Ridgedale Board of Education Meeting

______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park______Roberts ______Roush

0169.1 -PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Education recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. The Board offers public participation to members of the public in accordance with the procedures below. The Board applies these procedures to all speakers and does not discriminate based on the identity of the speaker, content of the speech, or viewpoint of the speaker.

In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the Board shall provide a period for public participation at every regular and special meeting of the Board and publish rules to govern such participation in Board meetings.

The presiding officer of each Board meeting at which public participation is permitted shall administer the rules of the Board for its conduct.

The presiding officer shall be guided by the following rules:

• Public participation shall be permitted as indicated on the order of business.
• Attendees must register their intention to participate in the public portion of the meeting upon their arrival at the meeting.
• Individuals may not register others to speak during public participation.
• Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and will be requested to preface their comments by an announcement of their name, address, and group affiliation, if and when appropriate.
• Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration unless extended by the presiding officer.
• During the portion of the meeting designated for public participation, no participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.
• All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no person may address or question Board members individually.

The presiding officer may:

• interrupt, warn, or terminate a participant's session when they make comments that are repetitive, obscene, and/or comments that constitute a true threat (i.e., statements meant to frighten or intimidate one(1)or more specified persons into believing that they will be seriously harmed by the speaker or someone acting at the speaker's behest)
• request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person's conduct interferes with the conduct and/or orderly progress of the meeting;
• call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action.

The portion of the meeting during which the participation of the public is invited shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes per topic unless extended by a vote of the Board.

a. Board Policy, Bylaw, and Administrative Guideline Updates:

• Policy 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities (Revised)
• Policy 2430.02 - Participation of Community/Stem School/Home-Educated Students in Extra-Curricular Activities (Revised)
• Policy 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics (Revised)
• Policy 3130 - Assignment and Transfer (Revised)
• Policy 5130 - Withdrawal from School (Revised)
• Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Devices (Revised)
• Policy 5200 - Attendance (Revised)
• Policy 5223 - Released Time for Religious Instruction ("RTRI") (Revised)
• Policy 5410 - Promotion, Academic Acceleration, Placement, and Retention (Revised)
• Policy 6109 - Acceptance of Payment by Credit Card (NEW)
• Policy 6152 - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges (Technical Correction)
• Policy 6830 - Audit (Revised)
• Policy 7540.02 - Digital Content and Accessibility (Revised)
• Policy 7541 - Electronic Data Disaster Recovery Plan (DELETE/RESCIND)
• Policy 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations (Revised)
• Policy 8305 - Information Security (Revised)
• Policy 8400 - School Safety (Revised)
• Policy 8462 - Student Abuse and Neglect (Revised)
• Policy 8640 - Transportation for Non-Routine Trips (Revised)
• Policy 9270 - Equivalent Education Outside the Schools & Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities for Students Not Enrolled in the District (Revised)
• AG 2260F - English Learners Proficiency Program (Replacement)
• AG 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities (Revised)
• AG - 5130 - Withdrawal/Transfer from School (Revised)
• AG 5200 - Attendance (Revised)
• AG 5410 - Promotion, Placement, and Retention (Revised)
• AG 7540.02 - Functionality and Accessibility of Digital Content and Mobile Apps (Revised)
• AG 7541 - Electronic Data Disaster Recovery Plan (DELETE/RESCIND)
• AG 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan (Revised)
• AG 8305 - Collection, Classification, Retention, Access, and Security of District Data/Information (Revised)
• AG 8305A - Information Security Responsibilities (Revised)
• AG 8305B - Cybersecurity Incident Management (Revised)
• AG 8305C - Notification Cybersecurity Incident (Revised)

b. Facilities Update

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.

a. Minutes Regular Board Meeting for September 15, 2025

a. Disbursements for September 2025

b. Revenue Summary for September 2025

c. Cash Reconciliation for September 2025

d. General Fund Financial Outlook for September 2025

e. Then and Now Payments

f. Appropriation Adjustment and Estimated Resources

_________Hamiltion_________Hayden__________Park_______Roberts_________Rousch
 

a. Recommend to approve audiology contract with NCOESC on an as needed basis or the 2025-26 school year.
b. Recommend to approve the updated shared transportation agreement with Elgin, Pleasant, and River Valley to include Marion City and Tri Rivers on an as needed basis or the 2025-26 school year.

c. Recommend to approve NCOESC FY26 Foundation Contract in the amount of $551,846.22

d. Recommend to approve Midwest Region ESC Contract for ED Services for the 2025-26 school year billed on a per diem rate for an estimated amount of $45,240.00.

e. Recommend to approve NCOESC contract for audit to look at maintenance/custodial needs.

f. Recommend to approve NCOESC contract for braille services as needed for the 2025-26 school year.

g. Recommend to approve MOU to employ School Nurse a healthcare pathway teacher for one course during the 2025-26 school year.

h. Recommend to approve donation for $400 from the Junior Service Guild to purchase items for school clothing lockers.

i. Recommend to approve Megan Broach for home instruction as needed for the 2025-26 school year.

j. Recommend to approve the following board bylaw, policy, and administrative guideline updates.

