CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
April 13, 2022
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on April 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Elementary Library, Garnavillo.
Public Hearing – FY23 Budget
Total annual budget of $17,064,045; Tax rate will be $11.31122, down from $11.53 for FY22. There were no comments from the public.
Public Hearing – 2022-23 School Calendar
Discussion on length of winter holiday break and last day classes. There were no comments from the public.
Call to Order/Roll Call
President John Heying called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Other members in attendance were Ellen Johnson, Mike Finnegan, Jessica Bittner, and Alicia Helle. Jason Reimer and Christine Aulwes were absent.
Also attending were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, Board Secretary David Schlueter, and staff members Sarah Cherne and Tierney Hoefer.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Bittner to approve the agenda, adding 14. Consider Opaa Agreement/DE reports. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports/Communications
Elementary Instructional Coaches Sarah Cherne and Tierney Hoefer presented information on instructional coaching programs offered in the elementary to impact student learning, analyze data, provide resources, facilitate and implement curriculum.
Wahls discussed updates on athletic conferences; staff have expressed interest in forming a bass fishing club; discussions with Guttenberg Municipal Hospital regarding athletic trainer services.
Bilden reported on upcoming events such as Earth Day cleanup and the teacher appreciation/retirement celebration; learning labs; and Kagan professional development.
Board members discussed recent fundraising and the art presentation in the elementary.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Helle and second by Johnson to approve minutes of the March 3 regular meeting and work session, the March 23 work session and special meeting, the March 28 work session, the April 6 special meeting; the March, 2022 financial statements; the listing of invoices; and payroll requests of $180.08. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Bittner to accept resignations of Bob Sweers as Jr High Boys Basketball Coach and Jr High Girls Basketball Coach; and teacher associates Nicole Tayek and Cindie Kuehl. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Helle and second by Finnegan to approve hiring Terri Thompson as the 6-12 Principal. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Helle and second by Bittner to approve hiring Avonique Tipsword and Jason Tipsword to share the position of High School Play Director. Motion carried unanimously.
- FY22 Audit Report
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the FY22 audit report. Motion carried unanimously.
- FY23 Budget
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve the 2022-23 Budget as published. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Johnson and second by Bittner to deny 2 open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2022-23 School Calendar
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to approve the 2022-23 school calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- CREA Master Contract and Certified Employees Handbook
Motion by Helle and second by Finnegan to approve the master contract with CREA and the Certified Employees Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
- CRESPA Master Contract and Support Personnel Handbook
Motion by Helle and second by Bittner to approve the CRESPA Master contract and the Support Personnel Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
- Employee Contracts: Certified, Support, Extra-Curricular
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve and issue individual contracts for certified, support, and extra-curricular staff per presented list. Motion carried unanimously.
- Garbage Collection Bids
Motion by Helle and second by Bittner to approve the low bid from Waste Management for garbage and recyclables collection. Motion carried unanimously.
- Capital Projects
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to approve the following projects/bids:
ProStar Surfaces – resurface gym floors $9,220
Comelec Services – bus radio system $15,302
Alpine Communications – cameras $7,218.14
Motion carried unanimously.
- Math Curriculum
Motion by Johnson and second by Helle to approve purchase of elementary math curriculum from Bridges for $27,689.46 plus professional development of $1,800 and the purchase of ST Math online program and professional development for a net cost of $5,000. Motion carried unanimously.
- 28E Agreement with Keystone AEA Tech Services
Motion by Bittner and second by Finnegan to approve a 28E Agreement with Keystone AEA for technology coordinator services. Motion carried unanimously.
- Kagan Professional Development
Motion by Helle and second by Johnson to approve the purchase of professional development from Kagan for $11,747. Motion carried unanimously.
- Opaa! Agreement / DE reports
Motion by Finnegan and second by Bittner to extend the food service management company contract with Opaa and to file required reports with DE. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Helle and second by Bittner to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.