Riverdale Local School Board of Education Meeting

Riverdale District Office Board Room
Monday, April 28 - 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 -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
    Greg Rossman

    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

    1. Senior Class Advisor - Head Advisor - Emily Shaw, Assts. (3) – Corrine Boes, Brittany Hayter, Jill Schlarb
    2. Junior Class Advisor – Head Advisor - Corrine Boes, Assts. (3) – Emily Shaw, Jill Schlarb, Brittany Hayter
    3. Sophomore Class Advisor – Kathy Caudill & Micki Bonham (split)
    4. Freshmen Class Advisor - Kathy Caudill & Micki Bonham (split)
    5. Fall Musical Director – Allie Rader (I’m told there will be a musical and not a play)
    6. Spring Play Director - none
    7. HS RADD Advisor – Val Lifer
    8. HS Quiz Bowl Advisor – Kristie Thacker
    9. Robotics Advisor – Levi Brown
    10. Yearbook Advisor – Mike Avery
    11. Student Council Advisor – Jennifer Kubly & Nathan Leuders (Split)
    12. HS National Honor Society Advisor – Emily Shaw

    MIDDLE SCHOOL

    1. Student Council Advisor – Kandi Clark
    2. Yearbook Advisor – Angie Wehrle
    3. JH Play Director – Kristie Thacker
    4. JH Quiz Bowl – Jessica Woodruff
    5. JH H.A.P.P.Y. – Kandi Clark
    6. Washington DC Coordinator – Angie Wehrle
    7. JH National Honor Society Advisor – Alex Shumaker

    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    1. 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:

    1. The Board authorizes the necessary withholding and contribution corrections, and any associated payments deemed necessary by the Treasurer.
    2. 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.


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