CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
October 14, 2021
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on October 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library, Guttenberg.
Call to Order/Roll Call
President John Heying called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Other members in attendance were Kathy Ihde, Ellen Johnson, Alicia Helle, Jason Reimer, and Mike Finnegan. Christine Aulwes was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, IAVA Head of Schools Steve Hoff, Transportation Director Scott Torkelson, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Reimer and second by Finnegan to approve the agenda, striking items 8. Approve Interfund Loan and 9. Approve Fund Transfers, and adding to 5: Accept Coaching Resignation. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports/Communications
Wahls reported on shortage of school bus drivers; the need for a part-time transportation assistant; potential coaching positions; no current positive COVID cases in the district.
Athletic Director Collin Arndt and Soccer Coach Dan Pierce discussed the soccer program.
Vo-Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor Jenna Beitz reported on the success of the greenhouse program and requested out-of-state travel for the FFA to attend the National Convention in Indianapolis.
Bilden reported on office referrals; Kagan professional development; student survey results; TLC goals met; and the Social Emotional Learning curriculum.
Hoff reported 693 students enrolled at IAVA on count day; requested permanent change of the district policy regarding application deadline; assessments; engagement opportunities including optional field trips; an upcoming meeting with state legislators; and the potential for a career academy.
Board comments included complimentary remarks from new staff and parents; potential mask mandate procedures; any issues with TikTok challenges; status of adding assistant baseball coach.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Reimer to approve minutes of the September 9 regular meeting; the September 2021 financial statements; the listing of invoices; and payroll requests of $209.97. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Helle and second by Johnson to deny 6 open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
- Early Graduation Requests
Motion by Johnson and second by Reimer to approve early graduation requests of Charlie Cherne and Callie Freeman, pending completion of all requirement. Motion carried unanimously.
- Certified Annual Report / Special Education Supplement
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the FY21 Certified Annual Report and Special Education Supplement. Motion carried unanimously.
- Request Allowable Growth and Supplemental State Aid
Motion by Helle and second by Reimer to request allowable growth and supplemental state aid for a negative special education balance of $100,418.81. Motion carried unanimously.
- Employment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to hire Amanda Hansel and Cindie Kuehl as teacher associates. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to approve retirement of Bus Driver Ronnie Moser effective October 1, 2021. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Helle and second by Finnegan to accept the resignation of Junior High Volleyball Coach Tom Krall. Motion carried unanimously.
- Consider Girls Soccer Program
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the establishment of a High School Girls Soccer Program. Motion carried unanimously.
- Purchase Floor Scrubber
Motion by Johnson and second by Helle to approve a purchase of a floor scrubber from Weber Paper for $7,269. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Interfund Loan
- Approve Fund Transfers
- Correct Resolution of Sale of Property to Garnavillo Day Care
Motion by Finnegan and second by Reimer to adopt the Corrective Resolution Regarding Disposal of District Property. Motion carried unanimously.
- Van Purchase
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to purchase a used 12 passenger Ford Transit van from Browns for $29,990. Motion carried unanimously.
- Out of State Travel – FFA National Convention
Motion by Helle and second by Finnegan to approve the FFA trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Helle to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:29 PM