CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
October 17, 2024
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on October 17, 2024 in the Elementary School Library, Garnavillo.
Call to Order/Roll Call
President Jessica Bittner called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Other members in attendance were Sam Brandt, Mike Finnegan, Ellen Johnson, Shelly Mommer, TJ Pierce.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Principal Terri Thompson, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, and Assistant Business Manager David Schlueter.
There were 2 other employees / guests present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Finnegan and second by Pierce to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Bill Robinson addressed the Board regarding a potential walking path through the Elementary school lower playground. The Board will discuss this further once more research and plans are available.
Wahls discussed a potential school parking lot in Guttenberg, a legislative forum in Starmont, the upcoming IASB convention, and provided updates on District security system technology needs.
Marlow presented on the District’s school emergency operations plan and monthly safety meetings / evacuation plans.
Thompson presented on LETRS professional development for reading / spelling, Spanish trips, Fall awards, FAST Testing, and new math standards.
Bilden presented on LETRS training with Teacher Associates, the Elementary power word challenge, and the Climb-to-Shine Award.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Brandt and second by Finnegan to approve the minutes from the September 12 Work Session; September 19 regular meeting; and listing of invoices; there were no payroll requests. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to deny 13 applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to expulsion and lack of Special Education classroom space. Motion carried unanimously.
- Request Allowable Growth and Supplemental State Aid: Special Education Deficit
Motion by Mommer and second by Finnegan to request allowable growth and supplemental state aid for a negative special education balance of $177,839.03. Motion carried unanimously.
- Memorandum of Understanding with CREA
Motion by Johnson and second by Mommer to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Clayton Ridge Education Association to add a Supplemental Pay Position to Article V of the Master Contract for the position of Advisor-Skills Iowa at a rate of 7%.
Motion carried unanimously.
- Employment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Brandt to hire:
- Jr High Girls Basketball Coach – Megan Livingston
- Assistant Drill Team Coach – Maya Pierce
- Teacher K-5 Interventionist – Mackenzie Taylor
- Mentor – K-5 Interventionist – Karen Reichard
- Advisor – Skills Iowa – Aaron Mueller
And to accept retirements of Teacher Associates Diane Ludovissy and LuAnn Kahle effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
Motion carried unanimously.
- Early Retirement Program
Motion by Johnson and second by Finnegan to approve an Early Retirement Program as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- Wrestling Sharing Agreements
Motion by Pierce and second by Mommer to approve sharing agreements with Central CSD for High School Girls Wrestling and Jr High Boys Wrestling. Motion carried unanimously.
- Overnight Travel
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve overnight travel for FBLA and Student Senate to attend state conferences. Motion carried unanimously.
- Early Graduation Request
Motion by Mommer and second by Brandt to approve early graduation requests for two students, pending completion of graduation requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
- First Reading – Board Policies
A first reading of Board policies 104.E1-E3 and 503.08 was held.
- Jr High Cross Country Stipend
Motion by Pierce and second by Mommer to approve stipends for Louis Cook and Bridget Schaufenbuel for coaching Jr High Cross Country. Motion carried unanimously.
- Scoreboard Purchase
Motion by Pierce and second by Brandt to table a decision on a scoreboard purchase to a later date. Motion carried unanimously.
- Rental Agreement with St. Mary’s Church
Motion by Johnson and second by Mommer to approve an agreement with St. Mary’s Church for high school wrestling for $1,000. Motion carried unanimously.
- School Emergency Operations Plan
Motion by Finnegan and second by Johnson to approve a school emergency operations plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
- Facility Use Agreement
Motion by Pierce and second by Mommer to approve a Facility Use Agreement with the Garnavillo Day Care to use the Garnavillo Gym. Motion carried unanimously.
- Volunteer Agreement
Motion by Finnegan and second by Mommer to approve Stephanie Ostrander as open gym supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Mommer and second by Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:28PM
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David Schlueter, Asst Business Manager
Approved this 14th day of November, 2024
__________________________________________ Jessica Bittner, Board President