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The Iowa Department of Education is gathering data as a census for both students with and without an IEP using a brief survey.  They are requesting that all parents complete the attached survey for each child enrolled in the district. 

The purpose of the survey is to meet the requirements according to Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) which requires states to report the percent of parents with a child receiving special education services who report that schools facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with IEPs.

The survey will be open through June 30^th and we would like as many parents as possible to complete the survey. 

Please contact Amy Liddell, Green Hills AEA Iowa Family and Education Partnership at aliddell@ghaea.org or Courtney Clement, Iowa Department of Education, at courtney.clement@iowa.gov if you have any questions or concerns regarding this survey.

The  following links will take you to a letter that contains the link to the brief survey.  Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

2018-2019 Survey Letter to Parents

2018-2019 Survey Letter to Parents - Spanish

Summer Food Program Feeds Kids for Free

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children eating healthy while school is out. Red Oak Schools provides meals to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis at the sites and times as follows: Inman Primary and Washington Intermediate from June 17-August 9. Serving time will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Inman Primary and 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Washington. Each year, the United States Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations like Red Oak Schools to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer; there are no income requirements or registration. Children age 18 and under may come and eat for free; and any adult can eat for $4.00 at Inman Primary or at the Washington. For more information, contact Mindy Riibe at (712) 623-8351.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW; Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Iowa Non-Discrimination Statement: “It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9.  If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office building, 400 E. 14^th St. Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.”

Through the new ESSA legislation that was enacted this year the middle school has been labeled as “Targeted”. Based on our School Performance Profile, the middle school did not meet state averages in the percent of students proficient in reading and math, Conditions for Learning (this was the climate and culture information), or growth for math.  We did not meet state expectations for students with disabilities.  To address these deficits, lead staff from the middle and high schools have been working together with AEA partners to identify key areas to target and create an action plan.  As part of this work, the team has completed data analysis including Self-Assessment of MTSS Implementation (SAMI) training with the AEA, started Universal Tier Tools Training that will continue into the summer, and attended the High School ESSA Action Plan Training.  With the assistance of Roxanne Wiles, an AEA School Improvement Consultant and our ESSA support advisor, the team has outlined a plan that will target core instruction in the areas of reading and math and identified two main goals.

Goal 1:  By January 2021, the Lead Team and staff will increase special education reading and math proficiency scores to at least state average.

Action Steps to meet this goal:

1. Assess beliefs of staff and build consensus around MTSS (multi-tier system of support)
2. Prioritize Building Blocks as outlined by the Department of Education and AEA.  Priorities will include: 
   1. Standards and Enacted Curriculum
   2. Instructional Practices
   3. Instructional Materials
3. Continue to use the Universal Tier Tools Facilitation Guide

Goal 2:  By January 2021, the Lead Team and staff will have the foundational knowledge and skills to lead MTSS and provide support with a SAMI score of at least 50%. 

(Current score of 9.5%)

Action Steps to meet this goal:

1. Complete the C4K Assessment Basics and C4K Introduction to MTSS modules provided by the AEA
2. Complete SAMI every spring/summer to reevaluate the action plan and steps needed to make growth and implement each fall
3. Build consensus around MTSS with all staff
4. Communicate MTSS vision with all stakeholders
5. Meet regularly as a leadership team

A summary of the plan was sent to our SIAC members with a request for volunteers to provide additional feedback throughout the process.  Assistance may come in the form of completing a survey, giving written feedback, or attending a meeting to discuss specific ideas.  Members were asked to contact Mr. Messinger or Mrs. Fluckey should they wish to help.  The School Board approved the plan on April 22, 2019.