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.

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board of Directors Meeting

 

VIA Telephone and Internet

Go To Meeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/989163253

 

Friday, April 12, 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 Kandi Turner as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary Effective April 15, 2024

4.1.2 Hiring of Charlotte Hilding as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary for the 2024-2025 School Year

4.1.3 Resignation of Jennifer Latham as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School Effective April 12, 2024

4.1.4 Resignation of John Allison as Jr High Girls Basketball Coach Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 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 Memorandum of Understanding Between the District and the Red Oak Education Association Reconciling the 2024-2025 Master Contract with the New Minimum Teacher Salary Requirements Set Forth in House File 2612

5.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Issuing Revised Individual Teacher Contracts for 2024-2025 School Year To Reflect New Statutory Minimum Teacher Salaries

6.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – 5:30 pm

Red Oak Virtual Learning Center 

Red Oak Jr./Sr. High    

7.0 Adjournment 

7.0 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/368754837

 

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

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

 

Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2024 Budget Amendment at 5:40 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 Good News from Red Oak Schools

4.2 Visitors and Presentations

4.2.1 Jeanice Lester and Elaine Carlson, co-chairs of the local executive planning team, will review community RAGBRAI plans as well as the school district’s involvement.

4.2.2 Leanne Fluckey and CTE Teachers will Review the Proposed 2024-2025 District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP)

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from March 20, April 3, and April 12, 2024

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Karen Dean as Special Education Teacher at Jr-Sr High School for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.2 Hiring of Karen Dean as a Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School for the remainder of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.2 Hiring of Justin Williams as Online Learning Coordinator for the 2024-2025 School Year

5.3.3 Hiring of Denise Stull as High School Fall Play Director

5.3.4 Hiring of Jada Schwindt as High School Fall Play Assistant Director

5.3.4 Hiring of Michael Keiser as Bus Driver Effective Immediately

5.3.5 Resignation of Jennifer Latham as Paraprofessional at Jr-Sr High School Effective April 12, 2024

5.3.6 Resignation of John Allison as Jr High Girls Basketball Coach Effective at the End of the 2023-2024 School Year

5.3.7 Resignation of Jason Beam as Bus Driver Effective Immediately

5.4 Operational Sharing Agreements

5.4.1 Maintenance Director Sharing Agreement with the Stanton Community School District for the 2024-2025 school year

5.4.2 School Counselor Sharing Agreement with the East Mills Community School District for the 2024-2025 school year

5.4.3 Transportation Director Sharing Agreement with the Sidney Community School District for the 2024-2025 school year

5.4.4 School Social Worker Sharing Agreement with Green Hills AEA for the 2024-2025 school year (approximately $82,080)

5.5.5 School Based Interventionist with Green Hills AEA for the 2024-2025 school year ($45,000)

5.5.6 Renewal of Managed Services/Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) Sharing Agreement with Green Hills Area Education Association for the 2024-2025 school year ($7,304)

5.6 Contract Renewals

5.6.1 Renewal of Infinite Campus Student Information System for the 2024-2025 School Year ($33,046)

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of the FY 2024 Budget Amendment

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of the FY 2025 Budget

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2018, Dated August 28, 2018, and Levying a Tax for Fiscal Year 2025 for the Redemption of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2018, Dated August 28, 2018

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Proposed 2024 Summer School Structure

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of District Career and Academic Plan for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Hourly Wage Increases for Support Staff and Issuing Letters of Assignments for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Administrative Salary Increases for the 2024-2025 School Year

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Montgomery County Child Development Association Inc. expanding the fencing at the Red Oak Early Childhood Center

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Class of 2024 List of Graduates

7.0 Reports                

7.1 Administrative Reports

7.2 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars

7.3 Other Announcements

7.4 Board Member Requested Item(s) for next meeting agenda

7.5 Closed Session - Superintendent Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)

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, May 15, 2024, 2023 – 5:30 pm

                                                            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

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting

 

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

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

           

Monday, July 11, 2022 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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

4.2.1 Presentation by Daric O'Neil, Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture, reviewing previous district renovations and capital improvement projects and outlining next steps and implementation milestones of forthcoming facilities assessment and master facilities planning process

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from June 27, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Anthony Jones as Jr High Head Football Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.2 Hiring of Dillon Wiser as Jr High Assistant Football Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.3 Hiring of Colby Sorensen as Jr High Assistant Football Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.4 Hiring of Coleman Mullenix as Sr High Assistant Girls Track Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.5 Hiring of Rebecca Figurelli as 2^nd Grade Classroom Teacher pending BOEE licensure for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.6 Resignation of Tristin Johnson as Jr High Football Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business-None

