Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Fleming

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

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

 

Mr. Fleming called role.  All members present.

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

None wished to address the Board.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

a. Counseling and Mental Health
b. Public comment on ARP IDEA funds
c. Mrs. Leach fall sports wrap up/soccer discussion
d. K-12 Consulting Superintendent Profile

Minutes

a. Mr. Britton mentioned increased referrals to Guidestone.  Discussions are ongoing in the interest of providing more guidance and counseling services to students within the District.  Proposed solution expected to be ready in January of 2022.

b. The Board used this time to allow for public comment regarding the use of ARP IDEA funds.  Nobody commented.

c. Mrs. Leach was not able to address the Board at this meeting.

d. K-12 Business Consulting presented the Superintendent Search Profile to the Board,

 


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

Items 6a, 7a through 7e, 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: 163-2021 Consent Agenda

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

6. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the November 15, 2021 regular Board of Education meeting.
 

Minutes

Resolution: 163-2021 Consent Agenda

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

7. Treasurer's Report

a. November 2021 Bill List
b. November 2021 Financial Report
c. Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY22
d. Recommend to approve the revised estimated resources for FY22

e. Recommend to approve the revised ESSER III Budget Plan to account for curriculum purchases to address student learning loss

 

Minutes

Resolution: 163-2021 Consent Agenda

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

8. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Britton

a. Recommend to employ Sherri Davidson as a classified employee substitute for the remainder of SY 2021-2022.

b. Recommend to employ Crystal Evans as a substitute nurse for the remainder of SY 2021-2022.

c. Recommend to approve State nutrition requirements as governed by ORC 3313.814 and Board of Education Policy 8500-Food Services 


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 163-2021 Consent Agenda

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

9. Curriculum

Resolution to approve the Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School course selection guide for SY 2022 - 2023.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 164-2021 Curriculum

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

10. Supplemental Contracts SY 2021 - 2022

Resolution to employ the following

a. Mrs. Judy Callahan as volunteer bowling coach for SY 21-22.

 
 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 165-2021 Supplemental Contract SY 2021 - 2022

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

11. Field Trip

Resolution to approve the overnight field trip for our Vex Robotics team to Kalahari Resort on January 21 - 22, 2022.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 166-2021 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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

12. Special Education

Resolution to enter into a student services agreement with Specialize Education of Ohio, Inc. to provide special education services effective November 17, 2021, at a cost of $52,471.80.

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

 

 

Minutes

Resolution: 167-2021 Special Education

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

13. Donation

Resolution to approve the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $97.50.

 

______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 168-2021 Donation

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

14. Create Fund 587

Resolution to approve the creation of fund 587 for the accounting of ARP IDEA Early Childhood grant funding.

 

______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

 

Minutes

Resolution: 169-2021 Create Fund 587

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

15. President Pro Temp

Motion to appoint a President Pro Tempore for the Organizational Meeting to be held on Tuesday January 11, 2022 immediately following the tax budget hearing which will begin at 6:30 p.m.

 

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

 

Minutes

Mr. Eric Park motioned to appoint Mr. Cook as President Pro Tempore for the Organizational Meeting.  Mr. Roush seconded the motion.  Resolution passed and Mr. Cook will serve as President Pro Tempore for the Organizational Meeting.

Resolution: 170-2021 President Pro Temp

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

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

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:
 
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 on items number one and six above at 7:19 pm.

Resolution: 171-2021 Executive Session

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

17. 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 8:14 pm.

Resolution: 172-2021 Motion out of Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President

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

18. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

Minutes

None


19. Next Scheduled Meeting

Will be the Tax Budget Hearing, Organizational Meeting and Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Tuesday January 11, 2022, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.


20. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Resolution: 173-2021 Adjournment

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  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX