Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Fleming

_______Hamilton _______Park _______Roush  ______Cook

Minutes

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

 

Mr. Ricketts was absent.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board 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. Resignation

Resolution to approve the resignation of Mr. Andy Ricketts as Board of Education member.

 

_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush  _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 112-2021 BOE Member Resignation

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

4. Election of Vice President

Resolution to appoint _________________________ as Vice President of the Board for the remainder of calendar year 2021.

 

_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Cook

Minutes

Mr. Roush motioned to appoint Mr. Eric Park as Vice President.  Mrs. Hamilton seconded the motion to appoint Mr. Eric Park as the Vice President.

 

Resolution: 113-2021 Election of Vice President

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member  X
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

5. Oath of Office
Mr. Fleming will administer the Oath of Office

I, ___________________ hereby swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and that I will perform faithfully the duties of my office as Vice President of the Board of Education of the Ridgedale Local School District.

Minutes

Mr. Fleming administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Eric Park.


6. 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

1.  One visitor (parent) addressed the Board about Covid-19 protocols and expressed the desire to have set rules which are followed consistently.

2.  Mrs. Marshall addressed the BOE on behalf of the Ridgedale Teachers Association.  She indicated the union voted unanimously to request the Board pay for all sick days required to be taken by union members resulting from required Covid-19 quarantines.


7. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

a. Bowling Contract for SY 2021-2022
b. Covid-19 testing
c. OPSB Solar Farm Public Hearing September 28, 2021 Evers Arena at the fairgrounds.
 

Minutes

a.  Ms. Leach addressed the Board to present bowling contracts with Blue Fusion and Cooper Bowl.  

b.  Mr. Britton informed the Board the District has Covid-19 test kits going home with students when needed.

c.  Mr. Britton informed the Board of the upcoming solar farm public hearing set to take place September 28, 2021.


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

Items 9a, 10a through 10b, and 11a through 11f, 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: 114-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

9. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the August 16, 2021 Regular Board of Education Meeting
 

Minutes

Resolution: 114-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member   
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member   

10. Treasurer's Report

August 2021 Bill List
August 2021 Financial Report
 

Minutes

Resolution: 114-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

11. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Britton

a. Recommend to employ Cheryl Shumaker as a classified substitute for SY 2021-2022 effective August 30, 2021.

b. Recommend to approve a contract with NCOESC for Braille services at a cost of $61.50/hour on an as
needed basis.
c. Recommend to approve a contract with NCOESC for Home Schooling services for SY 21-22.


d. Recommend to approve a contract with NCOESC for Audiology services at a cost of $79.00/hour on an as
needed basis.

e. Recommend to employ Hannah Albright as a classified substitute cafeteria worker for SY 2021-2022.

f. Recommend to enter into a contract with Robert Baney Construction to continue Jr/Sr High exterior painting in June 2022 at a cost of $26,000.00


 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 114-2021 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

12. Substitute Teachers

Resolution to increase the daily substitute teacher pay to $115.00/day effective September 21, 2021.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 115-2021 Substitute Teachers

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

13. Administrative Staff

Resolution to approve the payment for goals met for SY 2020 - 2021 to the following Administrators.

Robert Britton - Superintendent

Greg Rossman - Jr/Sr High School Principal

Jessica Parthemore - Elementary Principal
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Cook

Minutes

Robert Britton, Superintendent - $12,500

Greg Rossman, Jr/Sr High School Principal - $2,500

Jessica Parthemore, Elementary Principal - $2,500

Resolution: 116-2021 Administrative Staff

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

14. Supplemental Contracts SY 2021 - 2022

Laura Comer - 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Rachel Outcalt - 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

Wayne Porter - Jr. High Girls volunteer basketball Coach

Jacob Bosley - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Hunter Hooper - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Kyle Mathey - Boys JV Basketball Coach

Alex Walker - Bowling Assistant Coach

Kyle Shock - Wrestling Assistant Coach

Heather Walsh - Jr. High Basketball Cheerleading Coach

Allie Seckel - JV Basketball Cheerleading Coach

Samantha Maison - Jr. High Game Manager
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 117-2021 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  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

15. Field Trip

Resolution to approve the out of state field trip to the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 27 - 30, 2021.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 118-2021 Field Trip

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  

16. Board of Education

Resolution to post the open Board of Education position effective September 21, 2021 to be filled at the next regular Board of Education meeting on October 18, 2021. This unexpired term will expire on December 31, 2021.
 
_____ Hamilton _____ Park ______Roush _____ Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 119-2021 Board of Education

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board 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 _____ Cook

Minutes

The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:05 pm for reason number one above.

Resolution: 120-2021 Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board 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 _____ Cook

Minutes

The Board exited Executive Session at 8:53 pm.

Resolution: 121-2021 Adjourn Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board 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

None.


20. Next Scheduled Meeting

Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday October 18, 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 _____ Cook

Minutes

Meeting was adjourned at 8:54 pm.

Resolution: 122-2021 Adjournment

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board PresidentX  
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX