Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Fleming

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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

 

Mr. Fleming called role.  Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Roush, and Mr. Cook were present.  Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Park were absent


2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Cook

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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. Miss Parthermore - Elementary Update
b. Mr. Rossman - Jr/Sr High School Update
c. Grand Prairie Property

d. RES Bathrooms
 

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a. Miss Parthemore updated the Board on the elementary building goals.  She also expressed mental health concerns in the elementary building.

b. Mr. Rossman addressed the Board emphasizing positivity and praised the Jr/Sr High School staff for their flexibility and effort.

c. Mr. Britton informed the Board the Grand Prairie property is going through a tax foreclosure and explained our options in regard to the property.

d. Mr, Fleming informed the Board the RES bathrooms are working well and floor and paint quotes have been sought and scheduled.


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

Items 6a through 6b, 7a through 7e, and 8a through 8i, 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: 149-2021 Consent Agenda

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member   

6. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the Regular Board of Education meeting held on October 18, 2021.
b. Minutes of the Emergency Board of Education meeting held on October 27, 2021.

Minutes

Resolution: 149-2021 Consent Agenda

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member   

7. Treasurer's Report

a. October 2021 Bill List
b. October 2021 Financial Report

c. Recommend to approve the "Then and Now" payment to Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative in the amount $8,876.

d. Recommend to approve the "Then and Now" payment to Club's Choice Fundraising in the amount of $3,479.05.

e. Recommend to approve the revised ESSER III Budget Plan to account for the hiring of a learning loss aide in the elementary.
 

Minutes

Resolution: 149-2021 Consent Agenda

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member   

8. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Britton

a. Recommend to approve the FMLA leave request for Mr. Scott Widman effective November 8 - December 3, 2021.


b. Recommend to approve the FMLA leave request for Mr. Brian Thiel effective February 14 - March 11, 2022.


c. Recommend to approve the revised foundation contract with NCOESC in the amount of $273,978.40.

d. Recommend to employ Jessica Oliver as a classified substitute effective October 27, 2021 for the remainder of SY 2021-2022.

e. Recommend to employ Jennifer Kelley as a classified substitute effective October 21, 2021 for the remainder of SY 2021-2022.

f. Recommend to employ Madison Myers as a substitute school nurse for the remainder of SY 2021-2022.

g. Recommend to employ Alexzandrea Walker as a classified substitute effective November 1, 2021 for the remainder of SY 2021-2022.

h. Recommend to accept the resignation of Kodi Clark as Freshmen Boy's Basketball Coach.

i. Recommend to approve Jason Ratliff as a Volunteer Wrestling Coach for SY 21-22.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 149-2021 Consent Agenda

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member   

9. Certified Staff

Resolution to approve the following resignations for purpose of retirement:

   a. Mr. Chris Looney - Foreign Language Instructor

   b. Mrs. Robin Miley - Elementary Teacher 


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 150-2021 Certified Staff

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

10. Classified Staff

Resolution to employ Ms. Kevlynn Tilley-Bails to a limited contract as an Aide to the Title program aimed at addressing learning loss through the ESSER III program, effective November 1, 2021, for the remainder of SY 21-22. Ms. Tilley-Bails will  be placed at Step 5 of the Classified Aide salary schedule. This position will non-renew at the end of the school year. 


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 151-2021 Classified Staff

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member   

11. Substitute Teachers

Resolution to employ individuals who do not possess a post-secondary degree as substitute teachers during the 2021-2022 school year in accordance with Section 4 of Senate Bill 1.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 152-2021 Substitute Teachers

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

12. Five Year Forecast

Resolution to approve the Fall submission of the Ridgedale Local Schools Five Year Forecast as presented by Treasurer Mr. Jason Fleming.

 
 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 153-2021 Five Year Forecast

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member   

13. MOU

Resolution to enter into an MOU with the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center for the purpose of providing grant funds for the CCP Teacher Credentialing program effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 154-2021 MOU

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

14. Field Trip

Resolution to approve the out of state field trip to Washington D.C. from May 27 - 29, 2022.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 155-2021 Field Trip

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member   

15. Donation

Resolution to accept athletic donations in the amount of $120.80 and $130.00

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 156-2021 Donation

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

16. Stevens Construction Co. Inc - RES Bathrooms

Resolution to approve the RES bathroom renovation proposal from Stevens Construction Co. Inc of $71,783.00 retroactive to 8/24/2021.

Minutes

Resolution: 157-2021 Stevens Construction Co. Inc - RES Bathrooms

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

17. Federal Grants

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

IDEA Early Childhood Special Education, ESSER I, ARP IDEA, ARP-Homeless round II

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

 

Minutes

Resolution: 158-2021 Federal Grants

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member   

18. 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 _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

The Board entered into executive session for reason number one above at 6:59 pm.

Resolution: 159-2021 Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

19. Motion out of Executive Session

Motion to come out of Executive Session: (if needed)
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

The Board adjourned executive session at 8:41 pm.

Resolution: 160-2021 Adjourn Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

20. Extended Thanksgiving Break

Resolution to approve paid extended Thanksgiving break on 11/22/2021 and 11/23/2021 for all district staff.

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 161-2021 Extended Thanksgiving Break

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

21. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

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None


22. Next Scheduled Meeting

Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday December 20, 2021, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.


23. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Meeting was adjourned at 8:42 pm.

Resolution: 162-2021 Adjournment

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 Member   
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board Member