Meeting Details
August 14, 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 the roll. All members were 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
Jessica Parthemore, Jessica Friermood, and Angie Murphy were in attendance, none spoke.
4.
Points of Interest/Discussion
a. Thank you to Grand Prairie Township for their generous donation of the playground equipment and mulch!
b. Thank you to the Slaughterbeck family for donating time, labor, and materials to improve shot put and long jump areas! Their business name will be added to the new football scoreboard.
c. Thank you to Mathews Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, Ram for their help and support with our new van purchase!
d. Thank you to One Call Away Fleet Service for their help with towing a vehicle!
e. Thank you all of the community members who helped with the playground equipment, including the Olivers, Ralph Craig, Wes Roberts, the Grotes, the Brands, David Mattix, Cathy Hamilton, David Ware, and Chris Dingus!
f. HVAC/facilities update
g. Adjustment to board meeting dates for the remainder of 2023 due to conflicts (9/25 to 9/18, keep 10/30, 11/27 to 11/20, and 12/18 to 12/11)
Minutes
a. Dr. Bower recognized Grand Prairie Township's donation of our new playground equipment.
b. Dr. Bower recognized the Slaughterbeck family for their donation of services to the track and field department.
c. Dr. Bower recognized Mathews Dodge, Plymouth, Jeep, Ram for their assistance in procuring a new van for transportation.
d. Dr. Bower recognized One Call Away Fleet Service for their free tow of our old van to trade in.
e. Dr. Bower recognized all the community members that donated time and effort to help with the playground install.
f. Dr. Bower gave an update on the elementary HVAC Project. Mr. Cordes gave an update on the high school mods and discussed options to repair/replace, or dispose of the mods.
g. Dr. Bower provided updated dates for the September-December regular board meetings.
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 |
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: 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 |
6.
Meeting Minutes
a. Minutes of the June 26 2023 Regular Board Meeting
b. Minutes of the July 20 2023 Special Board Meeting
c. Minutes of the August 03 2023 Special Board Meeting
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 |
7.
Treasurer's Report
July 2023 Bill List
July 2023 Financial Report
Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY24
Recommend to approve the revised estimated resources for FY24
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 |
8.
Superintendent's Report
a. Recommend to enter into a contract with Future Ed Solutions for the purpose of providing credit recovery for the 2023-24 SY beginning 8/4/23.
b. Recommend to enter into a contract with World of Learning for foreign language during the 2023-24 SY with the contract beginning on 8/4/23.
c. Recommend to enter into a contract with TRECA to provide courses for IT pathway during the 2023-24 SY with the contract beginning on 8/9/23.
d. Recommend to approve FMLA request for Mike Mathey for two weeks in September 2023.
e. Recommend to approve the SESI Individual Student Service Agreements for the 2023-24 school year
f. Recommend to approve the Jr/Sr High School Fees for 2023-24 SY.
g. Recommend to approve the athletic handbook for 2023-24 SY.
_______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 |
9.
Certified Substitute
Recommend to approve the following certified substitutes:
a. Bradley Swavel
_______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 |
10.
Cafeteria
Resolution to approve the lunch prices for 2023-24 SY as follows:
a. Elementary Lunch $2.75
b. Jr/Sr High Lunch $3.00
c. Adult Lunch $4.00
d. Milk $0.50
e. Reduced $.40
f. Breakfast free for students, Adults $2.30
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 |
11.
Supplemental
Recommend to approve the following supplemental contract for SY 2023-24:
a. Tyler Parsons, Assistant Band Director
_______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 |
12.
Field Trip
Recommend to approve the overnight field trip January 19-20, 2024 for High School girls' and boys' basketball teams to travel to and play at the Hoosier Gym.
_______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.
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 called at 7:00 pm to consider compensation of a public employee.
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 |
14.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at ____ (if needed) and public session reconvened.
Minutes
Executive Session concluded at 7:33 pm.
15.
Other Board Directives
Other Board Directives/Initiatives:
Minutes
Mr. Park made a motion to create a best practice, beginning with FY24 hires, to pay new certified hires their full eligible experience. Mr. Roush seconded the motion.
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 |
16.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education will be the regular meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
17.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
_______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 |