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval authorizing board secretary to pay July bills prior to formal approval on August 8, 2022, in accordance with Board Policy 705.3

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of resolution transferring up to $15,000 from the General Fund to the Activity Fund during FY 2023 to purchase protective and safety equipment, in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 298A.8

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of first reading of board policies requiring revisions based on recent legislative action: 203; 403.2; 501.12; 501.13; 505.5; 505.R1; 505.7;506.5; 607.2; 805; 805R1; 901.1.

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Renewal of Microsoft licensing for District, this includes Microsoft office 365 licensing as well as Server licensing

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Renewal of Brightly software for District. -  This includes TripDirect, Maintenance Direct and IT Help Desk software

 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, August 8^th, 2022 – 5:30 pm

                                                            Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

9.0 Adjournment

Click here for the Board PacketJuly 11, 2022 Board Packet.pdf

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location: VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

 

July 15, 2022 – 7:15 a.m.

 

- Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 Communications – none

5.0 Consent Agenda – none

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business - none

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Replacing Jr/Sr High STEAM Center Boiler System ($291,000)

7.0 Reports – None

8.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Monday, August 8, 2022– 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 of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location:

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

 

August 1^st, 2022 – 7:15 a.m.

 

- Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 Communications – none

5.0 Consent Agenda – none

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business - none

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of awarding electrical bid for the portal classroom at Inman Elementary in the amount of $10,706.37

7.0 Reports – None

8.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Monday, August 8th, 2022– 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

           

Monday, August 8, 2022 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 Communications

4.1 Good News from Red Oak Schools

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from July 11^th, 2022, July 15^th, 2022, August 1^st,   2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Tristin Johnson as HS Football Assistant Coach for the                                   2022-2023 school year

5.3.2 Hiring of Juan Ramos as Jr High School Girls Basketball Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.3 Hiring of John Allison as Jr High School Volleyball Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.4 Hiring of Christy Rea as IT Support Specialist for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.5 Hiring of Kristina Chilton and Jewell Moore as Inman Elementary TLC Mentors for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.6 Hiring of Jordyn Moore and Cassandra Culbertson as Para-Professionals at ROECC for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.7 Hiring of Amanda Deitering as Para-Professional as ROECC for the 2022-2023 school year pending background check

5.3.8 Resignation of Amanda Serna as Para-Professional effective August 1^st 2022

5.3.9 Resignation of Lindsay Blaine as Para-Professional effective July 17^th, 2022

5.3.10 Resignation of Ashley York as Para-Professional effective July 29^th, 2022

            5.4 Special Education Agreements

5.4.1 Special Education Consortium Agreement with the Glenwood Community School District for 2022-2023 school year

5.4.2 Special Education Consortium Agreement (i.e., Children's Square Learning Center and Heartland Family Service Therapeutic School) with the Council Bluffs Community School District for the 2022-2023 school year

            5.5 License Renewals

5.5.1 Review and renew three-year license and service agreement with Filament Essential Services for district web site

5.6 Handbooks

                        5.6.1 Review and approve the 2022-2023 Teachers’ Handbook

                        5.6.2 Review and approve the 2022-2023 Jr./Sr. High School Handbook

                        5.6.3 Review and approve the 2022-2023 Inman Elementary Handbook

                        5.6.4 Review and approve the 2022-2023 ROECC Handbook

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business-None

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of second reading of board policies requiring revisions based on recent legislative action: 203; 403.2; 501.12; 501.13; 505.5; 505.R1; 506.5; 607.2; 805; 805R1

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Wilson Reading System training with Apples of Gold Center for in-person training at Inman August 15-17 for special education staff for $6,200

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Fundations and Just Words training with Learning Techniques for in-person training at Inman August 17-19 for K-6 classroom teachers and Title teachers for $10,500.00 plus travel expenses to be determined

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, August 22, 2022 – 5:30 pm

                                                            Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

 

9.0 Adjournment

Click here for the board packet August 8, 2022.pdf

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Regular Board of Directors Meeting/Work Session

 

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

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

 

Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet

           

Monday, August 22, 2022 – 4:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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

4.2.1 Presentation from Daric O’Neal from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture on facilities assessment and long-range planning

