Minutes - 2021.5.10

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Red Oak Inman Elementary/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Inman Elementary Campus

May 10, 2021

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bryce Johnson at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Inman Elementary School Media Center.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman, Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries, Bryce Johnson, Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries 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

Deb Blomstedt was recognized as “A Favorite or Most Influential Teacher” by the Iowa Governor’s Scholar Program.

The Girls’ Tennis Team finished the regular season undefeated and are unofficially ranked #4 in Class 1A.

The High School Chorus and Band gave outstanding performances in recent spring concerts.

iJAG students competed in the virtual Iowa Career Development Conference and “Build My Future.”  They have also been busy with community service projects.

FY21 Budget Amendment Public Hearing

President Johnson opened the Public Hearing on the FY21 Budget Amendment at 5:35 p.m.  There were no public comments.  President Johnson closed the public hearing at 5:39 p.m.

School Board Recognition

Mr. Lorenz recognized the Board of Directors for the work that they do and presented each with a certificate of appreciation.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, personnel considerations, and use of ESSER funds. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policies 201-205 2^nd Reading

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to approve the second reading of Board Policies 201 through 205.  Motion carried unanimously.

FY21 Budget Amendment

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the FY21 Budget Amendment as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Class of 2021 Graduation List

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Blackman to approve the graduation list for the Class of 2021 contingent on completing all requirements.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Continuation of May 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes-Page 2

SWCC Educational Services Contracts

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the Southwestern Community College Educational Services Contracts for 2021-2022.  Motion carried unanimously.

JSHS Course Handbook

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the Junior/Senior High School Course Handbook as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

2021-2022 School Calendar Revisions

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the revisions to the 2021-2022 school calendar as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

2021-2022 iJAG Renewal

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director DeVries to renew the partnership with iJAG for the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion passed 4-0 with Director Walker abstaining.

Rescind Letter of Engagement with State Auditor

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director DeVries to rescind the letter of engagement with the State Auditor’s Office to conduct an audit of the FFA Activity Fund.  Motion carried unanimously.

Letter of Engagement with King, Reinsch, Prosser and Company

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the letter of engagement with King, Reinsch, Prosser and Company to conduct an audit of the FFA Activity Account.  Motion carried unanimously.

Closed Session per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to enter closed session at 6:31 p.m. per Iowa Code Section 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 per section 21.5(1)(a) of the Iowa code to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential.  Motion carried unanimously.

Exited closed session at 7:19 p.m.

Adjournment

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Monday, May 24, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Red Oak Inman Elementary/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak CSD Inman Elementary Campus

 

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Bryce Johnson, President                                                        Deb Drey, Board Secretary