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

GoToMeeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/406308413

 

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – 5:30 p.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       Communications

4.1       Public Comment

The board invited 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 the 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 18, 2025 Board Meeting.

5.2       Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3       Personnel Considerations

5.3.1    Hiring of Dillion Rocha as Jr High School Assistant Football Coach for the 2025-2026 School Year

5.3.2    Hiring of Dillion Rocha as Jr High School Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 School Year

5.3.3    Resignation of Alex Ruskell as Weight Training Sponsor for the 2025-2026 School Year

5.4       Contract Renewals

5.4.1    Renew Contract with NEW Cooperative Inc. for 1,000 Gallons of Propane for the 2025-2026 School Year ($1,555.40)

5.5       Service Agreements

5.5.1    Agreement with Syncquip Mechanical Group to Provide Routine Maintenance of Building Mechanical Systems ($13,209.95)

6.0       General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1       Old Business

6.1.1    Discussion/Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy 506.5 and Accompanying Regulation 506.5R1(Graduation Requirements)

6.1.2    Discussion/Approval of Third Reading of Board Policy 401.11 (Employee Use of Cell Phones)

6.2       New Business

6.2.1    Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policy 705.1 (Bidding)

6.2.2    Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policy 503.5 and 503.5R1 (Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy)

6.2.3    Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Teacher Handbook       

6.2.4    Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Red Oak Preschool Handbook

6.2.5    Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Inman Elementary Handbook

6.2.6    Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Red Oak Jr-Sr High Handbook

6.2.7    Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Red Oak Online Learning Program Manual

6.2.8    Discussion/Approval of Using Professional Development Funds to Purchase New Secondary (7-12) Science Curriculum (not to exceed $70,000)

6.2.9    Discussion/Approval of Increasing the Cost of 2025-2026 Adult Single and Couple Activity Passes

6.2.10  Discussion/Approval of 2026 Legislative Priorities

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 20, 2025 – 5:30 pm

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

Red Oak Jr/Sr High

9.0       Adjournment