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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/776807205

 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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 21, 2024

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Michael Nordeen as Head Bowling Coach at Jr-Sr High for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Hiring of Holly Anderson as Paraprofessional at Red Oak Early Childhood Center for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.3 Hiring of Natacia Houston as Paraprofessional at Red Oak Early Childhood Center for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.4 Acceptance of Curt Adams as High School Volunteer Assistant Cross Country Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.5 Resignation of Brittany Wiig as Head Softball Coach at Jr-Sr High Effective Immediately

5.3.6 Resignation of Brittany Evans as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High Effective September 20, 2024

5.3.7 Termination of Roger Waggener as Bus Driver Effective Immediately

5.4 Contract Renewals

5.4.1 Renewal of 28E Agreement with Southwest Iowa Apex Consortium to Provide Special Education Services for the 2024-2025 school year

5.4.2 Renewal of HUDL Activities Streaming and Analytics Service for the 2024-2025 School Year ($13,000.00)

5.5. Out of State Trips

5.5.1 Rising Hope Academy Students to Travel to Gretna, NE to Visit Vala’s Pumpkin Patch on October 9, 2024

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of Board Policies 200-209

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of District’s 2024-2025 Talented and Gifted Plan

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount for Negative Special Education Balance of $62,985.67

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Installing Small Cell Device to Enhance Cellular Reception at the Bus Barn

6.2.5 Discussion of Contracting with Montgomery County Memorial Hospital to Provide School Nursing Services for the Remainder of the 2024-2025 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 16, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 

9.0 Adjournment 

 

Board of Directors Work Session

 

I.   Concept Drawings of Potential Facilities Renovations and Updates

1. Concepts for Inman Exterior Entry and Cafeteria
2. Additional Scenarios and Phased Implementation Concepts for Football and Baseball Facilities

 

II. Discussion of Potential Delivery Methods

1. Construction Manager at Risk (i.e., construction manager represents the District and is responsible for delivering the project within a guaranteed maximum price)
2. Hard Bid (i.e., Design-Bid-Build)

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/734732837

           

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – 7:30 am

 

-  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 of the Board of Directors

4.1 New Business

4.1.1 Discussion/Approval of Contracting with Montgomery County Memorial Hospital to Provide School Nursing Services for the Remainder of the 2024-2025 School Year

5.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:         Wednesday, October 16, 2024– 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

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/400899933

          

Monday, September 30, 2024 – 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 Consent Agenda

4.1 Learning Beyond the Bell Grant Expenditures

4.1.1 Curriculum Development and Program Coordination Stipend to Melissa MacDonald ($5,000)

4.1.2 Lexia Learning Extended (i.e., Seven Years) License Agreement ($66,150.00)

4.1.3 Wilson Reading Fundations and Fun in Focus Curriculum Materials ($28,459.94 pending shipping costs)

4.1.4 Lakeshore Learning Flexible Seating Options and Curriculum Materials ($13,899.49 pending shipping costs)

4.1.5 School Specialty Curriculum Materials, Sanitary Supplies, and Consumables ($10,200.00)

4.1.6 Apple iPads (4) ($2,546.00)

4.1.7 Scholastic Reading Books ($2,980.00 pending shipping costs)

4.1.8 Clear Touch Interactive Flat Panels (2) ($6,112.37 pending shipping costs)

4.1.9 Training and Travel Expenses (approximately $1,100)

4.2 Out of State Trips

4.2.1 High School iJAG Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to Engage in Career Exploration at Xenon Academy, on November 21, 2024

4.2.2 High School Wrestling Team to Travel to Kansas City, MO to Compete in the Kansas City Stampede Wrestling Tournament, on December 19-21, 2024

5.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:   Wednesday, October 16, 2024– 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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/282585789

 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an agenda. Due to open meeting laws the Board cannot discuss items not already on the agenda.

4.2 Good News from Red Oak Schools  

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from June 26, 2024 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Carter Bruce as Assistant High School Track Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Hiring of Melanie Rohrig Senior High School Prom Sponsor for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.3 Hiring of Dillion Rocha as Junior High School Boys’ Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.4 Hiring of Weston Rolenc as High School Cross Country Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.5 Resignation of Zoey Swanson as Head Girls Tennis Coach Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.6 Acceptance of Zoey Swanson as Volunteer Assistant Tennis Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.4 Payment for Goods and Services

5.4.1 Payment of $5,640.25 to Iowa Testing Programs for Mandatory 2023-2024 Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress (ISASP).

5.4.2 Payment of $50,000 to Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.4.3 Initial Payment of $129,933.90 to Grunwald Mechanical Contractors for the Installation of New Boiler System at Inman Elementary

5.5 Contract Renewals

5.5.1 Renewal of Microsoft Software Licensing Agreement for the 2024-2025 School Year ($10,081.99)

5.5.2 Renewal of Google Workspace for Education Enterprise Licensing for the 2024-2025 School Year ($5,000)

5.5.3 Renewal of Sophos Antivirus Licensing Three Year Contract with Trebron for the 2024-2025 School Year ($3,651)

5.5.4 Renewal of iCEV CTE Site Licenses for the 2024-2025 School Year ($5,415)

5.5.5 Renewal of Agreement with Green Hills AEA for the Management and Operation of Rising Hope Therapeutic Classroom

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 509.2

6.2 New Business

6.2.1  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 104 (Title IX)

6.2.2  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 501.3

6.2.3  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 501.9 and 501.10

6.2.4  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 506.2

6.2.5  Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 603.1

6.2.6  Discussion/Approval of Using General Funds to Hire an Additional Part-Time Industrial Manufacturing and Welding Teacher for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.7  Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Snow Removal Bid

6.2.8  Discussion/Approval of Amending 2024-2025 High School Course Handbook to Reconcile Business Offerings with State Coding and Accreditation Requirements

6.2.9  Discussion/Approval of Increasing the 2024-2025 Daily Substitute Teacher Pay Rate from $140.00 to $150.00 and the Long-Term Substitute Pay Rate (i.e., Ten Plus Days) from $153.00 to $160.00 Per Day.

