Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Jr/Sr High School
October 21, 2026

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: Kelly Carlson-Osheim, Bryce Johnson, Pastor Ricky Rohrig, and Bret Blackman.
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary Leanne Fluckey
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the agenda with order at the discretion of the chair.  Motion carried unanimously.
Good News
Mr. Lorenz presented good news for the district.
Visitors and Presentations
None
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, personnel considerations, fundraisers, open enrollment considerations for Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy, School Budget Review Committee request of Modified Supplemental Amount of $28,312.76 due to excess costs of providing the EL program in the prior year, and service agreements. Motion carried unanimously.
Investments
Motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve second reading of Board Policies 704.3 (Investments). Motion carried unanimously.
Religious Expression
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the first reading and waive subsequent readings of Board Policy 105. Motion carried unanimously.
Adult Breakfast Prices
Motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve raising adult breakfast prices to $4.52 for the 2026-2027 school year per state requirements. Motion carried unanimously.
Talented and Gifted Plan
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the district’s Talented and Gifted program plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Dishwasher for Inman Elementary
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the purchase of a commercial conveyor type dishwasher for Inman Elementary at the cost of $83,860.45. Motion carried unanimously.
Gas Double Deck Convection Ovens
Motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the purchase of two commercial gas double deck convection ovens at the cost of $31,142.40. Motion carried unanimously.
Hard Surface Routes
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the hard surface bus route plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Annual Financials and Depository Balances
Mr. Lorenz presented financial summaries, depository balances and current account balances for the district. Mrs. Fluckey noted investment changes and recent rates of return for the general operating fund.
Fiscal Year 2026 Key Financial Metrics
In accordance with Board Policy 701.5, Mr. Lorenz presented information from the fiscal year 2026 Certified Annual Report of financial results including total revenues as well as changes from the previous year, impacts of construction work, increased expenditures, and the decrease of most fund balances, particularly the activity, general, and management funds from the prior year. The Board briefly discussed the impact of lower enrollment and the need to begin discussing the next budget season. President Blackman requested a meeting with representatives from Piper Sandler and a work session to begin preparations.
Closed Session – Student Disciplinary Matter
Motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Rohrig to enter into closed session as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)a “to review or discuss records which are required or authorized to be kept confidential” and 21.5(1)e “to discuss whether to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel student(s).” A roll call vote was taken and motion carried unanimously. The Board entered closed session at 6:13 p.m. President Blackman ended the closed session at 6:30 p.m. after discussion. President Blackman declared the Board back in open session at 6:31 p.m. 
Board Action on Closed Session
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Johnson to approve the consent agreement concerning the student in question and to expel the student for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, subject to the educational arrangements and conditions for re-enrollment specified in the signed consent agreement. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried 3-0 with one abstention for personal reasons.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Rohrig to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Motion carried, unanimously.


Next Board of Directors Meeting:                           Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                    Red Oak Virtual Learning Center/Phone/Internet
                                                                                    Red Oak Jr/Sr High School

Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Jr/Sr High School
September 16, 2026
REVISED

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: Kelly Carlson-Osheim, Scott Bruce, Bryce Johnson, Pastor Ricky Rohrig (arrived at 5:31 p.m.), and Bret Blackman.
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary Leanne Fluckey
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Bruce to approve the agenda with order at the discretion of the chair.  Motion carried unanimously.
Good News
Mr. Lorenz presented good news for the district.
Visitors and Presentations
None
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, personnel considerations, fundraisers, open enrollment for Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy and School Budget Review Committee requests of Modified Supplemental Amount for Limited English Proficient Instruction beyond 5 years in the amount of $28,312.76 and Modified Supplemental Amount for negative special education balance of $583,275.90. Motion carried unanimously.
Employee Conflict of Interest and Purchasing Policies
Motion by Director Bruce, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve second reading of Board Policies 402.1 (Employee Conflict of Interest) and 705.1 (Purchasing and Bidding). Motion carried unanimously.
Investments
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Johnson to approve the first reading of Board Policy 704.3 (Investments). Motion carried unanimously.
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Notices
Motion by Director Bruce, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to waive subsequent readings and approve Board Policy 102 (Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Notices). Motion carried unanimously.
District Liaisons for Homeless Children and Youth
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Johnson to approve designation of Tracy Vannausdle and Amy McClintock as district liaisons for homeless children and youth in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code 281-33.3(7). Motion carried unanimously.
MCCDA Kitchen Renovations
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Johnson to approve MCCDA kitchen renovations at the Red Oak Child Development Center. Motion carried unanimously.
Payment of Officials
Motion by Director Bruce, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve resolution authorizing payment of activity officials from the general fund beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Rohrig to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Motion carried, unanimously.

Next Board of Directors Meeting:                           Wednesday, October 21,2026 – 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                    Red Oak Virtual Learning Center/Phone/Internet
                                                                                    Red Oak Jr/Sr HighSchool

Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Jr/Sr High School
August 19, 2026

