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 18, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by Vice President at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.
Present
Directors: Bret Blackman (arrived at 5:48 p.m.), Kathy Walker, Bryce Johnson, and Scott Bruce
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager Heidi Harris, Payroll/Human Resources, Jessie Bruning
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair. Motion carried unanimously.
Good News
The Boys’ Cross Country team won our 6th Annual Paul Fish Invitational Cross Country Meet on Monday, September 16, 2024, and are currently ranked 19th in the State’s Class 2A division.
The Building Trades construction project is progressing nicely with students beginning their work soon.
Thank you to the Board for their courage and efforts to restrict student access to cell phones during instructional time. There have been several schools across the State that have followed our lead and implemented their own set of restrictions meant to limit distractions and enhance the learning process.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, 2024-2025 contract agreements, out-of-state field trips, and current personnel considerations. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policies 200-209
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the first reading of Board Policies 200-209. Motion carried unanimously.
2024-2025 Talented and Gifted Program
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the District’s 2024-2025 Talented and Gifted Program. Motion carried unanimously.
SBRC Request for Modified Supplemental Amount for Negative Special Education Balance
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the SBRC request for modified supplemental amount for negative special education balance. Motion carried unanimously.
Installation of Small Cell Device
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the installation of a small cell
device to enhance cellular reception at the Bus Barn. Motion carried unanimously.
Contracting with MCMH to Provide Nursing Services
Discussion to consider contracting with Montgomery Country Memorial Hospital to provide nursing services for the remainder of 2024-2024.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2024
with Work Session Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
