Riverdale Local schools, Board of Education Meeting

Riverdale District Office Board Room
Monday, January 27 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm

    1. Call to Order

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    2. Reports and Announcements

    Staff Member of the Month -Larry & Yvonne Watts 
    HS Student of the Month -Allison Woodruff
    MS Student of the Month -Oliver Suever
    Elem Student of the Month -Thea Rodabaugh
    Elem Student of the Month -Eisen Vang
    Director of Operations-Mr. Wright
    Cafeteria Report-Ms. Giess
    Athletics/Discipline Report-Mr. Sorg
    Technology Report-Mr. Voll
    Elementary Principal's Report-Dr. Greer 
    Jr Hi/HS Principal's Report-Mr. Evans
    Superintendent's Report-Mr. Rossman
    Treasurer's Report-Mrs. Weber 

     


    3. Approve Agenda

    It is recommended that the Board approve the agenda as presented


    4. Items of Discussion
    Greg Rossman

    USDA Grant 

    K-12 Heating Boilers (both are 2008)

    Head Volleyball Coaching Search 

    Calamidty Days/Remote Learning Plan 


    5. Hearing Of Visitors

    6. Old Business

    7. Consent Items

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


    7.1 Approve Minutes

    It is recommended the board approve the regular meeting minutes of December 16, 2024 and the reorganizational meeting of January 06, 2025 as presented.


    7.2 Approve Monthly Financial Statements

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


    7.3 Approve Donations
    • Anonymous donor - $9,150 for each teacher to be allotted $150 for classroom/student needs

    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:


    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.


    7.6 Approve Personal Leave

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

    Heather Speyer         February 18-21, 2025  (4 Days) 


    7.7 Approve Volunteers

    It is recommended the Board approve the volunteer list as presented. 


    7.8 Approve Retirement Resignation

    It is recommended the board approve the retirement of Beth Snider effective May 31, 2025 with severance compensation.


    7.9 Approve Pupil Activity Contract

    It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and

    WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2025-2026 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.

    Julia Massara         Varsity Head Volleybal Coach 


    7.10 Approve Supplemental Contract

    It is reccomended the board approve the following supplemental contract for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Varsity Head Football Coach                    Jon Wells

     


    7.11 Approve Supplemental Contract

    It is reccomended the board approve the following supplemental for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Varisty Head Cross Country Coach          Maryann Holderman


    7.12 Approve Pupil Activity Contract

    It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and

    WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2025-2026 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.

    Varisty Boys Soccer Head Coach         Andrew Snook 


    7.13 Approve Pupil Activity Contract

    It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and

    WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2025-2026 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.

    Varsity Head Girls Soccer Coach         Scott Bash 


    7.14 Approve Supplemental Contract

    It is recommended the board approve the following supplemental contract

    High School Boys Assistant Track & Field Coach            Eric Sudlow

     

     


    7.15 Approve Supplemental Contract

    It is recommended the board approve the following supplemental contract

    High School Girls Assistant Track & Field Coach            Mickie Bonham


    7.16 Approve Supplemental Contract

    It is recommended the board approve the following supplemental contract

    Junior High Boys Track & Field Coach            Sarah Voll

     


    7.17 Approve Supplemental Contract

    It is recommended the board approve the following supplemental contract

    Junior High Girls Track & Field Coach            Kathy Caudill


    7.18 Approve Pupil Activity Contract

    It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and

    WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2024-2025 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.

    High School Track & Field Assistant Coach    Spencer Cooper (Splint Stipend, 1/2)

     

     


    7.19 Approve Pupil Activity Contract

    It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and

    WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2024-2025 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.

    High School Track & Field Assistant Coach         Bob McKee (Splint Stipend, 1/2)


    7.20 Approve Pupil Activity Contract

    It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and

    WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2024-2025 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.

    High school Baseball Assistant Coach            Joey Roark


    7.21 Approve Pupil Activity Contract

    It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and

    WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2024-2025 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.

    High School Softball Assistant Coach            Ronnie Howell       


    7.22 Approve Pupil Activity Contract

    It is recommended that the board approve the following resolution:

    WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and

    WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following non-licensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2024-2025 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.

    High School Softball Assistant Coach            Madison Hoiles     


    8. Action Items

    8.1 Approve Interdistrict Open Enrollment Application

    It is recommended the board approve the Interdistrict open enrollment application 2025-2026.


    8.2 Approve OHSAA Resolution 2025-2026

    It is recommended that the Board approve the 2025-2026 OHSAA Resolution for membership with Riverdale middle school and high school.


    8.3 Approve MOU For School Calendar 2025-2026

    It is recommended that the Board approve the MOU for the  2025-2026 school calendar.


    8.4 Approve School Calendar 2025-2026

    It is recommended that the Board approve the 2025-2026 school calendar.


    8.5 Approve Resolution

    It is recommended the board approve the following resolution: 

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE RIVERDALE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, as follows:

    BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby adopts the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures ("Model Policies") that were released by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ("DEW") in December 2024, and directs all staff in the District to use and comply with the Model Policies. The Board further authorizes the Superintendent to notify the DEW of the Board’s adoption of the Model Policies through the DEW’s Monitoring System by uploading a copy of this Board resolution on or before March 30, 2025, and by November 30 for each subsequent school year.


    8.6 Approve Board Revision

    It is recommended the board approve the following board policy revision

    Policy                     Description

    PO2623.02            Third Grade Reading Test

     


    8.7 Approve Grant Agreement

    It is recommended that the Board approved the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Agreement with The United States of America as presented. 


    8.8 Approve Midwest ESC Agreement

    It is reccomended the board approve the following contract with the Midwest ESC, Hardin county liason services for the remainder fo the 2024-2025 school year. 


    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


    10. Adjournment

    It is recommended the Board adjourn until the regular scheduled meeting February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm.


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