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from August 8, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Open Enrollment Requests Consideration

5.3.1 Open Enrollment for 6^th grader Carter Purvis, 3^rd grader Serenity Rice from Southwest Valley Community School District to Red Oak Community School District for the 2022-2023 school year  

5.4 Handbooks

5.4.1 Review and Approve Para Professional Guidelines for the 2022-2023 school year

5.4.2 Review and Approve Support Staff Handbook for the 2022-2023 school year

            5.5 Personnel Considerations

5.5.1 Resignation of Amber Crussell as Para Professional at Inman Elementary effective immediately

5.5.2 Resignation of Jordyn Moore as Para Professional at ROECC effective immediately

5.5.3 Hiring of the following for Sub Bus Drivers for the 2022-2023 school year; Mark Johnson, Bob Peterson

5.5.4 Hiring of Heather Johnson as Study Hall Monitor at the Jr./Sr. High for the 2022-2023 school year

5.5.5 Hiring of Allie Allison as Para Professional at ROECC for the 2022-2023 school year

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business-None

6.2 New Business

            6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of the 3rd reading of Board Polices 805 and 805.R1

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Disposal of old lockers and 5-man blocking sled

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of 2023 Legislative Priorities

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of appointing Jamie Sherley as the district’s Level 1 investigator and Tony Jones as the district’s alternate Level 1 investigator, in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 102

                        6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Technology Center Boiler Replacement Bid

 7.0 Reports                

7.1 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars

7.2 Other Announcements

7.3 Board Member Requested Item(s) for next meeting agenda

8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Monday, September 12, 2022 – 5:30 pm

                                                            Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

9.0 Adjournment

Board of Directors Work Session

I. Health Insurance Considerations

II. Negative Account Balance Policy/Procedures

III. Proposed Walking Trail at Inman Elementary

Click here for the agenda packet August 22, 2022.pdf

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

           

Monday, September 12, 2022 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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           

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from August 22, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Open Enrollment Requests Consideration

5.3.1 Open Enrollment for Kindergartner Dalton Aherns from Villisca Community School District to Red Oak Community School District for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.2 Open Enrollment for Kindergartner Collins Reynolds and Ava Payne from Griswold Community School District to Red Oak Community School District for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.3 Open Enrollment for Kindergartner Taryn Berglund from Stanton Community School District to Red Oak Community School District for the 2022-2023 school year

5.4 Approval of Updated Extended Learning Opportunities/Gifted & Talented Plan

5.5 Approval of SIAC Members for the 2022-2023 school year

            5.6 Personnel Considerations

5.6.1 Hiring of Coleman Mullenix as Weight Training Sponsor at the Jr/Sr High School for the 2022-2023 school year

5.6.2 Hiring of Brittney Clemons as Para Educator at the Jr./Sr. High for the 2022-2023 school year

5.6.3 Hiring of Meshell Billings as School Beyond School Sponsor for the 2022-2023 school year

5.6.4 Resignation of Shannon Rubes as Para-Professional at Inman Elementary effective September 16^th 2022

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business-None

6.2 New Business

      6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of the 1^st reading of Board Policies 500-504

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 1^st Reading of Board Policy 606.2--Insufficient Classroom Space

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of Board Policy 710.3--Meal Charges and Negative Balances

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of authorizing Superintendent approve all open enrollment applications

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of contracting with Strategos International LLC to conduct physical security/vulnerability assessments and assess and consolidate emergency operations plans ($16,188)

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, September 26, 2022 – 5:30 pm

                                                            Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

9.0 Adjournment

Click here for the board packet September 12, 2022 board packet.pdf

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

           

Monday, September 26, 2022 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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

4.2.1 Presentation from Daric O’Neal from Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture on facilities assessment and long-range planning

4.2.2 Red Oak CSD Activities Director Mark Erickson to discuss participation rates and other information regarding Fall Activities

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from September 12, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

            5.3 Out of State

5.3.1 Red Oak FFA to Maryville, Missouri, on October 6, 2022, to participate in Northwest Missouri State University FFA Contests

5.3.2 Red Oak FFA to share the cost of charting their annual trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 25^th-October 28^th 2022, with Clarinda, Southwest Valley, and West Central Valley CSDs. ($7,440)

            5.4 Approval of Student PE Waivers for 1^st Semester

5.5 Approval of Appointing Jane Chaillie, Nate Perrien, and Ron Lorenz as the Administrative Members of the District's Teacher Quality Committee

