Minutes - 2021.9.29

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

September 27, 2021

 

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

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman (5:35 p.m.), Roger Carlson (5:45 p.m.), Jackie DeVries, Bryce Johnson, Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey

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.

Good News from Red Oak Schools

The varsity football team defeated Shenandoah but lost to Des Moines Christian.

The varsity volleyball team was the runner up at the Red Oak Tournament and defeated Creston in 3 sets.  The freshman volleyball team won the Harlan tournament.

The cross-country teams will be in action on Thursday and the high school marching band will participate in the Clarinda Band Jamboree this weekend.

Homecoming is next week with many activities planned.  The homecoming court was named last week.

Director Blackman arrived at the meeting.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the consent agenda including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, open enrollment requests, personnel considerations, use of ESSER funds, and field trip request.  Motion carried unanimously.

Weight Room Equipment

Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve the purchase of weight room equipment in the amount of $6,172.  Motion carried unanimously.

Fund Raising Activities

Information was presented and discussed regarding the approved fund raising requests for first semester.

Non-bargaining Sick/Emergency Bank

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the creation of sick and emergency leave banks for the non-bargaining staff as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Director Carlson arrived at the meeting.

Board Policy Series 210-218

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Blackman to approve the first reading of Board Policy Series 210-218.  Motion carried unanimously.

Continuation of September 27, 2021, Meeting Minutes-Page 2

Closed Session

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to enter closed session at 6:00 p.m. per Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i).  Motion carried unanimously.

Exited closed session at 7:20 p.m.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Monday, October 11, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.

Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus

 

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Bryce Johnson, President                                                        Deb Drey, Board Secretary