Minutes - 2021.4.26

Red Oak Community School District

Meeting of the Board of Directors

Meeting Location:  Red Oak Inman Elementary/ Phone/Internet

Red Oak Inman Elementary Campus

April 26, 2021

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by Vice President Roger Carlson at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Inman Elementary School Media Center.

Present

Directors: Bret Blackman via internet, Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries via internet, Bryce Johnson via internet, Kathy Walker

Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey

Public Hearing on Conveyance of Real Property

Vice President Carlson opened the public hearing on the conveyance of real property at 5:30 p.m.  There were no comments.  Vice President Carlson closed the public hearing at 5:31 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson 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

Sixteen FFA members attended the FFA State Leadership Conference and did well in contests.

Chloe DeVries was named a 2021 Iowa Governor’s Scholar.

The girls’ tennis team is undefeated after six competitions.

The boys’ track distance medley team has posted the second fastest time in class 2A.

The Annual George Maher Clean Up and Community Service Day will be on April 28.

Summer school plans are progressing, a number of teachers and para-professionals have committed to serve.

Visitors and Presentations

Tess Mittag, Vocational Agriculture Instructor, presented information on the recent FFA Leadership Conference, state contests, and upcoming activities.

Consent Agenda

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, open enrollment, personnel considerations, special education contract, and operational sharing agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.

Disposition of Bancroft, Webster, and Vacant Lot

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the disposition plan for Bancroft, Webster, and the vacant lot as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Exchange of Real Property Resolution

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director DeVries to approve the resolution for the exchange of real property with the City of Red Oak.  Motion carried unanimously.

2021-2022 Non-Bargaining Staff Contracts

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Blackman to approve the issuance of non-bargaining employee contracts for 2021-2022 as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Continuance of April 26, 2021 Meeting Minutes-Page 2

Restricting Concurrent Enrollment Offerings

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve restricting concurrent enrollment course offerings to specific classes.  Motion carried unanimously.

First Reading Board Policies 201-205

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading of Board Policy Series 201 through 205.  Motion carried unanimously.

ESSER Funds Used for Summer School

Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the use of ESSER II Funds for summer school.  Motion carried unanimously.

2021-2022 Specialty Underwriters Renewal

Motion by Director Blackman, second by Director Walker to approve the renewal of Special Underwriters Equipment Maintenance Insurance Policy for 2021-2022.  Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Next Board of Directors Meeting                               Monday, May 10, 2021 – 5:30 p.m.

                                                                                    Red Oak Inman Elementary/Phone/Internet

                                                                                    Red Oak CSD Inman Elementary Campus

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Bryce Johnson, President                                                        Deb Drey, Board Secretary