Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Work Session

January 10, 2024

 

 

Daric O’Neal from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture presented a review of the Strategic Facilities Planning Process to the Board Members. Daric went over the most immediate needs and explained the strategic facilities planning matrix and what it meant to the new board members.  Discussion ensued on some simple security measures that could go a long way in a difficult situation for each building.  Daric discussed different options for improvements to Inman Elementary, the Junior Senior High School, and the Sports Complex.

Ron Lorenz shared our 5-year financial forecasting model from ISFIS with several different but realistic scenarios.  Mr. Lorenz went over the financial basics for school accounting including solvency, spending authority, and unspent authorized budget.  Best case scenarios and worst-case scenarios were presented to the Board.

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

January 24, 2024

**REVISED**

 

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, Kathy Walker, Aaron Schmid, Scott Bruce

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Schmid to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, out of state field trips, current personnel considerations, and the At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Modified Supplemental amount of $375,281.  Motion carried unanimously.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

Congratulations to Red Oak Large Group Speech students who had ten students earn #1 ratings and qualified for State Speech Competition.  Students included Grace and Josie Goldapp, Connor Knight, Tony Filipi, Cade Lovell, Kaz Jackson, Auden Coover, Seth Richards, and Ella Johnson.  Gilliam Heim, Leya Walker, Ethan Struck, and Anna Butz earned #2 ratings.  State qualifiers will perform during the Evening with the Stars on Thursday, February 1, in the High School Choir Room.

Congratulations to Max DeVries as he excels again in the recent basketball game against Sidney, earning his 200^th career 3-pointer.

Visitors and Presentations

Jane Chaillie and Nate Perrien presented an update on the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC).  The update included the goals, trends, policies and procedures, and expectations of the SIAC committee for the 2024 school year.

Janelle Erickson presented an update on the Work Based Learning Program, now called FORGE.  She presented the proposed process of FORGE and its collaborative effort from the beginning of High School to Graduation and how it can get our students on a career path this is specifically tailored to the student’s life goals.

Board Policy 701.5

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the third and final reading of board policy 701.5.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Continuation of January 24, 2024, Meeting Minutes – Page 2

Board Policy 804.6

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the third and final reading of Board Policy 804.6.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 406

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the second reading and waive the third reading of Board Policy 406.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 510

Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Walker to approve the 2^nd reading and waive the 3^rd reading of Board Policy 510.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 506.5

Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Walker to approve the second and final reading of board policy 506.5.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 603.1

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the second reading of board policy 603.1.  Motion carried unanimously.

District Calendar Parameters

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Schmid to approve the 2024-2025 district calendar development parameters.  Motion carried unanimously.

Contracting of ETI for IES Boilers

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the contracting of Engineering Technologies, Inc to assess the IES boilers, prepare plans with specifications, estimate the total cost of replacement, and assist in the posting and notice to potential bidders.  In addition, we would request ETI to assess/advise if the boiler replacement would assist with overall room temperature efficiency.  Motion carried unanimously.

Vacant Board Seat

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the process to fill the vacant board seat previously held by Roger Carlson.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:42 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Exempt Session

The Board of Directors entered an exempt session to discuss negotiation strategy for the upcoming contract discussions with the teacher unit per Iowa Code Section 20.17(3).

 

Special Board Meeting                                             Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 5:30 p.m

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                   Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

January 30, 2024

 

The special 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, Kathy Walker, Aaron Schmid (phone), Scott Bruce (arrived at 5:33 p.m.)

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Closed Session

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to enter closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a) “to review or discuss records which are required or authorized to be kept confidential” and 21.5(1)(e) “to discuss whether to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel student(s)”.

Exited closed session at 5:51 p.m.

Disciplinary Action

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Schmid to approve the expulsion of a student for the remainder of the 2023 -2024 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to adjourn the regular meeting at 5:53 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Special Board Meeting                                             Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 5:30 p.m

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Work Session

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

September 20, 2023

 

 

Matt Gillaspie, Managing Director, from Piper Sandler & Co. was invited to speak to the Board about the financial health of the district and future potential funding possibilities.  Matt included a discussion of where we are currently at with our solvency rate and where we would like to be at in the future.  He included opportunities for us to pay off debt sooner rather than later and discussed the new voting laws for future bond issues.

 

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

October 18, 2023

 

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, Jackie DeVries, and Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, and current personnel considerations.  Motion carried unanimously.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

The Red Oak Marching Band earned a Division 1 rating at the IHSMA State Marching Band Festival in Glenwood, they placed fourth in the Class 2A Division at the Mid-Iowa Band Championships.

The Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country Team finished 9^th at the Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet.

The volleyball team defeated Harlan to advance to the Class 3A regional semi-final game just as Coach Montgomery earned her 400^th career victory.

We had 11 football players receive All-District recognition for 2^nd team honors while four additional players received honorable mention.

Sad News

Our friend, colleague and beloved bus driver, Tom Solt, passed away unexpectedly this week.  Tom served the District for 11 years and was loved by all.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Board Policies Series 800 - 806

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve the second reading of board policies series 800 - 806.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Board Policy 402.14

Motion by Director Walker second by Director DeVries to approve the second reading of Board Policy 402.14.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 503.6

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading of Board Policy 503.6.  Motion carried unanimously.

School Beyond School Sponsor

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve the hiring of a School Beyond School sponsor with a supplemental stipend of $4,726.  Motion carried unanimously.

School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC)

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve a School Improvement Advisory Committee for the 2023-2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

November 15, 2023

 

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

Present

Directors: Roger Carlson, Kathy Walker, Bryce Johnson (virtual), Bret Blackman (joined virtually at 5:40 p.m., in-person at 6:31 p.m.)

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the revised consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, and current personnel considerations.  Motion carried unanimously.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

Congratulations to Emmanuel Grass for finishing 47^th out of 132 runners in the Class 2A Boys 500M State Cross Country Meet.

Connor Knight was selected to perform at the 2023 All-State Chorus Festival Concert thus earning the highest individual honor for an Iowa high school musician. 

Four Freshman students have been selected to participate in the 37^th annual Opus Honor Choir Festival with additional underclassman will participate in the mixed choir, treble choir, and mixed ensemble.

Four Red Oak Volleyball players received Hawkeye 10 All-Conference Recognition.  In addition, we have fourteen Hawkeye 10 All-Academic Awards and seven students earning All-District Academic Team honors for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 throughout their high school careers.  The Girls and Boys Cross Country and Volleyball team earned the Distinguished Academic Achievement for earning a composite GPA of 3.75 or higher.

Board Policy 402.14

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the second reading of board policy 402.14.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Board Policy 503.6

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the second reading of Board Policy 503.6.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 806

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the first reading of Board Policy 806.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 701.5

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the first reading of board policy 701.5.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 804.6

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the first reading of board policy 804.6.  Motion carried unanimously.

Early Graduation Requests

Motion by Director Walker, second by President Blackman to approve the Red Oak Jr/Sr High School early graduation requests.  Motion carried unanimously.

Renewal of Marzano iObservation

Motion by Director Walker, second by President Blackman to approve the renewal of Marzano iObservation license for $5,000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Clothing and Shoe Recycling Bin

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the placing of a clothing and shoe recycling bin at the Jr/Sr High School.  Motion carried unanimously.

Hard Surface Bus Plan

Motion by Director Walker, second by President Blackman to approve the hard surface bus route plan for the 2023-2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Building and District Professional Development Plans

Motion by Director Walker, second by President Blackman to approve the building and district professional development plans for the 2023-2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Professional Development Funds

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the use of professional development funds to purchase PK – 12 in-person training on relationship building with students and parents and developing common language regarding school culture on January 15, 2024, for $9,500.  Motion carried unanimously.

Jr/Sr High School Water Heater

Motion by Director Walker, second by President Blackman to replace the water heater in the Jr/Sr High School Steam center for $7,742.92.  Motion carried unanimously.

Fiscal Year 2022 Audit

Motion by Director Walker, second by President Blackman to accept the findings of the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

FY2023 Financials and Depository Balances

Discussion of current fund finances and depository balances as of November 15, 2023.

Online Blended Learning

Discussion of creating an online blended learning platform to serve our resident non-traditional students.

Tiered Diploma System

Discussion of creating a tiered diploma system to accommodate each type of student.