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval of Creating Business and Industrial Technology Career and Technical Organizations (CTSO), Paying Required Dues, and Providing Associated Sponsor Stipends for the 2024-2025 School Year ($1,638.75 each)

6.2.11 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing Preschool Tables, Chairs, and Shelving Using Statewide Voluntary Preschool Funds ($8,854.45)

6.2.12 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing Community Playthings Curriculum Based Equipment Using Statewide Voluntary Preschool Funds ($5,425)

 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 21, 2024 – 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.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/917693365

           

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – 7:30 am

 

-  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 Consent Agenda

4.1 Personnel Considerations

4.1.1 Hiring of Bob Peterson as Part-Time Industrial Technology Teacher at Red Oak Jr-Sr High School, Effective August 7, 2024, for the 2024-2025 School Year

4.1.2 Hiring of Madison Wingfield as Secretary at Red Oak Jr-Sr High School, Effective September 1, 2024, for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.0 General Business of the Board of Directors

4.1 Old Business – None

4.2 New Business – None

6.0 Reports – None 

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Monday, August 21, 2024– 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 8.0 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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/201105613

 

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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

4.3.1 Daric O’Neil, from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture (APMA) will Update the Board on Revised Proposals for Renovations to Inman Elementary and Outdoor Athletic Facilities

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from July 17 and August 7, 2024

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly and End of Year Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Grace Foote as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary

5.3.2 Hiring of Jacob Eggerss as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary

5.3.3 Hiring of Kacie Zammaron-Salazar as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School

5.3.4 Hiring of Kaiyla Aldrich as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School

5.3.5 Hiring of Veronica Ramos as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1  Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 501.3 (Compulsory Attendance)

6.1.2  Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 501.9 and 501.10 (Student Absences and Truancy)

6.1.3  Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 506.2 (Student Scholastic Achievement)

6.1.4  Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 603.1 (Basic Instruction Program)

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 501.12 and 501.13 (Open Enrollment)

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Capping Special Education Open Enrollments Due to Insufficient Classroom Space, in Accordance with Board Policy 501.13

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Purchasing a Cabinet Saw from Midwest Technology Products to be Paid Through Perkins Funds ($5,250)

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Purchasing a Foundry Furnace, from McEnglevan Industrial Furnace Company, to be Paid Through a CTE Regional Planning Partnership Mini Grant ($9,344.00)

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Purchasing a Kubota (LX3520HSDC) Compact Tractor and Loader with Third Function and Snow Blade from Whipp Sales ($44,200)

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Adding Welding Academy and College Algebra and Trigonometry as Concurrent Enrollment (i.e., College Credit) Options Through Southwestern Community College

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, and Wrestling with the Stanton Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Girls’ Wrestling with the Griswold Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Proposals for Banking Services for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval/Disapproval of Raising School Meal Prices $0.10 to Meet USDE Recommendations 

 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 18, 2024 – 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.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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/496273773

 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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

4.3.1 Janelle Erickson will Review Quarterly Outcomes of the District’s Work Based Learning Program

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from September 18, September 25, and September 30, 2024 Board Meetings 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Melanie Rohrig as National Honor Society Sponsor for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Approval of Dion Coffey as Volunteer Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach

5.4 Contract Renewals

5.4.1 Renewal of Marzano/Instructional Empowerment iObservation Annual License ($5,000)

5.4.2 Renewal of Ahern Fire Protection Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of District’s Fire Sprinkler Systems ($1,819)

5.4.3 Addendum to Specialty Underwriters Property Damage Insurance to Cover Walk-In Cooler at Freezer at the Jr-Sr High School Which is Beyond the Manufacturer’s Warranty ($5,860)

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2nd Reading of Board Policies 200-209

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Amending Board Policy 506.5 (i.e., Graduation Requirements) to Strike Earth/Space Science as a Science Requirement

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Amending High School Course Handbook to Replace Plumbing with Woodworking I for Second Semester

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Amending High School Course Handbook to Include Plant Science I and II and Animal Science I and II as Science Electives.

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Adding Microbiology and Introduction to Ethics as Concurrent Enrollment (i.e., College Credit) Options Through Southwestern Community College

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Members for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.6 Discussion of Key Financial Metrics in Accordance with Board Policy 701.5

 7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Board Facilities Committee Report

7.2 Administrative Reports

7.3 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.4 Other Announcements 

7.5 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:          Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. 

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.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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/347449237

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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

4.3.1 Riley Pelzer and FFA Students Report on Recent Trip to National FFA Convention, in Indianapolis, IN

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from October 16, 2024 Board Meeting

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Resignation of Denise Stull as Large Group Speech Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.2 Resignation of Denise Stull as Small Group Speech Assistant Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.3 Hiring of Laura Horn as Large Group Speech Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.4 Hiring of Laura Horn as Small Group Speech Assistant Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.5 Acceptance of John Allison as Volunteer Assistant Junior High Girls Basketball Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.6 Acceptance of Chase Sandholm as Volunteer Assistant High School Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year pending certification

5.3.7 Acceptance of Tymberlee Bentley as Volunteer Assistant High School Wrestling Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year pending certification

