Minutes-2022.3.28

Minutes-2022.3.28

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

March 28, 2022

 

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

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman, Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries, Bryce Johnson

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director DeVries 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

Seven iJag students will be participating in the Career Development Conference on April 7, 2022.

The Junior/Senior High School held a recognition assembly for all students who participated in winter sports and activities.

Congratulations to Director Laura LaPrell and the junior high students on an outstanding performance of “The Long View.”

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, personnel considerations, and field trip request.  Motion carried unanimously.

2022-2023 Superintendent Contract

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Johnson to approve issuing a three-year contract to begin on July 1, 2022, with the salary of $201,500 to Superintendent Ronald Lorenz.  Motion carried unanimously.

Terminate FBG Service Corporation Contract

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to terminate the contract with FBG Service Corporation for janitorial services effective June 30, 2022.  Motion carried unanimously.

SWCC Concurrent & Academy Courses

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Johnson to approve the contracts with Southwestern Community College (SWCC) for the 2022-2023 concurrent and academy courses.  Motion carried unanimously.

35-Second Shot Clocks

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director DeVries to approve the quote from Daktronics in the amount of $11,715 to purchase 35-second shot clocks for both gyms.  Motion carried unanimously.

Continuation of March 28, 2022 Meeting Minutes-Page2

FY23 Certified Budget Public Hearing

President Blackman opened the FY23 Certified Budget Public Hearing at 5:41 p.m.  Heidi Harris and Deb Drey presented information on the FY23 proposed budget.  There were no public comments.  President Blackman closed the public hearing at 5:52 p.m.

FY23 Certified Budget

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to approve the FY23 Certified Budget as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Budget Adjustment Resolution

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Johnson to approve the FY23 Budget Adjustment Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.

Bond Surplus Levy Resolution

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director DeVries to approve resolution authorizing the redemption of general obligation school bonds, series 2018, dated August 28, 2018, and approving the first amendment to the escrow agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

IES Space Limitations Discussion

The Board discussed the space limitations at Inman Elementary School.  There is a shortage of classroom space for the 2022-2023 school year.  Three sections of 6th grade will be moving to the Junior/Senior High school but four seconds of kindergarten are anticipated.  The cafeteria area is tight. Discussion of possible solutions ensued.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Monday, April 11, 2022 – 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

 

 

 

__________________________                                __________________________

Bret Blackman, President                                           Deb Drey, Board Secretary

vanmetert@rosc… Tue, 03/29/2022 - 15:42