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.  Four members present (Mr. Roush was absent).

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

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None wished to address the Board.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

a. Kim Miller-Smith from OSBA

b. HVAC update 
 

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a. Kim Miller from OSBA presented Mr. Park with a 15 year long standing service award for his time serving on the Ridgedale Board of Education.

b. Mr. Britton and Mr. Fleming updated the Board on the status of the elementary HVAC project.


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

Items 6a through 6b, 7a through 7f, and 8a through 8h, 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: 096-2022 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

6. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the May 23, 2022 regular Board of Education meeting.
b. Minutes of the June 9, 2022 Board of Education Work Session

Minutes

Resolution: 096-2022 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

7. Treasurer's Report

a. May 2022 Bill List
b. May 2022 Financial Report
c. Recommend to approve the final fund level appropriations for FY22
d. Recommend to approve the final estimated resources for FY22

e. Recommend to approve the permanent fund level appropriations for FY23.

f. Recommend to approve the revised ARP ESSER III Budget Plan.

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Resolution: 096-2022 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

8. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Britton

a. Recommend to employ Mrs. Jenny Swisher to an extended service contract for summer work as Jr/Sr High school secretary, on an as needed basis,  at her hourly rate of pay, up to and not to exceed 22 days, effective June 14, 2022.

b. Recommend to approve the list of Jr/Sr High School Fees for SY 2022 - 2023

c. Recommend to approve the changes to the Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll.

d. Recommend to approve the RES student handbook for SY 2022 - 2023

e. Recommend to approve membership into the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding for SY 22-23 at a cost of $1,204.00.

f. Recommend to approve the updated field trip transportation form.

g. Recommend to approve the updated Athletic Handbook for SY 2022 -2023.

h. Recommend to approve the agreement with K-12 Business Consulting of forecasting services for FY23.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 096-2022 Consent Agenda

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

9. RES HVAC Change Order

Resolution to approve a change order for the RES HVAC project in the amount of $4,356 to provide for a high voltage underground feeder to minimize future issues with removal of the existing well pump and to provide a pathway to remove the existing pole mounted transformers.

 

 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 097-2022 RES HVAC Change Order

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

10. Federal Grants

Resolution to approve participation in the following Federal Grants for FY 2023:

Title I A - Improving Basic Programs, Title I Non-competitive Supplemental School Improvement, Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction, Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment, IDEA-B Special Education, IDEA Early Childhood Special Education, and Expanding Opportunities for Each Child Non-competitive Grant.

 

 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 098-2022 Federal Grants

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

11. Commercial Insurance

Resolution to approve the Ohio School Plan as the Ridgedale Local School District commercial insurance carrier effective 7/1/2022 through 7/1/2023 at a cost of $46,331.

 

 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

 

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Resolution: 099-2022 Commercial Insurance

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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

12. Administration Contracts

Resolution to employ Mr. Brian D. Sparling to an administrative contract as the Dean of College and Career Readiness effective August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 100-2022 Administration Contracts

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

13. Classified Staff

Resolution to employ Judy Callahan to a one year limited contract as day custodian at Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School for effective June 21, 2022 - June 30, 2023. Mrs. Callahan will be placed at Step 3 on the custodial salary schedule.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 101-2022 Classified Staff

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

14. Leave Accrual

Resolution to approve an increase in the maximum vacation leave accrual amount for the Payroll Clerk from 20 days to 24 days.

 

 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 102-2022 Leave Accrual

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
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

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Resolution: 103-2022 Bus Purchase

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

16. Supplemental Contracts SY 2022 - 2023

Resolution to approve the lists of supplemental contracts for SY 2022 - 2023.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 104-2022 Supplemental Contracts SY 2022-2023

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

17. Memorandum of Understanding - Athletic Director

Resolution to approve the MOU with the RTA and employing Cherie Leach as Athletic Director for SY 2022 - 2023.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 105-2022 Memorandum of Understanding - Athletic Director

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

18. Resignation

Resolution to approve the following resignations:

Mr. Greg Rossman as Jr/Sr High School Principal effective July 31, 2022.

Mr. Tim Page as Jr/Sr High School custodian effective August 12, 2022

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 106-2022 Resignation

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

19. Collective Bargaining Agreement

Resolution to approve the Ridgedale Local Schools Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Ridgedale Teachers Association effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025.

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 107-2022 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, 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   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

20. 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

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N/A - None needed.


21. Motion out of Executive Session

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

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N/A - None needed.


22. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

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None.


23. Next Scheduled Meeting

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


24. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Meeting was adjourned at 6:51 pm.

Resolution: 108-2022 Adjournment

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX