Brandi Blackman

The board meeting covered various topics, including academic achievements of students in cross-country and choir, and recognition of staff achievements. Key decisions included approving virtual learning for inclement weather days, a hard surface bus route plan, Title 1 curriculum purchases, and matching funds for a security enhancement grant. A certified enrollment report showing a decline was also discussed.

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors covered several key items. Discussion included student achievements in cross country, volleyball, and academic competitions, as well as participation in the FFA. The board approved SBRC applications for Open Enrollment Out and ELL Beyond 5 Years. A discussion regarding a return to in-person meetings was postponed due to COVID concerns. The annual meeting involved the election of officers, appointment of the Board Secretary/Treasurer and Assistant Board Secretary/Treasurer, designation of the legal publication and depositories, and the naming of legal counsel. Committee assignments were also made, and the Superintendent provided updates on building signage, COVID positivity rates, and absenteeism, including the possibility of applying for a waiver to transition to a fully virtual learning platform.

The board meeting covered various topics, including updates on building and grounds, the Return to Learn plan, teacher leadership contracts, the Inman Elementary Student Handbook, and bids for pest control, snow removal, trash removal, and district signage. Open enrollment requests were also addressed. The meeting concluded with the approval of the Return to Learn plan and several contracts and bids.

The meeting covered various topics including presentations on the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health Guidance for Return to Learn, and fall activities guidelines. A Return to Learn Plan update addressed logistical issues like traffic flow and contact tracing. Building and Grounds updates included the nearing completion of a Transportation Office and restrooms, preparations for an auction of items from Webster and Bancroft Buildings, and tree removal. The City of Red Oak's public hearing on transferring a lot deed near the Early Childhood Center was noted. The board approved the 2020-2021 District Handbook, fuel bids from United Farmers Cooperative, Ahlers & Cooney Law Firm as legal counsel, a spending resolution, and the first readings of Board Policies 104 and 711.10.

The board meeting focused on accepting a bid from Pat Lewis Trucking for parking lot rock for the Administrative/Transportation Building.