Riverdale Local schools, Board of Education Meeting

1. Call to Order

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Mrs. Walters called the meeting to order at 6:00pm 


1.1 Roll Call

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VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President X 
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

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Mrs. Walters led the Pledge of Allegiance 


2. Reports and Announcements

Staff Member of the Month -Susan Casselman
HS Student of the Month -Emma Tucker
MS Student of the Month -Isaac Launder
Elem Student of the Month -Kennedy Oaks 
Elem Student of the Month -Ezra Koeing


Director of Operations Report
Cafeteria Report
Athletics/Discipline Report
Technology Report
Elementary Principal's Report
Jr Hi/HS Principal's Report
Superintendent's Report
Treasurer's Report


3. Approve Agenda

It is recommended that the Board approve the agenda as presented.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.301

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

4. Items of Discussion
Greg Rossman

Election Results 

OSBA Capital Conference-Mr. Butler/Mr. Fletcher 

NEOLA Board Policy Revision Updates 


5. Hearing Of Visitors

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None 


6. Old Business

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None 


7. Consent Items

It is recommended that the Consent Agenda be approved as followed: 

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

7.1 Approve Minutes

It is recommended the board approve the regular meeting minutes of October 28, 2024 as presented

Minutes

Resolution: 24.302


7.2 Approve Monthly Financial Statements

It is recommended the Board approve the monthly financial statements as presented.

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Resolution: 24.303


7.3 Approve Invoices For Payment

It is recommended that the Board approve the follwoing invoices for payment: 

  • Findlay City Schools - $18,301.00

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Resolution: 24.304


7.4 Approve Classified Subs

It is recommended the Board approve the classified substitute list as presented pending completion of all state and local requirements:

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Resolution: 24.305


7.5 Approve Substitute Teachers

It is recommended that the Board approve the substitute teacher list as presented pending completion of all state and local requirements.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.306


7.6 Approve Personal Leave

Eric Sudlow -December 02, 2024 (1 Day)

Miriam Dulin -February 14, 2025 (1 Day)

Minutes

Resolution: 24.307


7.7 Approve Classified Resignation

It is recommended the board approve the resignation of Lil Berry, effective Thursday, October 31, 2024. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.308


7.8 Approve Classified Contract

It is recommended the board approve Tracy Riegel as a classroom aide to a one year contract, effective November 21, 2024.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.309


7.9 Approve Volunteers

It is recommended the Board approve the following volunteers as presented.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.310


7.10 Approve Resignation

It is recommended the board approve the resignation of TJ Stennett as 7th Grade Boys Basketball coach 2024-2025. 

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Resolution: 24.311


7.11 Approve Supplementals

It is recommended the board approve the following supplementals:

Tyson Speyer -7th Grade Boys Basketball 2024-2025

Drew Bostic-Head Varsity Baseball Coach 2025

Brett Farmer -Head Varsity Softball Coach 2025

Richard Patterson -Head Varsity Boys Track & Field Coach 2025                                                                                                                  
MaryAnn Holderman-Head Varsity Girls Track & Field Coach 2025 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.312


7.12 Approve Overnight Trip

It is recommended the board approve an overnight trip for the girls basketball team, November 22nd,  2024, Lima Ohio. Drew Bostic head girls basketball coach is the supervisor. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.313


7.13 Approve Volunteer Coaches

It is recommended the board approves the following coaches,

MaryAnn Holderman -Indoor Track & Field 

Richard Patterson -Indoor Track & Field 

 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.314


7.14 Approve Contract

It is recommended the board approve the following contract with SoultionZ, for district technology upgrades. 

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Resolution: 24.315


7.15 Approve Summer Employees (Students)

It is reccomended the board approve Ethan Sanders and Kydin Reed as summer employees for 2025, at a rate of $13.00 per hour not to exceed 30 hours per week. 

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Resolution: 24.316


8. Action Items

8.1 Approve Five Year Forecast

It is recommended that the Board approve the five-year forecast as presented. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.317

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.2 Approve Wellness Stipend

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution: 

        WHEREAS, the Hardin County Insurance Consortium (HCIC) voted on October 16, 2024 not to require the payment of premiums     for December of 2024 due to there being a higher-than-expected reserve balance; and

        WHEREAS, the Board desires to provide a one-time wellness stipend of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) to all employees     considering the HCIC's approval of waiving premium payments for December 2024; and

        WHEREAS, the Riverdale Board of Education authorizes the Treasurer to issue a one-time wellness stipend to all 112 staff members on December 13, 2024. (list presented)

Minutes

Resolution: 24.318

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board Member  X
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.3 Approve Memorandum of Understanding

It is recommend that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees ("OAPSE") as presented. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.319

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Rick Clark, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.4 Approve Memorandum of Understanding

It is recommend that the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverdale Education Association ("REA") as presented. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.320

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.5 Approve Use of Facilities

It is recommended the board approve the use of the Riverdale gyms on Sundays in the months of November and December of 2024, January and February of 2025. Andy McBride will be supervisor. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.321

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

Seconded: Rick Clark, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.6 Approve Sunday Competition

It is recommended the board approve Sunday Girl's wrestling competition. Riverdale's 2024-2025 wrestling team is likely to have one or more girls on its team and some competition dates are Sundays. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.322

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.7 Approve Early Graduation

It is recommended the board approve the early graduation request as presented. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.323

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.8 Approve Use of Facilities

It is recommended the board approve the use of the K-12 gym on Sunday, April 06, 2025 for Matinee of the Music, supervisor Allison Rader.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.324

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.9 Approve Forest-Jackson Library Trustees

It is recommended that the Board approve the following changes to the board of trustees for the Forest-Jackson Library: 

  • Renew Karen Borkosky - January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2031
  • Resignation of Norma Taylor - December 31, 2024
  • Accept Araeha Fox as replacement to complete the vacated term of Norma Taylor - term expriing December 31, 2030

Minutes

Resolution: 24.325

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.10 Approve Classified Salary Schedule

It is recommended the Board approve the classified salary schdule effective January 1, 2025 as presented. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.326

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board Member  X
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

8.11 Approve Memorandum

It is recommended the board approve the memorandum of understanding with the district dyslexia coordinator position. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.327

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX  

9. Adjournment

It is recommended the Board adjourn until the regular scheduled meeting December 16, 2024.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.328

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, President   
Ashley Walters, Vice PresidentX  
Rick Clark, Board MemberX  
Michelle Courtad, Board MemberX  
Jacob Fletcher, Board MemberX