5.3.8 Resignation of Veronica Ramos as a Paraprofessional at the Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.9 Amendment of Bob Peterson’s 2024-2025 Teaching Contract to Include an Additional .0625 FTE to Teach a Section of “Electricity” Second Semester at Jr-Sr High School

5.4 Out of State Trips

5.4.1 School Beyond School Students to Travel to Omaha, NE, on December 14, 2024, to Attend the Lost World of Dragons Exhibit at the Durham Museum

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

5.5.1 Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Open                Enrollment ($149,689.11)

5.5.2 Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Limited            English Proficient (LEP) Instruction Beyond 5 Years ($9,860.76)

5.5.3 Approval of Amended SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount for Negative Special Education Balance ($72,708.04)

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion of FY 2024 Financials and Depository Balances

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Red Oak Jr-Sr High School Early Graduation Requests

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Hard Surface Bus Route Plan for 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Online Learning Program Manual

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Boys’ Wrestling with the East Mills Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling with the Essex Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Consolidating and Redistributing Duties of the District Registrar with the District Curriculum Coordinator, Counselors, and Building Secretaries and Adjusting Contracts Accordingly

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Replacing Existing Security Cameras and Purchasing Additional External Security Cameras at the Red Oak Early Childhood Center (ROECC) as Part of the Iowa School Safety Grant Initiative ($18,893.69)

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Upgrading the Audio System in the Secondary (i.e., Black) Gymnasium at the Jr-Sr High School ($15,177.00)

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval of Agreement with Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture (APMA) to Provide Professional Architectural Services Related to the Design and Engineering of Proposed Renovations and Additions and Ongoing Facilities Improvements

6.2.11 Discussion/Approval of Agreement with Boyd Jones to Serve as Construction Manager as Advisor Related to the Design and Engineering of Proposed Renovations and Additions and Ongoing Facilities Improvements

7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Board Facilities Committee Report

7.2 Administrative Reports

7.3 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.4 Other Announcements 

7.5 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

8.0 Retiring Board Adjournment

 

Organizational Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (FY 2024-2025)

To begin immediately following the retiring board adjourns

 

1.0  Call to Order—Board Secretary Heidi Harris (Harris will preside until new president is elected)

2.0  Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris

3.0 Approval of Agenda—Board Secretary Heidi Harris

4.0 Election of Officers—Board Secretary Heidi Harris/Board President

4.1 Discussion/Approval-Nomination/Election/Swearing in of Board President

4.2 Discussion/Approval-Nomination/Election/Swearing in of Board Vice President

4.3 Appoint Board Secretary and Board Treasurer

4.4 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Legal Publication

4.5 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Depositories/Limits-Houghton State Bank $25,000,000; Bank Iowa $25,000,000; Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust $25,000,000

4.6 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Legal Counsel

4.7 Discussion/Approval-Meeting Dates and Times

4.8 Discussion/Approval of Board of Directors Committee Assignments and Service for FY 2024-2025

4.8.1 Negotiation/Labor Management Committee with the Red Oak Education Association

4.8.2 School Improvement Advisory Committee Board Representative(s)

4.8.3 Red Oak District Policy Committee

4.8.4 Red Oak District Facilities Committee

4.8.5 Red Oak District Calendar Committee

4.8.6 Red Oak Technology Committee

4.8.7 Montgomery County Conference Board

4.8.8 STEAM Committee

4.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:           Wednesday, December 11, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. 

                                                                          (Work Session)

                                                                        Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                                        Red Oak Jr./Sr. High

 

Wednesday, December 18, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.

   (Regular Meeting) 

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.redoakschooldistrict.com

  

Special Board Meeting/Work Session

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/653325301

 

Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet

          

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – 5:30 pm

 

-  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 Consent Agenda 

4.1 Personnel Considerations

4.2.1 Resignation of Holly Anderson as Paraprofessional at ROECC Effective December 2, 2024

4.2.2 Acceptance of Joni Sallach as Volunteer High School Wrestling Cheerleading Supervisor for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

5.1 Old Business  

5.2 New Business

5.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Aaron Schmid’s Resignation from the Red Oak Community School District Board of Directors, Effective December 31, 2024

5.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Process for Posting Vacancy, Inviting Applicants, Interviewing Candidates, and Appointing Replacement for Open Board Seat

6.0 Reports – None

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:       Wednesday, December 18, 2024– 5:30 pm

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High  

 8.0 Adjournment

 

 

Board of Directors Work Session

 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – approximately 5:45 pm

 

1.0  Matt Gillaspie, from Piper Sandler Public Financial Services, will Review the District’s Capacity to Fund Potential Capital Improvement Projects

2.0  Travis Squires and Garrett Pochop, from Piper Sandler Public Financial Services, will Review the District’s 2025 Comprehensive Financial Projection Model (CFPM)

 

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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/670469581

 

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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

4.3.1 Red Oak High School Minisingers

4.3.2 School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Report: Leanne Fluckey, Dr. Jane Chaillie, and Nate Perrien

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from November 20, 2024 and December 11, 2024 Board Meetings

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Resignation/Retirement of Bret Sherkenbach as Business Instructor at Jr./Sr. High Effective at the End of the Current School Year

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policies 210-218

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer with the East Mills Community School District for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Using Professional Development Funds to Pay Speaker for 2025-2026 Pre-Service Training and Orientation ($10,500)

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of the FY 2023 Independent Audit as Presented

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Topographic and Partial Boundary Surveys a Inman Elementary, Legion Park Football/Baseball Complex, and High School Sports Complex ($4,520, $6,435, and $8,325 respectively)

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Resolution Requesting Proposals to Purchase Real Property (i.e., Bancroft and Webster Parcels)

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Setting a Public Hearing on the Potential Conveyance of Real Property (i.e., Bancroft and Webster Parcels)

6.2.8 Discussion of Board Goals, Objectives, Priorities, Preferences, and Timelines for Proposed Capital Improvement Projects

 7.0 Reports                 

7.1 Board Facilities Committee Report

7.2 Administrative Reports

7.3 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 

7.4 Other Announcements 

7.5 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

 

8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            January 8, 2025– 5:30 p.m. 

