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 roll.  All members present.


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. Ms. Parthemore - Elementary Update

b. Mr. Rossman - Jr/Sr High Update

c. HVAC Update
 

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a. Ms. Parthemore updated the Board on RES growth statistics and data as well as state testing.

b. Mr. Rossman updated the Board on state testing, the success of credit recovery, senior service day, and potential graduation percentages.

c. Mr. Britton updated the Board on the RES HVAC project status.


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.

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Resolution: 064-2022 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 March 28, 2022 regular Board of Education meeting
 

Minutes

Resolution: 064-2022 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. March 2022 Bill List
b. March 2022 Financial Report
c. Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY22
d. Recommend to approve the revised estimated resources for FY22

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Resolution: 064-2022 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 enter into an agreement with Steepmaster Roofing for the purpose of chimney repair and tuck pointing at a cost of $4,879.99.

b. Recommend to enter into an agreement with Mac's Masonry and Concrete for the purpose of removing and replacing 314 feet by 8 feet of concrete in front of RES at a cost of $22,668.00.

c. Recommend to accept the resignation of Mr. Tokia Fant as Varsity Head Football coach.

 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 064-2022 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. Certified Staff

Resolution to employ Ms. Alyssa Rankin as a long term substitute for Mrs. Benninger effective April 7, 2022 though the end of the 21-22 school year.

 
 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 065-2022 Certified 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

10. Certified Staff

Resolution to employ Mr. Aaron Poling as Jr/Sr High School Music Teacher for SY 2022-2023. Mr. Poling will be placed on the salary schedule based upon final transcripts and successful completion of all Ohio Department of Education requirements for licensure.

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

 

 

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Resolution: 066-2022 Certified Staff

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  

11. Classified Staff

Resolution to employ the following to seasonal summer help effective May 31, 2022 - August 12, 2022:

a. Dakota Callahan - at a rate or $9.30/hour not to exceed 40hrs/week.

 

 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 067-2022 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

12. Juneteenth Holiday

Resolution to approve June 19th/Juneteenth as a recognized paid holiday for all 11 and 12 month employees in the Ridgedale Local School District.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 068-2022 Juneteenth Holiday

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  

13. Supplemental Contracts SY 2021 - 2022

 Resolution approve the resignation of Mr. Tokia Fant as Jr. High baseball coach and to hire Mr. Tokia Fant as Jr. Varsity baseball coach effective January 30, 2022.

 
 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 069-2022 Supplemental Contracts 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 Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

14. Supplemental Contracts SY 2022 - 2023

Resolution to employ Mr. Corey Chatman as Head Varsity Football Coach for SY 2022 – 2023.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 070-2022 Supplemental Contracts SY 2022-2023

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  

15. Technology Plan

Resolution to approve the three year technology plan. (Attached)
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 071-2022 Technology Plan

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  

16. Surety Bond

Recommend to approve the resolution authorizing the use of an employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty policy instead of individual surety bonds for the Treasurer and any other employees or appointees of the District who would otherwise be required by law to acquire a surety bond upon the discharge of duties.

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 072-2022 Surety Bond

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  

17. School Resource Officer Contract

Resolution to enter into a contract with the Marion County Sheriff Department for the purpose of employing a School Resource Officer (SRO) for school year 2022-2023 at a cost of $51,840.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 073-2022 School Resource Officer Contract

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, 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  

18. Tentative Agreement

Resolution to approve the Tentative Agreement with the Ridgedale Teachers Association for a new three year contract effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 074-2022 Tentative Agreement

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mandy Roberts, Board Member

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

19. 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) 1 and 6 as listed above.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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The Board entered Executive Session for reasons number 1 and 6 above at 6:58 pm.

Resolution: 075-2022 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  

20. Motion out of Executive Session

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

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The Board adjourned Executive Session at 7:22 pm.

Resolution: 076-2022 Motion out of Executive Session

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, 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  

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 May 23, 2022, 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 7:24 pm

Resolution: 077-2022 Adjournment

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, 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