CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
September 8, 2022
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on September 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library, Guttenberg.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Vice President Christine Aulwes called the meeting to order at 7:28 PM. Other members in attendance were Mike Finnegan, Alicia Helle, Ellen Johnson, Christine Aulwes, and Jason Reimer. John Heying and Jessica Bittner were absent.
Also attending were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Terri Thompson, Principal Laura Bilden, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, IAVA Head of Schools Steve Hoff, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Reimer and second by Johnson to approve the agenda, amending 1. Employment to add Hire Co-Director High School Musical and correcting Consent Agenda for August regular and special meeting minutes approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports/Communications
Wahls reported that the high school air conditioner has been repaired; plans to replace air conditioner and controls for next summer; special needs students’ requirements; project planning for facilities.
Bilden reported that the elementary school count is up to 307; implementation of the new math and ACHIEVE programs; co-teaching in several classrooms and goals for the year.
Hoff reported on increasing enrollment, including serving Clayton Ridge Spanish class students; 1 new staff member for the year; adoption of new mission statement.
Thompson reported on preschool start up; FAST planning; Homecoming theme; expectations and goals for the year.
Marlow reported on attendance and with discipline policies.
The board discussed homecoming and maintenance topics.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve minutes of the August 11 regular meeting and the August 30 special meeting; the August 2022 financial statements; the listing of invoices; and payroll requests of $9,506.81. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Helle and second by Finnegan to approve hiring Tiffani Brandt as Teacher Associate and Frank Davis as Co-Director High School Musical. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Helle and second by Reimer to deny 1 open enrollment application to the Iowa Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
- Board policy – open enrollment
A first reading of Policy 501.15 was held.
- Wellness Policy
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve policy 507.9 Wellness. Motion carried unanimously.
- Baseball Sharing Agreement
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve baseball sharing agreement with Central. Motion carried unanimously.
- Baseball Infield Project
Motion by Reimer and second by Helle to approve quote from Moyna for baseball infield excavating work at a cost of $14,391. Motion carried unanimously.
- Out of State Travel
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve FFA to attend the National Convention and World Dairy Expo. Motion carried unanimously.
- Jr High Coach Stipend
Motion by Reimer and second by Johnson to approve stipend of $1000 for Jr High Volleyball Coach Bob Sweers for assuming duties of 2 positions. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:31 PM