• Policy 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities (Revised)
• Policy 2430.02 - Participation of Community/Stem School/Home-Educated Students in Extra-Curricular Activities (Revised)
• Policy 2431 - Interscholastic Athletics (Revised)
• Policy 3130 - Assignment and Transfer (Revised)
• Policy 5130 - Withdrawal from School (Revised)
• Policy 5136 - Personal Communication Devices (Revised)
• Policy 5200 - Attendance (Revised)
• Policy 5223 - Released Time for Religious Instruction ("RTRI") (Revised)
• Policy 5410 - Promotion, Academic Acceleration, Placement, and Retention (Revised)
• Policy 6109 - Acceptance of Payment by Credit Card (NEW)
• Policy 6152 - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges (Technical Correction)
• Policy 6830 - Audit (Revised)
• Policy 7540.02 - Digital Content and Accessibility (Revised)
• Policy 7541 - Electronic Data Disaster Recovery Plan (DELETE/RESCIND)
• Policy 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations (Revised)
• Policy 8305 - Information Security (Revised)
• Policy 8400 - School Safety (Revised)
• Policy 8462 - Student Abuse and Neglect (Revised)
• Policy 8640 - Transportation for Non-Routine Trips (Revised)
• Policy 9270 - Equivalent Education Outside the Schools & Participation in Extra-Curricular Activities for Students Not Enrolled in the District (Revised)
• AG 2260F - English Learners Proficiency Program (Replacement)
• AG 2266 - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities (Revised)
• AG - 5130 - Withdrawal/Transfer from School (Revised)
• AG 5200 - Attendance (Revised)
• AG 5410 - Promotion, Placement, and Retention (Revised)
• AG 7540.02 - Functionality and Accessibility of Digital Content and Mobile Apps (Revised)
• AG 7541 - Electronic Data Disaster Recovery Plan (DELETE/RESCIND)
• AG 8300 - Continuity of Organizational Operations Plan (Revised)
• AG 8305 - Collection, Classification, Retention, Access, and Security of District Data/Information (Revised)
• AG 8305A - Information Security Responsibilities (Revised)
• AG 8305B - Cybersecurity Incident Management (Revised)
• AG 8305C - Notification Cybersecurity Incident (Revised)

______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush

Recommend to approve the following resignation:

a. Leonard (Rondel) Hicks, maintenance supervisor, effective 9/29/25

b. Emma Crease, Power Hours Program Manager, effective 9/30/25

_______Hamilton _______Hayden ______Park _______Roberts _______Roush

Recommend to approve the following substitutes:

a. Cynthia Seitz, Substitute Teacher

b.  Susan Flock, Substitute Teacher

c. Mckenna Cocherl, Substitute Teacher

d. Mckenna Cocherl, Substitute Aide, Secretary, Food Service

e. Alyssa Fogle, Substitute Aide

f. Pamela Peddicord, Substitute Secretary

______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park______Roberts ______Roush

Recommend to approve the following NCOESC substitutes:

a. Barry Dutt

b. Carrie Pasma

c. Amy Smith

d. Caelen Bower

e. Riley Grills

f. Jennifer Farmer

_______Hamilton _______Hayden ______Park _______Roberts _______Roush

Recommend to approve the following supplementals pending background checks and proper licensing as needed:

a. Andrew Joseph, Assistant Musical Director

b. Thom Richards, musical pit conductor/vocals volunteer

c. Julie McGinnis, musical volunteer

d. Jason Burns, 7th grade boys' basketball

e. Trevor Shade, 8th grade boys' basketball

f. Hunter Hooper, Varsity boys' assistant basketball coach

g. Kyle Mathey, JV boys' basketball coach

h. Lynnette Thiel, Varsity girls' assistant basketball coach

i. Rachel Outcalt, 8th grade girls' basketball coach

j. Matt Mosher, Varsity wrestling coach

k. Nathan Brand, 7th/8th wrestling coach

l. Amy Mazza, winter weight room, 1/3 split

m. Mike Mathey, winter weight room, 1/3 split

n. Jim Salyer, head baseball coach

_______Hamilton _______Hayden ______Park _______Roberts _______Roush

Recommend to approve the following supplemental contract pending background checks and proper licensing as needed:

a. Aaron Kramer, winter weight room, 1/3 split

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Recommend to approve the following for 21st Century Power Hours:

a. Sherri Davidson, Tutor Jr. High/Elementary

b. Lou Tommelleo, Tutor Jr. High

c. Amanda Crease, Tutor Jr. High and Sub for Elementary

d. Angie Marshall, Tutor Elementary

e. Frederic Mindreau, Tutor Jr. High

f. Brooke Mulvaine, Lead Teacher Elementary

g. Gina Eguia, Tutor Elementary

h. Mallory Galloway, Program Assistant Elementary

i. Trissa Schimpf, Tutor Elementary

j. Katelyn Hamilton, Tutor Elementary

k. Galysa Davis, Tutor Jr. High and Elementary

l. Nina Greer, Tutor Jr. High

m. Megan Broach, Tutor Sub Jr. High and Elementary

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Recommend to establish a new Public Support Fund/SCC for the High School for grades 6-12. Transferring the Public Support Fund  for Jr. High to the High School fund grades 6-12.

Transfer: 018-9105         Public Support Fund High School                  ($9,135.29)

Transfer: 018-9107         Public Support Fund Jr. High School             ($11,607.69)

New:      018-9108          Public Support Fund JR/SR High School       $20,742.98    

______Hamilton______Hayden_______Park________Roberts_______Roush

Recommend to approve the Five Year Forecast first submission for School Year 2025-26.

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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. Frederic Mindreau

b. Kelsey Stiverson

c. Katelyn Hamilton

d. Cheryl Shumaker

e. Amy Werling

______Hamilton ______Hayden ______Park ______Roberts ______Roush 

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 _______Hayden______Park _______Roberts _______Roush

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

Other Board Directives/Initiatives:

The next meeting of the Ridgedale Board of Education will be the regular meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025, in the Ridgedale Board of Education meeting room at 5:30 p.m.

Motion to Adjourn

_______Hamilton _______Hayden______Park _______Roberts _______Roush