Minutes - 12.11.2024

Red Oak Community School District

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual

December 11, 2024

 

The special 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, Kathy Walker, Bryce Johnson (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), and Scott Bruce

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager Heidi Harris

Approval of Agenda

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

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the consent agenda as presented including personnel considerations.  Motion carried unanimously.

Board of Directors Resignation

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the resignation of Aaron Schmid from the Red Oak Community School District Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2024.  Motion carried unanimously.

Posting Board Vacancy

Motion by Director, second by Director Bruce to approve posting a vacancy, inviting applicants, interviewing candidates, and appointing a replacement for the open board seat.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to adjourn the meeting at 5:36 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                            Wednesday, December 18, 2024

                                                                                    Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

 

Board of Directors Work Session

 

Matt Gillaspie, from Piper Sandler Public Financial Services, reviewed the District’s capacity to to fund potential future capital improvement projects. His presentation included the different types of loan and bonding options, timelines, and new legislative rules regarding borrowing.

Travis Squires, from Piper Sandler Public Financial Services, reviewed the District’s 2025 Comprehensive Financial Projections Model (CFPM).  This model allows the District to see the current enrollment trends along with legislative funding and how they affect the District financially currently and for the next several years.