Minutes - 2.18.2026

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

February 18, 2026

 

The regular board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by Vice President Scott Bruce at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman (arrived at 5:38 p.m.), Bryce Johnson, Scott Bruce, Pastor Ricky Rohrig (remote), and Kelly Carlson-Osheim.

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

Approval of Agenda

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

Public Hearing on Proposed 2026-2027 District Calendar

Vice President Bruce opened the public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 District Calendar at 5:34 p.m.  Superintendent Ron Lorenz presented the proposed 2026-2027 District Calendar. There were no public comments.  The public hearing was closed at 5:38 p.m.

Good News

Superintendent Ron Lorenz presented the Red Oak Community School District’s good news.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, personnel considerations, fundraisers, service quotes/agreements, and Iowa Virtual open enrollments.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policies 403 -406

Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Bruce to approve the second reading of Board Policies 403-406.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy 501.9

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the first reading of Board Policy 501.9 and waive subsequent readings.  Motion carried unanimously.

2026-2027 District Calendar

Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Bruce, to approve the proposed 2026-2027 District Calendar.  Motion carried unanimously.

2026-2027 Medical and Ancillary Health Insurance Renewal

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the renewal of the 2026-2027 medical and ancillary health benefits through Mercer/Iowa Educator Group Insurance Trust (i.e. Wellmark).  Motion carried unanimously.

District Phone System

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Rohrig to approve the purchase of a new District phone system for approximately $9,000.  Motion carried unanimously.

Phone Hardware Purchase

Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Bruce to approve the purchase of new phone hardware for approximately $13,803.25.  Motion carried unanimously.

2026-2027 District Dropout Prevention Plan

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the FY2026-2027 Dropout Prevention Plan.  Motion carried unanimously.

RFP for Food Service Company

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the issuance of a request for proposal (RFP) for a food service management company in compliance with federal regulations and approved by the Iowa Department of Education.  Motion carried unanimously.

Maximum Proposed Certified Budget Property Tax Rate

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the proposed FY2027 certified budget maximum property tax rate at $15.56.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Carlson-Osheim, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:37 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                 Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

Exempt Session

The Board entered an exempt session to discuss negotiation strategy for the upcoming contract discussions with the Red Oak Education Associate Per Iowa Code section 20.17(3).