Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
February 21, 2024
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Red Oak Community School District was called to order by President Bret Blackman at 5:35 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.
Present
Directors: Bret Blackman, Kathy Walker, Scott Bruce
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing for 2024-2024 Calendar
President Blackman opened the public hearing for the 2024-2025 school calendar at 5:36 p.m. Superintendent Lorenz presented the proposed calendars, each dependent upon current legislation. There were no public comments. President Blackman closed the public meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Revised Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the revised consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, out-of-state field trips, and current personnel considerations. Motion carried unanimously.
Good News from Red Oak Schools
Bryce Johnson was issued the Oath of Office at the Administrative Office on February 15, 2024, as he was unable to attend this meeting.
The Red Oak FFA advanced all competitors in the sub-district contest to the district competition in Clarinda. Congratulations to Ella Johnson, Hailey Rydberg, Natalie Johnson, Cloie Bruce, and Addey Lydon.
Congratulations to iJAG students Ayden Olivas, Brandon Dozier-Wolcott, and Jessica Knight for being selected to participate in the Career Development State Competition.
Congratulations to our many Hawkeye 10 All Academic Honors for maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Congratulations to Kyler Sandholm for advancing to the State Wrestling tournament.
Congratulations to Max DeVries for earning 1st Team All Hawkeye 10 honors, Hunter Gilleland for earning 2nd Team All Hawkeye 10 honors and Merced Ramirez for receiving All Hawkeye 10 Honorable mention.
Board Policy 506.5R1
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of Board Policy 506.5R1. Motion carried unanimously.
Board Policies 900 – 907
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the first reading of Board Policies 900 – 907. Motion carried unanimously.
2024 – 2025 Budget Guarantee Resolution
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the 2024–2025 budget guarantee resolution. Motion carried unanimously.
2024 – 2025 Proposed District Calendar
Motion by Director Walker, second by Director Bruce to approve the proposed 2024-2025 district calendar as presented with alternate calendar also approved if current legislation should prevail. Motion carried unanimously.
E-Rate Quotes
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to approve the E-Rate quote from RTI to purchase uninterruptible power supplies, network switches, and cabling for $48,974.71. Motion carried unanimously.
FY2025 Budget
The Board discussed an initial FY2025 certified budget and maximum property tax rates contingent to current legislation.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Walker to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:18 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Exempt Session
Entered exempt session at 6:20 p.m. to discuss upcoming contract discussions with the teacher unit per Iowa Code Section 20.17(3) and exited at 7:10 p.m.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
