Red Oak Community School District
Meeting of the Board of Directors
Meeting Location: Virtual Classroom/ Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
April 24, 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 5:30 p.m. at the Red Oak Junior Senior High School Virtual Classroom.
Present
Directors: Bret Blackman, Kathy Walker (virtual, not voting), Bryce Johnson, Scott Bruce, Aaron Schmid
Superintendent Ron Lorenz, Board Secretary/Business Manager, Heidi Harris
Approval of Agenda
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson approve the agenda with the order of agenda items at the discretion of the meeting chair. Motion carried unanimously.
Good News
Congratulations to the Red Oak Girls’ Golf team, they are currently undefeated in 9-hole match play.
Cyrus Mensen was named to the Hawkeye all-academic team. Brayden Sego was honored with the Red Oak Character Award recipient. Members of the Red Oak FFA Chapter attended the Iowa FFA Convention and received a Gold rating for Ambassador of the FFA Foundation. Many of our FFA students received gold and silver recommendations in many other categories. Congratulations to our exemplary students!
FY2025 Certified Budget Public Hearing
President Blackman opened the FY 2025 certified budget public meeting at 5:35 p.m. Superintendent Lorenz and Heidi Harris explained and presented information on the proposed FY2025 Certified Budget. There were no public comments. President Blackman closed the public hearing at 5:45 p.m.
FY2024 Budget Amendment Public Hearing
President Blackman opened the FY 2024 budget amendment public meeting at 5:45 p.m. Superintendent Lorenz requested increasing the current FY2024 Budget by $1.9 million dollars to account for previous years budget amendments and increased costs. This amendment will have no impact on tax rates or other general fund expenditures. There were no public comments. President Blackman closed the public hearing at 5:47 p.m.
Visitors and Presentations
Elaine Carlson and Jeanice Lester, co-chairs of the local executive planning committee for RAGBRAI reviewed community plans, along with the school district’s involvement for RAGBRAI’s visit to Red Oak.
Leanne Fluckey and Riley Pelzer reviewed the proposed 2024-2025 District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP).
Consent Agenda
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to approve the consent agenda as presented including meeting minutes, business reports, annual contract renewals, FY 2025 operational sharing agreements, and current personnel considerations. Motion carried unanimously.
FY2024 Budget Amendment
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Johnson to approve the FY2024 Budget Amendment. Motion carried unanimously.
FY2025 Budget Approval
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the FY 2025 Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
FY 2025 Surplus Levy/GO Bond Redemption Resolution
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the redemption of GO School Bonds, Series 2018, dated August 28, 2018, and levying a tax for FY2025 for the redemption of general obligation school bonds, series 2018, dated August 28, 2018. Motion carried unanimously – motion carried 4 – 0.
2024 Summer School Structure
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to approve the proposed 2024 Summer School structure. Motion carried unanimously.
2024-2025 District Career and Academic Plan
Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Bruce to approve the District Career and Academic Plan for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
2024-2025 Support Staff Increases
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to approve the hourly wage increases for Support Staff and to issue letters of assignments for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
2024-2025 Administrative Staff Increases
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to approve the Administrative Staff salary increases and expanded leaves for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Montgomery County Child Development Association Fence Expansion
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Bruce to approve the Montgomery County Child Development Association fence expansion at the ROECC complex. Motion carried unanimously.
Class of 2024 Graduates
Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Bruce to approve the Class of 2024 list of graduates. Motion carried unanimously.
Closed Session
Motion by Director Bruce, second by Director Schmid to enter closed session at 7:12 p.m. for the Superintendent’s Evaluation pursuant to Iowa Code 215 (l)(i). and exited at 7:50 p.m.
Closed Session
Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Bruce to enter closed session at 7:51 p.m. per Iowa Code 21.5(1)e “to review or discuss records which are required or authorized to be kept confidential” and Iowa Code 21.5(1)e “to discuss whether to conduct a hearing to determine whether to suspend or expel a student(s)”. Exited closed session at 7:56 p.m.
Disciplinary Action
Motion by Director Schmid, second by Director Johnson to approve the agreed upon disciplinary action as discussed in closed session. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
Motion by Director Johnson, second by Director Schmid to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Next Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Classroom/Phone/Internet
Red Oak Junior Senior High School Campus
