Minutes - 2019.09.09

Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Red Oak Inman Elementary Cafeteria
Red Oak Inman Elementary Campus
September 9, 2019

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Mark Johnson at 7:00 p.m. at the Red Oak Inman Elementary School Cafeteria.

Present
Directors: Bret Blackman, Roger Carlson, Bryce Johnson, Mark Johnson, Kathy Walker
Superintendent Tom Messinger, Business Manager Deb Drey

Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Bryce Johnson, second by Director Walker to approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair. Motion carried unanimously.

Good News from Red Oak Schools
The Board recognized volunteers who helped this summer with cake and punch.

Mindy Riibe, Taher, presented the August Board Bites.

Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Blackman to approve the consent agenda including meeting minutes, business reports, and open enrollment requests as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

2019-2020 Board Goals
Presentations were made by secondary and elementary staff about building assessments, academic plans, and possible building goals. The Board will take time to process the information and determine Board goals at the next meeting. This item will be put on the next agenda.

10 Passenger Vans Purchase
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to pursue the purchase of two 10-passenger vans. Motion carried unanimously.

Transportation Discussion
Tom Messinger presented information about the current transportation issues. With a shortage of bus drivers, it may be necessary to make some changes to the district’s transportation policy.

Facilities Update
The District has closed on the property at 604 S Broadway. The septic system must be up-dated and a holding tank put in place by October 10, 2019.

Maintenance/Transportation Position
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Bryce Johnson to advertise for a maintenance/transportation position. Motion carried unanimously.

Transportation Substitutes Contracts
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Blackman to issue substitute transportation contracts to Robert Peterson, Michelle Cockburn, Rosanne Vorhies, Nathan Perrien, and Tammi VanMeter. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Considerations
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to accept the resignation of Andrea Spencer as Home School Assistance Program Assistant effective immediately. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to issue a contract to Mark Erickson as Senior High School Student Council Sponsor for the 2019-2020 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Blackman to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting      Monday, September 23, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
                                                                        Red Oak Inman Elementary Cafeteria
                                                                        Red Oak CSD Inman Elementary Campus

 

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Mark Johnson, President                            Deb Drey, Board Secretary