CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
February 13, 2025
The Clayton Ridge Board of Directors held their regular monthly meeting on February 13, 2025 in the High School Library, Guttenberg.
Call to Order/Roll Call
Vice President Mike Finnegan called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. Other members in attendance were Sam Brandt, Ellen Johnson, Dan Kregel, Shelly Mommer, and TJ Pierce. Jessica Bittner was absent.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Shane Wahls, Principal Laura Bilden, Principal Terri Thompson, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, Head of Schools Steve Hoff, and Business Manager / Board Secretary Logan Taylor.
There were 10 other employees / guests present.
Approval of Agenda
Consent Agenda Item 2. Approval of Financials was struck from the agenda. January 2025 financials will be approved at the March 2025 regular Board meeting. Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve the agenda as amended.
Reports / Communication
Nicole Hampton presented preschool testing requirements; testing results; and Fall and Spring classroom objectives.
Brenda Bodish, Margo Friedlein, and Michelle Petty presented Kindergarten FAST testing results; reading and math curriculum changes; and Elementary building power word days.
Laura Morarend, Cheri Werges, Valeria White, and Annete Willenborg presented High School Winter FAST testing results for both math and reading.
Nicole DeGidio and Jana Kregel presented information on LETRS instruction training and various changes to current literacy curriculum.
Wahls provided updates on athletics postseason scheduling; scheduling of Board committee meetings (Building & Grounds, Programming, and Negotiations); and shared feedback received on a potential four-day school week and discussed the next steps in that process.
Bilden reported on Winter FAST data; World Read Aloud Day; and Brenda Herman receiving the “Climb-to-Shine” Award.
Thompson reported on FAST testing results; Building Leadership Team (BLT) Meetings; Ag Class projects; and a potential change in Math standards for the 2025-26 school year.
Marlow reported chronically absent student data and shared that 4 students have met graduation requirements attending alternative school and a few others are close to meeting requirements.
Hoff presented on IAVA enrollment increases; ISASP Testing across the state; potential legislative changes regarding online testing; “Live Your Passion Day” taught by staff; and shared that the IAVA graduation ceremony will be held on May 31, 2025 in Ames, IA.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve the minutes from the January 9 regular meeting; the January 22 work session; and listing of invoices; there were no payroll requests. Motion carried unanimously.
New Business
- Employment
Motion by Johnson and second by Kregel to hire the following:
- Kenzie Klein as Middle School Cross Country Coach.
- Brooke Crary as Head Softball Coach
- Heather Crary as Assistant Softball Coach.
- Brian Rodenberg as Girl’s Golf Coach.
Motion carried unanimously.
- Open Enrollments
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to deny 8 open enrollment applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy. 7 denials were due to insufficient space / IEP requirements, and 1 denial was due to a suspension / expulsion. Motion carried unanimously.
- Early Graduation Request
Motion by Kregel and second by Johnson to approve early graduation requests for two students as they have met all graduation requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
- MS Boys Basketball Stipend
Motion by Johnson and second by Kregel to approve a $1,000 stipend to be paid to Stan Bockenstedt for coaching both 7th and 8th grade Boys basketball. Motion carried unanimously.
- Facility Use Agreement
Motion by Mommer and second by Pierce to approve a facility use agreement with Gospel Hall to use the Garnavillo kitchen and gym for a conference on June 14-15, 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
- FCCLA & FBLA Trips
Motion by Kregel and second by Mommer to approve overnight travel for FCCLA and FBLA state conventions in March 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
- Set Public Hearing for FY26 Budget Proposal
Motion by Johnson and second by Pierce to set the first public hearing for Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:30PM in the High School Library, Guttenberg. Motion carried unanimously.
- Approve Lane Change Request
Motion by Brandt and second by Kregel to approve a lane change for Angela Williams from BA +20 to MA. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Brandt and second by Pierce to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 PM
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Logan Taylor, Board Secretary
Approved this 13th day of March, 2025
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Jessica Bittner, Board President