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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

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.

1. Rebecca Ruth

Minutes

Rebecca Ruth was the sole person to notify the Treasurer of the desire to address the board prior to the meeting.  Per Board policy the public may register their intent to address the Board upon arrival at the meeting and two others did so:  John Thiel and Phil Ruth.

 

The topics discussed were the student drug testing policy and high school baseball.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

a. Maintenance updates
b. Future meetings - closed captioning
c. Juneteenth Holiday
 

Minutes

a.  Mr. Britton informed the Board the playground fence has been repaired and made mention of a quote for sidewalk repairs in front of the elementary.

b.  This was struck from the agenda as closed captioning was included as part of the zoom broadcast at this meeting.

c.  Mr. Britton let the Board know a decision on this holiday is forthcoming at next month's Board meeting.


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

Items 6a through 6b, 7a through 7c, and 8a through 8e, 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: 051-2022 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

6. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the February 28, 2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting
b. Minutes of the March 14, 2022 Special Board of Education Meeting.

Minutes

Resolution: 051-2022 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

7. Treasurer's Report

a. February 2022 Bill List
b. February 2022 Financial Report
c. Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY22
 

Minutes

Resolution: 051-2022 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

8. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Britton

a. Recommend to approve the Master Services Agreement with META Solutions at a cost of $10,401.75 for FY23.

b. Recommend to approve the INFOhio agreement with META Solutions at a cost of $1,800.00 for FY23.

c. Recommend to approve the IEP Anywhere agreement with META Solutions at a cost of $1,173.69 for FY23.

d. Recommend to approve of the disposal of uncirculated Jr/Sr high school library material as listed.

e. Recommend to accept $3,309.03 for the FY2022 school safety grant from the Attorney General's Office.

 


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 051-2022 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

9. Substitutes

Resolution to employ the following substitute employees:

a. Carol Gleespan - Cafeteria/Cook

b. Shannon Schreck - School Nurse to be paid at LPN step 0

 
 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 052-2022 Substitutes

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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

10. Classified Staff

Resolution to employ the following for seasonal summer work effective May 31 - August 12, 2022 not to exceed 40 hours/week:

a. Sierra Baughman $12.50/hour 


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 053-2022 Classified 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

11. Graduation

Resolution to approve the list of Ridgedale High School graduates for SY 2022, pending successful completion of all requirements as set forth by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ridgedale Local Schools Board of Education.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 054-2022 Graduation

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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

12. Third Grade Reading Test

 Resolution to approve the use of paper testing for third grade ELA state testing for SY 2022 - 2023.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 055-2022 Third Grade Reading Test

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mandy Roberts, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

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

13. Supplemental Contracts SY 2021-2022 and 2022 - 2023

Resolution to employ the following personnel to supplemental contracts for SY 2021-2022 and SY 2022 – 2023.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 056-2022 Supplemental Contracts SY 2021-2022 and 2022-2023

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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

14. Resignations

Resolution to approve the following resignation:

a. Mrs. Jennifer Kelley as full time Bus Driver effective March 18, 2022.

b. Mrs. Kayla Pozderac Music teacher effective at the end of the 21-22 school year.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 057-2022 Resignations

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mandy Roberts, Board Member

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

15. Bus Purchase

Resolution to approve the purchase two (2) 77 passenger conventional buses, with Cummins ISB engines, from Rush Truck Centers at a cost of $89,403/bus, in accordance with the META Solutions Stock Bus bid sheet. School bus purchase program funds to be used for this purchase.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 058-2022 Bus Purchase

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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

16. Board of Education Policy

Resolution to approve the Ridgedale Board of Education Policy revisions.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 059-2022 Board of Education Policy

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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

17. Consulting Agreement

Resolution to approve the Consulting Agreement between Erika S. Bower and the Board of Education.

 

 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 060-2022 Consulting Agreement

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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

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 at 7:16 pm for reasons number 1 and 4 above

Resolution: 061-2022 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

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 8:14 pm.  Mr. Cook and Mr. Roush left the Executive Session prior to the discussions on item #4 and were not present for the remainder of the meeting.

Resolution: 062-2022 Motion out of Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mandy Roberts, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

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

20. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

Minutes

None


21. Next Scheduled Meeting

Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday April 25, 2022 in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room at 6:30 p.m.


22. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Resolution: 063-2022 Adjournment

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mandy Roberts, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

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