Minutes -7.19.2023

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