CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
February 8, 2023
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held a work session on February 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Elementary Library, Garnavillo.
Members in attendance were Christine Aulwes, Jessica Bittner, Alicia Helle, Mike Finnegan, and Ellen Johnson. John Heying and Jason Reimer were absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Terri Thompson, Principal Laura Bilden, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
Discussion was held regarding establishing a Therapeutic School.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was held at 6:30 PM regarding an easement for the Garnavillo Day Care.
Bill Robinson addressed the board regarding the needs for the easement.
There were no other comments from the public.
Public hearing closed at 6:45 PM.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Vice-President Christine Aulwes called the meeting to order at 6:46 PM. Other members in attendance were Jessica Bittner, Alicia Helle, Mike Finnegan, and Ellen Johnson. John Heying and Jason Reimer were absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Terri Thompson, Principal Laura Bilden, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, and Board Secretary David Schlueter. There was 1 staff/guests present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Wahls reported on hosting girls and boys basketball regional tournament games; district wrestling will be in Monona; Attorney Brett Nitschke will be leaving the Lynch, Dallas law firm to join Ahlers law firm; and, the Upper Iowa Conference meeting.
Thompson reported on FAST test results; reading assessments; FCCLA and FBLA activities; show choir performance at West Delaware.
Marlow reported on attendance and referral data and merit trips.
Bilden reported on Learning Labs; World Read Aloud Day hosted 43 guest readers and a guest author; FAST Testing results.
Board members discussed plans for alternate bus routes on hard surface roads only; elementary secretary position; elementary HVAC; and lunch notices.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve the January 12, 2023 regular meeting minutes; the January financial statements; and, listing of invoices. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Johnson and second by Bittner to accept resignation of Football Assistant Coach Scott Kelly, to hire Ben Backes for Football Assistant Coach, to hire Celeste Harber as Teacher-4th Grade, to hire Lexi Lindsay as K-5 Special Ed Mentor (effective January 4, 2023), and to transfer Allison Troester from PK-5 ESSER Teacher to PK-5 Special Ed Teacher. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Bittner and second by Johnson to authorize Superintendent to negotiate an agreement to modify contract with 6-12 Interventionist Tami Palmer. Motion carried unanimously.
- Lane Changes
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve lane changes for Sara Phillips, Ben Backes, and Margo Friedlein. Motion carried unanimously.
- Overnight Trip
Motion by Bittner and second by Johnson to approve an overnight, out-of-state trip for the Student Senate to Minneapolis. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Helle and second by Finnegan to deny 15 open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy; and to approve open enrollment applications from Naomi, Charlotte, and Amelia Frommelt to open enroll to Western Dubuque Schools. Motion carried unanimously.
- Facility Use Agreement
Motion by Helle and second by Bittner to approve facility use request from Gospel Hall to use the Garnavillo gym on June 10-11. Motion carried unanimously.
- Return To Learn Plan
Motion by Johnson and second by Bittner to approve updates to Return To Learn Plan per ESSER guidelines. Motion carried unanimously.
- Resolution – Day Care Easement
Motion by Finnegan and second by Bittner to adopt a resolution regarding an easement to be granted to Garnavillo Day Care. Motion carried unanimously.
- Capital Projects
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve bids from:
- Access Elevator to install an elevator in the middle school for a cost of $45,450;
- Winona Controls to remodel the middle school restrooms for a cost of $195,000
Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Helle and second by Bittner to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:18 PM