Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Red Oak Inman Elementary/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Inman Elementary Campus
September 28, 2020
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bryce Johnson at 7:00 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 Blackman, 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
Homecoming was a resounding success. Grace Blomstedt, Seth Esaias, Angie Spangenberg, and Kate Walker were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Mya Southwell and Alex Axon were crowned Homecoming Queen and King.
COVID-19 Positivity Rate is 5.9% which is below the state average of 9.0%.
Forty-two students are currently enrolled in America’s Graduates or iJAG program.
Forty-five remote learners reported to Inman Elementary School last week for FAST testing.
Tracy Vannausdle arranged for representatives from Prime for Life and Set Me Free Project to present to seventh and eighth graders about high risk choices, dangers of social media and sex trafficking, and drug and alcohol prevention.
Presentations
Matt Collins, Ralph Oxley, and Dave Schaar of Riverside Technologies presented information regarding replacement of network equipment, managed services, and additional technology supports.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, and open enrollments. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policy 501.9 2nd Reading
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Blackman to approve the second reading of Board Policy 501.9 Student Absences-Excused. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policy 604.10 2nd Reading
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the second reading of Board Policy 604.10 Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platform. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policy 906 2nd Reading
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director DeVries to approve the second reading of Board Policy 906 District Operation During Public Emergencies. Motion carried unanimously.
Continuation of September 28, 2020 Board Minutes-Page 2
Remote Learning Update
Principal Nate Perrien and Principal Jane Chaillie provided updates from each of their buildings on remote learners’ attendance and grades.
Lil SIS Software
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the purchase of Lil SIS for Google Classroom Application. Motion carried unanimously.
E-Rate Managed Services Purchase
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve purchasing managed services from Riverside Technologies for 2020-2021. Motion carried unanimously.
E-Rate Technology Purchases
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Carlson to purchase switches, firewalls, Tripp Lite UPS, and all connectors, licensing, and installation from Riverside Technologies. Motion carried unanimously.
Sale of Vehicles
Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Carlson to approve advertising for sealed bids for sale of 2005 Thomas Freightliner Bus and two 2012 Dodge vans. Motion carried unanimously.
Special Ed Allowable Growth
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Blackman to approve the Special Education Supplement request for allowable growth in the amount of $72,828.35. Motion carried unanimously.
Limited English Proficiency Allowable Growth
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the Limited English Proficiency request for allowable growth in the amount of $48,090.34. Motion carried unanimously.
PK Program Policies & Procedures
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the Preschool Program Policies and Procedures Manual as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Marzano Model Purchase
Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to purchase the Marzano Focused Teacher Growth and Evaluation Model. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Blackman to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Monday, October 12, 2020 – 7:00 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
