Ridgedale Board of Education Meeting

1. Roll Call
Mr. Cordes

______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.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board President

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

Jacob Neutzling, Bobby Keller, Jessica Friermood, and Georgie Stacy were in attendance. Mr. Keller gave an update on the elementary window project.


4. Points of Interest/Discussion
Various

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.


5. General discussion of agenda, addendum, and other items of concern
Mr. Cordes and Dr. Bower

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

6. Meeting Minutes
Mr. Cordes

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

7. Treasurer's Report
Mr. Cordes

October 2024 Bill List
October 2024 Financial Report
 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

8. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Bower

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

9. Five Year Forecast
Mr. Cordes

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

10. 21st Century Power Hours

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

11. Substitutes

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

12. Certified NCOESC Substitutes

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board Member  X

13. Resignations

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

14. Supplemental Contracts

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

15. LPDC

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

16. Tuition Reimbursement

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

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX  

17. 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

None Required


18. Executive Session Concluded

Executive Session concluded at ____(if needed) and public session reconvened.

Minutes

None


19. Other Board Directives

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

Minutes

There were none.


20. Next Scheduled Meeting

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.


21. Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn


______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board PresidentX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board MemberX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Mandy Roberts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Misty Hayden, Board MemberX