Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
October 24, 2022
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.
Present
Directors: Bret Blackman, Roger Carlson, Jackie DeVries, Bryce Johnson, Kathy Walker
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Walker 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 High School Marching Band has completed their very successful season, earning a Division 1-Superior Rating at the State Marching Band Competition, 5th place finish at the Mid-Iowa Band Championships, 4th place finish at the Loess Hills Field Festival, and 2nd place finish at the Clarinda Band Jamboree.
James Gass was named an alternate for the bass/baritone section at the upcoming All-State Music Festival.
Anna Butz, Lilly Marsden, and Zoie Rohrig were named to the OPUS Honor Choir for 5th through 9th grade students.
The Middle School Cross Country team competed in the Washburn Classic Middle School State Championships with several members of the team medaling.
The High School Varsity Cross Country team competed in the state qualifying meet but had no one place in the top fifteen to qualify for the for the state meet.
The High School Volleyball team’s season ended with a heartbreaking loss to Clarinda.
The High School Football team ended their season with a win over Chariton and a final record of 5-4.
Jane Chaillie’s 2012 Griswold 1A State Championship Cross Country team was inducted into the KMA Sports Hall of Fame.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the consent agenda, removing personnel item 5.3.2 to be acted on separately, including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, and personnel considerations. Motion carried unanimously.
Personnel Consideration
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to accept the resignation of Deb Drey, School Business Official/Board Secretary effective June 30, 2023, with regrets. Motion carried unanimously.
Continuation of October 24, 2022, Meeting Minutes-Page 2
Board Polity Series 505-507
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Johnson to approve the first reading of Board Polity Series 505-507. Motion carried unanimously.
Child Nutrition Program Van Purchase
Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to approve the purchase of a van with a lift for the Child Nutrition Program at a cost not to exceed $65,000. Motion carried unanimously.
Marzano Staff Development
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director DeVries to approve on-site and virtual staff development and support for the Marzano Focused Growth and Evaluation Model at a cost of $37,950. Motion carried unanimously.
Transportation Hard Surface Only Plan
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the Transportation Hard Surface Only Plan as presented for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Monday, November 7, 2022 – 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
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Bret Blackman, President Deb Drey, Board Secretary
