Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

Special Board of Directors Meeting

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and Phone – visit website for information

GoToMeeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/706484469

Tuesday, July 1, 2026 – 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       General Business for the Board of Directors

4.1       New Business

4.2.1    Discussion/Approval of Reassigning Justin Williams as Principal/Director of Academics at Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy (Costs Reimbursed by Stellar Virtual)

4.2.2    Discussion/Approval of Shared “Other School Business Official” Agreement with Stanton Community School District (Heidi Harris) for the 2026-2027 School Year

4.2.3    Discussion/Approval of Raising Adult Lunch Prices to $5.14 for the 2026-2027 School Year Per State Requirements

5.0       Next Board of Directors Meeting:

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 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

GoToMeeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/846418037

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 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

4.3       Visitors and Presentations

5.0       Consent Agenda

5.1       Review and Approval of Minutes from June 17, 2026 and July 1, 2026 Board Meetings

5.2       Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3       Personnel Considerations

5.3.1    Hiring of Tammy Lathrop as Inman Elementary Paraprofessional Effective for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.2    Hiring of Megan Pein as Sr High School Prom Sponsor Effective for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.3    Hiring of John Allison as Jr High School Girls Track Coach Effective for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.4    Hiring of John Allison as Jr High School Volleyball Coach Effective for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.5    Hiring of Sierra Wilkinson as Jr High School Volleyball Coach Effective for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.6    Hiring of Steve Ferree as Jr High School Football Assistant Coach Effective for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.7    Resignation of Shaely Nowels as Sr High School Bowling Coach Effective Immediately

5.4       Contract Renewals and Service Agreements

5.4.1    Memorandum of Understanding with Green Hills AEA to Purchase LTRS Training Pursuant to Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant ($13,566)

5.4.2    Amendment to Stellar Virtual Learning Program Agreements

5.4.3    Renewal of Infinite Campus Student Information System ($27,290.70)

5.4.4    Approval of Resolution Authorizing Execution of School Bus Lease Agreement

5.4.5    Approval of Installing Alternate LED Lighting Fixtures in Both the Original and New Sections of the Inman Cafeteria ($10,611.00)

5.4.6    Approval of Replacing the Ceiling Grid in the Original Section of the Inman Cafeteria ($10,600.00)

            5.5       Open Enrollment Request to Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy

5.5.1    Denial of Open Enrollment for a First Grader from Ames Community School District to Iowa Virtual School Due to a Lack of Appropriate Programming or Supports for the 2026-2027 School Year

6.0       General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1       Old Business

6.1.1    Discussion/Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy 401.7 (Early Retirement)

6.1.2    Discussion/Approval of Second Reading of Board Policy 506.6 (Early Graduation)

6.2       New Business

6.2.1    Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policies 503.1 and 503.7 (Student Conduct and Disruptive Behaviors)

6.2.2    Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policy 505.6 and 505.6R2 (Student Activity Program and Eighth Grade Participation in High School Activities Regulation)

6.2.3    Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policy 605.4  and 605.4E1 (Student Activity Program and One-To-One Digital Device Program Technology Adoption Checklist)

6.2.4    Discussion/Approval of Re-Authorization and Revisions of Lease Agreement with the Montgomery County Child Development Association

6.2.5    Discussion/Approval of Purchasing Updated Camera/GPS Equipment for Existing Fleet Vehicles. (not to exceed $15,000)

6.2.6    Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy Student Handbook

6.2.7    Discussion/Approval of Resolution Transferring $3,591.61 from the General Fund to the Activities Fund During FY 2027 to Purchase and Refurbish Protective and Safety Equipment (i.e. Football Helmets), in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 289A.8

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 19, 2026 – 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

http://www.redoakschools.org/

Special Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and Phone – visit website for information

GoToMeeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/572872645

 

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 7:30 a.m.

Agenda

 

1.0       Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0       Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Leanne Fluckey

3.0       Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0       General Business for the Board of Directors

4.1       New Business

4.1.1    Discussion/Approval of Replacing Inman Elementary HVAC Compressor

 

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 5:30 pm

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

Red Oak Jr/Sr High

5.0       Adjournment

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschools.org

 

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/680669029

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.

 

Public Hearing to Use the District’s Flexibility Account to Pay Salaries and Benefits for Returning Certified Staff (approximately 5:35 p.m.)

Agenda

1.0       Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0       Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Leanne Fluckey

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

4.3       Visitors and Presentations     

5.0       Consent Agenda

5.1       Review and Approval of Minutes from July 15, 2026 and August 12, 2026 Board Meetings

5.2       Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3       Personnel Considerations

5.3.1    Hiring of Vivian Ogden as Jr High School Girls Track Coach for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.2    Hiring of Jean Frank as Jr Sr High School Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.3    Hiring of Shiloh Pruett as Jr Sr High School Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.4    Hiring of Emilie Binns as Inman Elementary Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.5    Hiring of Lisa Joint as Jr Sr High School Activities Director Assistant for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.6    Approval of Josie Vanderhoof as Volunteer Cheer Sponsor for the 2026-2027 School Year Pending Background Check

5.3.7    Resignation of Lupita Ramos as ROECC Preschool Paraprofessional Effective Immediately

5.3.8    Resignation of Amanda Deitering as ROECC Preschool Paraprofessional Effective Immediately   

5.4       Contract Renewals and Service Agreements

5.4.1    Renewal of 28E Special Education Consortium Agreement (i.e., Child Saving Institute Learning Center and Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School) with the Council Bluffs CSD for the 2025-2026 School Year

5.4.2    Renewal of HUDL Activities Streaming and Analytics Service for the 2026-2027 School Year ($18,500.00)

5.4.3    Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with iJAG for the 2026-2027 School Year ($25,000)

5.5       Fund Raisers

5.5.1    Approval of 2026-2027 First Semester Approved Fund Raisers

5.5.2    Acceptance of Donation from the Iowa State Education Association ($877.38)      

5.6       Open Enrollment Request to Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy

5.6.1    Denial of Open Enrollment for an Eighth Grader from Monticello Community School District to Iowa Virtual School Due to a Lack of Appropriate Programming or Supports for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.6.2    Denial of Open Enrollment for an Fourth Grader from Davenport Community School District to Iowa Virtual School Due to a Lack of Appropriate Programming or Supports for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.6.3    Denial of Open Enrollment for a Seventh Grader from East Union Community School District to Iowa Virtual School Due to a Lack of Appropriate Programming or Supports for the 2026-2027 School Year         

6.0       General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1       Old Business

6.1.1    Discussion/Approval of Second Reading of Board Policies 503.7 (Student Conduct and Disruptive Behaviors)

6.2       New Business

6.2.1    Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policies 402.1(Employee Conflict of Interest) and 705.1 (Purchasing and Bidding)

6.2.2    Discussion/Approval of Resolution to Transfer Unexpended Teacher Leadership Supplement Funds to the District Flexibility Account ($395,000)

6.2.3    Discussion/Approval of Resolution Directing Expenditure of the School Flexibility Fund ($155,000)

6.2.4    Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Pest Control Bid

6.2.5    Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Trash Removal Bid

6.2.6    Discussion/Approval of 2065-2027 Fuel Bid

6.2.7    Discussion/Approval of Snow Removal Bid for the 2026-2027 School Year

6.2.8    Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan

6.2.9   Discussion/Approval of Revisions to 2026-2027 Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy Student Handbook

6.2.10  Discussion/Approval of 2027 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, September 16, 2026 – 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.redoakschools.org

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/255627157

 

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.

Agenda

1.0       Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0       Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Leanne Fluckey

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

4.3       Visitors and Presentations

5.0       Consent Agenda

5.1       Review and Approval of Minutes from August 19, 2026 Board Meetings.

5.2       Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3       Personnel Considerations

5.3.1    Hiring of Allen Gray as Jr High School Track Boys Coach for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.2    Hiring of Jane Chaillie as Senior High School Track Girls Head Coach for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.3    Hiring of Destiny McAlpin as Small Group Speech Sponsor for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.4    Hiring of Denise Stull as Large Group Speech Sponsor for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.5    Hiring of Luis MacDonald as Jr-Sr High School Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.6    Hiring of Abigail Glavan as Inman Elementary School Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.3.7    Resignation of Lanie Brule as Inman Elementary Paraprofessional Effective August 28, 2026

5.3.8    Resignation of Meghan Shipley as Preschool Paraprofessional Effective September 18, 2026

            5.4       Fund Raisers

5.4.1    Acceptance of Donation from Altrusa for Inman Elementary School Media Center ($200.00)

5.4.2    Acceptance of Donation from Dr William & Christine Butz for Red Oak High School Band Department  ($750.00)

5.4.3    Acceptance of Donation from Cubby’s for Red Oak Jr Sr High School Athletics ($315.00)

5.5       Open Enrollment Request to Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy

5.5.1    Denial of Open Enrollment for a Tenth Grader from Des Moines Community School District to Iowa Virtual School Due to a Lack of Appropriate Programming or Supports for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.5.2    Denial of Open Enrollment for an Eighth Grader from Des Moines Community School District to Iowa Virtual School Due to a Lack of Appropriate Programming or Supports for the 2026-2027 School Year

5.6      School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Modified Supplemental Amount (i.e., Spending Authority) Requests

5.6.1    Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Instruction Beyond 5 Years ($28,312.76) 

5.6.2    Discussion/Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount for Negative Special Education Balance of ($583,275.90)

6.0       General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1       Old Business

6.1.1    Discussion/Approval of Second Reading of Board Policies 402.1(Employee Conflict of Interest) and 705.1 (Purchasing and Bidding)

6.2       New Business

6.2.1    Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policy 704.3 (Investments)

6.2.2    Discussion/Approval of Board Policy 102 (Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Notices)

6.2.3    Discussion/Approval of Designating Tracy Vannausdle and Amy McClintock as District Liaisons for Homeless Children and Youth in Accordance with Iowa Administrative Code 281-33.3(7)

6.2.4    Discussion/Approval of MCCDA Kitchen Renovations at the Red Oak Child Development Center

6.2.5    Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 District Professional Development Plans

6.2.6    Discussion/Approval of Resolution Authorizing Payment of Athletic Contest Officials from the General Fund Beginning with the 2026-2027 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 21, 2026 – 5:30 pm

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

Red Oak Jr/Sr High

9.0       Adjournment