Adjournment

Motion by President Blackman, second by Director Walker to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

November 29, 2023

 

The organizational meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by Board Secretary Heidi Harris at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.

Present

Directors: Roger Carlson, Bret Blackman, Kathy Walker, Scott Bruce, Aaron Schmid

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Abstract of Election

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the Montgomery County Abstract of Elections with Scott Bruce and Aaron Schmid being elected Directors At-Large for a term of four years.  Motion carried unanimously.

Oath of Office

Board Secretary Heidi Harris administered the Oath of Office to the two new board members, Scott Bruce,and Aaron Schmid.

Approval of Agenda

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

Election of Officers

Director Carlson nominated Bret Blackman for Board President.  Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker that nominations cease.  Motion carried 4-0 with President Blackman abstaining. 

Newly elected Board President Bret Blackman was given the Oath of Office by Board Secretary Heidi Harris.

Director Carlson nominated Kathy Walker for Vice President.  Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Bruce that nominations cease.  Motion carried 4-0 with Director Walker abstaining. 

Newly elected Board Vice President Kathy Walker was given the Oath of Office by Board President Bret Blackman.

Board Secretary/Treasurer

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Vice President Walker to name Heidi Harris as Board Secretary and Treasurer.  Motion carried unanimously.

Legal Publication

Motion by Vice President Walker, second by Director Carlson to name the Red Oak Express as

the District’s Legal Publication.  Motion carried unanimously.

Depositories/Legal Limits

Motion by Vice President Walker, second by Director Schmid to set the Depositories as

Houghton State Bank, Bank Iowa, and Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust with a legal limit of

$25,000,000 at each.  Motion carried 4-0 with Director Carlson abstaining.

Legal Counsel

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Vice President Walker to name Ahlers Cooney Attorneys as legal counsels for the District.  Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting Dates and Times

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to set meeting dates to be the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. with quarterly work sessions.  Motion carried unanimously.

Red Oak Education Association/Labor Management Committee

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Schmid to elect Vice President Walker and President Blackman to the Red Oak Education Association/Labor Management Committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

School Improvement Advisory Committee

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Vice President Walker to elect Director Bruce and Director Schmid as School Improvement Advisory Committee representatives.

Red Oak District Policy Committee

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Schmid to elect President Blackman and Vice President Walker to the Red Oak District Policy Committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Red Oak District Facilities Committee

Motion by Vice President Walker, second by Director Schmidt to elect Director Carlson and Director Bruce to the Red Oak District Facilities Committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Red Oak District Calendar Committee

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Bruce to elect Director Schmid to the Red Oak District Calendar Committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Red Oak Technology Committee

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Carlson to elect President Blackman and Director Schmid to the Red Oak Technology Committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Montgomery County Conference Board

Motion by Vice President Walker, second by Director Schmid to elect Director Carlson to the Montgomery County Conference Board.  Motion carried unanimously.

STEAM Committee

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Vice President Walker to elect President Blackman to the STEAM committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

Revised Consent Agenda

Motion by Vice President Walker, second by Director Schmid to approve the revised consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, SBRC Modified Supplemental

Amount requests, payments of goods and services for December 2023 prior to formal approval, and current personnel considerations.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 402.14

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Vice President Walker to approve the third reading of board policy 402.14.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 503.6

Motion by Vice President Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the third ready of board policy 503.6.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Vice President Walker, second by Director Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 6:23 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

 

__________________________                                __________________________

Bret Blackman, President                                           Heidi Harris, Board Secretary

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

December 13, 2023

 

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, Kathy Walker, Scott Bruce

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce 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

Congratulations to Coy Wilson for winning the Junior Saddle Bronc Championship at the World Championship Junior Rodeo in Las Vegas.

Congratulations to Max DeVries for becoming the Red Oak Boys’ Basketball programs all-time leading scorer.  Max broke the previous record of 1,265 points by ending the record-breaking game with 1,284 points.

