Minutes- 2022. 5. 9

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

May 9, 2022

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman, Roger Carlson via phone due to work, Jackie DeVries, Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey

Board Member Recognition

Superintendent Ron Lorenz recognized the board members for the work that they do.  Each board member received a certificate.

FY22 Budget Amendment Public Hearing

President Blackman opened the public hearing for the FY22 Budget Amendment at 5:35 p.m.  There were no comments.

The hearing was closed at 5:36 p.m.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

Josie Rengstorf won the Green Hills Area Education Earth Day Poster Contest.

Joey Daniel attended the National Career Development Conference in Dallas TX where he and his team placed first in the Creative Decision-Making competition.

Both the varsity choir and concert band received Superior 1 ratings at the Iowa High School Music Association’s Large Group Competition.

The Junior High Choir received a 1 Rating at the Worlds of Fun Music Festival.

Several band and vocal concerts were held recently.

The boys’ and girls’ tennis teams participated in the Hawkeye 10 Conference Meet. The #1 doubles team of Merced Ranirez and Tessa Rolenc and the #2 doubles team of Jessica Lukehart and Grace Wingfield placed second in their division.  Stephany Ramos placed seventh in the #2 singles bracket.  Max DeVries placed seventh in the #1 singles and Brett Erickson placed seventh in the #2 singles bracket.  The #1 doubles team of Braden Woods and Jonah Wemhoff placed eighth.

The varsity track teams participated in the Hawkeye 10 meet with the boys’ team finishing fifth and the girls’ team finishing tenth.

The boys’ and girls’ golf teams participated in the Hawkeye 10 meet.  Adelia Lydon finished second and Brynn Knaus finished tenth.

Sonia Kunze’s fifth grade class received a Project Jack Grant which allows the class to “pay it forward” by donating to the Montgomery County Food Pantry.

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.

 

Continuation of May 9, 2022, Meeting Minutes-Page 2

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, and personnel considerations.  Motion carried 3-0 with Director Blackman abstaining.

Director Carlson left the meeting at 5:43 p.m.

FY22 Budget Amendment

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve the FY22 Budget Amendment as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Substitute Teacher Rate

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to increase the substitute teacher rate to $130.00 per day for the 2022-22023 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Support Staff Substitute Rate

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to increase the substitute paraprofessional, secretary, and bus driver rates by $1.00 per hour for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

2022 Graduation List

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the 2022 Graduate List as presented pending completion of requirements.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board Policy Series 403-405

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the first reading of Board Policy Series 403-405.  Motion carried unanimously.

Infinite Campus Renewal

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the 2022-2023 renewal of the Infinite Campus Student Information System in the amount of $25,672.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

Facilities Assessment & Long-Range Planning Process

Discussion regarding the process for facilities assessment and long-range planning included the request for proposal process and space considerations and utilization.  Superintendent Lorenz will evaluate and rate the requests for proposals that have been received. 

Engineering Technologies Inc. Contract

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve contracting with Engineering Technologies Inc. to assess, prepare plans and specifications, estimate cost, and assist in posting the boiler replacement project at the STEAM Center.  Motion carried unanimously.

Larson Engineering Inc. Contract

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve contracting with Larson Engineering Inc. to assess the condition of the track, identify resurfacing options, and assist in posting the project.  Motion carried unanimously.

Portable Modular Classroom

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the lease of a two-room portable modular classroom for 39 months in the amount of $136,902.80.  Motion carried unanimously.

Continuation of May 9, 2022, Meeting Minutes-Page 3

SIAC Committee Meeting Discussion

Superintendent Lorenz informed the board regarding the recent School Improvement Advisory Committee recommendations and outcomes. 

Adjournment

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Monday, May 23, 2022 – 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

 

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Bret Blackman, President                                                       Deb Drey, Board Secretary