Meeting Details
April 28, 2025
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Riverdale District Office Board Room
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Reports and Announcements
Staff Member of the Month -Kristie Thacker
HS Student of the Month -Madyson White
MS Student of the Month -Bailey Spiegel
Elem Student of the Month -Charlotte Weir
Elem Student of the Month -Audri Darby
Director of Operation's Report
Cafeteria Report
Athletics/Discipline Report
Technology Report
Elementary Principal's Report
Jr Hi/HS Principal's Report
Superintendent's Report
Treasurer's Report
3.
Approve Agenda
It is recommended that the Board approve the agenda as presented
4.
Items of Discussion
Class of 2025 Graduates May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm
Strategic Planning 2025-2026 School Year
House Bill 96, General Fund Carry Over Cap
5.
Hearing Of Visitors
Kyleigh Wise - Student Discipline
Derek Dailey--Education/Academic Instructiuon
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 special meeting of March 19, 2025 and the regular meeting minutes of March 24, 2025 as presented.
7.2
Approve Monthly Financial Statements
It is recommended the Board approve the monthly financial statements as presented.
7.3
Approve Classified Subs
It is recommended the Board approve the classified substitute list as presented pending completion of all state and local requirements:
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.
7.5
Approve Personal Leave
It is recommended the Board approve the following personal days as presented:
Valerie Lifer May 21, 2025 (1 Day)
Miles Frey May 15, 2025 (1/2 Day)
Lindsey Weatherholtz May 15, 2025 (1/2 Day)
April Huffman May 19, 2025 (1 Day)
Kandi Clark May 13 & 14, 2025 (2 Days)
7.6
Approve Volunteers
It is recommended the Board approve the following volunteers as presented.
7.7
Approve Certified Employee
It is recommended the board approve Taylor Greco to a one year certifed contract, effective August 18, 2025.
7.8
Approve Resignation
It is recommended the board approve the resignation of Aubreah Jellison ending school year 2024-2025.
7.9
Approve Certified Contracts
It is recommended the Board approve the following teachers pending the completion of all state and local requirements:
Teachers Contracts:
Name Current New
Corinne Boes 3yr 5yr. 2025-2030
Adrian Cooper 3yr 5yr. 2025-2030
Cassandra Suever 3yr 5yr. 2025-2030
Jon Sessler 2yr 3yr. 2025-2028
Jena Bushong 3rd, 1 2yr. 2025-2027
Kylee Marshall 3rd, 1 2yr. 2025-2027
Kayla Reynolds 3rd, 1 2yr. 2025-2027
Maegan Stauffer 3rd, 1 2yr. 2025-2027
Sarah Voll 3rd, 1 2yr. 2025-2027
Stephanie Goodrich 3rd, 1 2yr. 2025-2027
Rob Day 2nd, 1 3rd, 1 2025-2026
Jessica French 1st, 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
Megan King 1st, 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
Myles Frey 1st, 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
Shane Burnworth 1st, 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
Charlotte Nye 1st, 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
Nathan Lueders 1st, 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
Susan Casselman 1st, 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
Jenna Livingston 1st 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
Allison Radar 1st 1 2nd 1 2025-2026
7.10
Approve Classified Contracts
It is recommended the board approve the following classified contracts pending completion of all state and local requirements.
Two Year Contract:
Jade Moore 2 Yr. 2025-2027
Brittany Roach 2 Yr. 2025-2027
Gayle Book 2yr. 2025-2027
Jon Wells 2 yr. 2025-2027
Seth Frey 2yr. 2025-2027
Tosha Barger 2yr. 2025-2027
Kyleigh Wise 2yr. 2025-2027
Ben Brite 2yr. 2025-2027
Kim Rall 2yr. 2025-2027
Tammy Hart 2yr. 2025-2027
Tracy Riegle 2yr. 2025-2027
7.11
Approve 2025 - 2026 Supplementals
It is recommended the Board approve the following supplementals for the 2025-2026 school year, pending proper certification and requirements:
1) Head Golf Coach-- Mark Ruggles
2) Head Boys Basketball Coach -- Al Thomas
3) Head Girls Basketball Coach -- Drew Bostic
4) Head Wrestling Coach -- Paul Frey
5) Varsity Football Cheer Advisor -- Amy Phelps
6) Varsity Basketball Cheer Advisor -- Morgan Miller (1/2 stipend)
7) Varsity Basketball Cheer Advisor -- Lydia Beavers (1/2 stipend)
8) E-Sports Advisors --Ethan Radar & Zack Voll (Split Stipends)
9) Assistant Band Director --Jessica French
7.12
Approve Certified Employee
It is recommended the Board approve Kelly Godeke as an Intervention Specialist to a one year certified contract, effective August 18, 2025.