            5.5 Personnel Considerations

5.5.1 Hiring of Carter Bruce as Jr HS Boys Basketball Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.5.2 Hiring of Nikki Rengstorf as Sr HS Junior Class Prom Sponsor for the 2022-2023 school year

5.5.3 Acceptance of Naomi McCunn as Jr High and High School Volunteer Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.5.4 Resignation of Kimberly Euken as Para Professional at Inman Elementary effective October 7, 2022

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2nd Reading of Board Policy 606.2--Insufficient Classroom Space

6.1.2 Discussion/Approval of the 2nd reading of Board Policies 500-504

6.1.3 Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of Board Policy 710.3--Meal Charges and Negative Balances

6.2 New Business

            6.2.1 Discussion of First Semester Approved Student Fundraisers

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of hiring an additional wrestling assistant coach to serve the girls’ wrestling program ($3,240)

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of Board Policy 506.5--Graduation Requirements

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 Closed Session 

8.1 “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.”  Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(l)(i)

8.2 Superintendent Performance Evaluation/Goal Setting Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)

9.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Monday, October 10, 2022 – 5:30 pm

                                                            Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

10.0 Adjournment

Click here for the board packet September 26, 2022 board packet.pdf

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

            Monday, October 10, 2022 – 5:30 pm

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 Communications

4.1 Good News from Red Oak Schools

4.2 Correspondence

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from September 26, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Resignation of Nathan Rouse from all coaching contracts effective immediately

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 710.3--Meal Charges and Negative Balances

6.2 New Business

            6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of disposal of 4 floor scrubbers and 1 buffer

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Change Orders on Jr/Sr High STEAM Center Boiler System Replacement ($15,070)

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

 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 24, 2022 – 5:30 pm

                                                            Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

 

9.0 Adjournment

Click here for the ROCSD Board Packet October 10, 2022.pdf

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

 

Monday, October 24, 2022 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from October 10, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Colby Sorenson and Colin Bruce as Sr High School Wrestling Assistant for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.2 Resignation of Deb Drey School Business Official and Board Secretary/Treasurer effective June 30, 2023

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business-None

6.2 New Business

            6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st reading of Board Policies 505-507

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of the purchase a van with a lift for lunch program up to $65,000.00 with the use of funds from the Food and Nutrition Account

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of On-Site and Virtual Staff Development and Support for Marzano Focused Growth and Evaluation Model from Professional Development Funds ($37,950.00) 

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Hard Surface Only Plan for 2022-2023 school year for Transportation

 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, November 7, 2022 – 5:30 pm

                                                            Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

 

9.0 Adjournment

Click here for the board packet October 24, 2022.pdf

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board of Directors Meeting/Work Session

 

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

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

 

Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet 

 

November 7, 2022 – 5:30 pm

 

- Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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

5.0 Consent Agenda

            5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from October 24, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Hiring of Angel Girouex as Para Professional at Inman Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.2 Resignation of Jessie Bruning as Jr/Sr High Secretary effective      November 11^th, 2022, and High School Student Council Co-Sponsor effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.3 Resignation of Barbara Sims as Jr./Sr. High Science Teacher effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year

5.4 Out of State Trips

            5.4.1 Boys Basketball to travel to Maryville Missouri on January 6^th, 2023

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 505-507

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval authorizing board secretary to pay November bills prior to formal approval on November 28, 2022, in accordance with Board Policy 705.3

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of SBRC application for LEP (Limited English   Proficiency) Beyond 5 Years in the amount of $37,788.77

7.0 Reports – None

8.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:          Monday, November 28, 2022– 5:30 pm

                                                                                    Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                                                    Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

 9.0 Adjournment

 

Board of Directors Work Session

I.  Larry Sigel will be reviewing and answering questions on current financial indicators and five-year projections, including property tax rates, unspent authorized budget, and solvency ratio.

