Meeting Details
March 18, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm
2 hr
Ridgedale Board Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Roll Call
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Mr. Cordes called role. 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
Don Vogt, Jessica Parthemore, Angie Murphy, and Cherie Leach were in attendence.
4.
Oath of Office
Oath of Office being administered to re elected board members Eric Park and Ed Roush retroactive to January 1, 2024
I, Eric Park and Ed Roush 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 a member of the Board of Education of the Ridgedale Local School District.
Minutes
Mr. Cordes administered the Oath of Office to re elected board members Eric Park and Ed Roush retroactive to January 1, 2024.
Result: Approved
| 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.
Points of Interest/Discussion
a. National Honor Society to include sophomores
b. HVAC Update
c. Facilities Meeting
d. Safety Meeting
Minutes
a. Dr. Bower updated the board on a change to our National Honors Society membership, now allowing Sophomores to be included.
b. Dr. Bower gave an update on the Elementary HVAC project and where we stand toward completion.
c. Dr. Bower gave an update on our Facilities review and proposed a few dates for a Facilities meeting. No date was agreed upon.
d. Dr. Bower gave an update on what we are doing for school safety and requested to hold a safeties brief at the beginning of next months board meeting. The board agreed.
6.
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.
7.
Meeting Minutes
a. Minutes of the February 12, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Minutes
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 |
8.
Treasurer's Report
February 2024 Bill List
February 2024 Financial Report
Recommend to approve the revised fund level appropriations for FY 2024
Recommend to approve the revised estimated resources for FY 2024
Minutes
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 |
9.
Superintendent's Report
a. Recommend to approve affiliation agreement with Ohio State University College of Social Work for the 2024-25 school year.
b. Recommend to authorize the purchase of meals, refreshments, amenities, and recognition for the following: Board of Education Meetings, End of Year Recognition, Staff Professional Development, Start and End of School Meetings, Staff Appreciation, and Student Activity. Retroactive to July 1, 2023
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 |
10.
Conflict of Interest Attestation
Recommend to sign Conflict of Interest Attestation per federal policy.
_______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 |
11.
Superintendent Contract Amendment
Recommend to approve the Superintendent Contract Amendment.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
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 |
12.
Certified Substitutes
Recommend to approve the following certified substitutes with proper licensing and background checks, effective first day worked:
a. Audrie Bender
b. Megan Neidhart
c. Hayleigh Blevins
_______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 | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
13.
Classified Substitutes
Recommend to approve the following classified substitutes with proper licensing (as needed) and background checks, effective first day worked:
a. Darlene Bryant, as aide and cook
b. Jessica Keller, custodian
c. Megan Neidhart, secretary
d. Lesa Joseph, secretary
_______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 | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
14.
21st Century Grant Program Assistants and Tutors
Recommend to approve the following for 21st Century Grant (Power Hours) staff effective first date of working for the SY 2023-24:
a. Baili King, Tutor
b. Erinn Scalzo-Venia, Program Assistant
_______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 |
15.
Supplemental Resignation
Recommend to approve the following resignation:
a. Kevlynn Tilley-Bails, HS Girls' Track
_______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 | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
16.
Supplemental Contracts
Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts:
a. Shane Oliver, Jr. High Baseball Coach
b. Jordan Blankenship, HS Girls' Track Coach
_______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 | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
17.
Field Trips
Recommend to approve the following overnight field trips:
a. State FFA Convention on May 2-3, 2024
b. Choir Performance in NYC and Music Culture Tours on April 24-28, 2024
_______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 |
18.
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 not required.
19.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at ____(if needed) and public session reconvened.
Minutes
Not Required.
20.
Other Board Directives
Other Board Directives/Initiatives:
Minutes
There were none.
21.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education will be the regular meeting on Monday, April 15, 2024, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 5:30 p.m.
22.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, 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 | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