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.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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/495343117 

 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 – 5:30 pm 

 

- Agenda - 

 

Public Hearing on Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program for a Period of Five Years Commencing with the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 at 5:35 p.m.

 

 1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman 

             1.1 Administer Oath of Office to New Board Secretary/School Business Official Heidi Harris 

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman 

4.0 Communications 

4.1 Good News from Red Oak Schools  

4.2 Visitors and Presentations

Janelle Erickson will review the development and implementation of the district’s new work-based learning (WBL) program  

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from June 21, 2023 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports 

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Jada Schwindt as Jr/Sr High ELA effective for the 2023-2024 school year (pending licensure) 

5.3.2 Hiring of Chris Koontz as Inman Elementary Para-professional for the 2023-2024 school year 

5.3.3 Hiring of Tracy Vannausdle as Jr/Sr High Student Council Sponsor for the 2023-2024 school year 

5.3.4 Hiring of Trisha LaValleur as Jr/Sr High Para-professional for the 2023-2024 school year 

5.3.5 Hiring of Janelle Erickson as Jr/ Sr High TLC Instructional Lead for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.6 Hiring of Brett Eubank as Jr/ Sr High TLC Instructional Lead for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.7 Hiring of Tracy Vannausdle as Jr/ Sr High TLC Instructional Lead for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.8 Hiring of Sharon Allison as Jr/ Sr High TLC Mentor Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.9 Hiring of Jen Wilcoxson as Jr/ Sr High TLC Mentor Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.10 Hiring of Tiegen Podliska as Jr/ Sr High TLC Intervention Lead for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.11 Hiring of Kelsey Mangold as Jr/ Sr High TLC Assessment Lead for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.12 Resignation of Allie Allison as Paraprofessional effective June 20, 2023

5.4 Contract Renewals

5.4.1 Renewal of Brightly IT Ticketing, Maintenance Ticketing, and Trip Direct System for the 2023-2024 School Year ($7,329.39)

5.4.2 Renewal of Microsoft Licensing Renewal and Office 365 Subscription for the 2023-2024 School Year ($10,487.38)

5.4.3 Renewal of Student Accident/Catastrophic Injury Insurance with Student Assurance Services for the 2023-2024 School Year ($550)

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business (none)

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Resolution to Continue Participation in the Instructional Support Program for a Period of Five Years Commencing with Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 Teacher Handbook

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Red Oak Preschool Handbook

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 Inman Elementary Handbook

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 Red Oak Jr-Sr High Handbook

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing Google Workspace for Education Plus ($5,000)

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Go Bound Agreement with ASPi Solutions Inc.

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 fuel bid

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 trash removal bid

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 snow removal bid

6.2.11 Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 pest control bid

 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 (Worksession):          

                                                                        Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – 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.redoakschooldistrict.com

Special Board Meeting/Work Session

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/679080381

Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – 5:30 pm

 

-  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 Consent Agenda  

4.1 Personnel Considerations 

4.1.1 Hiring of Deb Blomstedt as Part-Time Mathematics Teacher at Red Oak Jr-Sr High School for the 2023-2024 school year

4.1.2 Hiring of Melanie Rohrig as Culinary Arts Teacher at Red Oak Jr-Sr High School for the 2023-2024 school year (pending background check)

4.2 Contract Renewals

4.2.1 Renewal of HUDL Activities Streaming and Analytics Service for the 2023-2024 School Year ($11,850.00)

4.3 Out of State Trips

4.3.1 FFA Students to Travel to Maryville, MO to Participate in Northwest Missouri State University FFA Fall Career Development Event, on October 5, 2023

4.3.2 FFA Students to Travel to Indianapolis, IN to Attend the 96^th National FFA Convention and Expo, from October 31 through November 5, 2023

5.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

5.1 Old Business   

5.2 New Business 

5.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 214.1

5.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policies 706-711

5.2.3 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 803.1

5.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Disposition of Two Disused School Buses

5.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling, Boys’ and Girls’ Wrestling, and Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement with the Stanton Community School District for the 2023-2024 school year

6.0 Reports – None 

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Wednesday, August 16, 2023– 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 8.0 Adjournment 

 

Board of Directors Work Session 

 

1. A Representative from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture will Review Cost Projections and Recommendations for Intermediate and Long-Term Capital Improvement Projects Identified in the District’s Long-Range Strategic Facilities Plan
2. Discussion of 2024 Legislative Priorities

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

Go To Meeting Link:https://meet.goto.com/230564165

 

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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

Daric O’Neil, from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture (APMA) will update the Board on requested cost projections on capital improvement projects identified in the District’s long-range strategic facilities plan. 

