Red Oak Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

July 16, 2025

 

The regular board 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 (remote), Kathy Walker, Bryce Johnson, Pastor Ricky Rohrig (remote)

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris, Leanne Fluckey, Curriculum Coordinator

Approval of Agenda

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

Good News

Congratulations to Alexis Joint who was named Second Team All-Conference for her softball efforts. Carson Roeder and Brett Erickson earned Second Team All-Conference in baseball while Reese Montgomery and Brody Bond received Honorable Mention All-Conference recognition for baseball.

At the District level, Brett Erickson and Brody Bond were named to the First Team All-District, while Carson Roeder and Reese Montgomery earned spots on the Second Team All-District.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Blackman to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, contract renewals, personnel considerations, quotes, contract renewals, and service agreements.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policies 506.5 and Accompany Regulation 506.5R1

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Rohrig to approve the second reading of Board policy 506.5 and accompany regulation 506.5R1 regarding graduation requirements.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 401.11

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Blackman to approve the third reading of board policy 401.11 regarding employee use of cell phones.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 705.1

Motion by Director Johnson second by Director Blackman to approve the first reading of board policy 705.1; raising informal bidding thresholds to include Superintendent approval for purchases up to $10,000, $10,000 to $100,000 requiring board approval, and expenditures above $100,000 will move to a formal sealed bidding process.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 503.5 and 503.5R1

Motion by Director Rohrig and second by Director Blackman to approve the first reading of board policy 503.5 and 503.5R1 regarding Anit-Bullying/Harassment policy and to waive further readings.  Motion carried unanimously.

2025-2026 Handbook

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Rohrig to approve the 2025-2026 Teacher Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.

2025-2026 Red Oak Preschool Handbook

Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Blackman to approve the 2025-2026 Preschool Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.

2025-2026 Inman Elementary Handbook

Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Johnson to approve the 2025-2026 Inman Elementary Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously. 

2025-2026 Red Oak Jr/Sr High School Handbook

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Rohrig to approve the 2025-2026 Red Oak Jr/Sr High School Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.

2025-2026 Online Learning Program Manual

Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Blackman to approve the 2025-2026 Online Learning Program Manual.  Motion carried unanimously.

Science Curriculum Purchase

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Johnson to approve the purchase of new secondary (7-12) science curriculum (not to exceed $70,000) using the District’s Professional Development funds.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adult/Couple Activity Passes

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Blackman to approve increasing the cost of a Single Adult activity pass from $80 to $125 and $130 to $225 for Adult Couples.  Motion carried unanimously.

2025-2026 Legislative Priorities

Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Johnson to approve setting the 2025-2025 Legislative priorities to include: Adequate School Resources, Staff Shortages, Local School Board Authority, and Increasing Student Needs.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Johnson, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:11 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – 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

August 20, 2025

 

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, Bryce Johnson, Scott Bruce, Pastor Ricky Rohrig (remote, arrived 5:56 p.m.)

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris, Leanne Fluckey, Curriculum Coordinator

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.

Public Comment

Daric O’Neal thanked Superintendent Lorenz and the Board of Directors for the public forum held on Sunday regarding the invitation to join the Western Iowa Conference and the information that was presented.

Public Hearing to Transfer Unexpended Teacher Leadership Supplement Funds to the District Flexibility Account

President Blackman opened the public hearing at 5:35 p.m. to transfer unexpended teacher leadership supplement funds to the District Flexibility Account. There were no public comments. President Blackman closed the public hearing at 5:36 p.m.

Public Hearing to Use the District’s Flexibility Account to Pay a One-Time Retention Stipend for Returning Certified Staff

President Blackman opened the public hearing at 5:36 p.m. to use the district’s flexibility account to pay one-time retention stipends for returned certified staff in the amount of $38,000. There were no public comments.  President Blackman closed the public hearing at 5:37 p.m.

Good News

The Red Oak boys’ cross country team is ranked #8 in class 2A in the Iowa Association of Track Coaches (IATC) preseason poll. Emmanuel Grass is #7 in the individual rankings.

Visitors and Presentations

Chandler Green from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture reviewed design updates, site plans, bid and construction timelines, and cost projections for the proposed Inman Elementary School renovations.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the consent agenda as presented including July 19, 2025, meeting minutes, monthly business reports, personnel considerations, contract renewals, service agreements, and fundraisers. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 705.1

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to approve the second reading of board policy 705.1 regarding bidding requirements and amounts.  Motion carried unanimously.

2025-2026 Virtual School Handbook

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the 2025-2026 Iowa Virtual School Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution to Transfer to District Flexibility Account

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the resolution to transfer unexpended teacher leadership supplement funds to the district’s flexibility account in the amount of $180,000. Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution Directing Expenditures

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Rohrig to approve the resolution directing expenditures from the district’s flexibility account for a one-time stipend to all returning certified staff in the amount of $38,000. Motion carried unanimously.

Invitation to Western Iowa Conference

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Rohrig to approve the acceptance of the invitation to join the Western Iowa Conference no later than the 2027-2028 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Johnson to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:42 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus