Red Oak Community School District
604 S Broadway
Red Oak, Iowa 51566
712.623.6600
Regular Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting Location: Red Oak Jr./Sr. Virtual Learning Center OR
VIA Internet and Phone – visit website for information
GoToMeeting Link: https://meet.goto.com/269714805
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Public Hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget at 5:35 p.m.
Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2025 Budget Amendment at 5:40 p.m.
Public Hearing on Proposed 2025-2026 District Calendar at Approximately 5:45 p.m.
Agenda
1.0 Call to Order – Board of Directors President Bret Blackman
2.0 Roll Call – Board of Directors Secretary Heidi Harris
3.0 Approval of the Agenda – President Bret Blackman
4.0 Communications
4.1 Public Comment
The board invited members of the public to offer comments about items of interest or concern relating to the district. Public comments are limited to two (2) minutes. The Board will not respond to comments at this time, but may consider public input when the topic is raised on the agenda. Due to open meeting laws, the Board cannot discuss items not already on the agenda.
4.2 Good News from Red Oak Schools
4.3 Visitors and Presentations
4.3.1 Paul Cadwallader and Kelly Wavaday of ATS Facility Services will review their firm’s proposal to provide the district custodial services for the 2025-2026 school year.
4.3.2 Chandler Green (APMA) and Leila Knowles (Boyd Jones) will review design updates, site plans, and cost projections for proposed Inman renovations.
4.3.3 Tracy Vannausdle and Kelsey Mangold will Review the Proposed 2025-2026 District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP)
5.0 Consent Agenda
5.1 Review and Approval of Minutes from March 20, 2025 Board Meetings.
5.2 Review and Approval of Monthly Business Reports
5.3 Personnel Considerations
5.3.1 Hiring of Chris Koontz as Paraprofessional at Inman Elementary for the 2024-2025 School Year
5.3.2 Resignation of Anna Ramaker as Classroom Teacher at Inman Elementary Effective at the End of the 2024-2025 School Year
5.3.3 Hiring of Carter Bruce as Classroom Teacher at Inman Elementary for the 2025-2026 School Year
5.3.4 Resignation of Karla Davis as Classroom Teacher at Inman Elementary Effective at the End of the 2024-2025 School Year
5.3.5 Hiring of Chris Koontz as Classroom Teacher at Inman Elementary for the 2025-2026 School Year
5.3.6 Resignation of Zach Eberle as Instrumental Music Teacher at Jr-Sr High School Effective at the End of the 2024-2025 School Year
5.3.7 Resignation of Ron DeVries as Head Boys Basketball Coach at the Jr-Sr High School Effective at the End of 2024-2025 School Year
5.3.8 Resignation of Brian Mensen as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at the Jr-Sr High School Effective at the End of 2024-2025 School Year
5.3.9 Resignation of Sierra Wilkinson as Junior High Student Council Sponsor at the End of 2024-2025 School Year
5.3.10 Acceptance of Ron DeVries as Volunteer Assistant Jr-Sr High School Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 School Year
5.3.11 Acceptance of Brian Mensen as Volunteer Assistant Jr-Sr High School Boys Basketball Coach for the 2025-2026 School Year
5.3.12 Reduction/Termination of Continuing Contract for Kathy Linke, Counselor at Inman Elementary School
5.3.13 Reduction/Termination of Online Learning Coordinator Stipend for Justin Williams
5.4 Contract Renewals
5.4.1 Approval of Renewing the OPAA! Food Service Management Contract through the 2025-2026 School Year
5.4.2 Approval of Renewing the School Based Interventionist Contract for the 2025-2026 School Year ($45,935)
5.5 Service Agreements
5.5.1 Approval of CapSan Resurfacing both the Orange and Black Gymnasium Floors at the Jr-Sr High School ($8,930)
5.5.2 Approval of Syncquip Mechanical Group Cleaning and De-Scaling the HVAC Cooling Tower at Red Oak Jr-Sr High School ($7,566.66)
6.0 General Business for the Board of Directors
6.1 Old Business
6.2 New Business
6.2.1 Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policies 300-304
6.2.2 Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policy Revisions Pursuant to the Enactment of SF 418 (i.e., Removal of “Gender Identity” as a Protected Status Under the Iowa Civil Rights Act)
6.2.3 Discussion/Approval of First Reading of Board Policies 511 and 511.R1 Pursuant to the Enactment of HF 782 (i.e., Restrictions on Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices During Instructional Times)
6.2.4 Discussion/Approval of Awarding Custodial Contract for FY2026
6.2.5 Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Budget Guarantee Resolution
6.2.6 Discussion/Approval of FY 2025 Budget Amendment
6.2.7 Discussion/Approval of FY 2026 Budget
6.2.8 Discussion/Approval of Hourly Wage Increases for Support Staff and Salary Increases for Directors and Administrators and Issuing Letters of Assignment, Supplemental Contracts, and Administrative Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
6.2.9 Discussion/Approval of Green Hills AEA District Service Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year
6.2.10 Discussion/Approval of District Career and Academic Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year
6.2.11 Discussion/Approval of Class of 2025 List of Graduates
6.2.12 Discussion/Approval of Revision to Proposed 2025-2026 District Calendar
6.2.13 Discussion/Approval of Contract with SchoolBlocks to Redesign and Host the District’s Website (3-year contract averaging $3,452 per year)
6.2.14 Discussion/Approval of Proposed Revisions to the 2025-2026 High School Course Handbook
6.2.15 Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Concurrent Enrollment (i.e., College Credit) Courses and Career and Technical Education Programs with Southwestern Community College (SWCC)
6.2.16 Discussion/Approval of Scope and Timeline of Proposed Inman Renovations
7.0 Reports
7.1 Administrative
7.2 Future Conferences, Workshops, Seminars
7.3 Other Announcements
7.4 Board Member Requested Item(s) for Next Meeting Agenda
8.0 Next Board of Directors Meeting:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – 5:30 pm
Red Oak Virtual Learning Center
Red Oak Jr/Sr High
9.0 Adjournment
