CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
March 14, 2024
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on March 14, 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, Shelly Mommer, Mike Finnegan, Ellen Johnson, and Sam Brandt. TJ Pierce arrived later.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principals Laura Bilden and Terri Thompson, Head of Schools Steve Hoff, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, Assistant Business Manager Logan Taylor, Instructional Coaches Nicole DeGidio, Jana Kregel, and Julie Hansel, Athletic Director Adam Radcliffe, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
There was 1 guest present-Mindy Reimer.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve the agenda, adding 12. Set FY25 Budget Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
6-12 Instructional Coaches presented information on Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Bilden reported on TLC programs, positions, roles, goals, and survey results.
Thompson reported on recent activities including the Follies programs, physics Olympics, senior class trip to Iowa Capitol building, Reality Check, show choir, and NICC Career Exploration.
Marlow presented attendance data.
[Pierce arrived at 6:50]
Hoff presented enrollment data, ISASP plans, legislative updates, and commencement plans for 107 graduating students.
Radcliffe presented an update on coaching vacancies and upcoming schedules.
Wahls discussed IASB Boardsmanship criteria and goal setting procedures.
Discussion was held regarding UIC Conference membership and after-school-hours visitor protocols.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the minutes from the February 15 work session and regular meeting; the February financial statements; the listing of invoices; and payroll requests of $23.03. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to accept resignations of Softball Coach JoLynn Moore and Jr High Boys Basketball Coach Mike Hinzman; to approve Volunteer Coach Nick Sylvester; and to hire Ashley Burns as Nurse. Motion carried unanimously.
- Senior Class Trip
Motion by Johnson and second by Brandt to approve the senior class trip to Florida. Motion carried unanimously.
- Timberline Billing Service Agreement
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to renew the agreement with Timberline Billing Service for Medicaid services. Motion carried unanimously.
- Baseball Sharing Agreement
Motion by Pierce and second by Finnegan to approve a 28E Agreement with Central CSD to share baseball for 2024 season. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to deny 52 applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to insufficient classroom space. Motion carried unanimously.
- First Reading – certain 700 series
A first reading was held of the listed policies.
- Lane Change Request
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to approve the lane change request from Michelle Fassbinder. Motion carried unanimously.
- 28E Agreeement – Alternative High School
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve 28E Agreement with NICC to provide an Alternative High School for 2024-25. Motion carried unanimously.
- FY23 Audit
Motion by Mommer and second by Finnegan to approve the FY23 Audit. Motion carried unanimously.
- First Reading – Title 1 policy
First reading was held of the Title I Family Engagement Policy.
- NFHS Contract Amendment
Motion by Brandt and second by Pierce to approve an amendment to the NFHS Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
- Set FY25 Budget Public Hearing
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to set the Public Hearing for the FY25 Budget for April 17, 2024 at Clayton Ridge High School Library at 5:30.
Adjournment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:19 PM