Congratulations to Griffin Eubank, Brayden Sego, Pablo Villaneuva, Lily Marsden, Anna Butz, and Seth Richards for being selected for the Southwest Iowa Band Association Honor Band after competing on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Revised Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the revised consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, current personnel considerations, and request for SBRC Modified Supplemental Amount due to Increased Enrollment ($188,584.50).  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 701.5

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the second reading of board policy 701.5.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Board Policy 804.6

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the second reading of Board Policy 804.6.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 406

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading of Board Policy 406.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 510

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Bruce to approve the first reading of board policy 510.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 506.5

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the first reading of board policy 506.5.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 603.1

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading of board policy 603.1.  Motion carried unanimously.

Payment of Inman Roof Repair Retainage/Final Payment

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the retainage fee and final payment to Elevate Roofing for the repair of the Inman roof repair for $23,073.  Motion carried unanimously.

Speaker for 2024-2025 Pre-Service Training

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the use of professional development funds to pay for a speaker for the 2024-2025 pre-service training and orientation for $9,800.  Motion carried unanimously.

Online Blended Learning Program

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the implementation of an online blended learning program to serve non-traditional students.  Motion carried unanimously.

Back-up Server/Offsite Back-up Services

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Carlson to approve the purchase a back-up server and to add offsite back-up services to our managed services contract with Riverside Technologies, Inc.  Motion carried unanimously.

Gift to Inman Elementary School

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the acceptance of a gift of a Gaga Pit and Triple Toss Funnel Ball Station from the Inman Parent Teacher Organization.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Bruce to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday, January 17, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

Next Work Session                                                     Wednesday, January 10, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                 Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

February 13, 2024

 

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

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman, Kathy Walker, Aaron Schmid, Scott Bruce (arrived at 5:32 p.m.)

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Vacant Board Seat Interviews

Reverend Ricky Rohrig and Bryce Johnson were interviewed to fill the current vacant board seat. 

Prospective Candidates Discussion

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to enter closed session at 5:31 p.m. per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) “to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session” to discuss the qualifications of the prospective candidates to fill the current vacant board seat. Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Schmid to exit closed session at 6:31 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Vacant Board Seat Appointment

Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Bruce to approve Bryce Johnson to fill the vacant board seat for the remainder of the original term. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Bruce to adjourn the special board meeting at 6:32 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Exempt Session

The Board entered an exempt session per Iowa code 20.17(3) to discuss negotiations strategy at 6.41 p.m. and exited exempt session at 7:36 p.m.

 

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday, February 21, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

February 21, 2024

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 5:35 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman, Kathy Walker, Scott Bruce

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Public Hearing for 2024-2024 Calendar

President Blackman opened the public hearing for the 2024-2025 school calendar at 5:36 p.m.  Superintendent Lorenz presented the proposed calendars, each dependent upon current legislation.  There were no public comments.  President Blackman closed the public meeting at 5:40 p.m.

Revised Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the revised consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, out-of-state field trips, and current personnel considerations.  Motion carried unanimously.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

Bryce Johnson was issued the Oath of Office at the Administrative Office on February 15, 2024, as he was unable to attend this meeting.

The Red Oak FFA advanced all competitors in the sub-district contest to the district competition in Clarinda.  Congratulations to Ella Johnson, Hailey Rydberg, Natalie Johnson, Cloie Bruce, and Addey Lydon.   

Congratulations to iJAG students Ayden Olivas, Brandon Dozier-Wolcott, and Jessica Knight for being selected to participate in the Career Development State Competition.

Congratulations to our many Hawkeye 10 All Academic Honors for maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Congratulations to Kyler Sandholm for advancing to the State Wrestling tournament.

Congratulations to Max DeVries for earning 1^st Team All Hawkeye 10 honors, Hunter Gilleland for earning 2^nd Team All Hawkeye 10 honors and Merced Ramirez for receiving All Hawkeye 10 Honorable mention.

Board Policy 506.5R1

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of Board Policy 506.5R1. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policies 900 – 907

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the first reading of Board Policies 900 – 907.  Motion carried unanimously.

2024 – 2025 Budget Guarantee Resolution

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the 2024–2025 budget guarantee resolution.  Motion carried unanimously. 

2024 – 2025 Proposed District Calendar

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the proposed 2024-2025 district calendar as presented with alternate calendar also approved if current legislation should prevail. Motion carried unanimously.

