherne as 1st Grade PLC Strategist
  2. e) Accept resignation of Head Softball Coach Ben Backes.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Set 2024-2025 Student Fees

Motion by Finnegan and second by Brandt to approve the 2024-2025 student fees as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Coke Contract

Motion by Kregel and second by Mommer to approve a contract with Coke replacing Pepsi as the primary beverage vendor for the District. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Approve Annual Agreement for Athletic Training Services

Motion by Pierce and second by Brandt to approve an agreement with Sydney Brandel for athletic training services. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Open Enrollments

Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to deny 3 applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy as the Iowa Virtual Academy is unable to meet their IEP needs at this time. 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. 1st Reading of Policy 501.03, 501.09, 501.09-R(1), 106.1, 106.1-R(1), 106.1-R(2), 106.1-R(3)

A first reading was held of the listed policies.

 

  1. Approve Workers Compensation Insurance Quote

Motion by Finnegan and second by Brandt to approve a workers compensation insurance quote with Missouri Employers Mutual as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Approve District Goals

Motion by Johnson and second by Kregel to approve District goals as presented by Wahls. Motion carried unanimously.

 

  1. Approve Contracts for Beyond the Bell Grant

Motion by Pierce and second by Mommer to approve employee contracts for the Beyond the Bell Grant program as listed. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjournment

Motion by Pierce and second by Finnegan to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 7:27PM