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The Red Oak Community School District is requesting bids from individuals interested in purchasing the real property locally known as the Bancroft Building and the Webster Building. The Bancroft Building is located at 209 E. Prospect Street, in Red Oak, Iowa. The Webster Building is located at 904 Broad Street, in Red Oak, Iowa.

The properties, including any improvements, will be sold only “as is,” with no warranties or representations as to condition, zoning, or appropriateness for any use.  The property will be conveyed by deed without warranty.  The successful bidder will be required to demolish the building currently located on the property no later than 18 months following closing.

Prospective bidders may view the properties prior to submitting a bid by arrangement with the Superintendent.  Viewings will be scheduled between December 18, 2024 and January 8, 2025. Viewings may be scheduled by calling the District Office at 712-623-6600 and referencing the building the bidder would like to view.

All offers to buy the property must be made using the Offer to Purchase Real Estate form available upon request at the District Office, without modification except to insert the price, proposed closing date, and buyer information.  By submitting an offer, the offeror is warranting it has sufficient funds or pre-approved financing for the purchase price offered, which representation is subject to confirmation by the District.

Each offer must be enclosed and sealed in an envelope plainly marked with the words: “OFFER TO BUY REAL ESTATE.”  Offers must be received by Superintendent Ron Lorenz at the District at 604 S. Broadway, Red Oak, Iowa, before 4:00 p.m. on January 10, 2025.

In determining the successful bidder, consideration will be given to the bidders proposed use of the property.  Therefore, along with its offer to purchase the applicable property, each bidder should provide:

• • A detailed written description detailing its proposed use in light of current zoning (or proposed change in zoning);
  • An explanation of the benefit(s) the proposed plan will have on the community;
  • Plans for renovation and/or demolition taking into account environmental factors (e.g., asbestos abatement, etc.)
  • A timeline for implementation of its plans;
  • A summary of project financing;
  • Prior experience relating to projects similar to the proposed project, if any;
  • Maintenance plans for the property; and
  • Other factors the bidder deems important.

Each offeror must be available to explain their bid and answer questions during a public hearing to be held by the Board on January 29, 2025.

No offeror may withdraw its offer after the scheduled time for receipt of offers.

If you require any other information prior to submitting a bid, please contact the District at: 712-623-6600.          

The District reserves the right to request additional information for the evaluation of the offers received.  The District reserves the right to reject any or all offers and to waive irregularities in any offer and to enter into an agreement, with or without modification, as shall be deemed to be in the best interests of the District.

The Red Oak CSD Board of Directors intends to fill a vacant board seat through an appointment process. Residents of the Red Oak CSD who are interested in serving on the school board are invited to submit a letter of interest to Board Secretary Heidi Harris, by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday January 2, 2025. All those who do so will be invited to attend a special board meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, where they will be asked a brief series of questions regarding their interests and qualifications. The board will go into closed session, in accordance with Iowa Code § 21.5, to deliberate on the qualifications of each candidate. The board will come out of closed session and consider motions to appoint a suitable replacement to fill the vacant seat and serve the remainder of the unexpired term. If no motion carries or a quorum is not present, a special election will be held to fill the seat.

The public has a right to file a petition requiring the vacancy be filled by special election. Petitions for a special election must be received by the Board Secretary within 14 days of publication of notice. The petition must contain at least 331 signatures (i.e., 30 percent of the number of voters in the last regular school election).

Please contact Board Secretary Heid Harris at (712) 623-6600 ext. 1002 or harrish@redoakschools.org for additional information.

The USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides all children in our elementary school with a variety of free fresh fruit and vegetables as healthy snacks each week. The goal is to increase a child’s consumption of fresh produce as they continue to be introduced to new and different types through nutrition education and tasting opportunities.  Be sure to ask your child what fruits or vegetables they have been trying in their classroom, any they were surprised they liked or interesting facts they have learned about related to the fresh fruits and vegetables they have tasted.

The Red Oak Community School District’s Board of Education is committed to supporting wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical activity as a part of the total learning environment. The school district supports a healthy environment where students learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices. The board believes for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental, and social success, there needs to be a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment at every level., in every setting.

The school district provides a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors. The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school district goals to positively influence a student’s understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical activity. In accordance with the laws and this belief the board commits to the following:

The school district will identify at least one goal in each of the following areas:

· Nutrition Education and Promotion: schools will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion that helps students develop lifelong healthy eating behaviors

· Physical Activity: Schools will provide students with age and grade appropriate opportunities to engage in physical activity that meet the Iowa Healthy Kids Act.

· Other School Based Activities that Promote Wellness: As appropriate, schools will support students, staff, and parents’ efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The following nutritional guidelines for food available on school campuses will be adhered to:

· The meals served through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program will be appealing and meet, at a minimum, nutrition requirements established by state and federal law.

· Schools providing access to healthy foods outside the reimbursable meal programs before school, during school, and thirty minutes after school shall meet the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Smart Snacks in Schools nutrition standards, at a minimum. This includes such items as those sold through a la carte lines, vending machines, student run stores, and fundraising activities.

· Snacks provided to students during the school day without charge (class parties) will meet standards set by the district in accordance with law. The district will provide parents a list of foods and beverages that meet nutrition standards for classroom snacks and celebrations.

· Treats will be limited in the classrooms and students will get to choose other physical activities or games to play instead of bringing treats for celebrations (get ideas from Get Movin’ packet).

· Schools will only allow marketing and advertising of foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks in School nutritional standards on campus during the school day.

The superintendent or superintendent’s designee shall implement and ensure compliance with the policy by:

· Reviewing the policy at least every three years and recommending updates as appropriate for board approval.

· Implementing a process for permitting parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, teachers of physical education, school health professionals, the school board, administrators, and the public to participate in the development, implementation, and periodic review and update of the policy.

· Designate two staff members from each building to be advocates for our Wellness Committee and to help implement our policies in the District.

· Making the policy and updates assessment of the implementation available to the public (e.g., posting on the website, newsletters, etc.) This information shall include the extent to which the schools are in compliance with the policy and a description of the progress being made in attaining goals of the policy.

· Developing administrative regulations, which shall include specific wellness goals and indicators for measurement of progress consistent with law and district policy.

GOAL 1: Nutrition Education and Promotion: schools will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion that helps students develop lifelong healthy eating behaviors.

A) Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and protect their health;

B) Promote fruits, vegetables, whole-grain products, low-fat and fat-free dairy products, and healthy foods;

GOAL 2: Physical Activity: Schools will provide students with age and grade appropriate opportunities to engage in physical activity that meet the Iowa Healthy Kids Act.

A) Promote the benefits of a physically active lifestyle and help students develop skills to engage in lifelong healthy habits;

B) Afford elementary students with recess according to the following: At least 20 minutes a day, outdoors as weather and time permits, and encourages moderate to vigorous physical activity;

C) Discourage all employees from using physical activity (e.g. running laps, pushups) or withholding opportunities for physical activity (e.g. recess, physical education) as punishment;

GOAL 3: Other School Based Activities that Promote Wellness: As appropriate, schools will support students, staff, and parents’ efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

A) Permit students to bring and carry water bottles filled with water throughout the day;

B) Promote wellness activities and opportunities during professional development;

C) Encourage opportunities for physical activities to be incorporated into lessons across all subject areas using the Get Movin’ Activity Breaks packet from the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Nutrition Network.

Approved August 27, 2018          
Reviewed November 28, 2022          
Revised November 28, 2022

Please note see full wellness policy and regulations on the Board of Directors Information Page