CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
September 19, 2024
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on September 19, 2024 in the Elementary School Library, Garnavillo.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Vice President Mike Finnegan called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Other members in attendance were Sam Brandt, Mike Finnegan, Ellen Johnson, and Shelly Mommer. Absent: Jessica Bittner, Dan Kregel, and TJ Pierce
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Principal Terri Thompson, and Board Secretary / Business Manager Logan Taylor.
There were no other employees / guests present.
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Johnson and second by Brandt to approve the agenda as posted. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports / Communication
Wahls discussed UIC attorney fees, a potential class opportunity for Board members, and the lack of District facilities for a redemption center.
Bilden presented on a great start to the school year, a building focus on literacy, other building goals, and a positive increase in attendance rates.
Thompson presented on LETRS curriculum, the annual HS Camp Klaus trip, FAST assessments, and Homecoming updates
Consent Agenda
Motion by Brandt and second by Mommer to approve the minutes from the August 8 regular meeting; the August financial statements; and listing of invoices; there were no payroll requests. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Mommer and second by Johnson to:
- Hire Donald Schneider as Bus Driver
- Accept Resignation of Dave Schwarz as Bus Driver.
- Accept Resignation of Celeste Harber as Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Brandt and second by Johnson to deny 12 applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy as the Iowa Virtual Academy is unable to meet their IEP needs at this time. Motion carried unanimously.
- Consideration of Activity Fees
A discussion was held regarding activity entrances fees, mainly junior high activities. Motion by Mommer and second by Johnson to not adjust activity fees and leave all rates unchanged.
- 2nd Reading of Wellness Policy 507.9
A second reading was held of Wellness Policy 507.9. Motion by Brandt and second by Mommer to approve the policy as presented.
- Overnight / Out of State Trips
Motion by Mommer and second by Johnson to approve overnight trips to the World Dairy Expo and National FFA Convention. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Interfund Transfer Resolution
Motion by Johnson and second by Brandt to adopt a resolution to transfer $3,263.84 from the General Fund to the Trust and Agency fund to repay a negative fund balance. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Finnegan and second by Kregel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:20PM
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Logan Taylor, Board Secretary
Approved this 10th day of October, 2024
__________________________________________ Jessica Bittner, Board President