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from July 19, 2023, and August 2, 2023 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Jesse Taylor as Fall Activities Supervisor for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.2 Hiring of Andrew Wilkinson as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.3 Hiring of Debbie Graber as Preschool TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.4 Hiring of Meshell Billings as Kindergarten TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.5 Hiring of Melinda Smits as 1^st Grade TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.6 Hiring of Brandi Blackman as 2^nd Grade TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.7 Hiring of Kristina Chilton as 3^rd Grade TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.8 Hiring of Angie Montgomery as 4^th Grade TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.9 Hiring of Sonia Kunze as 5^th Grade TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.10 Hiring of SueAnn Crouse as 6^th Grade TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.11 Hiring of Connie Dentlinger as TLC Assessment Lead at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.12 Hiring of Rebecca Figurelli as K-3 TLC Student Assistance Team Coordinator at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.13 Hiring of Beth Rehbein as 4-6 TLC Student Assistance Team Coordinator at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.14 Hiring of Jacki Viner as TLC Mentor Teacher at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.15 Hiring of Julie Johnson as TLC Mentor Teacher at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.16 Hiring of Mark Haufle as TLC Mentor Teacher at Inman Elementary for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.17 Hiring of Curt Adams as TLC Mentor Teacher at Jr-Sr High for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.18 Hiring of Billy King as Van Driver for the 2023-2024 school year (pending licensure)

5.3.19 Hiring of Juan Ramos as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.20 Resignation of Bevin Anderzhon as High School Fall Play Director effective immediately

5.4 Special Education Agreement

5.4.1 Renewal of 28E Agreement with Southwest Iowa Apex Consortium to Provide Special Education Services for the 2023-2024 school year

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policies 706-711

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 603.6

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Initial Payment to Elevate Roofing for Completion of Partial Re-Roofing Project at Inman Elementary ($191,505.00)

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Amendment to Red Oak Jr-Sr High School Handbook Revision Regarding Homecoming Guest Attendance

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Amending 2023-2024 High School Course Book to Include Culinary Prep & Production I and Culinary Prep & Production II Courses

6.2.5 Discussion of Back-to-School Teacher Social Hosted by the Board

 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 20, 2023 – 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.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/897667645

         

Monday, August 21, 2023 – 7:30 am

-  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 Consent Agenda  

4.1 Personnel Considerations

4.1.1 Hiring of Leanne Fluckey TLC/Mentor Coordinator for the 2023-2024 school year

4.2 Out of State Trips

4.2.1 Media Tech Work Experience Students to Travel to Maryville, MO to Tour Productions and Broadcasting Facilities at Northwest Missouri State University, on September 14, 2023

4.2.2 Media Tech Work Experience Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to Tour Productions and Broadcasting Facilities at the University of Nebraska Omaha, in October, 2023

5.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

5.1 Old Business--None   

5.2 New Business 

5.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Replacement of Air/Fuel Valve on Inman Boiler ($7,140.68)

6.0 Reports – None 

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Wednesday, September 20, 2023– 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 8.0 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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/884089365

 

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  Agenda –  

 

Public Hearing on Resolution to Transfer Unexpended Child Care Funds

to the District Flexibility Account

 Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 5:35 p.m.

 

 

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 invites 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 an 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

4.3.1 Daric O’Neil, from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture (APMA) will update the Board on requested cost projections on capital improvement projects identified in the District’s long-range strategic facilities plan. 

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from August 16, 2023, and August 21, 2023 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Charles Hollis as High School Fall Play Director

5.3.2 Hiring of Anna Ramaker as High School Fall Play Assistant Director

5.4 Out of State Trips

5.4.1 High School Wrestling Team to Travel to Kansas City, MO to Compete in the Kansas City Stampede Wrestling Tournament, on December 15 and 16, 2023.

5.4.2 Rising Hope Academy Student to Travel to Gretna, NE to Visit Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, on October 20, 2023. 

5.5 Fundraisers

5.5.1 First Semester Student Fundraisers

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policies 800-806

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 402.9

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 402.14

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 403.2

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 509.4

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policies 605.1-605.3

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Resolution to Transfer Excess Child Care Funds to the District’s Flexibility Account

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing Used 2015 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan to Replace Aging Facilities Vehicle ($7,900)

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Resolution Transferring $11,406.11 from the General Fund to the Activities Fund During FY 2024 to Purchase and Recondition Protective and Safety Equipment, in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 298A.8

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval of the District’s Talented and Gifted Plan

6.2.11 Discussion/Approval of Hiring Two Paraprofessionals to Support the Title I Program

6.2.12 Discussion/Approval of Paying School Bus Sales up to $10,899.58 for Assessed Damages (i.e., Body Repairs) on Leased School Bus

6.2.13 Closed Session

The Board will enter into closed session as provided by:

Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session”;

and

Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) “To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.”

 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:            Monday, October 16, 2023 – 5:30 pm--Work Session

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – 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.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/147521861

        Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – 7:30 am 

 

-  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 Consent Agenda – None 

5.0 General Business of the Board of Directors

4.1 Old Business – None

4.2 New Business

4.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Resolution Approving the Acceptance of a Gift of Personal Property (i.e., 2023 Customized H and H Trailer 7x16 HH Series Flat Top V-Nose Enclosed Cargo Trailer 7K Tandem) from the Red Oak Music Boosters

6.0 Reports – None 

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Monday, October 16, 2023– 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 8.0 Adjournment

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

 Board Work Session

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center

Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet           

Monday, October 16, 2023 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0. School Infrastructure Funding Capacity and Sources—Matt Gillaspie, Piper Sandler Company

 

 

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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/230353565

 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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 September 20, 2023, and September 27, 2023 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Dillon Wiser as Jr High School Wrestling Coach for the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.2 Hiring of Morgen Worden as Jr High School Girls Basketball Coach for the 2023-2024 School Year (pending authorization)

5.3.3 Hiring of Weston Rolenc as High School Head Boys Tennis Coach for the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.2 Acceptance of Dale French as High School Volunteer Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policies 800-806

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 402.14

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 503.6

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Hiring a School Beyond School Sponsor with a Supplemental Stipend of $4,726

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Members for the 2023-2024 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, November 15, 2023 – 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.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/925672853

           

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – 7:30 am

 

