Ridgedale Board of Education Work Session

1. Call To Order
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

Roll Call:

_______Hamilton _______ Roberts ________Roush ________Park ________Cook

Minutes

Mrs. Hamilton called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.

Mr. Cordes called the roll, all members except Mr. Cook were present.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President   
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

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

Minutes

Mrs. Hamilton led the Pledge of Allegiance.


3. Recognition of Guests and Visitors
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board Member

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

There were none.


4. Classified Resignation

Recommend to approve the following classifed resignation:

a. Allyssa Mosher, school healthcare consultant

 

_______Hamilton _______Roberts _______Roush ______Park ______Cook

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President   
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

5. Discussion/Points of Interest

a. Fiscal Responsibility (including facilities, future planning, HVAC, etc.)

b. Learning and Academics (including such things as staffing updates, professional development, curriculum, etc.)

Minutes

a. The board, Dr. Bower, and Mr. Cordes discussed the current state of our facilities and needs going forward. After looking at the needs the board selected 4 pillars to focus on being High School HVAC, High School Gymnasium Bleachers, Elementary Windows, and a connector between the Elementary and Jr/Sr High building which would add additional classroom space. Mr. Cordes to investigate the best way to finance the projects and ensure the districts good financial standing going forward.

a-1. During discussions the board decided they want to sell or dispose of the 2 modular units on the North End of the Jr/Sr High building that are falling in disrepair. Mr. Park motioned and Mr. Roush seconded and there was no opposition.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President   
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX  

6. 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:

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.
To consider the purchase of property for public purposes or for the sale of property at competitive bidding
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.
Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.
Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes.
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 was required.


7. Executive Session Concluded

Executive Session concluded at _______ (if needed) and open session reconvened.

Minutes

N/A


8. Next Scheduled Meeting

The next meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education will be the regular meeting on Monday, June 17, 2024, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room and via Zoom at 5:30 p.m.


9. Adjournment

Adjourn.

_______Hamilton _______ Roberts ________Roush ________Park ________Cook

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Ed Roush, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Ryan Cook, Board President   
Mrs. Cathy Hamilton, Board MemberX  
Mr. Eric Park, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Ed Roush, Board MemberX  
Mandy Roberts, Board MemberX