CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
July 9, 2026
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on July 9, 2026 in the High School Library, Guttenberg.
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, Shelly Mommer, and TJ Pierce.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Jay Marley and Board Secretary Logan Taylor.
There were 7 employees and guests present.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Brandt and second by Johnson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Taylor provided an update on current District financials and summer business office projects.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve the minutes from the June 11 regular meeting and the June 26 special meeting; June financial statements; the listing of invoices; payroll requests of $11,596.37; and employment hire recommendations listed below:
Hires
- Eric Barnhart – Bus Driver
- Catherine Dean – Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach
Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Brandt and second by Finnegan to deny 4 Open Enrollment Out applications from the Iowa Virtual Academy. 2 denials were due to past truancy and 2 were due to their IEP requirements not being able to be met at this time. Motion carried unanimously.
- Set 2026-2027 Student Fees
Motion by Johnson and second by Mommer to approve the 2026-2027 student fees as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2nd Reading of Policies: 405.01, 405.02, 405.03, 405.04, 405.05, 405.06, 405.07, 405.08, 405.09, 406.01, 406.02, 406.03, 406.04, 406.05, 406.06, 407.01, 407.02, 407.03, 407.04, 407.05, 408.01, 408.02, 408.03, 409.01, 409.02
A second reading was held of the listed policies. Motion by Mommer and second by Finnegan to approve the policies as listed. Motion carried unanimously.
- 1st Reading of Policy 412.2R1 Driver Compensation
A first reading was held of the 412.2R1 Driver Compensation policy.
- 2026-27 NICC Contract
The 2026-27 NICC contract was briefly discussed and an approval vote was tabled until a future meeting as the final contract was not available.
- 8th Grade Student Participation in HS Athletics Policy
Motion by Pierce and second by Brandt to approve the District 8th Grade Student Participation in High School Athletics Policy as presented.
- Approve Garnavillo Day Care Meal Contract
Motion by Kregel and second by Mommer to approve a meal contract with the Garnavillo Day Care for the 2026-27 School Year. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve 2026-27 Insurance Quotes
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve 2025-26 insurance / renewal quotes received from Tujetsch Insurance (coverage from EMC, Jester, Missouri Employers Mutual) totaling $198,180.72. Motion carried unanimously.
Information Only – Discussion Items Only
Marley discussed potential changes to Sunday and Monday practice time policies, provided several building and grounds summer project updates, and gave a brief summary of his first week as Superintendent.
Finnegan stated that Andy Loan (Clayton County Assessor) would like to present to the Board on current property tax assessments in Clayton County.
Future Meeting Dates
The next planned regular meeting and Board work session will be August 13, 2026.
Adjournment
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.