Riverdale Local Schools, Board of Education Meeting

1. Call to Order

Minutes

Mrs. Walters called the meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

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

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Result: Approved


2. Reports and Announcements

Staff Member of the Month -Leslie Armrose
HS Student of the Month - Kellan Gossard
MS Student of the Month -Lexi Dailey
Elem Student of the Month -Merri Arnold
Elem Student of the Month -Paige Bulkowski
Director of Operation's Report-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

Minutes

Resolution: 25.49

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

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

4. Items of Discussion
Greg Rossman

Bus/Van Purchase for SY25/26

Summer Employment & Summer Projects

USDA Distance Learning Grant, Round Two


5. Hearing Of Visitors

Scott Snooke -Mechanic position 


6. Old Business

7. Consent Items

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

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Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

Seconded: Rick Clark, Board Member

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

7.1 Approve Minutes

It is recommended the board approve the regular meeting minutes of January 27, 2025 and the special meeting minutes of February19, 2025 as presented.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.50


7.2 Approve Monthly Financial Statements

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

Minutes

Resolution: 25.51


7.3 Approve Classified Substitutes

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

Minutes

Resolution: 25.52


7.4 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: 25.53


7.5 Approve Personal Leave

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

Kathy Caudill        April 16 & 17, 2025 (2 Days)

Maddie Pryor         April 22, 2025 (1/2 Day)

Eric Sudlow            May 09, 2025  (1 Day)

Kelly McCloud        May 19, 2025  (1 Day)

Minutes

Resolution: 25.54


7.6 Approve Volunteers

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

Minutes

Resolution: 25.55


7.7 Use of Facilities

It is recommended the board approve the use of facilities for the high school musical "Little Shop of Horrors" on April 06, 2025, supervision, Alli Rader.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.56


7.8 Use of Facilities

It is recomemended the board approve the use of facilities for the boys soccer program to hold open gyms on Sundays, Andrew Snook supervising. 

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Resolution: 25.57


8. Action Items

8.1 Approve OSC School Bus Purchase Resolution

It is recommended the board approve the following resolution:

Ohio Schools Council Cooperative advertising and receiving bids for school bus chassis and bodies

WHEREAS, the Riverdale Local Schools Board of Education wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of ONE 84 passenger school bus chassis and bodies. 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Riverdale Local Schools Board of Education wishes to participate and authorizes the Ohio Schools Council to advertise and receive bids on behalf of said Board as per the specifications submitted for the cooperative purchase of ONE 84 passenger school bus chassis and bodies.  

 

Minutes

Resolution: 25.58

Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

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

8.2 Approve 2025-2026 Academic Course Catalog

It is recommended the board approve the 2025-2026 academic course catalog.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.59

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

8.3 Approve Owens CC CCP Agreement

It is recommended the board approve the Owens Community College College Credit Plus agreement with Riverdale Local Schools for 2025-2026. 

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Resolution: 25.60

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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

8.4 Approve Van purchase

It is recommended the board approve the purchase of a 2024 Ford Transit10 passenger van, total $69, 240.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.61

Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President

Seconded: Rick Clark, Board Member

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

9. Adjournment

It is recommended the Board adjourn until the regular scheduled meeting March 24, 2025.

Minutes

Resolution: 25.62

Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member

Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member

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