Riverdale Local Schools, Board of Education Reorganizational Meeting

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maddie Pryor     February 18, 2025 (1 Day)