Riverdale Local Schools, Board of Education Reorganizational Meeting

1. Call to Order

Minutes

Mr. Butler called the meeting to order at 6:00PM 


1.1 Roll Call

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

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Mr. Tony Butler led the Plege of Allegiance 


2. Elect Board President

President Pro-Tem Ashley Walters declares the meeting open for nomination. 

______________________________ nominates _____________________ for President.

______________________________ moves that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot to be cast for _______________________ for President.

 

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President Pro-Tem Ashley Walters declares the meeting open for nomination. 

Tony Butler nominates Ashley Walters for President.

Tony Butler moves that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot to be cast for Ashley Walters for President.

Resolution: 25.01

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

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

2.1 Oath of Office

The Treasurer administers the Oath of Office to the newly elected President.


3. Elect Vice President

President Pro-Tem Ashley Walters declares the meeting open for nomination for Vice President.

    ______________________________ nominates _____________________ for Vice President.

______________________________ moves that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast for _______________________ for Vice President.

 

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Michelle Courtad nominates Jacob Fletcher for Vice President.

Michelle Courtad  moves that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Jacob Fletcher for Vice President.

Resolution: 25.02

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member

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

3.1 Oath of Office

The Treasurer administers the Oath of Office to the newly elected Vice President


4. Hearing Of Visitors

Minutes

None 


5. Action Items

5.1 Set Board Meeting Dates

It is recommended the board approve the following board of education meeting dates and times:

Monday       January 27, 2025          5:30 P.M.

Monday       February 24, 2025         5:30 P.M.

Monday       March 24, 2025             5:30 P.M.

Monday        April 28, 2025               5:30 P.M.

Tuesday        May 27, 2025              5:30 P.M.

Thursday        June 26, 2025            5:30 P.M.

Monday        July 28, 2025                5:30 P.M.

Monday        August 25, 2025            5:30 P.M.

Monday        September 22, 2025     5:30 P.M.

Monday        October 27, 2025          5:30 P.M.

Thursday      November 20, 2025      5:30 P.M.

Monday        December 15, 2025      5:30 P.M.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.03

Result: Approved

Motioned: Tony Butler, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

5.2 Designate Official Newspaper

It is recommended that the Riverdale Board of Education designate The Courier, Daily Chief Union and The Kenton Times as the official newspapers for Riverdale Local Schools.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.04

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

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

5.3 Set Board Member Compensation

It is recommended that the Riverdale Board of Education set the rate of compensation at $80.00 per meeting for Board Members, not to exceed 12 meetings per year.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.05

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member

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

5.4 Approve Annual Resolutions

It is recommended that the Board approve the following annual resolutions:

  1. Designation of the Superintendent as Purchasing Agent
  2. Designation of the Superintendent to act for the Board on matters pertaining to surplus property procurement and federal grant applications and reports.
  3. Authorization the Treasurer to pay utility bills and contractual obligations when they become due.
  4. Authorization for the purchase of liability insurance to protect the district, Board members, administrators, teachers, and classified staff.
  5. Authorization for the Treasurer to establish a service fund.
  6. Authorization for the Treasurer to pay school debts.
  7. Authorization for the Treasurer to pay bills prior to regular Board meetings, to take advantage of discounts.
  8. Authorization for the Treasurer to secure advances on tax monies as demonstrated by need.
  9. Authorization for the Treasurer and/or the Superintendent to act as official custodians of district safety deposit box(s).
  10. Authorization for the Superintendent to approve the use of school buses for field trips outside the district.
  11. Authorization for the Superintendent to approve attendance of staff members at professional meetings and conferences outside the district.
  12. Authorization for the Treasurer to temporarily invest interim deposits, as allowed by law.
  13. Authorization for the Treasurer to open and read bids publicly before the Board by law.
  14. Authorization for the Treasurer to make necessary transfers when needed (not to exceed $75,000).
  15. Authorization for the Treasurer to borrow funds when necessary and repaid within the same fiscal year.
  16. Authorization for the Superintendent to employ such temporary personnel as needed for emergency situations.  Such employment to be presented for approval by the Board of Education at the next Board meeting following the emergency.
  17. Authorization for the Superintendent to suspend and dismiss classified personnel in accordance with law and policy.
  18. Authorization for the Superintendent to hear appeals of suspension and expulsion as Board designee.
  19. Designation of the Superintendent and/or Treasurer to attend a public records training seminar approved by the Attorney General on behalf of the Board of Education.
  20. Authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent’s acceptance.
  21. Authorize the Superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates for either teaching or nonteaching positions on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote of ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee’s acceptance of the Superintendent’s offer. Nothing in this resolution shall require the Board of Education to employ or continue to employ an individual who has not provided a criminal records check satisfactory to the Board or who has not satisfied any other prerequisite to employment created by law or Board policy.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.06

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

5.5 Approve Student Liaison

It is recommended the Board approve _________________________ as Student Achievement Liaison for 2025.

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It is recommended the Board approve Rick Clark as Student Achievement Liaison for 2025.

Resolution: 25.07

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member

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

5.6 Approve Legislative Liaison

It is recommended the Board approve __________________________ as Legislative Liaison for 2025.

Minutes

It is recommended the Board approve Michelle Courtad as Legislative Liaison for 2025.

Resolution: 25.08

Result: Approved

Motioned: Tony Butler, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

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

5.7 Approve Tax Budget

It is recommended the Board approve the tax budget for FY 2026 as presented.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.09

Result: Approved

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

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

5.8 Approve Use of Facilities

It is recommended the Board approve the use of facilities on May 10, 2025 for the BW Twirlers competition, supervisor is Holly Biller. 

Minutes

Resolution: 25.10

Result: Approved

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

5.9 Approve Classified Contract

It is recommended the Board approve Ashlynn Murray as a 2.5 hour assistant cook to a one year contract, effective January 06, 2025.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.11

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

5.10 Approve Personal Leave

It is recommended the board approve the following personal day leave request.

Maddie Pryor     February 18, 2025 (1 Day)

Minutes

Resolution: 25.12

Result: Approved

Motioned: Tony Butler, Board Member

Seconded: Rick Clark, Board Member

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

6. Adjournment

It is recommended the Board adjourn until the regular scheduled meeting January 27, 2025.

Minutes

Board adjourned at 6:11pm 

Resolution: 25.13

Result: Approved

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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