CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
April 11, 2024
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on April 11, 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 Shelly Mommer, Mike Finnegan, TJ Pierce, Dan Kregel, Ellen Johnson, and Sam Brandt.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principals Laura Bilden and Terri Thompson, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, Assistant Business Manager Logan Taylor, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
There were 13 employees and guests present.
Public Forum
Nick Hansel, Kyle Burns, Kevin Steele, Scott Cherne, and Julie Hansel addressed the board regarding the advantages of sharing extra-curricular activities with neighboring districts.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to approve the agenda, adding items 10. Approve overnight trips, and 11. Amend Student Handbooks. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Wahls reminded the board of the FY25 budget public hearing and adoption on April 17.
Thompson reported on the Kagan coaching; 6-12 goals for FY25 & FY26; ISASP testing; upcoming events including FFA State Convention and Honor Choirs; and parent-teacher conference attendance.
Marlow reported on attendance goals and gave an update on the alternative school.
Bilden reported on the elementary literacy and math goals for FY25 & FY26 and proposed preschool programs for 2024-25.
The board discussed honors received by the show choir and the possibility of charging admission for middle school events.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Brandt and second by Johnson to approve the minutes from the March 14 regular meeting, March 27 Public Hearing, March 27 special meeting, and the April 3 special meeting; the March 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 hire Chloe Freeman as Teacher Associate, Cindy Roberts as Special Education Teacher, and Ben Backes as Softball Head Coach. Motion carried unanimously.
- FY24 Audit Proposal
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve the proposal from O’Connor, Brooks, and Co to complete the FY24 audit for $18,700. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2024-25 Preschool Programming
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to provide two full day, four day per week sections for 2024-25 for four-year-old preschool. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Pierce and second by Brandt to deny 3 applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to insufficient classroom space. Motion carried unanimously.
- Adopt Board Policies
A second reading was held of the listed 700 series policies and the Title I family engagement policy. Motion by Mommer and second by Kregel to adopt the policies. Motion carried unanimously.
- Capital Projects
Motion by Johnson and second by Mommer to approve the following capital projects:
- Middle school hallway doors $22,764 total costs; vendors: Meuser Lumber, Dave’s Construction, Kuempel Masonry
- Seal Garnavillo parking lot asphalt, Kluesner Construction, $5,989.20
- Replace Guttenberg gym sound system, estimate $10,000,
- Add storage shed at Stephen D Shannon Athletic Complex, estimate $6,500
- Replace Guttenberg entry door graphics, $5,000
- School Safety Surveillance / Keyless Entry $163,000 [$150,000 grant]
Motion carried unanimously.
- Facility Use Agreements
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve Facility Use Agreements with Garnavillo Boosters to use the Garnavillo Gym on July 4 and with River Rumble Paddlers to use Guttenberg showers on July 29. Motion carried unanimously.
- Summer Technology Assistant
Motion by Johnson and second by Kregel to hire Kathy Connelly to work up to 80 hours at $15 per hour. Motion carried unanimously.
- ICN Agreements
Motion by Kregel and second by Finnegan to approve agreements with Iowa Communications Network to provide internet access to both campuses. Motion carried unanimously.
- Overnight Travel
Motion by Pierce and second by Kregel to approve overnight travel for FCCLA and FBLA national competitions. Motion carried unanimously.
- 6-12 Student Handbooks
Motion by Pierce and second by Brandt to amend the 6-12 Student Handbook rules on extra-curricular participation to correlate to the Iowa Department of Education requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Mommer and second by Finnegan to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:21 PM