Board of Education 03/22/2021

1. Roll Call
Mr. Fleming

_______Hamilton _______Park _______Roush ______Ricketts  ______Cook

Minutes

Mr. Fleming called roll at 6:30 pm.  All members present.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Cook

Minutes

Mr. Cook led the Pledge of Allegiance.


3. Recognition of Guests and Visitors

This is an opportunity for guests and visitors to address the Board regarding items that do not appear on the agenda. There is opportunity for comments during discussion of all agenda items

Minutes

Mr. Tim Hamilton from Fanning and Howey spoke with the Board about ways to help address capital needs within the District.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

a. Tim Hamilton - Fanning/Howey

b. Maintenance/Custodial

c. Extended Learning Plan

e. Prom and Graduation Plans

Minutes

a. Mr. Hamilton discussed the limited renovations estimates provided by Fanning and Howey and expressed they are here to help if we are interested.

b. Maintenance and custodial concerns in the elementary were discussed.  Some things don't appear to be getting fixed/cleaned.  Restrooms have not been operational at different times throughout the school year.  Noticeable leaks in the ceiling in various places.

Mr. Cook called for a motion for Executive Session at this point.  Mr. Ricketts moved and Mr. Roush seconded the motion.  Please see item #'s 13 and 14 for the details on motions, voting, and time of entry and adjournment.

c. The extended learning plan was discussed by Mr. Britton.  Please contact the Treasurer's Office for a copy of the plan if desired.

d. Prom and graduation proposals were discussed by Mr. Britton.  Please contact the Treasurer's Office for a copy of the proposals if desired.


5. General discussion of agenda, addendum, and other items of concern
Mr. Fleming and Mr. Britton

Items 6, 7a through 7e, and 8a through 8l, listed below under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and removed from the Consent Agenda. The Superintendent and administrative staff recommend approval of all Consent Agenda items.


6. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the February 22, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting
 

Minutes

Resolution: 043-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

7. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Fleming

a. February 2021 Bill List

b. February 2021 Financial Report

c. Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY21

d. Recommend to approve the revised estimated resources for FY21

e. Recommend to accept $3,211.21 school safety grant from the Ohio Attorney General's Office

Minutes

Resolution: 043-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

8. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Britton

a. Recommend to approve the resignation of Mrs. Dana Casto effective the end of SY 2020-2021.

b. Recommend to accept Open Enrollment applications for SY 2021 - 2022. The application period will be from April 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021.

c. Recommend to approve the replacement of flooring in rooms 216 and 224 in the Jr/Sr High School at a cost of $8,290.00. 

d. Recommend to approve the purchase of "Performance Matters", as a single source provider, at a cost of $19,150.00 for the purpose of collecting student testing data over the course of their education. Title I funds to be used for this purchase.

e. Recommend to approve the purchase of iReady screener and intervention models for ELA and Math as a single source provider at a cost $17,000.00 Title I funds will be used for this purchase

f. Recommend to enter into a contract with Rea and Associates, Inc. to perform the Medicaid School Program Agency Cost Report Agreed Upon Procedures for cost report dates ending 2020, 2021, 2022 at a cost of $1,475, $1,625, and $1,775 respectively.

g. Recommend to enter into a contract with Asset Control Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $2,650.00 to provide asset valuation and reporting services for a period of one year.

h. Recommend to enter into a Master Services agreement with META Solutions, to serve as the educational technology center for Ridgedale Local for FY 2022.

i. Recommend to enter into an agreement with META Solutions, for providing fiscal support for State software, SIS support for PowerSchool, and EMIS support at a cost of $10,117.00 for FY2022.

j. Recommend to enter into an agreement with META Solutions, for providing InfoOhio Library, IEP Anywhere and Content Filtering Services at a cost of $3,338.80 for FY2022.

k. Recommend to approve the 2021 Prom and 2021 Graduation proposals as presented.

l. Recommend to approve the maternity leave for Mrs. Katie Gibbs effective May 3, 2021 through the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 043-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

9. Certified Buyout Approval

Resolution to approve the Certified employee buyout agreement for Mrs. Rubianna Berridge effective May 28, 2021.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 044-2021 Certified Buyout Approval

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

10. Third Grade Reading Test

Resolution to approve the use of paper testing for third grade ELA for SY 2021 - 2022

 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 045-2021 Third Grade Reading Test

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

11. Supplemental Contract Resignation SY 2020 - 2021

Resolution to accept the resignation of Ed Roush as Volunteer High School Baseball Coach for SY 2020 – 2021.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 046-2021 Supplemental Contract Resignation SY 2020-2021

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member  X

12. Board of Education Policy
Mr. Fleming

Resolution to approve the General Fund Reserve Cash Fund Policy as presented.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
 

Minutes

Resolution: 047-2021 Board of Education Policy - General Fund Cash Reserve Policy

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

13. Executive Session

WHEREAS, as a public board of education may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of this board determines by a roll call vote to hold such a session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:
 
1. To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual.
2. To consider the purchase of property for public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding.
3.  Conferences with an attorney for the board of education concerning disputes involving the board of education that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
4.  Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
5.  Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.
6.  Specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoiding prosecution for a violation of the law.
            Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ridgedale Local Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at this meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s)                   as listed above.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

This item occurred under item number 4 (b) for reason number 1 above.  As opposed to reformatting we recorded this item here where executive session was slotted in the approved agenda.  Executive session was entered into at 6:50 pm.

Resolution: 041-2021 Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

14. Motion out of Executive Session

Motion to come out of Executive Session: (if needed)
 

_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Same as above.  Executive session was adjourned at 7:20 pm

Resolution: 042-2021 Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

15. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

Minutes

Mr. Roush expressed the desire to be involved in his respective committee meetings earlier in the process.  The Board decided to hold an open forum for all Ridgedale staff on May 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm.


16. Next Scheduled Meeting

Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday April 26, 2021, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.


17. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn


_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Adjourned at 7:55 pm.

Resolution: 048-2021 Adjournment

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX