Minutes - 7.16.2025

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