Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Fleming

_______Hamilton _______Park _______Ricketts ______Roush  ______Cook

Minutes

Mr. Cook called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm

Mr. Fleming called rolled and all members were 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 Pledged 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

A member of the public addressed the Board asking for a Demo on the new online platform being offered during school year 2021-2022.  They also asked what protocols will be followed over the summer while people are in the school buildings.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

a. Work session concerns
b. ARP ESSER funding 
c. 2021 Graduation ceremony

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a. Mr. Cook shared items that were brought to the Board's attention during the work session held May 10, 2021.

b. Mr. Britton and Mr. Fleming touched on what this funding is, when it's available, and when it expires.

c. Mr. Britton discussed the preliminary graduation plan.  Also discussed the amount of administrative staff that will be allowed on stage to maintain safe social distancing.


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

Items 6a through 6b, 7a through 7d, and 8a through 8f, 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.

Minutes

Result: Approved


6. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the April 26, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting
b. Minutes of the May 10, 2021 Work Session

Minutes

Resolution: 063-2021 Consent Agenda

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  

7. Treasurer's Report

a. April 2021 Bill List
b. April 2021 Financial Report
c. Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY21
d. Recommend to approve the revised estimated resources for FY21

Minutes

Resolution: 063-2021 Consent Agenda

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  

8. Superintendent's Report

a. Recommend to approve the elementary school fees for SY 2021-2022

b. Recommend to approve the certified substitute list provided by the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center and Ridgedale Local Schools for SY 2021-2022.

c. Recommend to approve the classified substitute list for SY 2021-2022.

d. Recommend to approve the resignation of school nurse Mr. Jon Campbell effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

e. Recommend to approve the resignation of elementary teacher Kacie Thiel effective at the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

f. Recommend to employ Nancy Bails as a classified substitute employee for the remainder of SY 2020-2021 and for SY 2021-2022.


 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 063-2021 Consent Agenda

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  

9. Seasonal Summer Employment

Resolution to employ the following to seasonal summer employment effective June 1, 2021 - August 13, 2021.

a. Jason Callahan - $8.80/hour

b. Dakota Callahan - $8.80/hour

c. Tokia Fant - $14.48/hour

d. Sam Leach - $8.80/hour

e. Connor Lust - $8.80/hour
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 064-2021 Seasonal Summer Employment

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 MemberX  

10. OHSAA Membership

Resolution to approve membership into the Ohio High School Athletic Association for SY 2021 - 2022.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 065-2021 OHSAA Membership

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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  

11. NCOESC FY22 Contract

Resolution to approve the FY22 foundation contract with North Central Ohio Education Service Center in the amount of $307,498.16.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 066-2021 NCOESC FY22 Contract

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  

12. Field Trip

Resolution to approve the FFA officer retreat over night field trip to Lakeside June 1-3, 2021.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 067-2021 Field Trip

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. Certified Contract Renewals

Resolution to approve the renewal of the attached certified teaching contracts.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 068-2021 Certified Contract Renewals

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. School Year Calendar SY 2021-2022

Resolution to approve the amended school year calendar for SY 2021-2022 by eliminating the every Monday one hour delays.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
 

Minutes

Resolution: 069-2021 School Year Calendar SY 2021-2022

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, 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. Five Year Forecast

Resolution to approve the the May submission of the Five Year Forecast as presented by Treasurer Mr. Jason Fleming.

 

_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 070-2021 Five Year Forecast

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  

16. Copier Lease

Resolution to enter into a contract with Perry Pro Tech to provide copiers and service for a period of 60 months at a cost of $1179.54/month.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 071-2021 Copier Lease

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 MemberX  

17. 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

Executive session was entered into at 7:18 pm for reason number one above.

Resolution: 072-2021 Executive Session

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  

18. Motion out of Executive Session

Motion to come out of Executive Session: (if needed)
 
                 _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Executive session was adjourned at 8:06 pm.

Resolution: 073-2021 Motion out of Executive Session

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 MemberX  

19. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

Minutes

N/A


20. Next Scheduled Meeting

Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday June 28, 2021, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.


21. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn


_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Meeting adjourned at 8:08 pm.

Resolution: 074-2021 Adjournment

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