The regular 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: Kelly Carlson-Osheim, Scott Bruce, Pastor Ricky Rohrig, and Bret Blackman (arrived virtually at 5:42 p.m.).
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary Leanne Fluckey
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the agenda with order at the discretion of the chair.  Motion carried unanimously.
Good News
Mr. Lorenz presented good news for the district.
Visitors and Presentations
None
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, personnel considerations, contract renewals and service agreements, fundraisers, and open enrollment for Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing for District Flexibility Account Expenditure
Director Bruce opened the public hearing at 5:34 p.m. on the use of the district flexibility account to support payment of teacher salaries and benefits. No comments were offered by the public.
Student Conduct Policy
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve second reading of Board Policy 503.7 (Student Conduct and Disruptive Behaviors). Motion carried unanimously.
Employee Conflict of Interest and Purchasing Policies
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve first reading of Board Policies 402.1 (Employee Conflict of Interest) and 705.1 (Purchasing and Bidding). Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution to Transfer Funds to the Flexibility Account
Motion by Director Blackman, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the resolution to transfer $395,000 of unexpended and unobligated Teacher Leadership and Compensation Supplement funds to the district flexibility account. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution Directing Expenditure from Flexibility Account
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the resolution directing the use of $155,000 from the district flexibility account for the purpose of teacher salaries and benefits. Motion carried unanimously.
Pest Control
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to accept the bid from ResCom Services for pest control for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Trash Removal
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to accept the bid from Shenandoah Sanitation for trash removal for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Fuel
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to accept the bid from NEW Cooperative, Inc. for fuel for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Snow Removal
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to accept the bid from Orme Outdoor for snow removal for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Emergency Operations Plan
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy Student Handbook
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve updates to the 2026-2027 Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy Student Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
Legislative Priorities
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve preservation of local control; rural school sustainability; early and predictable school funding decisions; and literacy, career readiness and student success as 2027 legislative priorities. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Rohrig to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 p.m. Motion carried, unanimously.

Next Board of Directors Meeting:                           Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                    Red Oak Virtual Learning Center/Phone/Internet
                                                                                    Red Oak Jr/Sr High School

Red OakCommunity School District
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual
August12, 2026

The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 7:30 a.m. The special board meeting was held virtually.

Present
Directors: Kelly Carlson-Osheim, Bryce Johnson, Scott Bruce, Pastor Ricky Rohrig, Bret Blackman
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary Leanne Fluckey

Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Replacement of Inman Elementary HVAC Compressor
Motion by Director Rohrig, seconded by Director Bruce to approve replacing the Inman Elementary HVAC Compressor. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Rohrig to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Next Board of Directors Meeting:                           Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                    Red Oak Virtual Learning Center/Phone/Internet
                                                                                    Red Oak Jr/Sr High School

Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Jr/Sr High School
July 15, 2026

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by Vice President Scott Bruce at 5:43 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.

Present
Directors: Kelly Carlson-Osheim, Scott Bruce, Pastor Ricky Rohrig (virtually), and Bret Blackman (arrived virtually at 5:54 p.m.).
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary Leanne Fluckey
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the agenda with order at the discretion of the chair.  Motion carried unanimously.
Good News
Mr. Lorenz presented good news for the district.
Visitors and Presentations
None
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, personnel considerations, contract renewals and service agreements, and open enrollment for Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.
Early Retirement Policy
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve second reading of Board Policy 401.7 (Early Retirement). Motion carried unanimously.
Early Graduation Policy
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve second reading of Board Policy 506.6 (Early Graduation). Motion carried unanimously.
Student Conduct and Disruptive Behaviors
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the first reading of Board Policies 503.1 and 503.7 (Student Conduct and Disruptive Behaviors) and waive the second reading of Board Policy 503.1 (Student Conduct and Disruptive Behaviors). Motion carried unanimously.
Student Activity Program and Participation
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of Board Policy 505.6 and 505.6R2 (Student Activity Program and Eighth Grade Participation in High School Activities Regulation). Motion carried unanimously.
Technology Adoption Checklist
The Board acknowledged a typographical error in the parenthetical description of Policy 605.4 as “Student Activity Program” rather than “Technology.” The policy number was correct, therefore the Board took action. A motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to waive subsequent readings and approve the first reading of Board Policy 605.4 and 605.4E1 (Technology and One-to-One Digital Device Program Technology Checklist). Motion carried unanimously.
Lease Agreement with Mongomery County Child Development Association
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve re-authorization and revisions of the lease agreement with Montgomery County Child Development Association. Motion carried unanimously.
Updated Camera/GPS Equipment for Existing Fleet Vehicles
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the purchase of updated camera/GPS equipment for existing fleet vehicles not to exceed $15,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy Student Handbook
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Blackman to approve the 2026-2027 Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy Student Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution to Transfer Funds
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Blackman to approve resolution to transfer $3,591.61 from the General Fund to the Activities Fund during the 2027 fiscal year to purchase and refurbish protective and safety equipment (i.e. football helmets) in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 289A.8. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Rohrig to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Motion carried, 3-0. Blackman abstained.

Next Board of Directors Meeting:                          Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                    Red Oak Virtual Learning Center/Phone/Internet
                                                                                    Red Oak Jr/Sr High School

Red Oak Community School District
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual
July 1, 2026

The special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 7:30 a.m. The special board meeting was held virtually.

Present
Directors: Kelly Carlson-Osheim, Bryce Johnson, Scott Bruce, Pastor Ricky Rohrig, Bret Blackman
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary Leanne Fluckey

Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the agenda with order at the discretion of the chair.  Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion/Approval of Reassignment of Staff
Motion by Director Johnson, seconded by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve reassigning Justin Williams as the Principal/Director of Academics for Stellar Oaks Virtual Academy. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion/Approval of Sharing Agreement with Stanton Community School District
Motion by Director Bruce, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve the sharing agreement for “Other School Business Official” (Heidi Harris) with Stanton Community School District. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion/Approval of Adult Meal Prices
Motion by Director Johson, seconded by Director Rohrig to approve raising adult meal prices to $5.14 for the 2026-2027 school year to meet state requirements. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment
Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Carlson-Osheim to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Next Board of Directors Meeting:                          Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                    Red Oak Virtual Learning Center/Phone/Internet
                                                                                    Red Oak Jr/Sr High School