Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Fleming

_______Hamilton _______Park _______Roush ______Ricketts  ______Cook

Minutes

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

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

Mrs. Guthrie addressed the Board and let them know the Belize trip and National Convention are still set to take place.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

a. Restroom Update
b. Facility Updates - Painting, flooring, tree trimming, landscaping, playground mulch
c. Covid-19 Quarantine Recommendations
 

Minutes

a. Mr. Britton and Mr. Fleming provided an update on the RES bathrooms.  All underground plumbing has been completed and Stevens Construction has been selected to perform the General Contract work.  Anticipated full project completion is early to mid-October.  While the work is being done we will be bringing in a Trailer with indoor bathrooms.

b. Mr. Britton updated the Board on the progress of the items listed.

c.  Please see the attachments.  If you can't see the attachments, please contact the Treasurer's Office for a copy.

d. In addition to the items listed above, Mr. Britton recognized Tabitha Cook for her participation in the Ohio Teacher Liaison Network, he mentioned open enrollment is up 12 students compared to a year ago, and Mr. Cook asked for an update on the status of Monday morning professional development.


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

Items 6a, 7a through 7d, and 8a through 8c, 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

Resolution: 100-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, 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  

6. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the July 19, 2021 Board of Education meeting
 

Minutes

Resolution: 100-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, 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  

7. Treasurer's Report

July 2021 Bill List
July 2021 Financial Report
Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY22
Recommend to approve the revised fund level estimated resources for FY22

Minutes

Resolution: 100-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, 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  

8. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Britton

a. Recommend to enter into an agreement with North Central Ohio Educational Service Center to provide Medicaid School Program services for SY 2021-2022.
b. Recommend to approve the edits and changes the elementary school handbook for SY 21-22.
c. Recommend to enter into an agreement with Bonefish Systems, LLC to provide Workplace Training Systems software and services at a cost of $1,000 annually, plus $3.00 per employee.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 100-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, 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  

9. Certified Staff

Resolution to employ Megan Broach to a 60 day long term substitute contract as elementary Intervention Specialist for SY 2021-2022.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 101-2021 Certified Staff

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  

10. Classified Staff

Resolution to approve the school nurse salary schedule. (attached)
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 102-2021 Classified Staff

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  

11. Transportation

Resolution to participate in META Solutions Cooperative advertising and receiving bids for school bus chassis and bodies.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 103-2021 Transportation

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. Athletic Director MOU

Resolution to approve the Athletic Director MOU with the Ridgedale Teachers Association for SY 2021-2022
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook
 

Minutes

Resolution: 104-2021 Athletic Director MOU

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  

13. Supplemental Contracts SY 2021 - 2022

Amanda Baker - Assistant Musical Director

Kris Guthrie - FFA Advisor

Cherie Leach - Athletic Director

Todd Townsend - Jr. High Football Assistant Coach

Michael Mathey - Fall Weight Room Coordinator
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Todd Townsend - Jr. High Football Coach (assistant removed from title) and Michael Mathey - Fall Weight Room Coordinator were additions to the agenda.  Mr. Park motioned and Mrs. Hamilton seconded the motion to add these items to the agenda for vote.  All voted in favor of making the additions.

Resolution: 105-2021 Supplemental Contracts SY 2021-2022

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  

14. Supplemental Contracts SY 2021 - 2022

Resolution to approve Tabitha Cook as Elementary IAT coordinator for SY 2021-2022.

 

_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 106-2021 Supplemental Contract SY 2021-2022

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Andy Ricketts, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

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

15. Board of Education Policy

Resolution to approve the following policies and policy updates:

1. Blended Learning Policy


_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 107-2021 Board of Education 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  

16. HVAC Renovations Vendor Selection

Resolution to approve Engineered Logic as the most qualified design professional firm as determined through the evaluation process, and to engage in contract negotiations for design services for HVAC renovations..

 

_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Ricketts _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 108-2021 HVAC Renovations Vendor Selection - Design Professional

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  

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

The Board entered Executive Session by majority vote at 7:11 pm for reason number one above.

Resolution: 109-2021 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  

18. Motion out of Executive Session

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

Minutes

The Board exited Executive Session by majority vote at 7:30 pm.

Resolution: 110-2021 Motion out of Executive Session

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  

19. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

Minutes

Prior to entering Executive Session, Mr. Ricketts asked Mr. Britton about the status of the Emergency Level Renewal.  Mr. Britton provided an update regarding who he has spoken with on the topic.


20. Next Scheduled Meeting

Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday September 20, 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 was adjourned at 7:31 pm.

Resolution: 111-2021 Adjournment

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