Meeting Details
November 18, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm
2 hr
Ridgedale Board Office
Purpose
N/A
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Mrs. Hamilton called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Mr. Cordes called the roll. All members present.
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Minutes
Mrs. Hamilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
Jacob Neutzling, Bobby Keller, Jessica Friermood, and Georgie Stacy were in attendance. Mr. Keller gave an update on the elementary window project.
a. Facility Updates
b. Board Bylaw and Policy Updates:
Bylaw 0100 - Definitions (Revised)
Bylaw 0142.1 - Oath (Revised)
Bylaw 0151 - Organizational Meeting (Revised)
Bylaw 0152 - Officers (Revised)
Bylaw 0155 - Presiding Officer (Technical Correction)
Bylaw 0163 - Presiding Officer (Technical Correction)
Bylaw 0164 - Notice of Meetings (Revised)
Bylaw 0165 - Board Meetings (New)
Bylaw 0165.1 - Regular Meetings (Rescind)
Bylaw 0165.2 - Special Meetings (Rescind)
Bylaw 0166 - Agendas (New)
Bylaw 0167.2 - Executive Session (Renumbered)
Bylaw 0173 - Board Officers (Rescind)
Policy 4120.08 - Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities (Revised)
Policy 4121 - Criminal History Record Check (Revised)
Policy 5131 - Student Transfers (Revised)
Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Devices (Revised)
Policy 5136.01 - Electronic Equipment (Revised)
Policy 5200 - Attendance (Revised)
Policy 5500 - Student Conduct (Revised)
Policy 5780 - Student/Parent Rights (Revised)
Policy 6220 - Budget Preparation (Revised)
Policy 6320 - Purchasing and Bidding (Revised)
Policy 6460 - Vendor Relations (Revised)
Policy 7540.03 - Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety (Revised)
Policy 7540.04 - Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety (Revised)
Policy 7540.09 - Artificial Intelligence ("AI") (New)
Policy 8310 - Public Records (Revised)
Policy 9160 - Public Attendance at School Events (Revised)
Policy 1130/3113/4113 – Conflict of Interest
Policy 6110 – Grant Funds
Policy 6111 – Internal Controls
Policy 6112 – Cash Management of Grants
Policy 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds
Policy 6325 – Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds
Policy 6550 – Travel Payment & Reimbursement/Relocation Costs
Policy 7310 – Disposition of Surplus Property
Policy 7450 – Property Inventory
Minutes
a. Dr. Bower gave an update on where we are with our facilities big rocks items. The elementary window project is nearing completion and we are working with our attorneys and the HVAC company to complete our contract to get the Jr/Sr High HVAC project rolling.
b. Dr. Bower and Mr. Cordes gave the first reading of the updated neola polices that will be adjusted in our Board Policies.
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 Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
a. Minutes of the October 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
October 2024 Bill List
October 2024 Financial Report
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
a. Recommend to accept donation of a trumpet and a flute to the RES Band from Jams for Jim.
b. Recommend to approve individual SESI Bucyrus contracts for the 2024-25 school year.
c. Recommend to approve the NCOESC Preschool Evaluation Services Contract, including speech, OT, and psychologist services).
d. Recommend to approve Nutrition Standards for the 2024-25 school year.
e. Recommend to approve the following board bylaws and policy updates:
Bylaw 0100 - Definitions (Revised)
Bylaw 0142.1 - Oath (Revised)
Bylaw 0151 - Organizational Meeting (Revised)
Bylaw 0152 - Officers (Revised)
Bylaw 0155 - Presiding Officer (Technical Correction)
Bylaw 0163 - Presiding Officer (Technical Correction)
Bylaw 0164 - Notice of Meetings (Revised)
Bylaw 0165 - Board Meetings (New)
Bylaw 0165.1 - Regular Meetings (Rescind)
Bylaw 0165.2 - Special Meetings (Rescind)
Bylaw 0166 - Agendas (New)
Bylaw 0167.2 - Executive Session (Renumbered)
Bylaw 0173 - Board Officers (Rescind)
Policy 4120.08 - Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities (Revised)
Policy 4121 - Criminal History Record Check (Revised)
Policy 5131 - Student Transfers (Revised)
Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Devices (Revised)
Policy 5136.01 - Electronic Equipment (Revised)
Policy 5200 - Attendance (Revised)
Policy 5500 - Student Conduct (Revised)
Policy 5780 - Student/Parent Rights (Revised)
Policy 6220 - Budget Preparation (Revised)
Policy 6320 - Purchasing and Bidding (Revised)
Policy 6460 - Vendor Relations (Revised)
Policy 7540.03 - Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety (Revised)
Policy 7540.04 - Student Technology Acceptable Use and Safety (Revised)
Policy 7540.09 - Artificial Intelligence ("AI") (New)
Policy 8310 - Public Records (Revised)
Policy 9160 - Public Attendance at School Events (Revised)
Policy 1130/3113/4113 – Conflict of Interest
Policy 6110 – Grant Funds
Policy 6111 – Internal Controls
Policy 6112 – Cash Management of Grants
Policy 6114 – Cost Principles – Spending Federal Funds
Policy 6325 – Procurement – Federal Grants/Funds
Policy 6550 – Travel Payment & Reimbursement/Relocation Costs
Policy 7310 – Disposition of Surplus Property
Policy 7450 – Property Inventory
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Resolution to approve the Fall submission of the Ridgedale Local Schools Five Year Forecast as presented by Treasurer Mr. Matthew Cordes.
_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Hayden
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Recommend to hire the following 21st Century Grant Power Hours staff members, pending background checks and licensing as needed:
a. Frederic Mindreau, Elementary Tutor
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Recommend to approve the following substitutes, pending background checks and licensing:
a. Claire Lust, certified substitute
b. Claire Lust, aide
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Recommendation to approve the following certified subs through NCOESC:
a. Edward McCants
b. Lindsey Cox
c. Shannon Morris
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Recommend to approve the following supplemental resignations:
a. Chad Wagner, Assistant Bowling Coach
b. Brittany Warrick, Jr. High Cheer Coach
c. Arielle Ciufo-Lane, Sophomore Advisor
d. Aaron Poling, Assistant Musical Director
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Recommend to approve the following supplemental contracts:
a. Aubrie Smith, Assistant Bowling Coach
b. Heath Hooper, Volunteer Assistant High School Basketball
c. Georgie Stacy, Winter Jr. High Game Manager
d. Kenzie Smith, Jr. High Cheer Coach
e. Thom (William) Richards, Assistant Musical Director
f. Andrew Joseph, Volunteer Musical Assistant
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Recommend to approve the following as members of the Local Professional Development Committee for the 2024-25 school year:
a. Les Tackett
b. Kim Keller
c. Ike Greenwood
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
Recommend to approve the following teachers eligible for tuition reimbursement per the Collective Bargaining agreement Article V – Teaching Conditions; section O - Reimbursement for College Credit Earned; subsection 3 - Tuition Reimbursement.
a. Pam Smith
b. Georgie Stacy
c. Loraine Kroninger
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |
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
None Required
Executive Session concluded at ____(if needed) and public session reconvened.
Minutes
None
Other Board Directives/Initiatives:
Minutes
There were none.
The next meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education will be the regular meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Google Meet at 5:30 p.m.
Motion to Adjourn
______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President | X | ||
Mr. Eric Park, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member | X |