-  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 Consent Agenda

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Jason Beam as Van Driver for the 2023-2024 school year

5.3.2 Hiring of Clay Selberg and Dillon Wiser Sr High School Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2023-2024 school year

5.0 General Business of the Board of Directors

5.1 Old Business – None

5.2 New Business – None

6.0 Reports – None 

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Monday, November 15, 2023– 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 8.0 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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/211363053

 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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 October 18, 2023, and November 1, 2023 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Consideration

5.3.1 Hiring of Tracy Vannausdle as School Beyond School Sponsor for the 2023-2024 School Year

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 402.14

6.1.2 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 503.6

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of 3^rd Reading of Board Policy 806

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 701.5

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 804.6

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Red Oak Jr-Sr High School Early Graduation Requests

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Renewal of Marzano iObservation Annual License ($5,000)

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Placing a Secure Clothing and Shoe Recycling Bin at the Jr-Sr High School

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Hard Surface Bus Route Plan for 2023-2024 School Year

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Building and District Professional Development Plans for the 2023-2024 School Year

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Using Professional Development Funds to Purchase PK-12 In-Person Training on Relationship Building with Students and Parents and Developing Common Language Regarding School Culture, on January 15, 2024 ($9,500)

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Replacing Jr-Sr High School STEAM Center Water Heater ($7,742.92)

6.2.10 Discussion/Approval of Acceptance of FY 2022 Audit as Presented

6.2.11 Discussion of FY 2023 Financials and Depository Balances

6.2.12 Discussion of Online/Blended Learning Program to Serve Non-traditional Students

6.2.13 Discussion of Tiered Diploma System

 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, November 29, 2023 – 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.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

(Annual Reorganizational Meeting)

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/672279285

         

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

 

1.0 Call to Order—Board Secretary Heidi Harris (Harris will preside until new president is elected)

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris 

3.0 Acceptance of Abstract of Election—Board Secretary Heidi Harris

4.0 Oath of Office to Newly Elected Board Members—Board Secretary Heidi Harris

5.0 Approval of Agenda—Board Secretary Heidi Harris

6.0 Election of Officers—Board Secretary Heidi Harris/Board President

            6.1 Discussion/Approval-Nomination/Election/Swearing in of Board President

            6.2 Discussion/Approval-Nomination/Election/Swearing in of Board Vice President

            6.3 Appoint Board Secretary and Board Treasurer

            6.4 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Legal Publication

6.5 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Depositories/Limits-Houghton State Bank $25,000,000; Bank Iowa $25,000,000; Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust $25,000,000

            6.6 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Legal Counsel

            6.7 Discussion/Approval-Meeting Dates and Times

            6.8 Discussion/Approval of Board of Directors Committee Assignments and Service for FY 2023-2024

6.8.1 Negotiation/Labor Management Committee with the Red Oak Education Association

            6.8.2 School Improvement Advisory Committee Board Representative(s)

            6.8.3 Red Oak District Policy Committee

            6.8.4 Red Oak District Facilities Committee

            6.8.5 Red Oak District Calendar Committee

            6.8.6 Red Oak Technology Committee

            6.8.7 Montgomery County Conference Board

            6.8.8 STEAM Committee

7.0 Consent Agenda

7.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from November 15, 2023

7.2 Personnel Considerations

7.2.1 Resignation of Juan Ramos as Para-Professional at Jr./Sr. High effective December 1, 2023

7.2.2 Resignation/Retirement of Robert Peterson as Industrial Technology Instructor at Jr./Sr. High Effective at the End of the Current School Year

7.2.3 Resignation/Retirement of Curtis Adams as Art Instructor at Jr./Sr. High Effective at the End of the Current School Year

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

7.3.1 Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Increased Enrollment ($180,949.00)

7.3.2 Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Open Enrollment ($118,893.00)

7.3.3 Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Instruction Beyond 5 Years ($11,223.00)

7.4 Payment for Goods and Services

7.4.1 Approval of Authorizing Board Secretary to Pay December Bills Prior to Formal Approval on December 13, 2021, in Accordance with Board Policy 705.3     

8.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

            8.1 Old Business

8.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 3^rd Reading of Board Policy 402.14

8.1.2 Discussion/Approval of 3^rd Reading of Board Policy 503.6

            8.2 New Business-None

9.0 Reports               

9.1 Administrative - none

9.2 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars

9.3 Other Announcements

9.4 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda

 

10.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:          Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 5:30 pm

                                                                                      Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                                                      Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

                                                                                      Pending Decision of 2023-2024 School Board         

11.0 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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/119894493

 

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – 5:30 pm 

-  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 invites 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 an 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 November 29, 2023 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

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

5.4.1 Approval of SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount Due to Increased Enrollment ($188,584.50)

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policies 701.5

6.1.2 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 804.6

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 406

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 510

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 506.5

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 603.1

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Paying Inman Roof Repair Retainage/Final Payment ($23,073)

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Using Professional Development Funds to Pay Speaker for 2024-2025 Pre-Service Training and Orientation ($9,800)

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Implementing Online/Blended Learning Program to Serve Non-Traditional Students

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing a Backup Server and Adding Off-Site Backup Services to our Managed Services Contract with Riverside Technologies Inc. (RTI)

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Accepting Gift of Gaga Pit and Triple Toss Funnel Ball Station from Inman Parent Teacher Organization

 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, January 10, 2023 – 5:30 pm (Work Session)

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.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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/133283501

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

-  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 invites 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 an 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

4.3.1 School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Report: Leanne Fluckey, Dr. Jane Chaillie, and Nate Perrien

