Board of Education Meeting

Ridgedale Board Office
Monday, June 28, 2021 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    1. Roll Call
    Mr. Fleming

    _______Hamilton _______Park _______Ricketts ______Roush  ______Cook


    2. Pledge of Allegiance
    Mr. Cook

    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


    4. Points of Interest/Discussion
    Various

    a. Elementary Restroom Update
    b. School Restart Update                                                                                                              c. Future Board Meetings


    5. 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


    6. Motion out of Executive Session

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


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

    Items 8a through 8b, 9a through 9f, and 10a through 10k, 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.


    8. Meeting Minutes

    a. Minutes of the May 17, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting

    b. Minutes of the June 22, 2021 Public Hearing
     


    9. Treasurer's Report

    10. Superintendent's Report

    a. Recommend to approve the resignation of Mrs. Megan Thompson as Jr/Sr High School Mathematics Teacher.

    b. Recommend to employ Kim Kauble as elementary cashier for SY 2021 - 2022. 

    c. Recommend to approve the MOU with NCOESC and Ohio Heartland Head Start CAC for SY 2021 - 2022.

    d. Recommend to accept the resignation of Miss Lyndsay Witmer effective June 4, 2021.

    e. Recommend to enter into an agreement with Virginia Prude and LESPWA to provide educational support services at a cost of $15.00/hour on an as needed basis for SY 2021 - 2022.

    f. Recommend to enter into an agreement with Buckeye Sealcoating for the purpose of crack sealing, sealcoating and restriping of portions of the Ridgedale Local parking lot and driveways at a cost of $16,680.80.

    g. Recommend to accept the resignation of Ms. Jackie Lancaster effective June 10, 2021.

    h. Recommend to approve the Marion County Interagency Agreement of Program Coordination and Transition Services.

    i. Recommend to approve the proposal from Omness Design for Phase II of the elementary restroom renovation in the amount of $7,750.00

    j. Recommend to approve the proposal from Bender Plumbing and Heating Inc. for Phase I of elementary renovations in the amount of $1,500.00.

    k. Recommend to approve the resignation of Mrs. Katie Kline.


    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    11. Classified Contract Renewal

    Resolution to approve the classified employee contract renewals for SY 2021-2022.
     
    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    12. Resolution of Necessity to Renew an Emergency Tax Levy

    Resolution of Necessity for the Renewal of an Emergency Tax Levy for a period of Five (5) Years. Resolution Attached

     
    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    13. Supplemental Contracts SY 2021 - 2022

    Resolution to employ the following personnel to supplemental contracts for SY 2021 – 2022.

    Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach - Brad Gerfen

    Varsity Volleyball Head Coach - Tyler Clark

    HS Football Assistant Coach - Mark Sanford

    HS Football Assistant Coach - Corey Chatman

    HS Football Assistant Coach - Lynette Thiel

    JH Football Head Coach - Tyron Deas

    JH Football Assistant - John Slaughterbeck

    Varsity Cheer Assistant (Football) - Allie Seckel

    JH Cheer (Football) - Heather Walsh

    JV Volleyball Coach - Rachel Outcalt

    8th Volleyball Coach - Krosbi Clark  

    7th Volleyball Coach - Alyssa Rankin

    Fall Event/Game Manager - Amanda Crease


     
    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    14. Emergency Management Plan Certification

    Resolution to approve the Ridgedale Local Schools, Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School and Ridgedale Elementary Emergency Management Plans.
     
    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    15. Student Services Contract

    Resolution to enter into a contract with Pleasant Local School District to provide Special Education Supervisor services at an estimated cost of $34,704.36 for SY 21-22.


     
    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    16. Certified Staff

    Resolution to employ the following for SY 2021 - 2022:

    Lilly Yocco - Preschool Instructor 

    Jessica Giannone - Elementary Teaching Position 

    Shannon Reile - Elementary Teaching Position   

    Kyle Shock - Jr/Sr High School Math Teaching Position

     

    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    17. Donations

    Resolution to approve the following donations to Ridgedale Elementary for summer learning rewards:

    a. Elementary PTO - $500.00 - will be used to purchase family pass to the Columbus Zoo and tickets to Cedar Point, as well as whatever else it may be able to provide for students.

    b. Dunkin Donuts - Ten $5.00 gift cards

    c. Blue Fusion - 80 free games of bowling, 80 free soft drinks and 30 free arcade cards
     
    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    18. Commercial Insurance

    Resolution to approve Ohio School Plan as the Ridgedale Local District commercial insurance carrier effective July 1, 2021 through July 1, 2022 at a cost of $43,598.00.

    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    19. Federal Grants

    Resolution to approve participation in the following Federal Grants for FY 2022:

    Title I, Title I Noncompetitive, Title II-A, Title IV-A, IDEA-B, 21st Century, Title I Expanding Opportunities, ESSER II, ARP ESSER III, and Title V-B

     

    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


    20. 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


    21. Motion out of Executive Session

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


    22. Other Board Directives

    Other Board Directives/Initiatives:


    23. Next Scheduled Meeting

    Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday July 19, 2021, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.


    24. Adjournment

    Motion to Adjourn


    _____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook


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