CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
May 9, 2024
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on May 9, 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, Ellen Johnson, Sam Brandt, Dan Kregel, and Mike Finnegan. TJ Pierce was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Terri Thompson, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, IAVA Head of Schools Steve Hoff, and Asst Business Manager Logan Taylor (Board Secretary David Schlueter was absent.)
There were 4 employees and guests present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Nikki Smith and Josh Roth from Eagles Athletic Boosters addressed the board regarding a proposal for new digital scoreboards.
Instructional Coach Laurie Smith reported on the SEL program and Camp Courageous trip.
Instructional Coaches Tierney Hoefer and Sarah Cherne reported on the science of reading and LETRs training.
Thompson reported on senior recognition, retirement assembly, graduation plans, ISASP results, and the Beyond The Bell Grant.
Marlow reported on referrals.
Hoff reported on enrollment, registration, ISASP, and legislative issues.
Public Hearing
A public hearing regarding the 2024-25 school calendar was opened at 6:40 pm.
There were comments from 4 employees, guests, and board members.
The public hearing closed at 6:52 pm.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to approve the minutes from the April 11 regular meeting, April 17 Public Hearing, and the April 17 special meeting; the April financial statements; and the listing of invoices. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to deny 3 applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to insufficient classroom space. Motion carried unanimously.
- Transfer Request
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve the voluntary transfer request from Annette Willenborg to transfer from First Grade Teacher to K-12 Interventionist. Motion carried unanimously.
- Contracts
Motion by Kregel and second by Finnegan to:
- a) Ratify the CREA Master Contract
- b) Approve the Certified Employee Handbook
- c) Issue individual contracts to certified employees and supplemental/extracurricular employees as listed
- d) Ratify the CRESPA Master Contract
- e) Approve the Support Personnel Handbook
- f) Issue individual contracts to support employees as listed
- g) Issue contracts to non-org employees as listed
Motion carried unanimously.
- Summer Band
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve up to 75 hours for summer band. Motion carried unanimously.
- Extended School Year
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to approve up to 40 hours of extended school year for special education. Motion carried unanimously.
- Distribution of Diplomas Class of 2024
Motion by Mommer and second by Finnegan to approve distribution of diplomas to the Iowa Virtual Academy and Clayton Ridge High School Class of 2024, pending completion of requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
- 2024-25 School Calendar
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to approve the 2024-25 school calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- Fund Transfer Resolution
Motion by Brandt and second by Mommer to adopt a resolution to transfer $10,666.87 from the General Fund to Athletics Fund for safety equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
- Second Reading Policy 704.06 Fundraising
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to approve policy 704.06 Fundraising. Motion carried unanimously.
- School Safety Upgrades
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to accept bid of $160,047.16 for school safety camera and entry access upgrades ($150,000 from Homeland Security Grant). Motion carried unanimously.
- Beyond the Bell Grant Expenditures
Motion by Mommer and second by Johnson to approve the expenditures associated with the Beyond The Bell Grant of $150,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:51 PM