Click here for the board packet November 7, 2022 Spec Board Meeting.pdf

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

         

Monday, November 28, 2022 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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

            4.2.1 Riley Brown and Kaitlynn Brammer to present to the Board on FFA trip.

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from November 7, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Resignation of Heather Johnson as Para-Professional at Jr./Sr. High effective November 25, 2022

5.3.2 Resignation of Brittney Green as Para-Professional at Jr./Sr. High effective November 25, 2022

5.3.3 Resignation of Colin Bruce as Sr HS Assistant Wrestling Coach effective immediately

5.3.4 Resignation of Anthony Jones as Inman Dean of Students and Jr High Head Football Coach effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.5 Acceptance of Dana Ramirez as Jr/Sr High Girls Assistant Basketball Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.6 Hiring of Felisha Wingfield as Jr/Sr High School Building Secretary effective the week of December 5, 2022

5.4 Out of State Trips

5.4.1 4^th Grade to travel to the Rose Theater in Omaha Nebraska on February 3, 2023

5.4.2 School Beyond School to travel to the Durham Museum on December 10th, 2022

           

5.5 Special Education Agreements

5.5.1 Special Education Agreements with East Mills for the 2022-2023 school year

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1-None

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of the 1^st reading of Board Policies 508.10

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of 1^st reading of Board Policy 509

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of SBRC application for Open Enrollment in the current year and were not included in the certified enrollment in the prior year in the amount of $144,540.00

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of SBRC application for LEP Beyond 5 Years in the amount of $15,567.30

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Red Oak Jr-Sr. High School early graduation requests

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval the 2023-2024 Local Government Risk Pool Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement in the amount of $100,304.57

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of using ESSER funds to replace Central office devices. Amount: $11,570.48

7.0 Retiring Board Adjournment

*Agenda for the New Board of Directors, FY 2022-2023

             Monday, November 28, 2022-Estimated to start immediately after the retiring  board adjourns

1.0 Call to Order – Board Secretary Deb Drey (will preside until new president is elected)

2.0 Roll Call- Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

3.0 Election of Officers- Board Secretary Deb Drey

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

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

            3.3 Appoint Board Secretary and Board Treasurer

                        3.3.1 Discussion/Approval of Assistant Board Secretary and Board Treasurer

            3.4 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Legal Publication

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

            3.6 Discussion/Approval-Designation of Legal Counsel

            3.7 Discussion/Approval-Meeting Dates and Times

            3.8 Discussion/Approval of Board of Directors Committee Assignments and Service for   FY 2020-2021

3.8A Negotiation/Labor Management Committee with the Red Oak Education Association

3.8B Negotiations/Larbordor Mange Committee with Support Staff

            3.8C School Improvement Advisory Committee board representative

            3.8D Red Oak District Policy Committee

            3.8E Red Oak District Facilities Committee

            3.8F Red Oak District Calendar Committee

            3.8G Red Oak Technology Committee

            3.8H Montgomery County Conference Board

            3.8I Boost 4 Families

            3.8J Stem Committee

4.0 Ordering and Approval of the Agenda-New Board President Elect

5.0 Consent Agenda-None

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

            6.1 Old Business-None

            6.2 New Business-None

 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, December 12, 2022 – 5:30 pm

                                                                        Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

                                                            Pending Decision of 2022-2023 School Board         

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 support staff groups and teacher unit per Iowa Code section 20.17(3).

Click her for the board packet November 28, 2022 board packet.pdf

Red Oak Community School District

604 S Broadway

Red Oak, Iowa 51566

712.623.6600

www.redoakschooldistrict.com

 

Special Board of Directors Meeting

 

Meeting Location:

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

 

Monday December 12, 2022 – 7:30 a.m.

 

- Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman

4.0 Communications – none

5.0 Consent Agenda – none

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business - none

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Varsity Wrestling to travel to Kansas City, Missouri to participate in the Kansas City Stampede Wrestling Tournament, on December 16^th and 17^th

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of using PPEL funds instead of Child Nutrition Program funds to purchase a new lift van for the school lunch program as previously approved on October 24, 2022. ($57,186.00)

                7.0 Reports – None

8.0 Next Regular Board of Directors Meeting:       Monday, December 19, 2022– 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

           

Monday, December 19, 2022 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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

            4.2.1 Red Oak High School Minisingers

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from November 28, 2022, December 12, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

5.3 Personnel Considerations

5.3.1 Retirement of Becky Dolch as Inman Elementary Teacher effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.2 Retirement of Jewell Moore as Inman Elementary Teacher effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.3 Resignation of Taylor Clark as Inman Elementary School Counselor effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.4 Resignation of Kelly Jones as Inman 2^nd Grade Teacher and Assessment Lead for TLC effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year

5.3.5 Hiring of Shawn Parker as Study Hall Monitor at Jr/Sr High for the 2022-2023 school year

5.6.6 Hiring of Heather Hodgkin as Para Professional at Inman Elementary for the 2022-2023 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 509