E-Rate Quotes

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the E-Rate quote from RTI to purchase uninterruptible power supplies, network switches, and cabling for $48,974.71.  Motion carried unanimously.

FY2025 Budget

The Board discussed an initial FY2025 certified budget and maximum property tax rates contingent to current legislation.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:18 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Exempt Session

Entered exempt session at 6:20 p.m. to discuss upcoming contract discussions with the teacher unit per Iowa Code Section 20.17(3) and exited at 7:10 p.m.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

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 20, 2024

 

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

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman (5:35 p.m.), Kathy Walker, Bryce Johnson (remote), Scott Bruce

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair.  Motion carried unanimously.

Good News

Coach Dale French was recognized as a Class 1A Assistant Coach of the Year by the Iowa Football Coaches Association.

Madi Parker will be honored as Outstanding Performer in the Literary Program division at the Individual All State Speech Festival at UNI on March 25, 2024.  She will also be performing that day.

Both the Boys and Girls track teams competed in the Iowa Track Coaches Indoor Track Championships on March 7-8, 2024.  Congratulations to those who participated and placed in the event.

Congratulations to Josie and Dillon Wiser on the birth of their healthy baby boy!

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, out-of-state field trips, annual contract renewals, and current personnel considerations.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policies 900 – 907

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the second reading of Board Policies 900 – 907.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023–2024 Montgomery County Conference Representative

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve Kathy Walker as the Montgomery County Conference Board representative for the 2023–2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously. 

2024-2025 Medical Insurance Renewal

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the renewal of the district’s medical insurance through Mercer/Iowa Educator Group Insurance Trust for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

2024-2025 Ancillary Insurance Programs

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve ancillary insurance programs

(i.e. life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, short-term disability, voluntary life and child, legal, Wellmark EGRP, and pet insurance) with Mercer/Hartford for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

2024-2025 Red Oak Education Association Master Contract

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the Red Oak Education Association Master Contract and the issuing of individual teacher contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

2024-2025 High School Course Handbook

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the 2024-2025 High School Course Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.

Continuation of March 20, 2024, Board Meeting Minutes – Page 2

2024-2025 Concurrent Enrollment Courses

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the 2024-2025 concurrent enrollment courses along with career and technical education programs with Southwestern Community College.  Motion carried unanimously.

Boys and Girls Soccer Sharing with Stanton Community School District

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the Boys and Girls soccer interscholastic activity sharing agreement with the Stanton Community School District for the 2023-2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Online Learning Coordinator Stipend

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to approve the implementation of a supplemental online learning coordinator stipend of $8,550.  Motion carried unanimously.

Inman Boiler Replacement

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the Inman Boiler Replacement scope of engineering services and project schedule.  Motion carried unanimously.

Closed Session

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to enter closed session at 6:11 p.m. per Iowa Code 21.5(1)e “to review or discuss records which are required or authorized to be kept confidential” and Iowa Code 21.5(1)e “to discuss whether to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student(s)”.  Exited closed session at 6:37 p.m.

Disciplinary Action

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the agreed upon disciplinary action as discussed in closed session.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:38 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, April 4, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

Public Hearing/Work Session                                  Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Phone/Internet

Virtual

April 12, 2024

 

The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was held virtually.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman, Bryce Johnson, Scott Bruce, and Aaron Schmid

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the special consent agenda as presented which included only personnel considerations.

Memorandum of Understanding

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the memorandum of understanding between the Red Oak Community School District and the Red Oak Education Association reconciling the 2024-2025 Master Contract with the new minimum teacher salary requirements set forth in Iowa House File 2612.  Motion carried unanimously.

Revised Teacher Contracts

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve issuing revised individual teacher contracts for the 2024-2025 school year to reflect the new statutory minimum teacher salaries.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to adjourn the board meeting at 7:34 a.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

April 24, 2024

 

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, Kathy Walker (virtual, not voting), Bryce Johnson, Scott Bruce, Aaron Schmid

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair.  Motion carried unanimously.

Good News

Congratulations to the Red Oak Girls’ Golf team, they are currently undefeated in 9-hole match play.

Cyrus Mensen was named to the Hawkeye all-academic team.  Brayden Sego was honored with the Red Oak Character Award recipient.  Members of the Red Oak FFA Chapter attended the Iowa FFA Convention and received a Gold rating for Ambassador of the FFA Foundation.  Many of our FFA students received gold and silver recommendations in many other categories.  Congratulations to our exemplary students!

FY2025 Certified Budget Public Hearing

President Blackman opened the FY 2025 certified budget public meeting at 5:35 p.m.  Superintendent Lorenz and Heidi Harris explained and presented information on the proposed FY2025 Certified Budget. There were no public comments.  President Blackman closed the public hearing at 5:45 p.m.

FY2024 Budget Amendment Public Hearing

President Blackman opened the FY 2024 budget amendment public meeting at 5:45 p.m. Superintendent Lorenz requested increasing the current FY2024 Budget by $1.9 million dollars to account for previous years budget amendments and increased costs.  This amendment will have no impact on tax rates or other general fund expenditures.  There were no public comments.  President Blackman closed the public hearing at 5:47 p.m.

Visitors and Presentations

Elaine Carlson and Jeanice Lester, co-chairs of the local executive planning committee for RAGBRAI reviewed community plans, along with the school district’s involvement for RAGBRAI’s visit to Red Oak.

Leanne Fluckey and Riley Pelzer reviewed the proposed 2024-2025 District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP).

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, annual contract renewals, FY 2025 operational sharing agreements, and current personnel considerations.  Motion carried unanimously.

FY2024 Budget Amendment

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the FY2024 Budget Amendment.  Motion carried unanimously.

FY2025 Budget Approval

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the FY 2025 Budget.  Motion carried unanimously. 

FY 2025 Surplus Levy/GO Bond Redemption Resolution

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the redemption of GO School Bonds, Series 2018, dated August 28, 2018, and levying a tax for FY2025 for the redemption of general obligation school bonds, series 2018, dated August 28, 2018. Motion carried unanimously – motion carried 4 – 0.

2024 Summer School Structure

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to approve the proposed 2024 Summer School structure. Motion carried unanimously.

2024-2025 District Career and Academic Plan

Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Bruce to approve the District Career and Academic Plan for the 2024-2025 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

2024-2025 Support Staff Increases

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to approve the hourly wage increases for Support Staff and to issue letters of assignments for the 2024-2025 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

2024-2025 Administrative Staff Increases

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the Administrative Staff salary increases and expanded leaves for the 2024 – 2025 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Montgomery County Child Development Association Fence Expansion

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the Montgomery County Child Development Association fence expansion at the ROECC complex.  Motion carried unanimously.

Class of 2024 Graduates

Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Bruce to approve the Class of 2024 list of graduates.  Motion carried unanimously.

Closed Session

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to enter closed session at 7:12 p.m. for the Superintendent’s Evaluation pursuant to Iowa Code 215 (l)(i). and exited at 7:50 p.m.

Closed Session

Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Bruce to enter closed session at 7:51 p.m. per Iowa Code 21.5(1)e “to review or discuss records which are required or authorized to be kept confidential” and Iowa Code 21.5(1)e “to discuss whether to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student(s)”.  Exited closed session at 7:56 p.m.

Disciplinary Action

Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Johnson to approve the agreed upon disciplinary action as discussed in closed session.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:57 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                 Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

July 19, 2023

 

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 (virtual), Bryce Johnson, and Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Oath of Office

Bret Blackman, Board President administered the Oath of Office to the new Board Secretary/School Business Official Heidi Harris.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, current personnel considerations, software renewals, and student accident/catastrophic injury insurance renewal.  Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing on Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program

President Blackman opened the public hearing at 5:35 p.m. on the continued participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.  There were no public comments.  President Blackman closed the public meeting at 5:36 p.m.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

Congratulations to Jaydin Lindsay, Merced Ramirez, and Tymberlee Bentley for their postseason Softball awards.  Baseball postseason awards were also presented to Dawson Bond, Landon Couse, AJ Schmid, Chase Roeder, and Braden Woods.  Hawkeye Ten All Academic awards went to Dawson Bond, Landon Couse, and Braden Woods. 

Visitors and Presentations

Janelle Erickson discussed the development and implementation of the new work-based learning program (WBL).  The purpose of the WBL academic program is to incorporate career exploration, workplace prep, and post-secondary education focus when necessary.  The estimated start date of this program is August 2024.

Instructional Support Program

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to approve the resolution to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023-2024 Teacher Handbook

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the 2023–2024 Teacher Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.

Red Oak Preschool Handbook

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the Red Oak Preschool Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023-2024 Inman Elementary Handbook

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the 2023-2024 Inman Elementary Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023-2024 Red Oak Jr/Sr High School Handbook

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the 2023-2024 Red Oak Jr/Sr High School Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.

Google Workspace for Education Plus

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to approve the purchase of Google Workspace for Education Plus for $5,000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Go Bound Agreement with ASPi Solutions, Inc.

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the Go Bound Agreement with ASPi Solutions Inc.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023-2024 Fuel Bid

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Carlson to approve and award the 2023-2024 fuel bid to the United Farmers Coop.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023-2024 Trash Removal Bid

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve and award the 2023-2024 trash removal bid to Batten Sanitation.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023-2024 Snow Removal Bid

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve and award the 2023-2024 snow removal bid to Orme Outdoor.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023-2024 Pest Control Bid

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to approve and award the 2023-2024 pest control bid to Sellers Pest Control.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to adjourn the board meeting at 6:55 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday August 2, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

Work Session                                                              Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

 

__________________________                                __________________________

Bret Blackman, President                                           Heidi Harris, Board Secretary

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

August 2, 2023

 

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

Present

Directors: Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries, Bryce Johnson, Kathy Walker

Virtually:  Bret Blackman (arrived to meeting at 6 p.m.)

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, reports, personnel considerations, software contract renewals for the 23-24 school year, and out-of-state field trips. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 214.1

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the first reading and waive the second reading Board Policy 214.1.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policies 706 - 711

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading of Board Policies 706 - 711.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 803.1

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading and waive the second reading Board Policy 803.1.  Motion carried unanimously.

Disposition of Disused Buses

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the disposition of two disused school buses.  Motion carried unanimously.

Interscholastic Activity Sharing with Stanton CSD

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve interscholastic activity sharing with Stanton Community School District to include Boys and Girls Bowling, Boys and Girls Wrestling, and Boys and Girls Tennis for the 2023 – 2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to adjourn the special meeting at 5:41 p.m.

 

Continuation of August 2, 2023, Meeting Minutes – Page 2

 

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                             Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                  Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                  Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

Board of Directors Work Session

 

Intermediate and Long-Term Capital Improvements Project

Daric O’Neal from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture presented requested updates on the intermediate and long-term capital improvements projects for Inman Elementary School, the Jr/Sr High School, the Football and Baseball fields, and the Sports Complex at the Jr/Sr High School. 

2024 Legislative Priorities

The Board discussed and identified priorities from the 2024 Legislative Session, including Student Achievement, and Accountability, Educator Equality, Fiscal Responsibility and Stewardship, and Governance. 

Adjournment

The work session was closed at 8:02 p.m.

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

August 16, 2023

 

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

Present

Directors: Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries, and Kathy Walker

Virtual:  Bret Blackman

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager Heidi Harris

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.

Consent of Revised Agenda

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the revised consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, current personnel considerations, and renewal of the 28E Agreement with the Southwest Iowa APEX Consortium.  Motion carried unanimously.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

Congratulations to Landon Couse and Dawson Bond who were selected for Third Team All-State Baseball.  Dawson Bond also participated in in the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Series, the first Red Oak player to do so in the last ten years.

We are excited to say that Fall Activities numbers are strong.

New teacher onboarding and training began August 15 with veteran teachers returning on August 17 as school officially starts Wednesday, August 23, 2023. 

Board Policies 706 -711

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the second reading of Board Policies 706 -711.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 603.6

Motion by Director Walker, second by President Blackman to approve the first reading of Board Policy 603.6 and waive the second reading.  Motion carried unanimously.

Partial Re-Roofing Project at IES Initial Payment

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the initial payment of $195,505.00 to Elevate Roofing for completion of the partial re-roofing at Inman Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.

Jr/Sr High School Handbook Amendment

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the revision regarding Homecoming guest attendance with clarification that the Homecoming Dance is not a formal event.  Motion carried unanimously.

