CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
May 11, 2023
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on May 11, 2023 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 Alicia Helle, Christine Aulwes, Ellen Johnson, Jessica Bittner, and Mike Finnegan. Jason Reimer was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Principal Terri Thompson, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
There were 27 faculty members and guests present.
Public Hearing – FY23 Budget Amendment
The proposed budget amendment for FY23 was presented. There were no comments from the public.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Aulwes to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communications
Thompson reported on senior awards night, family literacy night, upcoming events-Clayton County Cattlemen grill out, Florida trip, Commencement, and ISASP results.
Marlow reported on attendance data, college visits, employer visits.
Bilden reported on FAST tests, last day of school plans, PBIS, retiree celebration, and ISASP results.
Elementary Instructional Coaches Sarah Cherne and Tierney Hoefer presented Elementary Mathematical Success and Teaching Practices.
High School DCAP team members Julie Hansel, Nicole DeGidio, and Michelle Scott presented the Career and Academic District Plan.
Board members discussed options for filling the superintendent vacancy and set an emergency work session for Friday, May 12 at 4:30 pm; success of Family Literacy Night; concerns regarding superintendent resignation.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Bittner and second by Finnegan to approve the April 2023 financial statements, the minutes of the April 13, 2023 regular meeting, the minutes of the April 26, 2023 special meeting, the minutes of the May 4, 2023 special meeting, and the listing of invoices. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Approve non-org contracts
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to approve the following contracts/salary increases: High School/Middle School Secretary Angel Burgin $.90/hour; Elementary Secretary Anne Meyer (new hire, no increase); Social Worker Lynette Pritchard $2,330; Interpreter Jessica Penn $2,910; Transportation Director Lynn Moser $3,070; Maintenance Director Connor Koth $1.30/hr; Business Manager David Schlueter $1,000 and additional 1 week vacation; Dean of Students Wade Marlow $2,500; Elementary Principal Laura Bilden $1000, and 6-12 Principal Terri Thompson $2,000. Motion carried unanimously.
- Employment
Motion by Helle and second by Bittner to accept resignations from JH Football Coach Jason Tipsword, Bus Driver John Hess, MS Student Senate Advisor Michelle Scott, and Teacher Associate Ava Nelson. Motion carried unanimously.
- Separation Agreement / Resignation: Superintendent
Motion by Helle and second by Aulwes to accept resignation and approve separation agreement with Superintendent Shane Wahls effective June 30, 2023. Roll call vote. Ayes: Helle, Aulwes, Johnson, Bittner. Nays: Finnegan, Heying. Motion carried.
- Summer Technology Help
Motion by Johnson and second by Aulwes to approve Kathy Connelly as summer technology helper at $15 per hour not to exceed 80 hours. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Bittner and second by Finnegan to deny 1 application to the Iowa Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
- FY23 Budget Amendment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve the FY23 Budget Amendment as published. Motion carried unanimously.
- FY23 Audit Proposal
Motion by Aulwes and second by Bittner to accept proposal from O’Connor, Brooks, & Co to complete the FY23 audit at a cost of $17,800. Motion carried unanimously.
- Fund Transfer Resolution
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to adopt a resolution to transfer $259,182 from PPEL Fund to Debt Service Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
- Second Reading – Policy 710.4 Meal Charges
Motion by Helle and second by Aulwes to approve second reading and adoption of policy 710.4 Meal Charges. Motion carried unanimously.
- Flexible Benefits Agreement
Motion by Aulwes and second by Bittner to approve agreement with Health Choices as Flexible Benefits administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
- Adopt District Career & Academic Plan
Motion by Helle and second by Aulwes to approve the proposed District Career & Academic Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
- Summer Band Hours
Motion by Bittner and second by Aulwes to approve summer band for Kendra Wilke, not to exceed 75 hours. Motion carried unanimously.
- Extended School Year Hours – Special Ed
Motion by Finnegan and second by Aulwes to approve hours as recommended by Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Bittner to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:27 PM