Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR 

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/776807205

 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  Agenda –  

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman 

4.0 Communications 

4.1 Public Comment

The board invites members of the public to offer comments about items of interest or concern relating to the district. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes. The Board will not respond to comments at this time, but may consider public input when the topic is raised on an agenda. Due to open meeting laws the Board cannot discuss items not already on the agenda.

4.2 Good News from Red Oak Schools  

4.3 Visitors and Presentations

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from August 21, 2024

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Michael Nordeen as Head Bowling Coach at Jr-Sr High for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Hiring of Holly Anderson as Paraprofessional at Red Oak Early Childhood Center for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.3 Hiring of Natacia Houston as Paraprofessional at Red Oak Early Childhood Center for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.4 Acceptance of Curt Adams as High School Volunteer Assistant Cross Country Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.5 Resignation of Brittany Wiig as Head Softball Coach at Jr-Sr High Effective Immediately

5.3.6 Resignation of Brittany Evans as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High Effective September 20, 2024

5.3.7 Termination of Roger Waggener as Bus Driver Effective Immediately

5.4 Contract Renewals

5.4.1 Renewal of 28E Agreement with Southwest Iowa Apex Consortium to Provide Special Education Services for the 2024-2025 school year

5.4.2 Renewal of HUDL Activities Streaming and Analytics Service for the 2024-2025 School Year ($13,000.00)

5.5. Out of State Trips

5.5.1 Rising Hope Academy Students to Travel to Gretna, NE to Visit Vala’s Pumpkin Patch on October 9, 2024

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of Board Policies 200-209

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of District’s 2024-2025 Talented and Gifted Plan

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount for Negative Special Education Balance of $62,985.67

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Installing Small Cell Device to Enhance Cellular Reception at the Bus Barn

6.2.5 Discussion of Contracting with Montgomery County Memorial Hospital to Provide School Nursing Services for the Remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year            

 7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Administrative 

7.2 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.3 Other Announcements 

7.4 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

 

8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 

9.0 Adjournment 

 

Board of Directors Work Session

 

I.   Concept Drawings of Potential Facilities Renovations and Updates

1. Concepts for Inman Exterior Entry and Cafeteria
2. Additional Scenarios and Phased Implementation Concepts for Football and Baseball Facilities

 

II. Discussion of Potential Delivery Methods

1. Construction Manager at Risk (i.e., construction manager represents the District and is responsible for delivering the project within a guaranteed maximum price)
2. Hard Bid (i.e., Design-Bid-Build)

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/734732837

           

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – 7:30 am

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 General Business of the Board of Directors

4.1 New Business

4.1.1 Discussion/Approval of Contracting with Montgomery County Memorial Hospital to Provide School Nursing Services for the Remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year

5.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:         Wednesday, October 16, 2024– 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 6.0 Adjournment

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/400899933

          

Monday, September 30, 2024 – 7:30 a.m.

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board

of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 Consent Agenda

4.1 Learning Beyond the Bell Grant Expenditures

4.1.1 Curriculum Development and Program Coordination Stipend to Melissa MacDonald ($5,000)

4.1.2 Lexia Learning Extended (i.e., Seven Years) License Agreement ($66,150.00)

4.1.3 Wilson Reading Fundations and Fun in Focus Curriculum Materials ($28,459.94 pending shipping costs)

4.1.4 Lakeshore Learning Flexible Seating Options and Curriculum Materials ($13,899.49 pending shipping costs)

4.1.5 School Specialty Curriculum Materials, Sanitary Supplies, and Consumables ($10,200.00)

4.1.6 Apple iPads (4) ($2,546.00)

4.1.7 Scholastic Reading Books ($2,980.00 pending shipping costs)

4.1.8 Clear Touch Interactive Flat Panels (2) ($6,112.37 pending shipping costs)

4.1.9 Training and Travel Expenses (approximately $1,100)

4.2 Out of State Trips

4.2.1 High School iJAG Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to Engage in Career Exploration at Xenon Academy, on November 21, 2024

4.2.2 High School Wrestling Team to Travel to Kansas City, MO to Compete in the Kansas City Stampede Wrestling Tournament, on December 19-21, 2024

5.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:   Wednesday, October 16, 2024– 5:30 pm

      Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

      Red Oak Jr./Sr. High  

 6.0 Adjournment

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR 

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/282585789

 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  Agenda –  

 

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman 

4.0 Communications 

4.1 Public Comment

The board invites members of the public to offer comments about items of interest or concern relating to the district. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes. The Board will not respond to comments at this time, but may consider public input when the topic is raised on an agenda. Due to open meeting laws the Board cannot discuss items not already on the agenda.

4.2 Good News from Red Oak Schools  

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from June 26, 2024 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Carter Bruce as Assistant High School Track Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Hiring of Melanie Rohrig Senior High School Prom Sponsor for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.3 Hiring of Dillion Rocha as Junior High School Boys’ Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.4 Hiring of Weston Rolenc as High School Cross Country Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.5 Resignation of Zoey Swanson as Head Girls Tennis Coach Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.6 Acceptance of Zoey Swanson as Volunteer Assistant Tennis Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.4 Payment for Goods and Services

5.4.1 Payment of $5,640.25 to Iowa Testing Programs for Mandatory 2023-2024 Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress (ISASP).

5.4.2 Payment of $50,000 to Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.4.3 Initial Payment of $129,933.90 to Grunwald Mechanical Contractors for the Installation of New Boiler System at Inman Elementary

5.5 Contract Renewals

5.5.1 Renewal of Microsoft Software Licensing Agreement for the 2024-2025 School Year ($10,081.99)

5.5.2 Renewal of Google Workspace for Education Enterprise Licensing for the 2024-2025 School Year ($5,000)

5.5.3 Renewal of Sophos Antivirus Licensing Three Year Contract with Trebron for the 2024-2025 School Year ($3,651)

5.5.4 Renewal of iCEV CTE Site Licenses for the 2024-2025 School Year ($5,415)

5.5.5 Renewal of Agreement with Green Hills AEA for the Management and Operation of Rising Hope Therapeutic Classroom

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 509.2

6.2 New Business

6.2.1  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 104 (Title IX)

6.2.2  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 501.3

6.2.3  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 501.9 and 501.10

6.2.4  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 506.2

6.2.5  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 603.1

6.2.6  Discussion/Approval of Using General Funds to Hire an Additional Part-Time Industrial Manufacturing and Welding Teacher for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.7  Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Snow Removal Bid

6.2.8  Discussion/Approval of Amending 2024-2025 High School Course Handbook to Reconcile Business Offerings with State Coding and Accreditation Requirements

6.2.9  Discussion/Approval of Increasing the 2024-2025 Daily Substitute Teacher Pay Rate from $140.00 to $150.00 and the Long-Term Substitute Pay Rate (i.e., Ten Plus Days) from $153.00 to $160.00 Per Day.

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval of Creating Business and Industrial Technology Career and Technical Organizations (CTSO), Paying Required Dues, and Providing Associated Sponsor Stipends for the 2024-2025 School Year ($1,638.75 each)

6.2.11 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing Preschool Tables, Chairs, and Shelving Using Statewide Voluntary Preschool Funds ($8,854.45)

6.2.12 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing Community Playthings Curriculum Based Equipment Using Statewide Voluntary Preschool Funds ($5,425)

 7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Administrative 

7.2 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.3 Other Announcements 

7.4 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

 

8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 

9.0 Adjournment

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/917693365

           

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – 7:30 am

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 Consent Agenda

4.1 Personnel Considerations

4.1.1 Hiring of Bob Peterson as Part-Time Industrial Technology Teacher at Red Oak Jr-Sr High School, Effective August 7, 2024, for the 2024-2025 School Year

4.1.2 Hiring of Madison Wingfield as Secretary at Red Oak Jr-Sr High School, Effective September 1, 2024, for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.0 General Business of the Board of Directors

4.1 Old Business – None

4.2 New Business – None

6.0 Reports – None 

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Monday, August 21, 2024– 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 8.0 Adjournment

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR 

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/201105613

 

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  Agenda –  

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman 

4.0 Communications 

4.1 Public Comment

The board invites members of the public to offer comments about items of interest or concern relating to the district. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes. The Board will not respond to comments at this time, but may consider public input when the topic is raised on an agenda. Due to open meeting laws the Board cannot discuss items not already on the agenda.

4.2 Good News from Red Oak Schools

4.3 Visitors and Presentations

4.3.1 Daric O’Neil, from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture (APMA) will Update the Board on Revised Proposals for Renovations to Inman Elementary and Outdoor Athletic Facilities

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from July 17 and August 7, 2024

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly and End of Year Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Grace Foote as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary

5.3.2 Hiring of Jacob Eggerss as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary

5.3.3 Hiring of Kacie Zammaron-Salazar as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School

5.3.4 Hiring of Kaiyla Aldrich as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School

5.3.5 Hiring of Veronica Ramos as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1  Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 501.3 (Compulsory Attendance)

6.1.2  Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 501.9 and 501.10 (Student Absences and Truancy)

6.1.3  Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 506.2 (Student Scholastic Achievement)

6.1.4  Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 603.1 (Basic Instruction Program)

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 501.12 and 501.13 (Open Enrollment)

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Capping Special Education Open Enrollments Due to Insufficient Classroom Space, in Accordance with Board Policy 501.13

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Purchasing a Cabinet Saw from Midwest Technology Products to be Paid Through Perkins Funds ($5,250)

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Purchasing a Foundry Furnace, from McEnglevan Industrial Furnace Company, to be Paid Through a CTE Regional Planning Partnership Mini Grant ($9,344.00)

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Purchasing a Kubota (LX3520HSDC) Compact Tractor and Loader with Third Function and Snow Blade from Whipp Sales ($44,200)

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Adding Welding Academy and College Algebra and Trigonometry as Concurrent Enrollment (i.e., College Credit) Options Through Southwestern Community College

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, and Wrestling with the Stanton Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Girls’ Wrestling with the Griswold Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Proposals for Banking Services for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Raising School Meal Prices $0.10 to Meet USDE Recommendations 

 7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Administrative 

7.2 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.3 Other Announcements 

7.4 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

 

8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 

9.0 Adjournment 

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR 

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/496273773

 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  Agenda –  

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman 

4.0 Communications 

4.1 Public Comment

The board invites members of the public to offer comments about items of interest or concern relating to the district. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes. The Board will not respond to comments at this time, but may consider public input when the topic is raised on an agenda. Due to open meeting laws the Board cannot discuss items not already on the agenda. 

4.2 Good News from Red Oak Schools  

4.3 Visitors and Presentations

4.3.1 Janelle Erickson will Review Quarterly Outcomes of the District’s Work Based Learning Program

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from September 18, September 25, and September 30, 2024 Board Meetings 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Melanie Rohrig as National Honor Society Sponsor for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Approval of Dion Coffey as Volunteer Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach

5.4 Contract Renewals

5.4.1 Renewal of Marzano/Instructional Empowerment iObservation Annual License ($5,000)

5.4.2 Renewal of Ahern Fire Protection Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of District’s Fire Sprinkler Systems ($1,819)

5.4.3 Addendum to Specialty Underwriters Property Damage Insurance to Cover Walk-In Cooler at Freezer at the Jr-Sr High School Which is Beyond the Manufacturer’s Warranty ($5,860)

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2nd Reading of Board Policies 200-209

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Amending Board Policy 506.5 (i.e., Graduation Requirements) to Strike Earth/Space Science as a Science Requirement

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Amending High School Course Handbook to Replace Plumbing with Woodworking I for Second Semester

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Amending High School Course Handbook to Include Plant Science I and II and Animal Science I and II as Science Electives.

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Adding Microbiology and Introduction to Ethics as Concurrent Enrollment (i.e., College Credit) Options Through Southwestern Community College

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Members for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.6 Discussion of Key Financial Metrics in Accordance with Board Policy 701.5

 7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Board Facilities Committee Report

7.2 Administrative Reports

7.3 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.4 Other Announcements 

7.5 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

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

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

9.0 Adjournment

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR 

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/347449237

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  Agenda –  

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman 

4.0 Communications 

4.1 Public Comment

The board invites members of the public to offer comments about items of interest or concern relating to the district. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes. The Board will not respond to comments at this time, but may consider public input when the topic is raised on an agenda. Due to open meeting laws the Board cannot discuss items not already on the agenda.

4.2 Good News from Red Oak Schools  

4.3 Visitors and Presentations

4.3.1 Riley Pelzer and FFA Students Report on Recent Trip to National FFA Convention, in Indianapolis, IN

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from October 16, 2024 Board Meeting

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Resignation of Denise Stull as Large Group Speech Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.2 Resignation of Denise Stull as Small Group Speech Assistant Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.3 Hiring of Laura Horn as Large Group Speech Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.4 Hiring of Laura Horn as Small Group Speech Assistant Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.5 Acceptance of John Allison as Volunteer Assistant Junior High Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.6 Acceptance of Chase Sandholm as Volunteer Assistant High School Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year pending certification

5.3.7 Acceptance of Tymberlee Bentley as Volunteer Assistant High School Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year pending certification

5.3.8 Resignation of Veronica Ramos as a Paraprofessional at the Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.9 Amendment of Bob Peterson’s 2024-2025 Teaching Contract to Include an Additional .0625 FTE to Teach a Section of “Electricity” Second Semester at Jr-Sr High School

5.4 Out of State Trips

5.4.1 School Beyond School Students to Travel to Omaha, NE, on December 14, 2024, to Attend the Lost World of Dragons Exhibit at the Durham Museum

5.5 School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Modified Supplemental Amount (i.e.,       Spending Authority) Requests

5.5.1 Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Open                Enrollment ($149,689.11)

5.5.2 Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Limited            English Proficient (LEP) Instruction Beyond 5 Years ($9,860.76)

5.5.3 Approval of Amended SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount for Negative Special Education Balance ($72,708.04)

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion of FY 2024 Financials and Depository Balances

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Red Oak Jr-Sr High School Early Graduation Requests

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Hard Surface Bus Route Plan for 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Online Learning Program Manual

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Boys’ Wrestling with the East Mills Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling with the Essex Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Consolidating and Redistributing Duties of the District Registrar with the District Curriculum Coordinator, Counselors, and Building Secretaries and Adjusting Contracts Accordingly

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Replacing Existing Security Cameras and Purchasing Additional External Security Cameras at the Red Oak Early Childhood Center (ROECC) as Part of the Iowa School Safety Grant Initiative ($18,893.69)

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Upgrading the Audio System in the Secondary (i.e., Black) Gymnasium at the Jr-Sr High School ($15,177.00)

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval of Agreement with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture (APMA) to Provide Professional Architectural Services Related to the Design and Engineering of Proposed Renovations and Additions and Ongoing Facilities Improvements

6.2.11 Discussion/Approval of Agreement with Boyd Jones to Serve as Construction Manager as Advisor Related to the Design and Engineering of Proposed Renovations and Additions and Ongoing Facilities Improvements

7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Board Facilities Committee Report

7.2 Administrative Reports

7.3 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.4 Other Announcements 

7.5 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

8.0 Retiring Board Adjournment

 

Organizational Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (FY 2024-2025)

To begin immediately following the retiring board adjourns

 

1.0  Call to Order—Board Secretary Heidi Harris (Harris will preside until new president is elected)

2.0  Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris

3.0 Approval of Agenda—Board Secretary Heidi Harris

4.0 Election of Officers—Board Secretary Heidi Harris/Board President

4.1 Discussion/Approval-Nomination/Election/Swearing in of Board President

4.2 Discussion/Approval-Nomination/Election/Swearing in of Board Vice President

4.3 Appoint Board Secretary and Board Treasurer

4.4 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Legal Publication

4.5 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Depositories/Limits-Houghton State Bank $25,000,000; Bank Iowa $25,000,000; Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust $25,000,000

