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