Meeting Details
May 22, 2023
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. Cordes called roll. All members except Mr. Park were present.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | |||
| 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
Jessica Parthemore, Amy Werling, Karen Turner, and Don Vogt were guests in attendance.
4.
Points of Interest/Discussion
a. HVAC
b. Summer Work Hours
c. Safety Grant Updates
d. Classified Staff Position Updates
Minutes
a. Dr. Bower gave an update on the elementary HVAC project.
b. Dr. Bower gave an update on Summer Work Hours. Maintenance and Grounds to work 4 10s.
c. Dr. Bower gave an update on the progress of projects using our Safety Grant funds.
d. Dr. Bower discussed the classified staff positions.
5.
General discussion of agenda, addendum, and other items of concern
Items 6, 7, and 8, 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
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
6.
Meeting Minutes
a. Minutes of the 04/24/23 Regular Board Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
7.
Treasurer's Report
April 2023 Bill List
April 2023 Financial Report
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
8.
Superintendent's Report
a. Recommend to approve the certified and classified substitute list for SY 2023-24.
b. Recommend to employ 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 10 days.
c. Recommend to approve NCOESC Foundation Contract in the amount of $258,730.81.
d. Recommend to approve deduct days for Cheryl Scott on 4/25/23, 5/1-5/5/23, 5/8-5/9/23.
e. MOU to participate in Data Science Foundations pilot with ESCCO.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
9.
Five Year Forecast
Resolution to approve the May submission of the Five Year Forecast as presented by the Treasurer Mr. Matthew Cordes.
_______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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
10.
Elementary Inventors 21st Century Grant Purchase
Resolution to approve a Sole Source Purchase from Buckeye Educational Systems in the amount of $60,727.93 per quote for supplies for the Elementary Inventors 21st Century Grant exceeding the mico-purchase threshold. Retroactive to 5/2/23
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
11.
Jr High 21st Century Grant / Title V-B Purchase
Resolution to approve a Sole Source Purchase from Buckeye Educational Systems in the amount of $83,173.96 per quote for supplies for the Jr High 21st Century Grant and Title V-B exceeding the mico-purchase threshold. Retroactive to 5/2/23.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
12.
21st Century Program Manager and Elementary Site Coordinator
Recommend to approve Melissa Weston as 21st Century Program Manager and Elementary Site Coordinator for the SY 2023-24.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
13.
21st Century Program Assistants
Recommend to hire the following 21st Century Program Assistants at the rate of $20.00 an hour as needed, pending appropriate licensure:
a. Kim Kauble
b. Hollie Beard
c. Shannon Large-Tilley
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
14.
Summer Learning YMCA Grant Teachers
Recommend to approve the following teachers for the Summer Learning Grant through the YMCA:
a. Tabitha Cook
b. Jodi Smith
c. Samantha Maison
d. Lorri Ross
e. Valerie Hitchings
f. Meghan Campbell
g. Katelyn Hamilton
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
15.
Emergency Management Plan Certification
Recommend to approve the Ridgedale Local Schools, Ridgedale Jr/Sr High School, and Ridgedale Elementary Emergency Operations Plans.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
16.
Extended Service Contract-Certified Staff
Recommend to approve MOU for two extended days for Michelle Warwick, Guidance Counselor, for the end of the 2022-23 and five extended days for the 2023-24 school year (3 before and 2 after).
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
17.
Certified Staff-New Hires
Recommend to approve the following to a one year limited teaching contract for SY 2023-24:
a. Amy Werling, MA+15, Step 10
b. Cheryl Shumaker, BA, Step 0
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
18.
Certified Staff-Limited Contracts
Recommend to approve the certified limited contract renewals as follows:
a. Megan Broach, 1 year
b. Brandon Friend, 1 year
c. Nina Greer, 1 year
d. Aaron Poling, 1 year
e. Alyssa Rankin, 1 year
f. Jordan Scott, 1 year
g. Kyle Shock, 1 year
h. Michelle Warwick, 1 year
i. Shannon Reile, 1 year
j. Roby Day, 5 year
k. Jessica Friermood, 5 year
l. Samantha Mason, 5 year
m. Dan Shealy, 5 year
n. Lynnette Thiel, 5 year
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
19.
Classified Resignation
Recommend to approve the resignation of Rachel Outcalt as instructional aide.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
20.
Classified Staff-Limited Contracts
Recommend to approve the classified limited contract renewals as follows:
a. Hollie Beard, 1 year
b. Judy Callahan, 1 year
c. Tyler Clark, 1 year
d. Katelyn Hamilton, 1 year
e. Kelly Kearns, 1 year
f. Jennifer Kelly, 1 year
g. Claire Lust, 1 year
h. Alyssa Mosher, 1 year
i. Shane Skatzes, 1 year
j. Cheryl White, 1 year
k. Mallory Galloway, 2 year
l. Scott Luyster, 2 year
m. Rachel Outcalt, 2 year
n. Shannon Large-Tilley, 1 year
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
21.
Classified Staff-Treasurer's Assistant
Recommend to approve the updated Terms of Employment Agreement with Treasurer's Assistant Karen Miller.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
22.
Transition Days Contract-Classified
Recommend to approve transition days contract for the following:
a. Shannon Large-Tilley as Food Service Supervisor
b. Rachel Outcalt as elementary secretary
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
23.
Transportation Supervisor/Bus Driver
Recommend to approve Robin Townsend as Transportation Supervisor/Bus Driver.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
24.
Seasonal Summer Employment
Recommend to hire the following to seasonal summer employment effective May 30, 2023, for up to 6 hours a day.
a. Evan White
b. Niccolas Evans
c. Derrick Mahaffey
d. Kaleb Baker
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
25.
Transition Days Contract-Administrative Staff
Recommend to pay the following administrators for up to 10 transition days (not to exceed 80 total hours) before their official contract start date of 8/1/23, to be paid at their per diem rate based on their contracts which begin 8/1/23:
a. Angie Murphy
b. Kyle Burris
_______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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
26.
Field Trip
Recommend to approve the overnight field trip for FFA Officer Retreat to Lake Erie June 6-8, 2023.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
27.
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
Executive Session was entered at 7:24 PM to discuss specialized details of security arrangements where disclosure of ther matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing or avoiding prosecution for a violation of the law.
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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
28.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at ____ (if needed) and public session reconvened.
Minutes
Executive Session concluded at 7:45 PM
29.
Other Board Directives
Other Board Directives/Initiatives:
Minutes
There were none.
30.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education will be the regular meeting on Monday, June 26th, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
31.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, 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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
