Meeting Details
August 22, 2022
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Ridgedale Board Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Roll Call
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Mr. Cook called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Mr. Fleming called role. All members present
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
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
a. Substitute pay incentive
b. Safety Grant
c. Ohio Guidestone and Community Counseling and Wellness Center
d. Art Club offered by Cheryl Shumaker
e. Athletic Trainer through OhioHealth
Minutes
a. Dr. Bower proposed a substitute teacher pay incentive to increase sub teacher pay to $125.00 for days subbed beyond 30 days. The Board motioned to have this added to the agenda as item number 9 below.
b. Dr. Bower updated the Board on OFCC safety grant money awarded but not yet received. She also informed them we would be applying for a second round of this funding through OFCC.
c. Dr. Bower provided a brief update on how we will utilize these two contractors.
d. Dr. Bower informed the Board Cheryl Shumaker will run an Art Club after school.
e. Cherie Leach informed the Board of a change in athletic trainer services from Avita to OhioHealth.
5.
General discussion of agenda, addendum, and other items of concern
Items 6a, 7a through 7c, 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
The Maxim contract for special education nursing services was struck from the agenda and substitute teacher pay incentive was added in place of it as item number 9 below.
Resolution: 125-2022 Consent Agenda
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
6.
Meeting Minutes
a. Minutes of the July 25, 2022 Regular Board of Education meeting.
7.
Treasurer's Report
a. July 2022 Bill List
b. July 2022 Financial Report
c. Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY23
Minutes
Resolution: 125-2022 Consent Agenda
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
8.
Superintendent's Report
a. Recommend to enter into an agreement with Virginia Prude and LESPWA to provide educational support services at a cost of $15.00/hour on an as needed basis for SY 2022-2023.
b. Recommend to approve the disposition of two sheds which are no longer of value and can no longer be used by the district and have been rendered obsolete.
c. Recommend to enter into an agreement with Future Ed Solutions for the purpose of providing credit recovery for SY 2022-2023.
d. Recommend to enter into an agreement with World of Learning Institute for the purpose of providing foreign language services for SY 2022-2023.
e. Recommend to enter into an agreement with North Central Ohio Educational Service Center to provide Medicaid School Program Services for SY 2022-2023.
f. Recommend to designate Dr. Shelly Dason to the role of Title IX Coordinator.
g. Recommend to accept FMLA for Julie Cowan, Jr./Sr. High School cook.
h. Recommend to hire Hollie Beard as a substitute cook for Julie Cowan.
i. Recommend to enter into an agreement with NEOLA to provide supplementary services to process materials, provide support and assistance, and assistance with training as needed.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 125-2022 Consent Agenda
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
9.
Substitute Teacher Pay Incentive
Resolution to approve a substitute teacher pay incentive increasing substitute teacher pay from $115.00 per day to $125.00 per day for each day working as a substitute teacher beyond 30 days in a school year.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 126-2022 Substitute Teacher Pay Incentive
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
10.
Transportation
Resolution to participate in META Solutions Cooperative advertising and receiving bids for school bus chassis and bodies for 2022-2023.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 127-2022 Transportation
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mandy Roberts, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
11.
Certified Staff
Resolution to employ the following to one year limited teaching contract for SY 2022-23:
a. Nina Greer, Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School, BA Step 0
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 128-2022 Certified Staff
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
12.
Certified Staff
Resolution to employ the following long-term substitute teachers:
a. Jani Johnson as a long-term substitute contract as Jr./Sr. High School as intervention specialist (4 days per week) for SY 2022-23.
b. Julie McGinnis as a long-term substitute for Megan Moore effective until Mrs. Moore's return on 9/7/22.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 129-2022 Certified Staff
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
13.
Certified Staff
Resolution to approve MOU for five extended days for Michelle Warwick, Guidance Counselor retroactive to 8/1/2022.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 130-2022 Certified Staff
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
14.
Certified Staff
Resolution to approve MOU for supplemental for Teena Kasler to assist with IEP writing, participating in IEP meetings, and assisting with progress monitoring and progress reports as needed.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 131-2022 Certified Staff
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
15.
Classified Staff Resignation
Resolution to approve the resignation of Tokia Fant effective 8/1/2022.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 132-2022 Classified Staff Resignation
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mandy Roberts, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
16.
Classified Staff
Resolution to employ the following classified staff to one year contracts for SY 2022-23:
a. Mary Duckworth, Jr./Sr. High School cook, step 10
b. Briana Outcalt, Elementary instructional aide, step 0
c. Brittany Larson, Jr./Sr. High School library aide, step 0
Minutes
Resolution: 133-2022 Classified Staff
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
17.
Classified/Certified Substitute
Resolution to approve Jenny Lust as a classified substitute and certified substitute for the SY 2022-23.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 134-2022 Classified/Certified Substitute
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
18.
Classified Staff
Resolution to approve the salary schedule for a part-time social worker for SY 2022-23.
Minutes
Resolution: 135-2022 Classified Staff
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
19.
Classified SL Accrual - 260s
Resolution to approve the maximum sick leave accrual balance of 260 days for all 260 day classified employees.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 136-2022 Classified SL Accrual - 260s
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
20.
Classified SL Accrual
Resolution to approve the maximum sick leave accrual balance of 235 days for aides, bus drivers, cooks, secretaries, treasurer's assistants (payroll and accounts payable), and the school nurse.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 137-2022 Classified SL Accrual
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
21.
Supplemental Contracts SY 2022 - 2023
Resolution to employ the following personnel to supplemental contracts for SY 2022 – 2023:
Mark Sanford, Football, 1st paid assistant - full contract
Todd Townsend and Tyrone Deas, Football, 2nd paid assistant - split contract
Kyle Mathey and Bill Brooks, Football, 3rd paid assistant - split contract
Kyle Mathey, Boys’ Basketball - JV Coach
Hunter Hooper, Boys’ Basketball - Freshman Coach
Bill Brooks, Boys’ Basketball - Varsity Asst. Coach Volunteer
Jacob Bosley, Boys’ Basketball - 8th Grade Coach
Alijah Arnold, Boys’ Basketball - 7th Grade Coach upon proper credential attainment
Matt Mosher, Boys' Basketball - Jr. High Coach Volunteer upon proper credential attainment
Lynnette Thiel, Girls’ Basketball - JV Coach
Laura Porter, Girls’ Basketball - 8th
Rachel Outcalt, Girls’ Basketball - 7th
Judy Callahan, Bowling - JV Coach
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 138-2022 Supplemental Contracts SY 2022-2023
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
22.
Administrator SL Accrual
Resolution to approve the maximum sick leave accrual balance of 260 days for the Elementary Principal, Jr/Sr High School Principal, Information Technology Director, Treasurer, and Superintendent..
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 139-2022 Administrator SL Accrual
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
23.
Board of Education Policy
Resolution to approve the amended Ridgedale Local Board of Education policies 3162 and 4163 - Drug Testing.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 140-2022 Board of Education Policy
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
24.
Field Trip
Resolution to approve the FFA trip to the National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 26-28, 2022.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Resolution: 141-2022 Field Trip
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
25.
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
N/A - none needed
26.
Motion out of Executive Session
Motion to come out of Executive Session: (if needed)
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
N/A - none needed
27.
Other Board Directives
Other Board Directives/Initiatives:
Minutes
None
28.
Next Scheduled Meeting
Will be the Regular meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Monday September 26, 2022, at Tri Rivers Career Center and via Zoom at 6:00 p.m.
29.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Resolution: 142-2022 Adjournment
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
