Meeting Details
December 11, 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 6:30pm
Mr. Cordes called roll. All members were present except Mr. Park.
| 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
Kris Guthrie, Megan Broach, Jessica Friermood, Bobby Keller, Victoria Keller, Jessica Parthemore, Angela Murphy, Brey Pottkotter and Don Vogt were present.
4.
Points of Interest/Discussion
a. Recognition of Lego Robotics Team coach and members, including the following:
Lane Taylor
Brey Pottkotter
Victoria Keller
Hunter Holsinger
Raylynn Beltz
Connor Little
Gabriel Guadano
Kasen Rose
Rebel Arnold
Megan Broach, Coach
b. HVAC Update
c. Facilities Planning
Minutes
a. Dr. Bower recognized the Elementary Lego Robotics Team who competed and did well at a Lego Robotics competition competing against kids in a higher age bracket.
b. Dr. Bower gave an update on the Elementary HVAC project.
c. Dr. Bower spoke to the board about Facilities Planning and steps being taken to start planning out our facilities master plan.
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.
6.
Meeting Minutes
a. Minutes of the November 16 2023 regular board meeting.
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 |
7.
Treasurer's Report
November 2023 Bill List
November 2023 Financial Report
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 |
8.
Superintendent's Report
a. Recommend to approve District One Plan Submitted to ODE for SY 2024.
b. Recommend to approve the revised Officials' fees and regulations for the NWCC effective at the beginning of the current school year. Athletic Director can adjust the fee if required to be competitive with other OHSAA member schools.
c. Resolution to approve membership into the Ohio School Board Association for calendar year 2024.
_______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 |
9.
Xtek-Additional Elementary Cameras
Recommend to approve additional cameras for security upgrades in the elementary utilzing safety grant funds.
_______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 |
10.
Xtek-Additional Jr/Sr High Cameras
Recommend to approve additional cameras for security upgrades for the jr/sr high utilzing safety grant funds.
_______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 |
11.
Xtek-Additional District Cameras
Recommend to approve additional cameras for district needs not covered under safety grants.
_______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 |
12.
Classified Staff
Recommend to approve the following classified staff:
a. Tesla Seiter, instructional aide, effective 10/2/23
_______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.
Classified Substitute
Recommend to approve the following classified substitutes:
a. Jennifer Kelly (custodian, cafeteria, secretary)
_______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 |
14.
Resignation
Recommend to approve the following resignation:
a. Kristina Sanderson, jr/sr high instructional aide, last day of work 11/27/23
_______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 |
15.
Supplemental Contracts
Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts:
a. Mike Mathey, Winter Weight Room Coordinator (Split)
b. Amy Mazza, Winter Weight Room Cordinator (Split)
c. Corey Chatman, Winter Weight Room Cordinator (Split)
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 |
16.
Purchase
Recommend to approve the purchase of a safe for law enforcement use.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Mr. Cook made a motion to table this issue and discuss at a further at a future meeting. Mrs. Hamilton seconded the motion to table. The motion has been tabled for discussion at a future meeting.
Result: Tabled
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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
17.
Senior Class Funds Transfer
Resolution to approve the transfer of remaining cash balance from the Class of 2023 to the Class of 2024 at the request of the Senior Class Advisor.
_______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.
President Pro Tempore
Motion to appoint a President Pro Tempore for the Organizational Meeting to be held in January 2024.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Mr. Cook moved to nominate Mr. Roush as President Pro Tempore for the Organizational Meeting. Mrs. Hamilton seconded the motion. Mr. Cook moved to close nominations. Mr. Hamilton seconded the motion, closing nominations. All members voted in favor. Mr. Roush will be the President Pro Tempore for the meeting.
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 | |||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
19.
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
Mr. Roush motioned to enter into executive session to consider the discipline of a public employee and also to discuss 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.. Mrs. Roberts seconded the motion. Executive session was enter into at 7:19 pm with no further business to be conducted following.
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.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at ____ (if needed) and public session reconvened.
Minutes
Executive Session concluded at 8:05 pm.
21.
Other Board Directives
Other Board Directives/Initiatives:
Minutes
There were none.
22.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education will be the ORGANIZATIONAL meeting on _________, ____________, 2024, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes
The next meeting will be held Wednesday January 10th, 2024 at 6:30 pm.
23.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
_______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 |