2023-2024 High School Course Book Amendment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the amendment of the 2023-2024 Jr/Sr High School Course Book to include Culinary Prep and Production I and Culinary Prep and Production II courses.  Motion carried unanimously.

Back-to-School Teacher Social

The Board discussed a Back-to-School Teacher/Staff Social to be hosted by a current board member on Saturday, August 26. 

Adjournment

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to adjourn the board meeting at 5.58 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday September 20, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Virtual

August 21, 2023

 

The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was held virtually.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman, Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries, and Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent of Revised Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the special consent agenda as presented including personnel considerations, and out-of-state field trips.  Motion carried unanimously.

Inman Elementary Boiler Repair

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to approve the replacement of the air/fuel valve for the Inman Elementary Boiler for $7,140.68.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to adjourn the board meeting at 7:32 a.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday September 20, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

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 20, 2023

 

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 (arrived at 6:01 p.m.), and Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, current personnel considerations, out-of-state field trips, and future fundraisers.  Motion carried unanimously.

Public Hearing on Resolution to Transfer Unexpended Child Care Funds to the District’s Flexibility Account

President Blackman opened the public hearing at 5:34 p.m. for the resolutions to transfer unexpended childcare funds to the District’s Flexibility Account.  There were no public comments.  President Blackman closed the public meeting at 5:36 p.m.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

The new drop off and pick up app PickMyKid has been very successful in expediting the arrival and dismissal for all students in the District.  

The new cell phones procedures have been accepted by students and seem to be having a positive impact on the school climate. 

Scheduling changes have had a positive impact with the preschool instruction time while shortening the Wednesday afternoon early-outs has resulted in a greater focus on Professional Learning. 

We are happy to announce that our new Teacher Prep Academy has five students and is going very well.

Visitors and Presentations

Daric O’Neal from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture shared an update on requested cost projections for the capital improvement projects identified in the District’s long-range strategic facilities plan.

Board Policies Series 800 - 806

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director DeVries to approve the first reading of board policies series 800 - 806.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 402.9

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to approve the first reading of board policy 402.9.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 402.14

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director DeVries to approve the first reading of Board Policy 402.14.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 403.2

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of Board Policy 403.2.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 509.4

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of Board Policy 509.4.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy Series 605.1 - 605.3

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Carlson to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of Board Policies series 605.1 - 605.3.  Motion carried unanimously.

Transfer of Child Funds to Flexibility Account

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve the resolution to transfer unexpended childcare funds to the District’s Flexibility Account, formerly an enterprise account.  Motion carried unanimously.

Replacing Aging Facilities Vehicle

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to approve the purchase of a 2015 Dodge Caravan for $7,900 for the Maintenance Department.  Motion carried unanimously.

Funds Transfer for Safety Equipment

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to approve the transfer $11,406.11 from the General Fund to the Activity Fund for the purchase of and re-conditioning of protective and safety equipment in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 298A.8. Motion carried unanimously.

Talented and Gifted Program

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the continuation of the Talented and Gifted Program.  Motion carried unanimously.

Title 1 Reallocation

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director DeVries to approve the hiring of two paraprofessionals to support the Title 1 Reading Program.  Motion carried unanimously.

Leased Bus Repair

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the payment of up to $10,899.58 for assessed damages (i.e., body repair) of recently returned leased school buses.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Closed Session

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to enter into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) at 6.54 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.  Exited closed session at 7.11 p.m.

Closed Session

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Carlson to enter into closed session per Iowa Code (1)(j) at 7:12 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.  Exited closed session at 7.49 p.m.

Closed Sessions adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

 

Work Session                                                              Monday, October 16, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday October 18, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                 Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Red Oak Community School District

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Virtual

September 27, 2023

 

The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 7:30 a.m. The meeting was held virtually.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman, Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries (7:31 a.m.), and Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, District Secretary Jessie Bruning

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.

Gift of Personal Property

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the resolution of the acceptance of a gift of personal property (i.e. 2023 customized H & H Trailer, 7 X 16’ HH Series, flat top, V-Nose enclosed cargo trailer, 7K tandem) from the Red Oak Music Boosters.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to adjourn the board meeting at 7:34 a.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

Work Session                                                              Monday, October 16, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus