CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
June 13, 2024
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on June 13, 2024 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 Dan Kregel, Mike Finnegan, TJ Pierce, and Ellen Johnson. Sam Brandt and Shelly Mommer were absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, Asst Business Manager Logan Taylor, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
There were six employees and guests present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Nicole DeGidio and Rhea Cano presented information about the Beyond The Bell Grant and displayed technology equipment purchased with the grant.
Wahls discussed the meeting with Eagles Boosters regarding new scoreboards; how beverage companies may be interested in assisting with purchase; commencement schedule feedback; and district goals.
Julie Hansel, Michelle Scott, and Nicole DeGidio presented the District Career & Academic Plan and the FAFSA financial aid process.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Pierce and second by Johnson to approve the minutes from the May 9 regular meeting, and the May 20 special meeting; the May financial statements; the listing of invoices, and payroll requests of $38.38. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- District Career & Academic Plan
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to approve the District Career and Academic Plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- Employment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to:
- a) Hire TLC Mentors Rhea Cano, Laurie Smith, Michelle Petty, and Tierney Hoefer
- b) Hire Mike Hinzman as Assistant Coach – Boys Basketball
- c) Hire David Schlueter as Part-time Assistant Business Manager
- d) Correct Jr High Football Coach contract issued in May from Jason Tipsword to Jason Hefel
- e) Accept resignations of PLC Strategist Annette Willenborg: Girls Golf Coach Scott Kelly; and Groundskeeper/Custodian Kole Brandel
Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Johnson and second by Pierce to deny 1 application to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to IEP requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
- Memorandum of Understanding – Guttenberg Municipal Hospital
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital for emergency use of school facilities. Motion carried unanimously.
- GEIDC Lease
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to approve a lease with GEIDC for space for a Therapeutic School effective August 1, 2025 for $3,000 per month. Motion carried unanimously.
- TLC Contracts
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to issue TLC Teacher contracts as listed. Motion carried unanimously.
- Interfund Transfers
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to adopt a resolution to transfer $5068.19 from the General Fund to Athletics Fund for safety equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Pierce and second by Finnegan 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. Motion carried unanimously.
- Handbooks
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve student handbooks as presented. Ayes: Bittner, Finnegan, Johnson, Kregel. Nays: Pierce. Motion carried.
- Appoint Board Secretary/Treasurer
Motion by Pierce and second by Finnegan to appoint Logan Taylor as Board Secretary and Board Treasurer effective July 1. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Delta Dental Insurance
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to approve contracts with Delta Dental as insurance provider for Life, Disability, Dental, Vision, and Legal Insurance provider. Motion carried unanimously.
- Technology Services Agreement
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to approve Agreement with Keystone AEA for Technology Services. Motion carried unanimously.
- Print Management Services
Motion by Pierce and second by Kregel to renew contract with Marco for Print Management Services. Motion carried unanimously.
- Sale of Obsolete Equipment
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to authorize superintendent to sell obsolete weight room equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
- Authorize Payment of June 30 invoices
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to authorize business manager to pay invoices as of June 30. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Time Management System
Motion by Kregel and second by Finnegan to approve purchase of Time Management System; setup fee of $4,950 and annual fees of $5,759.40. Motion carried unanimously.
- Closed Session – Annual Superintendent Evaluation
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to enter closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)i. to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
Closed session entered at 7:43 pm.
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to enter open session. Motion carried unanimously.
Open session entered at 7:59 pm.
Communications
Board members discussed options for groundskeeping.
Adjournment
Motion by Pierce and second by Finnegan to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:12 PM