6.2 New Business
                        6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of 1^st reading of Board Policies 600-604

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval authorizing board secretary to pay December bills prior to formal approval on January 18, 2023, in accordance with Board Policy 705.3

6.2.3 Discussion/approval of setting a defined district contribution for health insurance for all covered employees at current levels, for the 2023-2024 school year

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of increasing the rate of pay for Para Professionals, Building Secretaries, Bus Drivers by $2.00 per hour, for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year, effective January 1, 2023

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of increasing the rate of pay for Para Professionals, Building Secretaries, Bus Drivers by an additional $2.00 per hour, for the 2023-2024 school year, effective July 1, 2023

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of the At Risk/Drop Out Application Modified Supplemental amount in the amount of $315,976

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of orange gym floor refinishing at the high school not to exceed $5,678.50

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 18^th, 2023 – 5:30 pm

                                                            Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                            Red Oak Jr./Sr. High 

9.0 Adjournment

Click here for the board packet December 19, 2022 Board Packet.pdf

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/914876685

 

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman

2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Deb Drey

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

4.2.1 Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) Program Mid-Year Review

5.0 Consent Agenda

5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from December 19, 2022

5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports

            5.3 Out of State Trips

5.3.1 3^rd grade to travel to Durham Museum in Omaha Nebraska on March 9, 2023

5.3.2 Band to travel to UNL for Honor Band on February 3^rd-5^th.  

5.3.3 Choir to travel to Lincoln NE on February 9-11.

5.3.4 Choir to travel to Lincoln NE on March 27.

5.4 Personnel Considerations

5.4.1 Acceptance of Vivian Ogden as Jr High/High School Volunteer Assistant Track Coach for the 2022-2023 school year

5.4.2 Hiring of Clay Selberg and Dillon Wiser as Sr HS Wrestling Assistant Coaches for the 2022-2023 school

5.4.3 Hiring of Brittany Evans as Paraprofessional at Jr./Sr. High for the 2022-2023 school year

5.4.4 Hiring of Josephine Dalke as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year

5.4.5 Hiring of Allison Petty as Paraprofessional at ROECC for the 2022-2023 school year

5.4.6 Hiring of Lisa Joint as Accounting Clerk at the Administrative Office for the 2022-2023 school year

5.4.7 Resignation of Laura LaPrell as Sr High Fall Play Director and Yearbook Sponsor for the 2023-2024 school year

5.4.8 Resignation of Tammi VanMeter as Administrative Assistant effective January 30^th, 2023

5.4.9 Resignation of Cheri Klimek as Jr High Student Council Sponsor effective at the end of the 2022-2023 school year

5.5 Fundraisers

            5.5.1 Second Semester Approved Student Fundraisers

6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors

6.1 Old Business

6.1.1 Discussion/Approval of 2nd Reading of Board Policy 600-604

6.1.2 Discussion of Graduation Ceremony and Scholarship Recognition

6.2 New Business

6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of Leasing Three New 77 Passenger Diesel Buses (One with Luggage Storage) for the 2023-24 through 2025-26 School Years

6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing a Minotour Handicap Accessible Bus with Wheelchair Lift ($90,478)

6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of Senior Early Release Program

6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 High School Course Book

6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of Increasing Central Office Support Staff Wages by $1.50 per hour Effective February 1, 2023, and an Additional $1.50 per hour Effective July 1, 2023

6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing K-12 Documentation Management Software

6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of Purchasing New Teacher Devices Using ESSER Funds (Approximately $89,746.00)

6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Offering a Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Program for the 2023 Spring Season

6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Prorating the One-Time $1,000 Hiring Incentive for the 2022-2023 School Year Over the Remaining Months in the Year, Effective February 1, 2023 (i.e., $100 per month).

7.0 Reports                

7.1 Administrative

7.2 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminar

7.3 Other Announcements

7.4 Board Member Requested Item(s) for next meeting agenda

 

8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:            Board Work Session

                                                                        Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – 5:30 pm

                                                                        Red Oak Virtual Learning Center

                                                                        Red Oak Jr./Sr. High

 

Regular Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 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 teacher unit 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

 

Work Session

 

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

VIA Internet and phone -visit website for information

 

Please Note Work Session will not be Available VIA Internet

           

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – 5:30 pm

 

-  Agenda –

 

I.  Review Findings of District Facilities Assessment and Preliminary Master Plan Document

II. 2023-2024 District Calendar Development