Meeting Details
January 9, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Ridgedale Board Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Organizational Meeting-Call to Order
Roll Call:
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Mr. Roush called the Organizational Meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Mr. Cordes 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. Roush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Recognition of Guests and Visitors
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
Mr. Roush recognized Andrew Carter who was attending from the Marion Star and Matthew Cordes who was attending his first board meeting in the official capacity of Treasurer/CFO.
4.
Organizational Meeting
5.
Nomination(s) for President of the Board for Calendar Year 2023
Motion to close nominations and elect ___________________ as President of the Board for calendar year 2022.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Mr. Park motioned to nominate Mr. Cook as Board President and Mr. Roush seconded that motion. Mr. Roush moved to close nominations and elect Mr. Cook Board President.
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 |
6.
Oath of Office
I, state your name, hereby swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and that I will perform faithfully the duties of my office as President of the Board of Education of the Ridgedale Local School District.
President assumes the chair.
Minutes
Mr. Cook took the Oath of Office administered by Mr. Cordes.
7.
Election of Vice President
Nominations for Vice President of the Board for Calendar Year 2023.
Motion to close nominations and elect _______________________ as Vice President of the Board for calendar year 2022.
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______ Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Mr. Cook motioned to nominate Mr. Park as Board Vice President and Mrs. Hamilton seconded that motion. Mr. Cook moved to close nominations and elect Mr. Park Board Vice President.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ryan Cook, Board 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 |
8.
Oath of Office
I, state your name, hereby swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Ohio, and that I will perform faithfully the duties of my office as Vice President of the Board of Education of the Ridgedale Local School District.
Minutes
Mr. Park took the Oath of Office administered by Mr. Cordes.
9.
OSBA Legislative Liaison
Resolution to approve the appointment of Mrs, Cathy Hamilton as Ohio School Boards Legislative Liaison for 2023.
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______ Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President
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 |
10.
OSBA Delegate
Resolution to approve the appointment of Mrs. Cathy Hamilton as the delegate and Mandy Roberts as the alternate delegate to the Ohio School Boards Association annual conference for 2023.
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______ Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President
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 |
11.
Legal Counsel
Resolution to approve the appointment of Bricker & Eckler, LLP as General Legal Advisor for 2023, and Ennis/Britton and Walter/Haverfield as secondary legal advisors.
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______ Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 |
12.
Meeting Dates for 2023
Resolution to approve the Regular Board Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations for 2022, and that the Board establish regular meetings in 2022 to occur on the following dates of each month, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Administration Office, 3103 Hillman Ford Rd, Morral, Ohio, except as noted below:
Date Time Location
February 27 6:30 pm RAO
March 27 6:30 pm RAO
April 24 6:30 pm RAO
May 22 6:30 pm RAO
June 26 6:30 pm RAO
July 31 6:30 pm RAO
August 14 6:30 pm RAO
September 25 6:30 pm TRCC
October 30 6:30 pm RAO
November 27 6:30 pm RAO
December 18 6:30 pm RAO
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 |
13.
Committee Appointments
Committee Appointments for 2023:
The Superintendent hereby makes the following committee appointments:
Curriculum: Roberts & Roush
Finance: Cook & Park
Transportation: Roush & Park
Buildings & Grounds: Cook & Park
Athletic Council: Hamilton & Roush
Rural Enterprise Zone: Cook & Hamilton
Student Achievement: Roberts & Hamilton
DLT: Hamilton
Resolution to approve the committee appointments for 2023.
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 |
14.
Board Service Fund
Resolution to approve the establishment of the Board Service Fund in the amount of $5,000.00 for calendar year 2023.
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 |
15.
Standing Authorizations
Resolution to approve the standing Authorizations for Superintendent and Treasurer for 2023:
A. Payment of Bills - The Board authorizes the Superintendent and Treasurer to approve and pay invoices when due, provided funds are available, and to submit monthly to the Board a list of all bills paid.
B. Employment of Temporary Personnel - The Board authorizes the Superintendent and Treasurer to employ and pay temporary personnel as needed, and that such personnel will be submitted for Board approval at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.
C. Investment of Funds - The Board authorizes the Treasurer to invest all funds of the district in accordance with Board policy.
D. Participation in State and Federal Programs and Grants - The Board authorizes the Superintendent and Treasurer to submit applications and other documents as needed for the Board to participate in state and federal programs and grants available to the school district.
E. Requesting Tax Advances - The Board Authorizes the Treasurer to request tax advances from the Marion. Wyandot and Crawford County Auditors, for real estate and personal property taxes as they become available in 2023.
F. Professional Development and Field Trips - The Board authorizes the Superintendent to approve or deny staff attendance at professional and in-service meetings, field trips, and other events as may occur in 2023.
G. Appointment of Purchasing Agent - The Board appoints the Superintendent as the Board's purchasing agent in 2023.
H. Employment of Full Time Personnel and Accept Resignations - The Board authorizes the Superintendent to hire employees, for existing or newly created positions, pending board confirmation at its next regular or special meeting called for this purpose, and to also accept resignations which have been submitted by employees; that upon ratification by this Board shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of acceptance by the Superintendent, effective January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023.
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 |
16.
Adjournment from Organizational Meeting
Adjourn.
_______Hamilton _______ Roberts ________Roush ________Park ________Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
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 |
