Meeting Details
June 17, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm
2 hr
Ridgedale Board Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Roll Call
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook
Minutes
Mrs. Hamilton called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm
Mr. Cordes called the roll. All members were present except Mr. Park and Mr. Cook. Mr. Park joined the meeting at 5:55 pm
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| 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
Mrs. Hamilton 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 Friermood, Megan Broach, Kris Guthrie, Will Klatt, Angie Murphy, Karen Turner, Angie Marshall, Sierra Frost, Heather Daiber, Galysa Davis, Ike Greenwood, Jamie Terry, Jessica Parthemore, Tambra Arnold, Don Vogt, Cherie Leach, and Lynette Thiel were in attendance. Jessica Friermood and Karen Turner spoke on behalf of the teachers both stressing the teachers ethics and commitment to the students of Ridgedale and also about the need to follow policies and procedures when it comes to teachers rights on complaints.
4.
Points of Interest/Discussion
a. Mrs. Cheryl Shumaker received a 2024 TEACH Grant from Marion Community Foundation entitled "Createive Innovative & Tactile Artists: How Using Clay & Paint Techniques Improve Sensory Skills" in the amount of $1909 to begin introducing clay to various grade levels.
b. Athletics
c. Facilities
Minutes
a. Dr. Bower commended Cheryl Shumaker on receiving a 2024 TEACH Grant from Marion Community Foundation to support the art program.
b. Dr. Bower gave an update on the growing number of athletes and the recent success of the Ridgedale athletics programs as a whole. With the growing numbers may also come growing need. Cherie Leach the athletic director added that athletics may need some additional assistance to help fund the need for new equipment for the Football Program.
c. Dr. Bower and Mr. Cordes gave updates about our facilities and what we can do to try to accomplish the 4 big rocks the board would like to attack to update our facilities as a whole.
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: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| 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 05/13/24 Regular Board Meeting
b. Minutes of the 05/14/24 Board Working Session
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| 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
May 2024 Bill List
May 2024 Financial Report
Recommend to approve the final fund level appropriations for FY24
Recommend to approve the final estimated resources for FY24
Recommend to approve the permanent fund level appropriation for FY25
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| 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 approve the Early Childhood Consortium Participation Form with NCOESC for the 2024-25 school year.
_______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 | |||
| 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.
Elementary Student Handbook for 2024-25
Recommend to approve Ridgedale Elementary School Student Handbook for the 2024-25 school year.
_______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 | |||
| 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.
Federal Grants
Resolution to approve participation in the following Federal Grants for FY 2025:
Title I A - Improving Basic Programs, Title I Non-competitive Supplemental School Improvement, Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction, Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment, IDEA-B Special Education, IDEA Early Childhood Special Education, and Expanding Opportunities for Each Child Non-competitive Grant. ARP ESSER, ARP IDEA, 21st Century, Agriculture Education 5th Quarter, Stronger Connections
_______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 | |||
| 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.
Commercial Insurance
Resolution to approve the Ohio School Plan as the Ridgedale Local School District commercial insurance carrier effective 7/1/2024 through 7/1/2025 at a cost of $55116.25
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 | |||
| 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.
Resignation
Recommend to approve the following resignations:
a. Kyle Burris, Associate Principal of College and Career Readiness
b. Bridget Dillinger, Intervention Specialist
c. Jordan Scott, Intervention Specialist
d. Austin Riegel, Jr. High Teacher
_______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 | |||
| 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.
Summer Seasonal Employment
Recommend to hire the following to seasonal summer employment effective May 30, 2024, for up to 30 hours a week:
a. Kadinn Parish
b. Jadon McEldowney
_______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 | |||
| 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.
School Nurse
Recommend to approve Kayla Pierson as School Nurse, BSN Step 9, for the 2024-25 school year.
_______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 | |||
| 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.
Transition Days School Nurse
Recommend to pay the following certified staff for up to 2 transition days (not to exceed 16 total hours) before the official contract start date of 8/1/24, to be paid at per diem rate based on the contract which begins 8/1/24:
a. Kayla Pierson
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mandy Roberts, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| 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.
