CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 2023
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held a work session and their regular monthly meeting on July 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the High School Study Hall, Guttenberg.
WORK SESSION
Members present were Ellen Johnson, Sam Brandt, Mike Finnegan, John Heying, Jessica Bittner, and Michelle Mertens-Dodgen. Steve Dikkers was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
AGENDA – Orientation for new board members
Tammi Drawbaugh from IASB led an orientation on governance for board members.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order/Roll Call
President Heying called the meeting to order at 6:51 PM. Other members in attendance were Johnson, Brandt, Finnegan, Bittner, and Mertens-Dodgen. Dikkers was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Wahls and Board Secretary Schlueter.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communications
Wahls reported on the upcoming intruder drill on Saturday, July 15 and discussed the possibility of changing the date and time of commencement.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Mertens-Dodgen and second by Bittner to approve the June 2023 financial statements; the minutes of the June 8, 2023 regular meeting, the minutes of the June 15, 2023 special meeting; the listing of invoices; and, a payroll request of $3037.71. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Brandt to approve the following hires: Teacher Associate Nicole Michels, Student Senate Advisor Michelle Scott, and Football Cheerleader Co-Coaches Bridget Schaufenbuel and Angela Williams. Motion carried unanimously.
- Student Fees
Motion by Bittner and second by Mertens-Dodgen to maintain current book rent, student lunch prices, and other student fees as listed with no increases. Motion carried unanimously.
- Establish Board Committees
Motion by Finnegan and second by Bittner to establish the following committees:
Buildings & Grounds: Heying, Finnegan, Brandt
Program Planning: Heying, Johnson, Mertens-Dodgen
Negotiations: Heying, Bittner, Dikkers
Motion carried unanimously.
- Handbooks
Motion by Bittner and second by Mertens-Dodgen to approve the elementary student handbook and to table the 6-12 handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to deny 3 open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to IEP requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
- Policy 412.2R1 Bus Driver Compensation
A first reading was held.
- Interfund Transfer
Motion by Finnegan and second by Bittner to adopt a resolution to transfer $59,197 from the Sales Tax Fund to the Debt Service Fund to make the annual Apple lease payment. Motion carried unanimously.
- Administrative Assistant Pay Rate
Motion by Brandt and second by Mertens-Dodgen to pay Tina Hefel $20.00 per hour for time worked as Administrative Assistant. Motion carried unanimously.
- NEICAC Early Childhood Contract
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mertens-Dodgen to approve agreement with Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp for classroom and playground spaces for Head Start. Motion carried unanimously.
- Amend 2023-24 School Calendar
Motion by Bittner and second by Brandt to amend the 2023-24 School Calendar by changing Commencement from May 26 to May 24, 2024. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Bus Purchase
Motion by Finnegan and second by Jessie to approve the purchase of 3 2018 off lease Blue Bird buses at a cost of $12,000 each. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Brandt and second by Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:07 PM