CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
August 8, 2024
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on August 8, 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, and Shelly Mommer.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Principal Terri Thompson, Dean of Students Wade Marlow and Board Secretary / Business Manager Logan Taylor.
There were 5 employees and guests present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve the agenda, adding items 8. Employment and 9. NICC Contracts. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Wahls discussed an IASB policy review set for May 2025, the staff inservice schedule for the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, and a leadership training hosted by SAI that would be attended by District administration.
Thompson and Radcliffe presented the May 2024 athletics calendar and the effects of an athletics rollback year.
Johnson discussed cell phone use during the school year and shared other cell phone policies in other Districts.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to approve the minutes from the July 11 regular meeting and the July 29 special meeting; the July financial statements; and listing of invoices; there were no payroll requests. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Johnson and second by Mommer to deny 1 application to the Iowa Virtual Academy as the Iowa Virtual Academy is unable to meet their IEP needs at this time. Motion carried unanimously.
- 1st Reading of Wellness Policy 507.9
A first reading was held of the 507.9 Wellness policy.
- 2nd Reading of Attendance Policies
A second reading was held of the proposed Attendance policies. Motion by Johnson and second by Mommer to approve the policies as presented.
- Facility Use Agreement
Motion by Kregel and second by Mommer to approve a facility use agreement allowing use of the Garnavillo gym in October 2024 for a birthday party. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve IASB Legislative Priorities
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to approve IASB Legislative Priorities as discussed. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Head Start and Garnavillo Day Care Meal Contracts
Motion by Brandt and second by Johnson to approve contracts with Head Start and the Garnavillo Day Care for the 2024-25 School Year. Motion carried unanimously.
- Amend 2024-2025 Calendar
Motion by Kregel and second by Mommer to amend the 2024-2025 school calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- Employment
Motion by Mommer and second by Brandt to:
- a) Hire Anna Rodenberg as Teacher Associate
Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve NICC Contract
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve a contract with NICC to provide college courses for the 2024-2025 school year.
Adjournment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 7PM
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Logan Taylor, Board Secretary
Approved this 12th day of September, 2024
__________________________________________ Jessica Bittner, Board President