4.3.2 Janelle Erickson will Update the Board on the Development of the District’s Work Based Learning (WBL) Program

5.0 Consent Agenda 

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from December 13, 2023 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Resignation of Cheri Klimek as Special Education Teacher at Jr-Sr High School Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.2 Resignation/Retirement of Debbie Graber as School Administration Manager and TLC Instructional Lead at Inman Elementary Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.3 Resignation/Retirement of Peggy Craig as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.4 Resignation of Ed Young as Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Effective Immediately

5.3.5 Hiring of Kris Burns as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary School Effective Immediately

5.3.6 Hiring of Virginia Kells as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School Effective Immediately

5.3.7 Hiring of Melanie Rohrig as Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Sponsor Effective Immediately

5.3.8 Hiring of Jesse Taylor as Spring Activities Supervisor at Red Oak Jr-Sr High School.

5.4 Out of State Trips

5.4.1 High School Choir Students to Travel to Lincoln, NE to attend the Nebraska Wesleyan Honor Choir, on February 1-2, 2024

5.4.2 High School Band and Choir Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to attend the production of Beetlejuice, at the Orpheum Theater, on February 4, 2024

5.4.3 Sixth Grade Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to attend the Kiewit Luminarium, on March 28, 2024

5.4.4 Fourth Grade Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to attend the Kiewit Luminarium, on April 26, 2024

5.4.5 FFA Officers to Travel to Washington D.C., to attend the Washington Leadership Conference, June 17-23, 2024.

5.5 School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) Request for Supplemental Modified Amount

5.5.1 Approval of At Risk/Drop Out Prevention Modified Supplemental Amount of $375,281

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 3^rd Reading of Board Policies 701.5

6.1.2 Discussion/Approval of 3^rd Reading of Board Policy 804.6

6.1.3 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 406

6.1.4 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 510

6.1.5 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 506.5

6.1.6 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policy 603.1

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 District Calendar Development Parameters

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Contracting with Engineering Technologies, Inc. (ETI) to Assess the Inman Boilers, Prepare Plans and Specifications, Estimate Total Cost of Replacement, and Assist in the Posting and Notice to Potential Bidders

6.2.3 Discuss/Approval of Process to Fill Vacant Board Seat

 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, February 21, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High    

9.0 Adjournment 

 

Special Note: Following the adjournment of the regular board of directors meeting, the board will meet in an exempt session to discuss negotiations strategy for upcoming contract discussions with the Red Oak Education Association per Iowa Code section 20.17(3).

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: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR 

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

-  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 Student Proceedings 

4.1 Closed Session:

The Board will enter 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).”

4.2 Return to Open Session: Board Action on Student Disciplinary Matter  

5.0 Adjournment

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: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR 

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link:  https://meet.goto.com/734871253

 

Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

-  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 Appoint Individual to Fill Vacant Board Seat in Accordance with Iowa Code § 279.6(1)(a)

4.1  Interview Prospective Candidates Who Expressed Interest in Filling Vacant Board Seat

4.1 Mrs. Ashley York

4.2 Rev. Ricky Rohrig

4.3 Mr. Bryce Johnson

4.2. Discussion/Approval of Entering Closed Session to Discuss the Qualifications of Prospective Candidates to Fill Vacant Board Seat

Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(i) authorizes school boards to enter closed session “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.” Final action on matters discussed in closed session must be taken in open session.

4.3  Discussion/Approval of Appointing Individual to Fill Vacant Board Seat

5.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High    

6.0 Adjournment 

 

Special Note: Following the adjournment of the regular board of directors meeting, the board will meet in an exempt session to discuss negotiations strategy for upcoming contract discussions with the Red Oak Education Association per Iowa Code section 20.17(3).

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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/681404437

 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  Agenda –  

 

Public Hearing on Proposed 2024-2025 District Calendar at Approximately 5:35 p.m.

 

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 invites 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 an 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 January 24, 2024 and February 13, 2024 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Patricia Sickler as Lower Elementary Teacher for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Resignation of Andrew Wilkinson as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School, Effective February 9, 2024

5.3.3 Resignation of Trisha Lavalleur as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School, Effective February 5, 2024

5.3.4 Resignation of Melissa Stickland as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary School, Effective February 23, 2024

5.5.5 Resignation of Charles Hollis as Senior High Fall Play Director, Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.5.6 Resignation of Anna Raimaker as Assistant Senior High Fall Play Director, Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.5.7 Resignation of Ron DeVries as Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.5.8 Resignation of Brian Mensen as Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.5.9 Resignation of Chris Gilbert as Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.10 Acceptance of John Tischer as Volunteer Girls Assistant Golf Coach for the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.11 Acceptance of Carter Bruce as Volunteer Assistant High School Football Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.12 Acceptance of Nate Perrien as Volunteer Assistant High School Football Coach for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.4 Out of State Trips

5.4.1 Second Grade Students to Travel to Omaha, NE, to Attend the Rose Theater Production of “Charlotte’s Web,” on April 19, 2024

5.4.2 Fifth Grade Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to Attend the Orpheum Theater Production of “Blizzard,” on April 2, 2024

5.4.3 High School Welding Students to Travel to Bellevue, NE to Tour Offutt Air Force Base and Mechanic’s Shop, on March 21, 2024 or March 22, 2024

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 506.5R1

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policies 900-906

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Budget Guarantee Resolution

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Proposed 2024-2025 District Calendar

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of E-Rate Quotes to Purchase Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Network Switch, and Cabling

6.2.5 Discussion of Potential FY2025 Certified Budget and Maximum Property Tax Rates

 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, March 21, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 

9.0 Adjournment 

 

Special Note: Following the adjournment of the regular board of directors meeting, the board will meet in an exempt session to discuss negotiations strategy for contract discussions with the Red Oak Education Association per Iowa Code section 20.17(3).

