Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
December 19, 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, Kathy Walker
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Business Manager Deb Drey, Accounting Clerk Heidi Harris
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 District has hosted amazing holiday music programs by Kindergarten through 6th Grades and the Winter Extravaganza including the 6th Grade, Junior High and High School Bands and High School Choirs.
Six of the 15 students that auditioned for the Southwest Iowa Honor Band were selected to participate in the concert in Atlantic on January 16, 2023.
Teachers at Inman Elementary and the Junior/Senior High School participated in a fund raiser that brought in a number of food items and $540 for Christ Cupboard.
High School Juniors took the Armed Services Vocation Aptitude Battery administered by Armey, Navy, and National Guard members. The proctors complemented our students on their behavior and engagement throughout the test.
Radon testing results for Red Oak Early Childhood Center came back well below the EPA’s action level and the World Health Organization’s more stringent level.
Presentations
The High School Minisingers performed several Christmas songs for the Board and visitors.
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the revised consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, monthly business reports, and personnel considerations. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policy Series 509
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve the second reading of the Board Policy Series 509. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policy Series 600-604
Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Carlson to approve the first reading of the Board Policy Series 600-604. Motion carried unanimously.
Continuation of December 19, 2022 Meeting Minutes-Page 2
December Invoice Payment
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve authorizing the board secretary to pay December invoices prior to formal approval at the next board meeting per Board Policy 705.3. Motion carried unanimously.
Defined Insurance Contribution
Motion by Director DeVries, second by Director Walker to approve setting a defined district contribution for health insurance for the 2023-2024 school year for all covered employees at current levels. Motion carried unanimously.
2022-2023 Mid-Year Increase
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director DeVries to approve increasing the hourly rate by $2.00 per hour for para-professionals, building secretaries, and bus drivers for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year effective January 1, 2023. Motion carried unanimously.
2023-2024 Increase
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director DeVries to approve increasing the hourly rate by $2.00 per hour for para-professionals, building secretaries, and bus drivers for the 2023-2024 school year effective July 1, 2023. Motion carried unanimously.
At Risk/Drop Out MSA
Motion by Director Carlson, second by Director Walker to approve the At Risk/Drop Out Modified Supplemental Application in the amount of $315,976. Motion carried unanimously.
Gym Floor Refinishing
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to approve the Junior/Senior High School Orange Gym floor refinishing in an amount not to exceed $5,678.50. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Carlson to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, January 25, 2023 – 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