Certified Staff-Limited Contracts
Recommend to approve the certified limited contract renewals as follows:
a. Jordan Blankenship, 1 year
b. Megan Broach, 1 year
c. Megan Campbell, 5 year
d. Sarah Beth Cooper, 1 year
e. Andrew Cox, 1 year
f. Galysa Davis, 5 year
g. Joshua Dietsch, 5 year
h. Brandon Friend, 1 year
i. Sierra Frost, 1 year
j. Thomas (Ike) Greenwood, 5 year
k. Nina Greer, 1 year
l. Loraine Kroninger, 1 year
m. Angela Marshall, 5 year
n. Michael Mathey, 3 year
o. Aaron Poling, 1 year
p. Shannon Reile, 2 year
q. Cheryl Shumaker, 1 year
r. Jodi Smith, 5 year
s. Pam Smith, 1 year
t. Jason Sobas, 5 year
u. Georgie Stacy, 1 year
v. Kelsey Stiverson, 1 year
w. Kimmie Tackett, 1 year
x. Michelle Warwick, 2 year
y. Amy Werling, 1 year
z. Jamie Terry, 5 year
_______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 | |||
| 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.
Certified Staff
Recommend to approve the following certified positions for one year limited contracts for the 2024-25 school year pending licensure verification and BCI/FBI clearance:
a. Frederic Mindreau, BA, Step 6
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mandy Roberts, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| 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.
Social Worker
Recommend to approve Jennifer Moodie at Step 1 of the Social Worker Salary Schedule paid for through a shared agreement with the ADAMH Board for the 2024-25 school 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 | |||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
19.
Home to School Liaison
Recommend to hire Trissa Schimpf as Home to School Liaison through the Stronger Connections Grant on BA, Step 1 of the social worker payscale for the 2024-2025 school 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 | |||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
20.
Associate Principal of College and Career Readiness
Recommendation to employ Mr. Jacob Neutzling to an administrative contract as the Associate Principal of College and Career Readiness effect August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2026.
_______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 | |||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
21.
Transition Days Contract-Administrative Staff
Recommend to pay the following administrator for up to 5 transition days (not to exceed 50 total hours) before the official contract start date of 8/1/24, to be paid at per diem rate based on the contract which begins 8/1/24:
a. Jacob Neutzling
_______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 | |||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
22.
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 2024-25.
_______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 | |||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
23.
Supplemental Contracts SY 2024-25
Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts:
a. Aaron Polling, Marching Band Director
b. Aaron Polling, Pep Band Director
c. Brandon Friend, Robotics Advisor
d. Cherie Leach, Senior Class Co Advisor
e. David Sieg, Robotics Advisor
f. Jennifer Moodie, High School Student Council Advisor
h. Jennifer Swisher, Junior Class Advisor
i. Jennifer Swisher, Senior Class Co Advisor
j. Kristin Guthrie, FFA Advisor
k. Kristin Guthrie, National Honor Society Co Advisor
l. Karen Turner, Freshmen Class Advisor
m. Karen Turner, National Honor Society Co Advisor
n. Lester Tackett, Junior High Student Council Advisor
o. Lester Tackett, LPDC
p. Thomas Greenwood, LPDC
q. Thomas Greenwood, Yearbook Advisor
r. Tabitha Cook, Elementary IAT Coordinator
s. Kimberly Keller, LPDC
t. Megan Broach, Jr/Sr High IAT Coordinator
u. Kristin Guthrie, Resident Educator
_______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 | |||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
24.
Grievance Hearing
Per Step IV of the Grievance process, which is described in the negotiated agreement, a hearing will be scheduled to be held at the Board Meeting Monday June 17, 2024 scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM.
Minutes
Will Klatt, Kris Guthrie, Karen Turner, and Jessica Friermood all spoke on behalf of RTA about how they felt professionalism, policies, and procedures were not followed in a recent complaint that was directed to the board about a teacher. After listening to the members of the RTA each member of the board that was present gave their own personal apology for the situation and each agreed to do better
25.
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. Park Motioned to go into executive session at 6:50 pm to discuss the possible employment of a public employee. Mrs. Hamilton seconded the motion.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President | |||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
26.
Executive Session Concluded
Executive Session concluded at ____(if needed) and public session reconvened.
Minutes
Executive Session concluded at 7:15 pm.
27.
Other Board Directives
Other Board Directives/Initiatives:
Minutes
There were none.
28.
Next Scheduled Meeting
The next meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education will be the special meeting on Monday, July 3, 2024, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room at 7:00 a.m.
29.
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 | |||
| Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
| Mandy Roberts, Board Member | X |
