Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.1 Roll Call

Minutes

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

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr Buter led the Pledge of Allegiance


2. Reports and Announcements

Staff Member of the Month-Missy Borkosky

HS Student of the Month - Marcus Rothlisberger

MS Student of the Month - Emma Wall

Elem Student of the Month -Annastyn Boes

Elem Student of the Month - Brielle Darby

1. Director of Operations Report-

2. Athletic Director/Assistant Principal's Report 

3. Cafeteria Report 

4. Technology Report 

5. Elementary Principal’s Report 

6. Jr Hi/HS Principal’s Report 

7. Superintendent’s Report 

8. Treasurer’s Report

VEEO Presentation -David Handwork 

 


3. Approve Agenda

It is recommended that the Board approve the agenda as presented

Minutes

Resolution: 24.329

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ashley Walters, Vice President

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

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

4. Items of Discussion
Greg Rossman

Re-Organizational Meeting January 06, 2025 -2025 Meeting Dates & Times 

Facilities Committee Meeting & Future Fundraising with auxiliary organizations 

 


5. Hearing Of Visitors

Minutes

None


6. Old Business

Minutes

None


7. Consent Items

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

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ashley Walters, Vice President

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Tony Butler, PresidentX  
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 November 21, 2024 as presented

Minutes

Resolution: 24.330


7.2 Approve Monthly Financial Statements

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

Minutes

Resolution: 24.331


7.3 Approve Donations

It is recommended that the Board approve the following donations 

  • $10,000 from the VFW Post 5645 (Findlay) for the following purposes
    • $2,000 - Riverdale Food Pantry
    • $1,500 - Student Needs Funds
    • $5,000 - Student Liaison Program
    • $1,500 - Cafeteria Debt 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.332


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:

Minutes

Resolution: 24.333


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: 24.334


7.6 Approve Personal Leave

It is recommended the board approve the following personal day requests:

Maryann Holderman             January 03, 2025, February 13 & 14, 2025  (3 Days)

Jim Speyer                               January 21, 2025  (1 Day) 

Brett Farmer                           January 21, 2025, February 14, 2025  (2 Days)

Alissa Farmer                         February 14, 2025 (1 Day)

Tessa Swavel                          January 21 & 22, 2025 (2 Days) 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.335


7.7 Approve Volunteers

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

Minutes

Resolution: 24.336


7.8 Approve Use of Facilities

It is recommended the board approve use of facilities for the Mindi Justice Cheer Extravaganza, Sunday January 19, 2025, Amy Phelps supervisor. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.337


7.9 Approve Use of Facilities

It is recommended the board approve the use of facilities for the Riverdale Youth group on the following dates/times: 

January12, 2025, February 09, 2025, March 09, 2025, April 13, 2025 (All dates requested from 4:30pm-7:00pm, District Building Gym)

Minutes

Resolution: 24.338


7.10 Approve Retirement

It is recommended the board approve Norris Alfred's retirement effective May 23, 2025, and requesting full severance pay.

Minutes

Mr. Rossman thanked Mr. Alfred for his 35+ years with the district 

Resolution: 24.339


8. Action Items

8.1 Approve Millstream Career Center Cooperative Agreement

It is recommended the board approve the updated Millstream Career Center Cooperative Agreement for 2025.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.340

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

8.2 Approve President Pro-Tem

It is recommended the board approve Ashley Walters as president pro-tem for the reorganizational meeting January 06, 2025, 6:00pm in the district building. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.341

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

8.3 Approve OSBA Membership

It is recommended the board approve the 2025 OSBA membership.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.342

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Ashley Walters, Vice President

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

8.4 Approve Riverdale Education Foundation Board Representative

It is recommended the board approve Jacob Fletcher as the representative on the Riverdale Education Foundation, beginning January 01, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2025

Minutes

Resolution: 24.343

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Rick Clark, Board Member

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

8.5 Approve Board Policy Additions and Revisions

It is recommended the board approve the following policy changes and revisions:

POLICY                      DESCRIPTION

po0100                       DEFINITIONS

po0141.2                    COPY OF OATH

po0151                       COPY OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING           

po0152                        COPY OF OFFICERS

po0155                        COPY OF COMMITTEES

po0163                        COPY OF PRESIDING OFFICER

po0164                        COPY OF NOTICE OF MEETINGS

po0165 (NEW)            BOARD MEETINGS       

po0165.1                     COPY OF REGULAR MEETINGS 

po0165.2                    COPY OF SPECIAL MEETINGS 

po0166 (NEW)            AGENDAS    

po0167.2                    EXECUTIVE SESSION

po0167.7                    USE OF PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES

po0173                        COPY OF BOARD OFFICERS

po1130                        COPY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

po2264 (NEW)            NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES

po2265                        PROTECTIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BELIEFS, AFFILIATIONS, IDEALS, OR PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL MOVEMENTS AND IDEOLOGY

po2265 (NEW)            NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES  (The Board’s Policy and Grievance Procedures for Responding to Sexual Harassment Alleged to Have Occurred Prior to 8/1/2024)

po3113                        COPY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

po4113                        COPY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

po4120.08                   COPY OF EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR CO-CURRICULER/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

po4121                        COPY OF CRIMINALL HISTORY RECORD CHECK 

po5131                        STUDENT TRANSFERS 

po5136                        PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES

po5136.01                   COPY OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT     

po5200                        COPY OF ATTENDENCE

po5500                        COPY OF STUDENT CONDUCT

po5780                        COPY OF STUDENT/PARENT RIGHTS 

po6110                        COPY OF GRANT FUNDS 

po6111                        COPY OIF INTERNAL CONTROLS 

po6112                        COPY OF CASH MANAGEMENT GRANTS 

po6114                        COPY OF COST PRINCIPLES-SPENDING FEDERAL FUNDS

po6220                        COPY OF BUDGET PREPARATION 

po6320                        COPY OF PURCHASING AND BIDDING 

po6325                        PROCURMENT- FEDERAL GRANTS/FUNDS 

po6460                        COPY OF VENDOR RELATIONS 

po6550                        COPY OF TRAVEL PAYMENT & REIMBURSEMENT/RELOCATION COSTS

po7310                        COPY OF DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY

po7450                        COPY OF PROPERTY INVENTORY

po7530.02                   COPY OF STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE UDE AND SAFETY

po7540.03                    COPY OF STAFF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE UDE AND SAFETY

po7540.09 (NEW)        ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

po8310                        COPY OF PUBLIC RECORDS 

po9160                        COPY OF PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.344

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ashley Walters, Vice President

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

8.6 Approve Affiliation Agreement

It is recommended that the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement with Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Progessions as presented. 

Minutes

Resolution: 24.345

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Board Member

Seconded: Ashley Walters, Vice President

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

9. Executive Session

It is recommended the Board enter into executive session 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 Riverdale Local Board of Education, by a majority of the quorum present at the meeting, does hereby declare its intention to hold an executive session on item(s) listed above.

Minutes

Mr. Sorg was invited into session and existed at 7:23pm

In - 6:52pm 

Out - 8:12pm

Resolution: 24.346

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ashley Walters, Vice President

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

10. Adjournment

It is recommended the Board adjourn until the reorganizational meeting January 06, 2025.

Minutes

Resolution: 24.347

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ashley Walters, Vice President

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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