CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
June 12, 2025
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on June 12, 2025 in the Elementary School Library, Garnavillo.
Call to Order/Roll Call
President Jessica Bittner called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM. Other members in attendance were Sam Brandt, Mike Finnegan, Ellen Johnson, Dan Kregel, and Shelly Mommer. TJ Pierce was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls and Board Secretary / Business Manager Logan Taylor.
There were 14 employees and guests present.
Welcome & Public Forum
Public comment was given by 3 community members: Ashley Burns, Amy Phelps, and Michael Simon.
Approval of Agenda
Three additional hires were added to item 1. Hires – Kindergarten Mentor and two Junior High Girls Basketball coaches. Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Michelle Hansel, Celeste Harber, and Tadd Schutte presented 4th grade FAST testing data and discussed strengths and opportunities for improvement heading into the 2025-26 school year.
Kearstin Hansel, Amber Koth, and Mackenzie Taylor presented 5th grade FAST testing data and discussed changes made during the 2024-25 school year that had positive impacts on interventions / test scores.
Taylor presented the FY24 audit.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve the minutes from the May 8 regular meeting, the May 21 public hearing / special meeting, and the May 30 special meeting; the May financial statements; the listing of invoices. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to:
- Hire TLC Mentors Amber Koth (3rd Grade), Heather Meyer (K-8 Art), Michelle Petty (Kindergarten), and Cindy Roberts (Special Education)
- Hire Summer Milan and Barb Helle as Teacher Associates
- Hire Katie Greve and Kylie McGuine as Junior High Girls Basketball coaches.
- Hired the following as School Improvement Leaders –
PK-5: Margo Friedlein, Michelle Hansel, Tierney Hoefer, Michelle Petty, Karen Reichard, and Stephanie Thomas
6-12: Rhea Cano, Michelle Fassbinder, Laura Morarend, Lynette Pritchard, and Adam Radcliffe
Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Kregel and second by Brandt to deny 14 application to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to Special Education requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
- Interfund Transfer
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to adopt a resolution to transfer $59,197 from Sales Tax Fund to Debt Service Fund on July 1 for the annual Apple Lease payment. This will be the final payment on this lease agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
- Student Handbooks
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to table a vote on student handbooks to a future Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
- Storm Protection Fund for Property
Motion by Brandt and second by Finnegan to adopt a resolution to participate in the statewide Storm Protection Fund, 28E agreement. This fund provides a means to manage and contain deductible costs associated with wind and hail insurance coverage. Motion carried unanimously.
- Authorize Payment of June 30 invoices
Motion by Mommer and second by Johnson to authorize business manager to pay invoices as of June 30, 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Furniture Purchase for Therapeutic School
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the purchase of furniture for the Therapeutic School from Value Inspired Products & Service. The total quote amount was $17,730. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Mommer and second by Finnegan to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:38 PM
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Logan Taylor, Board Secretary
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Jessica Bittner, Board President