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

 

Board of Directors’ Work Session

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center

 

(Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet)

           

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 – 5:30 pm

-  Agenda –

 

1. Review of Strategic Facilities Planning Process, Outcomes, Priorities, and Potential Timelines: Daric O’Neil, of Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, will recap the process, review priorities, and propose next steps.
    
2. Five Year Financial Forecasting Discussion

 

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

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/917563389

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – 5:30 pm 

 

-  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 invites 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 an 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 February 21, 2024 

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Kaylee Jacobs as Elementary Classroom Teacher at Inman Elementary for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Hiring of Justin Williams as 7-12 Industrial Technology Teacher at Jr-Sr High School for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.3 Hiring of Angel Girouex as Preschool Teacher at Red Oak Early Childhood Center for the 2024-2025 School Year (pending background check)

5.3.4 Hiring of Feran Paden as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary Effective Immediately (pending background check)

5.3.5 Hiring of Tia Rains as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary Effective Immediately

5.3.6 Hiring of Dion Coffey as High School Girls Soccer Coach for the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.7 Acceptance of Tristan Johnson as Volunteer Assistant Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Coach

5.4 Out of State Trips

5.4.1 Third Grade Students to Travel to Omaha, NE, to Visit the Durham Museum, on April 12, 2024

5.4.2 First Grade Students to Travel to Omaha, NE, to Visit the Henry Doorly Zoo, on May 2, 2024

5.4.3 School Beyond School Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to Visit the Henry Doorly Zoo, on May 11, 2024

5.5 Contract Renewals

5.5.1 Renewal of Iowa Local Government Risk Pool (LGRP) Program Participation Agreement (i.e., Stabilization of Natural Gas Costs) ($69,193.90)

5.5.2 Renewal of Head Start Program Agreement with West Central Community Action for the 2024-2025 School Year (Not to Exceed $81,000)

5.5.3 Renewal of Go Bound Agreement with ASPi Solutions Inc. for the 2024-2025

5.5.4 Renewal of OPAA Food Service Management Contract through the 2024-2025 School Year.

5.5.5 Renewal of Frontline Education Software Applications (e.g., Budget and Financial Analytics, Frontline Central Solution, Time and Attendance, and Absence and Substitute Management) for the 2024-2025 School Year ($38,021.62)

5.5.6 Renewal of LineWize Content Filter for the 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 School Years (Average of $8,050 Per Year)

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2^nd Reading of Board Policies 900-907

6.2 New Business 

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Appointing Director to Serve on the Montgomery County Conference Board

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Renewing the District’s Medical Insurance Through Mercer/Iowa Educator Group Insurance Trust (i.e., Wellmark) for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Ancillary Insurance Programs (i.e., Life Insurance, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Life Child, Legal, Wellmark EGRP, and Pet Insurance) with Mercer/Hartford for 2024-2025 School Years

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Red Oak Education Association Master Contract and Issuing Individual Teacher Contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 High School Course Handbook

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Concurrent Enrollment (i.e., College Credit) Courses and Career and Technical Education Programs with Southwestern Community College

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement with the Stanton Community School District for the 2023-2024 School Year

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Implementing a Supplemental Online Learning Coordinator Stipend ($8,550)

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Inman Boiler Replacement Scope of Engineering Services and Project Schedule

 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 Student Proceedings

8.1  Closed Session

The Board will enter 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).”

8.2  Return to Open Session/Board Action on Student Disciplinary Matter

9.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – 5:30 pm (Work Session)

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High    

10.0 Adjournment 

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

 

Special Board Meeting/Work Session

 

Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/335441293

 

Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet

           

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

Public Hearing on the FY 2025 Proposed Tax Notice at 5:35 p.m.

 

 

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 Consent Agenda  

4.1 Personnel Considerations

4.1.1 Hiring of Leanne Fluckey as Online Learning Coordinator for Second Semester of the 2023-2024 School Year

4.1.2 Resignation of Kris Burns as Paraprofessional at Red Oak Preschool Effective Immediately

4.1.3 Resignation of Michaela Baratta as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary, Effective April 5, 2024

4.1.4 Resignation of Cheri Klimek as National Honor Society Sponsor at Jr-Sr High School at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

4.2 Out of State Trips

4.2.1 Rising Hope Academy Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to Visit the Henry Doorly Zoo, on April 17, 2024 

4.2.2 High School iJAG Students to Travel to Omaha, NE to Tour the Xenon Cosmetology School in May 3, 2024

5.0 General Business for the Board of Directors 

5.1 Old Business 

5.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 3^rd Reading of Board Policy 907  

5.2 New Business 

5.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Resolution Transferring $12,408.20 from the General Fund to the Activities Fund During the FY 2024 to Purchase Protective and Safety Equipment (i.e., Football Helmets), in Accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 289A.8

5.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing 30 Football Helmets ($12,023.25)

6.0 Reports – None 

7.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Wednesday, April 17, 2024– 5:30 pm 

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High   

 8.0 Adjournment 

 

Board of Directors Work Session 

 

1. Lora Appenzeller, Senior Analytics Advisor at FORECAST 5 Analytics, will review key financial metrics and provide a 5-year outlook on the district’s financial standing.
2. Facilities Discussion
   
   1. Dr. Jane Chaillie will update the Board on the status of Inman facilities and offer her perspectives on capital improvement priorities;
   2. Mark Erickson will update the Board on the status of the District’s activities facilities and offer his perspectives on capital improvement priorities; and
   3. Daric O’Neal will update the Board on potential redevelopment of the Bancroft and Webster facilities.