Organizational Meeting

Roll Call:
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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.)

Motion to close nominations and elect ___________________ as President of the Board for calendar year 2024.
 
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush  ______Park ______Cook

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.

Nominations for Vice President of the Board for Calendar Year 2024.
 
Motion to close nominations and elect _______________________ as Vice President of the Board for calendar year 2024.
 
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______ Roush ______Park ______Cook

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.

Recommend to approve the appointment of Cathy Hamilton as Ohio School Boards Legislative Liaison for 2024.
 
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______ Roush ______Park ______Cook 

Recommend to approve the appointment of Mrs. Cathy Hamilton as the delegate and Mrs. Mandy Roberts as the alternate delegate to the Ohio School Boards Association annual conference for 2024.
 
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______ Roush ______Park ______Cook

Recommend to approve the appointment of Bricker & Graydon, LLP as General Legal Advisor for 2024, and Ennis/Britton and Walter/Haverfield as secondary legal advisors.
 
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______ Roush ______Park ______Cook

Resolution to approve the Regular Board Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations for 2024, and that the Board establish regular meetings in 2024 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, unless noted below: 
January 10, 2024

February 12, 2024

March 18, 2024

April 15, 2024

May 13, 2024

June 17, 2024

July 15, 2024

August 12, 2024

September 16, 2024 (tentatively scheduled at Tri Rivers at 6pm)

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 16, 2024

 
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______Roush ______Park ______Cook

Recommend to approve the following committee appointments for 2024:

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 & Roberts                                
 
 
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______Roush ______Park ______Cook

Resolution to approve the establishment of the Board Service Fund in the amount of $5,000.00 for calendar year 2024.
 
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______Roush ______Park ______Cook

Resolution to approve the standing Authorizations for Superintendent and Treasurer for 2024:
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 2024.
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 2024.
G. Appointment of Purchasing Agent - The Board appoints the Superintendent as the Board's purchasing agent in 2024.
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, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
 
______Hamilton ______Roberts ______Roush ______Park ______Cook

Adjourn.
 
_______Hamilton _______ Roberts ________Roush ________Park ________Cook