Minutes - 2021.9.13

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

September 13, 2021

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bryce Johnson at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman via phone due to child’s activity, Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries, Bryce Johnson, Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair.  Motion carried unanimously.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

All activities are in full swing.  The high school football team broke a 22-game losing streak and lost a heartbreaker last week.  The high school volleyball team currently ranks #14 in the state and has a record of 4-7.  The Cross-Country team has participated in four meets including the Red Oak meet today.

Visitors and Presentations

Several community members spoke regarding the sale of the Webster property.

George Duncan from Gold Nugget Properties LLC presented information regarding his business and possible plans for the Webster and Bancroft properties.

Brad Wright, Red Oak City Administrator, presented information and answered the board’s questions regarding city zoning.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, open enrollments, personnel considerations, and use of ESSER funds.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sale of Webster Property

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to decline the purchase offer from Gold Nugget LLC for the Webster property.  Motion carried unanimously.

Sale of Bancroft Property

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to decline the purchase offer from Gold Nugget LLC for the Bancroft property.  Motion carried unanimously.

Activity Fund Handbook Revisions

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the revisions to the Activity Fund Handbook as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Continuation of September 13, 2021, Meeting Minutes-Page 2

Technology Equipment Bid

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to approve the RTI bid to purchase and install technology equipment to provide internet access to outdoor activities facilities.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Monday, September 27, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

 

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Bryce Johnson, President                                                        Deb Drey, Board Secretary