4.6 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Legal Counsel

4.7 Discussion/Approval-Meeting Dates and Times

4.8 Discussion/Approval of Board of Directors Committee Assignments and Service for FY 2024-2025

4.8.1 Negotiation/Labor Management Committee with the Red Oak Education Association

4.8.2 School Improvement Advisory Committee Board Representative(s)

4.8.3 Red Oak District Policy Committee

4.8.4 Red Oak District Facilities Committee

4.8.5 Red Oak District Calendar Committee

4.8.6 Red Oak Technology Committee

4.8.7 Montgomery County Conference Board

4.8.8 STEAM Committee

4.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:           Wednesday, December 11, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. 

                                                                          (Work Session)

                                                                        Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                                        Red Oak Jr./Sr. High

 

Wednesday, December 18, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.

   (Regular Meeting) 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High    

5.0 Adjournment

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

  

Special Board Meeting/Work Session

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/653325301

 

Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet

          

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 Consent Agenda 

4.1 Personnel Considerations

4.2.1 Resignation of Holly Anderson as Paraprofessional at ROECC Effective December 2, 2024

4.2.2 Acceptance of Joni Sallach as Volunteer High School Wrestling Cheerleading Supervisor for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

5.1 Old Business  

5.2 New Business

5.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Aaron Schmid’s Resignation from the Red Oak Community School District Board of Directors, Effective December 31, 2024

5.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Process for Posting Vacancy, Inviting Applicants, Interviewing Candidates, and Appointing Replacement for Open Board Seat

6.0 Reports – None

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:       Wednesday, December 18, 2024– 5:30 pm

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High  

 8.0 Adjournment

 

 

Board of Directors Work Session

 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – approximately 5:45 pm

 

1.0  Matt Gillaspie, from Piper Sandler Public Financial Services, will Review the District’s Capacity to Fund Potential Capital Improvement Projects

2.0  Travis Squires and Garrett Pochop, from Piper Sandler Public Financial Services, will Review the District’s 2025 Comprehensive Financial Projection Model (CFPM)

 

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR 

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/670469581

 

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  Agenda –  

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman 

4.0 Communications 

4.1 Public Comment

The board invites members of the public to offer comments about items of interest or concern relating to the district. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes. The Board will not respond to comments at this time, but may consider public input when the topic is raised on an agenda. Due to open meeting laws the Board cannot discuss items not already on the agenda.

4.2 Good News from Red Oak Schools  

4.3 Visitors and Presentations

4.3.1 Red Oak High School Minisingers

4.3.2 School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Report: Leanne Fluckey, Dr. Jane Chaillie, and Nate Perrien

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from November 20, 2024 and December 11, 2024 Board Meetings

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Resignation/Retirement of Bret Sherkenbach as Business Instructor at Jr./Sr. High Effective at the End of the Current School Year

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policies 210-218

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer with the East Mills Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Using Professional Development Funds to Pay Speaker for 2025-2026 Pre-Service Training and Orientation ($10,500)

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of the FY 2023 Independent Audit as Presented

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Topographic and Partial Boundary Surveys a Inman Elementary, Legion Park Football/Baseball Complex, and High School Sports Complex ($4,520, $6,435, and $8,325 respectively)

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Resolution Requesting Proposals to Purchase Real Property (i.e., Bancroft and Webster Parcels)

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Setting a Public Hearing on the Potential Conveyance of Real Property (i.e., Bancroft and Webster Parcels)

6.2.8 Discussion of Board Goals, Objectives, Priorities, Preferences, and Timelines for Proposed Capital Improvement Projects

 7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Board Facilities Committee Report

7.2 Administrative Reports

7.3 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.4 Other Announcements 

7.5 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

 

8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            January 8, 2025– 5:30 p.m. 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 

9.0 Adjournment