Clayton Ridge School Board Minutes from September 10th Meeting

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A. 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, Dan Kregel, Shelly Mommer. TJ Pierce was absent.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Jay Marley, Principal Ryan Fritz, Dean of Students Wade Marlow, Director of Special Education / Student Services Hud Johnston, IAVA Head of Schools Steve Hoff, and Board Secretary Logan Taylor.

There were 6 other guests present.

B. Communication From the Public

There was no public comment.

C. Information Only Garnavillo Community Daycare plans & Partnership Daycare Gym easement. (Melita Andreae Board President)

Melita Andreae presented to the Board about a potential agreement with the Garnavillo Daycare for a permanent easement to provide access to the Middle School gym in Garnavillo, IA.

D. Spotlight in Education (Nutrition Department)

The Board briefly left the HS Library to tour the Nutrition Department facilities. All community members in attendance were also invited to attend the tour.

E. Consent Agenda for Approval

Approve the minutes from the August 13 regular meeting and the August 13 Board work session; September regular meeting agenda; August financial statements; the listing of invoices; payroll requests of $1,531.48; and employment hire recommendations / resignations listed below:

Motion made by: Dan Kregel
Motion seconded by: Ellen Johnson

Voting results:Unanimously approved

1. Minutes of Previous Meetings

2. September Regular Board Agenda

3. Financial Reports

4. List of Invoices

5. Personnel Actions

a. Resignations

Melissa Lacy - Teacher's Associate

b. Personnel Recommendations

c. Pay Voucher Requests

F. Communications/Reports

1. Elementary Principal & Special Education Director~Student Services Reports

Johnston discussed Elementary testing, behavior referrals, homecoming scheduling, and the transition process of taking over as the interim Elementary Principal.

2. MS/HS Principal & Dean of Student Reports

Fritz and Marlow discussed MS/HS building procedures, MS/HS homecoming scheduling, SF 2428 changes, and testing scheduling.

3. Iowa Virtual Academy Executive Director Report

Hoff discussed IAVA enrollment and testing changes.

4. School Business Official & Board Secretary Report

Taylor discussed August financial reports, year-end state financial reporting, and provided miscellaneous Business Office updates.

G. Action Items for Approval

1. Open Enrollment Updates & IAVA Denial Approvals

Approved the denial of 22 open enrollment in applications to the Iowa Virtual Academy due to IEP requirements and past truancy.

Motion made by: Michael Finnegan
Motion seconded by: Dan Kregel

Voting results:Unanimously approved

2. 1st Reading of the IASB Policy Primer Updates

A first reading was held of the following policies: 201, 210.05, 401.01, 409.02, 501.15, 502.03, 503.01, 504.06, 507.02, 507.02E1, 507.02E3, 603.01, 603.03, 603.06, 604.01, 604.03, 604.03R1, 604.05 605.04, 605.04E1, 607.01, 713, 804.05, 804.5E1, 901.

Motion made by: Sam Brandt
Motion seconded by: Ellen Johnson

Voting results:Unanimously approved

3. 2nd Reading 508.03 : 4 Day Work Week ~ Sunday / Monday Practices and Activities Policy

A second reading was held of policy 508.03 - 4 Day Work Week ~ Sunday / Monday Practices and Activities. The policy was approved as presented.

Motion made by: Michael Finnegan
Motion seconded by: Sam Brandt

Voting results:Unanimously approved

4. 2nd Reading of 400 Series Board Policies

A second reading was held for the following policies: 409.03, 409.03R1, 409.03R2, 409.03E1, 409.03E2, 410.01, 410.02, 410.04, 411.01, 411.02, 411.03, 411.04, 411.05, 411.07, 411.08, 412.02, 412.03, 412.04, 413.01, 413.02, 413.03, 412.04, 413.05, 414. The policies were approved as presented.

Motion made by: Sam Brandt
Motion seconded by: Ellen Johnson

Voting results:Unanimously approved

5. 2nd Reading 503.11 Board Policy around NEW legislation around Disruptive Behavior

A second reading was held for the following policies: 503.11, 503.11R1, 503.11R2. The policies were approved as presented.

Motion made by: Ellen Johnson
Motion seconded by: Shelly Mommer

Voting results:Unanimously approved

6. Clayton Ridge District Activities Handbook.... To be Tabled

The Board motioned to table any further discussion regarding the Clayton Ridge District Activities Handbook to a future meeting.

Motion made by: Dan Kregel
Motion seconded by: Ellen Johnson

Voting results:Unanimously approved

H. Information ONLY / Discussion Items ONLY

1. Backpack Program Agreement with Northeast Iowa Food Bank

Marley provided information regarding a partnership between the District and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.

2. Iowa Association of School Boards School Board Convention November 18-20.

Marley provided information to the Board regarding the annual Iowa Association of School Boards Convention to be held in Des Moines from November 18 - 20, 2026.

3. Thoughts from School Board Members

Brandt discussed potentially adding additional online locations to post Board meeting agendas and minutes.

4. Superintendent Report

Marley provided updates on the district-wide Denovo facilities assessment, discussed School Board policies transitioning to Simbli, discussed the Fall 2026 District Risk Assessment, went over potential partnership ideas with Kids Kampus Daycare. Marley also thanked the Board and community for helping to pass the District's VPPEL renewal vote on September 8, 2026.

I. Set Future Meetings Dates

Future scheduled meetings are listed below:

September 30th - Board Work Session (Strategic Planning) at 5:30 PM - Clayton Ridge MS/HS Library - Guttenberg, IA

October 8, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 PM - Clayton Ridge MS/HS Library - Guttenberg, IA

J. Adjourn

Meeting adjourned at 6:58 PM.

Motion made by: Dan Kregel
Motion seconded by: Sam Brandt

Voting results:Unanimously approved