Red Oak Community School District
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
April 28, 2026
The special board 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, Scott Bruce, Kelly Carlson-Osheim, Pastor Ricky Rohrig
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Rohrig to approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing of Proposed FY2027 Budget
President Bret Blackman opened the public hearing on the proposed FY2027 Budget at 5:32 p.m. Ron Lorenz presented the FY2027 Budget for adoption. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 5:34 p.m.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Rohrig to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, contract/insurance renewals, memorandums of understanding. resignations, personnel considerations, and Iowa Virtual open enrollments. Motion carried unanimously.
FY2027 Certified Budget
Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Carlson-Osheim to approve the FY2027 certified budget. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion Of Flooring Options for IES Renovation
A discussion was held regarding the options and possible cost savings of flooring options for the IES renovation.
IAVS Class of 2026 Additional Graduate
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Rohrig to approve the additional 2026 IAVS graduate. Motion carried unanimously.
Western Iowa Conference/HUDL Livestreaming Season Pass
This agenda item was tabled until further information could be provided to the Board.
FY2027 Food Service Management Company Award
Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Bruce to approve the Food Service Management Company RFP to SFE (Southwest Food Excellence) for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Closed Session for Superintendent’s Performance Evaluation
Superintendent Ron Lorenz was asked if he would like to go into closed session for performance evaluation pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(l)(i), he accepted. Motion by Director Carlson-Osheim, second by Director Rohrig to enter closed session at 6:18 p.m.
- A roll call vote was taken, Blackman – Aye, Bruce – Aye, Rohrig – Aye, Carlson-Osheim – Aye. The motion passed unanimously and the Board went into closed session at 6:18 p.m.
President Blackman declared the Board back in open session at 6:37 p.m.
Superintendent’s Contract
Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Bruce to extend the Superintendent’s contract for the next three years (2027-2030). Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Rohrig, second by Director Carlson-Osheim, to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:46 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
