Clayton Ridge School Board accepts resignation of Superintendent and makes hires

The Clayton Ridge School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Shane Wahls effective at the end of the School Year. Wahls is a long-time Administrator with Clayton Ridge, including the last several years as Superintendent.

The Board hired Aydan Millard as Custodian, Cynthia Lancial as Middle School Teacher. The Board hired Kelsey Bries, Amyra Millard and Audrey Ostrander as Assistant Softball Coach. Kylie Bolsiner and Kyle Burns were hired as Junior High Football Coaches.

1. Approved the following Hires and Retirement:

Hires -

Aydan Millard - Custodian

Cynthia Lancial - MS Teacher

Kelsey Bries - Assistant Softball Coach

Amyra Millard - Assistant Softball Coach

Audrey Ostrander - Assistant Softball Coach

Kylie Bolsinger - JH Football Coach

Kyle Burns - JH Football Coach

Retirements - 

Shane Wahls - Superintendent, effective June 30, 2026

2. Approved a HS Girl's Soccer sharing agreement with Edgewood-Colesburg CSD for the 2025-26 school year.

Work Session

The Board held a Work Session to continue reviewing Superintendent search proposals received. Board discussion was held regarding the pros and cons of both proposals received.

Work Session

Tammi Drawbaugh from the Iowa Association of School Boards led the Board through a discussion regarding the use of a firm for an upcoming Superintendent search. Further discussion was held to begin reviewing Superintendent search proposals received.