Red Oak Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
June 18, 2025
The regular board meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by Vice President Kathy Walker at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.
Present
Directors: Kathy Walker, Bryce Johnson, Scott Bruce, Pastor Ricky Rohrig (virtually at 5:33 p.m.)
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris, Leanne Fluckey, Curriculum Coordinator
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing on the Conveyance of District Property to the Iowa Department of Transportation
Director Walker opened the public hearing on the conveyance of District property to the Iowa Department of Transportation was opened at 5:36 p.m. Superintendent Ron Lorenz spoke of the Department of Transportation’s acquisition of land for a future right of way for a public improvement project. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 5:39 p.m.
Good News
Congratulations to the Red Oak Track team for distinguishing themselves in the Class 2A State Track meet. Jocelyn O’Neal placed 4th in the Long Jump and 10th in the 200m. The Red Oak boys placed 16th in the x400m race, while Emmanuel Grass (1600m in 4:27) and Reese Montgomery (800m in 2:01) achieved personal bests.
The Regional Planning Partnership DCAP Review Committee recently completed scoring our 2024-2025 DCAP submissions with excellent scores. Congratulations to Leanne Fluckey, our dedicated Counselors, and our outstanding CTE Teachers for their hard work and commitment to excellence.
Our District has been awarded a School-Centered Behavioral Health Grant from the Wellmark Foundation for the next three years. We plan to use the funds to offset the additional cost of increasing our Master Social Worker services through Green Hills AEA.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, contract renewals, personnel considerations, quotes, contract renewals, and service agreements. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policies 511 and 511.R1
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the third reading of Board Policies 511 and 511.R1 pursuant to the enactment of HF782 (i.e. restriction on student use of personal electronic devices during instructional time). Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policy 401.11
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the second reading of Board Policy 401.11 (Employee use of cell phones). Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policy 506.5 and Accompanying Regulation 506.5R1
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the first reading of board Policy 506.5 and accompanying Regulation 506.5R1. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution and Conveyance of Real Property
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the resolution for conveyance of real property to the Iowa Department of Transportation as a right of way for a public improvement project for $2,576. Motion carried unanimously.
Interscholastic Sharing Agreement
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the Interscholastic Activity Sharing Agreement for Dance Team with Stanton Community Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Pest Control Bid for 2025-2026
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve awarding the Pest Control bid to Pesky Pest for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Trash Removal Bid for 2025-2026
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve awarding the trash removal services to Batten Sanitation for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Fuel and Diesel Bid for 2025-2026
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve awarding the fuel and diesel bid to New Cooperative for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Snow Removal Bid for 2025-2026
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the awarding of the snow removal bid to The Green Tree Co. for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Property and Casualty Insurance
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Rohrig to approve the renewal of the District’s property and casualty insurance with United Group/EMC for the 2025-2026 school year for $339,837. Motion carried unanimously.
2024 Fiscal Audit
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the FY2024 Independent Audit. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent’s Contract Renewal
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve extending the Superintendent's contract through the 2027-2028 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion of Invitation to Joint the Western Iowa Conference
Adjournment
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Rohrig, to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:37 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
