Meeting Details
July 19, 2021
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Ridgedale Board Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Roll Call
_______Hamilton _______Park _______Ricketts ______Roush ______Cook
Minutes
Present: Hamilton, Park, Ricketts, Roush
Absent: Cook
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mr. Ricketts 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
Guests: Miss Michelle Warwick, Miss Jessica Friermood and Miss Jessica Parthemore.
4.
Points of Interest/Discussion
a. Restroom update
b. HVAC update
Minutes
a. Mr. Britton gave a brief update on the elementary restroom renovations. It was reported that all of the sinks, toilets and urinals have been removed from both bathrooms and that water supply lines have been repaired, while wastewater lines are in the process of being repaired. The plumbers have stated that they are planning for an end date in the middle of August. Mr. Britton and Mr. Fleming will be meeting with architect Mr. Paul Omness in the near future to select general contractor and finalize renovation completion date for mid to late fall.
b. Mr. Britton gave and update for HVAC renovation project for summer of 2022. It was reported that seven vendors have asked for Request for Qualifications.
Additional Discussion - Mr. Ricketts inquired about Preschool and Kindergarten enrollment numbers for the upcoming school year. It was reported by Miss Parthemore that we currently have approximately 50 Kindergarten and 24 preschool students enrolled for the coming school year. However she will not know exact numbers until school starts in August.
Mr. Roush asked about the status of the Marion County Solar Farm project. Mr. Britton reported that the project is grandfathered against recent legislative action taken by the State of Ohio. He stated that he would contact Savion Solar to get an update on the progress and relay the information to the Board.
Mr. Hamilton asked if the district was going to continue to allow all Ridgedale students free admission to athletic contests for school year 2021-2022. Mr. Britton stated that since a resolution was passed last year that there was no need for additional action and that Ridgedale students would be admitted free of charge. However, he did state that he would like to see Elementary and Jr. High students accompanied by and adult for additional supervision.
5.
General discussion of agenda, addendum, and other items of concern
Items 6a, 7a through 7b, and 8a through 8b, 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 June 28, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting
Minutes
Resolution: 091-2021 Consent Agenda
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
7.
Treasurer's Report
a. June 2021 Bill List
b. June 2021 Financial Report
Minutes
Resolution: 091-2021 Consent Agenda
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
8.
Superintendent's Report
a. Recommend to join the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding at a cost of $312.00 for SY 21-22.
b. Recommend to approve the agreement with K-12 Business Consulting for forecasting services for SY 21-22.
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Items 6a, 7a through 7b and 8a through 8b were all voted on in one vote.
Resolution: 091-2021 Consent Agenda
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
9.
Resolution to Proceed with Emergency Tax Renewal
Resolution to proceed with the submission of the question to the electors of the School District for the Renewal of the Emergency Tax Levy. (Resolution Attached)
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 092-2021 Resolution to Proceed with Emergency Tax Renewal
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
10.
Meal Prices
Resolution to approve the adult meal prices for SY 2021-2022:
a. Breakfast $2.30
b. Lunch $4.00
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 093-2021 Meal Prices
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
11.
Certified Staff
Resolution to employ Miss Michelle Warwick to one year limited teaching contract for SY 2021 - 2022 as K-12 School Counselor.
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Miss Warwick is a 2002 Ridgedale graduate and was welcomed by the Board.
Resolution: 094-2021 Certified Staff
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
12.
Classified Staff
Resolution to employ Miss Allysa Mosher to a one year limited classified contract as School Nurse for SY 2021 - 2022.
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Mr. Britton stated Mrs. Mosher is a 2014 Ridgedale graduate and is happy to see alumni coming back to work at Ridgedale.
Resolution: 095-2021 Classified Staff
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
13.
Supplemental Contracts SY 2021 - 2022
Resolution to approve the following supplemental contracts for SY 2021 - 2022.
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 096-2021 Supplemental Contracts SY 2021-2022
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
14.
Administration Contracts
Resolution to approve the amended contracts for the following:
a. Mr. Greg Rossman
b. Miss Jessica Parthemore
c. Mr. Brian Slone
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 097-2021 Administration Contracts
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
15.
Transportation
Resolution to approve the bus routes for SY 2021 - 2022.
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Mr. Britton stated that the district is down to nine bus routes instead of 10 due to the fact that no one applied for the open bus driver position that was posted. He stated that this is a common theme across the state of Ohio. Mr. Ricketts commented that he saw that Columbus City schools was looking for over 100 bus drivers. Mr. Britton also commented that these routes may be subject to change, but he wanted to publish the routes early so that parents could plan for when their children would be picked up in the morning.
Resolution: 098-2021 Transportation
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
16.
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:
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.
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
There was no need for an Executive Session.
17.
Motion out of Executive Session
Motion to come out of Executive Session: (if needed)
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
N/A
18.
Other Board Directives
Other Board Directives/Initiatives:
Minutes
None.
19.
Next Scheduled Meeting
Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday August 16, 2021, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
Meeting date was confirmed.
20.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
Minutes
Meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Resolution: 099-2021 Adjournment
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X |