7.13
Approve 2025-2026 Supplementals
It is recommended the Board approve the following supplementals for the 2025-2026 school year, pending proper certification and requirements:
HIGH SCHOOL
- Senior Class Advisor - Head Advisor - Emily Shaw, Assts. (3) – Corrine Boes, Brittany Hayter, Jill Schlarb
- Junior Class Advisor – Head Advisor - Corrine Boes, Assts. (3) – Emily Shaw, Jill Schlarb, Brittany Hayter
- Sophomore Class Advisor – Kathy Caudill & Micki Bonham (split)
- Freshmen Class Advisor - Kathy Caudill & Micki Bonham (split)
- Fall Musical Director – Allie Rader (I’m told there will be a musical and not a play)
- Spring Play Director - none
- HS RADD Advisor – Val Lifer
- HS Quiz Bowl Advisor – Kristie Thacker
- Robotics Advisor – Levi Brown
- Yearbook Advisor – Mike Avery
- Student Council Advisor – Jennifer Kubly & Nathan Leuders (Split)
- HS National Honor Society Advisor – Emily Shaw
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Student Council Advisor – Kandi Clark
- Yearbook Advisor – Angie Wehrle
- JH Play Director – Kristie Thacker
- JH Quiz Bowl – Jessica Woodruff
- JH H.A.P.P.Y. – Kandi Clark
- Washington DC Coordinator – Angie Wehrle
- JH National Honor Society Advisor – Alex Shumaker
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Elementary Music Director – Kim Bickford
7.14
Approve Certified Employee
It is recommended the Board approve Hillary Beach as a K-5 Intervention Specialist to a one year certified contract, effective August 18, 2025.
7.15
Approve Retirement Resignation
It is recommended the Board approve the retirement resignation of Mrs. Cindy Girdler.
7.16
Approve Resignation
It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Mrs. Allissa Farmer as 2nd grade teacher, effective May 23, 2025.
8.
Action Items
8.1
Approve Career Planning Solution Contract
It is recommended the Board approve the career planning solution contract for strategic planning SY 2025-2026.
8.2
Approve Class of 2025 Graduates
It is recommended that the Board approve the following students who are expected to complete the Course of Study prescribed by The State of Ohio, The Hancock County Educational Service Center and The Riverdale Local Board of Education. These students will receive their diplomas from Riverdale High School, a high school of the First Grade, on May 18, 2025 IF ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET.
Aries Denise Ackermann
Jason Michael Adkins II
Sarah Elizebeth Adkins
Elijah Ryan Bagley
Shae Christina Berger
Maya Lynn Blanco
Brody Aaron Bolenbaugh
Mariah Marie Bonham
Mariah Marie Bowen
Devin Wayne Caldwell
Loukas Allen Carter
Madelynn Elizabeth Clark
Taylor Dean Clark
William Reece Clark
Drayva Jean Claypool
Addison Renee Collier
Derek Matthew Courtad
Kyana Avalon Crum
Megan Lynn Donaugh
Brooke Lila Durenberger
Jack Henry Dusseau
Ramsey Scott Egbert
Athena Collette Ekleberry
Ethan Tyler James Elwood
Adelynn Grace Farmer
Ashley Joleen Farver
Erica Faye Fowler
Nicholas Jay Gault
Mikayla Jordan Gomez
Harlee Ann Gonzales
Justin Gonzales Jr.
Kellan Rae Gossard
Corey Alan Grunden
Mason Bradley Guckes
Hayden Joe Hagerty
Yei'Yahna Nai'Imah Soaraeya Odunkesenler Jenkins
Amelia Raye Kear
Tayler Anne Lamb
Ashley Eileen Lawrence
Makaya Ann Ledesma
Stephen Keegan McBride
Carson James McCloud
Braden Matthew Mellott
Gage Jeremy Miller
Eden Elizabeth Morris
Dalton Kole Myers
Cody Joseph Nye
Emily Kathleen Paugh
Kennedy Grace Phelps
Chloe Marie Powell
Waylon Pierce Price
David Joseph Quint
John Wesley Rector
Cale Stephan Reigle
Evan Patrick Reiter
Marcus Erik Rothlisberger
Isabella Dee Shepherd
Kinsey Alyse Shull
Gaige Eugene Smith
Kaylee Nicole Smith
Ethan Matthew Stapleton
Mason Joseph Studer
Kaylea Michelle Terrell
Emma Katelyn Tucker
Landen James Vent
Hawk Thomas Washburn
Alexander Ty Weber
Madyson Renea White
Tristan Lee Wilson
Allison Nadeanne Woodruff
8.3
Approve Non Renewal of Contract
It is recommended the Board approve the non renewal of Dan Evans as Middle School/High School principal.
8.4
Approve Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Riverdale Local School District, to approve an Agreement to join the Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Ciiperative (NOACSC) and to approve the Bylaws of NOACSC.
8.5
NWOET Contract
It is recommended the Board approve the contract with (NWOET) Northwest Ohio Educational Technology for the 2025-2026 school year.
8.6
Approve service agreement
It is recommended the Board approve the service agreement with Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.
8.7
Approve Contract
It is recommended the Board approve the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) contract with Jefferson County Educational Service Center (JCESC).
8.8
Approve Invoices For Payment
It is recommended the Board approve the following invoice for payment as presented
Northmont City SD - $11,084.74 for Preschool Excess Cost
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 Riverael 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.
Approval of Resolution for SERS Corrections
It is recommended the Board approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, in consultation with the Ohio School Employees Retirement System (“SERS”) and K-12 Consulting, the Riverdale Local School District Board of Education (“Board”) has completed a review of past withholdings and contributions to SERS; and
WHEREAS, this review has identified contribution and withholding errors that require correction; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to correct any issues with minimal impact on its employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
- The Board authorizes the necessary withholding and contribution corrections, and any associated payments deemed necessary by the Treasurer.
- The Treasurer is authorized to take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to carry out this Resolution.
11.
Adjournment
It is recommended the Board adjourn until the regular scheduled meeting May 27, 2025.
