CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
November 9, 2023
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on November 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the High School Study Hall, Guttenberg.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Vice-President Jessica Bittner called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. Other members in attendance were Mike Finnegan, Ellen Johnson, Steve Dikkers, Sam Brandt, and Michelle Mertens-Dodgen. John Heying was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Terri Thompson, Principal Laura Bilden, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, and Board Secretary David Schlueter.
Staff members present Julie Hansel and Adam Radcliffe. Guests present was Mindy Reimer.
Public Hearing – Instructional Support Levy
The public hearing was opened at 4:00 p.m. regarding the participation in the Instructional Support Program.
There were no comments from the public.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Mertens-Dodgen and second by Johnson to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Dikkers and second by Finnegan to approve the October 2023 financial statements; the minutes of the October 12, 2023 regular meeting; and the listing of invoices. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Resolution of Participation – Instructional Support Levy
Motion by Dikkers and second by Brandt to adopt a Resolution of Participation in the Instructional Support Program. Roll Call Vote. Motion carried unanimously.
- Employment
Motion by Dikkers and second by Finnegan to:
- a) approve Agreement to Modify the Extracurricular Contract with Ben Backes to Interim Head Coach – Girls Track;
- b) hire Logan Taylor as Assistant Business Manager effective December 29, 2023
- c) hire Logan Taylor as Business Manager/Board Secretary effective July 1, 2024;
- d) accept resignation of Brandon Wahls as Assistant Coach-Football
Motion carried unanimously.
- Resolution for Inter-Fund Transfer
Motion by Finnegan and second by Brandt to adopt a resolution to transfer $259,182 from PPEL Fund to Debt Service Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
- Resolution of Intent – Flexibility Fund
Motion by Johnson and second by Mertens-Dodgen to adopt a Resolution of Intent to transfer $436,705.43 from categorical funds to the Flexibility Fund and setting a Public Hearing for December 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously.
- Early Graduation Request
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve the early graduation request of one student, pending completion of all requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Finnegan and second by Brandt to deny one open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to IEP requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
- Facility Rental Agreement
Motion by Mertens-Dodgen and second by Johnson to approve a Facility Rental Agreement with Judd Francis for the middle school gym. Motion carried unanimously.
[Schlueter exited at 4:15 pm, remaining notes provided by Wahls]
Reports / Communications
Principals reported on upcoming activities.
Athletic Director Radcliffe reported on fall sports and previewed spring sports.
Adjournment
Motion by Dikkers and second by Finnegan to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 4:58 PM