Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Fleming

_______Hamilton _______Park _______Ricketts ______Roush  ______Cook

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

Mr. Fleming called role 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 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

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None wished to address the Board.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

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

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a.  Mr. Britton and Mr. Fleming updated the Board on the progress of the elementary bathroom renovation.  It is likely the District will need to bring in a temporary restroom option for a period of time while the renovation is completed.

b.  The District's plan is to be in person five days a week with masks being optional.  The plan is to be as close to normal as possible.  If CDC guidelines change we will re-evaluate the plan as needed in order to be compliant.

c.  Future Board meetings will be held in person.  The District will continue to use Zoom to allow the public to view meetings but if someone wishes to address the Board they will need to be present in person.


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

Minutes

Executive Session was entered into at 6:40 pm for reason number one above.

Resolution: 076-2021 Executive Session

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  

6. 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 6:47 pm

Resolution: 077-2021 Motion out of Executive Session

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  

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
 

Minutes

Resolution: 078-2021 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. Treasurer's Report

a. May 2021 Bill List

b. May 2021 Financial Report

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

d. Recommend to approve the final estimated resources for FY21

e. Recommend to approve the permanent fund level appropriations for FY22

f. Recommend to approve the "Then and Now" payment to Wolff Bros. Supply, Inc. in the amount of $3,697.28

 

Minutes

Resolution: 078-2021 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  

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

Minutes

Resolution: 078-2021 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  

11. Classified Contract Renewal

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

Minutes

Resolution: 079-2021 Classified Contract Renewal

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  

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

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Resolution: 080-2021 Resolution of Necessity to Renew an Emergency Tax Levy

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  

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

Minutes

Resolution: 081-2021 Supplemental Contracts SY 2021-2022

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  

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

Minutes

Resolution: 082-2021 Emergency Management Plan Certification

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  

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

Minutes

Resolution: 083-2021 Student Services Contract

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  

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

Minutes

Resolution: 084-2021 Certified Staff

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  

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

Minutes

Resolution: 085-2021 Donations

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  

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

Minutes

Resolution: 086-2021 Commercial Insurance

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. 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

Minutes

Resolution: 087-2021 Federal Grants

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  

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

Minutes

Executive Session was entered into at 7:07 pm for reason number one above.

Resolution: 088-2021 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  

21. 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 7:54 pm.

Resolution: 089-2021 Motion out of Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, 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  

22. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

Minutes

None


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

Minutes

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.

Resolution: 090-2021 Adjournment

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