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.

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

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None wished to address the Board.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

a. HVAC
b. Celebrations

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a. Dr. Bower updated the Board on the status of the elementary HVAC project.

b. Dr. Bower shared/celebrated various achievements student and staff have made so far this school year. 


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

Items 6a through 6d, 7a through 7e, and 8a through 8f, 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: 212-2022 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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

6. Meeting Minutes

a. Minutes of the November 28, 2022 Regular Meeting.
b. Minutes of the November 30, 2022 Special Meeting.

c. Minutes of the December 6, 2022 Special Meeting.

d. Minutes of the December 8, 2022 Special Meeting.

Minutes

Resolution: 212-2022 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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

7. Treasurer's Report

a. November 2022 Bill List
b. November 2022 Financial Report
c. Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY23
d. Recommend to approve the revised estimated resources for FY23

e. Recommend to approve the intended use of funds and budget plan for the ARP ESSER grant.

Minutes

Resolution: 212-2022 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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

8. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Bower

a. Recommend to approve deduct day for Claire Lust for a college visit (retroactively on 12/5/22).

b. Recommend to approve deduct day for Kim Keller on 4/18/23.

c. Recommend to approve OSBA membership.

d. Recommend to approve FMLA for Shannon Reile beginning in March 2023.

e. Recommend to approve the Purpose and Clause Budget for Sr. High Public School Support Fund.

f. Recommend to approve participation in the Title V-B and 2021 OFCC School Safety Grants


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 212-2022 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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

9. Xtek - Elementary Cameras and Access Controls

Resolution to approve Superintendent's recommendation to authorize an agreement between Ridgedale Local School District and Xtek for security upgrades in the elementary per the attached resolution and agreement as a discrete project.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 213-2022 Xtek - Elementary Cameras and Access Controls

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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  

10. Xtek - Jr_Sr High School Cameras and Access Controls

Resolution to approve Superintendent's recommendation to authorize an agreement between Ridgedale Local School District and Xtek for security upgrades in the Jr_Sr High School per the attached resolution and agreement as a discrete project.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 214-2022 Xtek - Jr_sr High School Cameras and Access Controls

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  

11. One Plan

Recommend to approve District One Plan submitted to ODE for SY 2023.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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Resolution: 215-2022 One Plan

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  

12. Affiliation Agreement

Recommend to enter into an affiliation agreement with Ohio Health.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 216-2022 Affiliation Agreement

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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  

13. Lateral Salary Placement

a. Recommend to approve lateral salary placement for Kyle Shock from BA+150-1 to MA-1 based on successful completion of coursework to begin second semester as stated in CBA.

b. Recommend to approve lateral salary placement for Jessica Friermood from BA-8 to MA-8 based on successful completion of coursework to begin second semester as stated in CBA.


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 217-2022 Lateral Salary Placement

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. 21st Century Community Learning Centers - PD Pay

Resolution to approve paying 21st Century Program Tutors/Program Assistants their regular rate of 21st Century pay for any professional development attendance related to the program which does not occur during regular school day hours.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 218-2022 21st Century Community Learning Centers - PD Pay

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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

15. 21st Century Program Tutors

Resolution to hire the following 21st Century Tutors at the rate of $25.00 an hour:

a. Ike Greenwood

b. Thom Richards

c. Nina Greer

Minutes

Resolution: 219-2022 21st Century Program Tutors

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  

16. Certified Substitutes

Resolution to approve the following certified substitutes:

a. Erin Buckley

b. Rachel Keller 

c. Latrichia Thiel


 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 220-2022Certified Substitutes

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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

17. Classified Substitute

Resolution to approve the following classified substitute:

a. Latrichia Thiel (retroactive 9/23/22)

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 221-2022 Classified Substitute

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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

18. Classified Resignation

Recommend to approve the resignation of Julie Cowan as a cafeteria worker.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 222-2022 Classified Resignation

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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

19. Classified Staff

Recommend to hire Hollie Beard as cafeteria worker Step 0.

 _______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 223-2022 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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

20. Bus Extracurricular and Field Trip Assignments

Recommend to approve the Bus Extracurricular and Field Trip Assignments retroactively to 7/1/22.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 224-2022 Bus Extracurricular and Field Trip Assignments

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  

21. Supplemental Contract SY 2022-23

Resolution to employ Gerald Smith as a volunteer assistant wrestling coach.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 225-2022 Supplemental Contract SY 2022-23

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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

22. Deputy Treasurer

Resolution to employ Matthew Cordes as Deputy Treasurer beginning on December 19, 2022 and continuing through December 31, 2022.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Resolution: 226-2022 Deputy Treasurer

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

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  

23. President Pro Tempore

Motion to appoint a President Pro Tempore for the Organizational Meeting to be held in January 2023.

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Mr. Park moved to nominate Mr. Roush as President Pro Tempore for the Organizational Meeting.  Mr. Cook seconded the motion.  Mr. Park moved to close nominations.  Mr. Cook seconded the motion, closing nominations.  All members voted in favor.  Mr. Roush will be the President Pro Tempore for the meeting.

Resolution: 227-2022 President Pro Tempore

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President

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  

24. 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.


25. Executive Session Concluded

Executive Session concluded at _______ (if needed) and open session reconvened.

Minutes

N/A - none needed.


26. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

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None.


27. Next Scheduled Meeting

Will be the Special Meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education to be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room at 8:00 am followed by the Organizational Meeting, Tax Budget Hearing, and Regular Meeting on January 9, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom.


28. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Meeting was adjourned at 7:01 pm.

Resolution: 228-2022 Adjournment

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, 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 MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX