Riverdale Local Schools Board of Education, Special Meeting

It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Kylie Acheson, effective May 07, 2025. 

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING

A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (USAS 070)

(RC 5705.13)

    WHEREAS, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.13(C), a board of education may establish a capital projects fund for the purpose of accumulating resources for the acquisition, construction, or improvement of fixed assets of the school district; and

    WHEREAS, the Board of Education (“Board”) desires to establish and maintain a capital projects fund for the purpose of accumulating resources for the acquisition, construction, and/or improvement of fixed assets necessary to meet to future capital needs of the School District.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Riverdale Local School District, Hancock, Hardin and Wyandot Counties, Ohio, that:

1. The Board hereby establishes a capital projects fund (the “Fund,” Fund 070) to be used for the purpose of accumulating resources for the acquisition, construction, and/or improvement of fixed assets necessary to meet the future capital needs of the School District. The fixed assets that the Board intends to acquire construct, and/or improve with the money to be accumulated in the Capital Projects Fund includes, but is not limited to, renovating, repairing, improving existing school facilities, and acquiring school buses.
2. The Board authorizes the initial funding of the Fund with a transfer of monies from the General Fund in the amount of $3,000,000.
3. The Fund shall be funded over a maximum period of ten (10) years, up to a maximum balance of $10,000,000.The Fund shall be funded by periodic transfer(s) at the discretion of the Board from other funds of the Board, including the General Fund, and/or the deposit of monies from sources other than funds of the Board, including gifts to the Board.
4. If no contracts have been entered relating to the Fund during a period of ten (10) years after its establishment, such monies shall be returned to the fund(s) from which they originated.
5. The Treasurer and/or Superintendent are authorized to take any and all actions necessary to carry out this resolution.
6. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

It is recommended that the Board approve the following resolution 

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING

A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND (035)

(RC 5705.13)

    WHEREAS, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.13(B), a board of education may establish a special revenue fund for the purpose of accumulating resources for the payment of accumulated sick leave, personal leave and vacation leave upon the termination of employment or the retirement of employees of the board; and

    WHEREAS, a board of education is authorized, by resolution or ordinance, to transfer money to said fund from any fund of the board from which such payments be lawfully made;

    WHEREAS, the Board of Education (“Board”) has determined that it would be beneficial and financially responsible to establish such a fund for the purposes permitted by Ohio law and to fund it with a transfer from the general fund of the Board.

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. The Board approves the establishment of a (035) Termination Benefits fund in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.13(B).
2. An initial amount of $300,000 will be transferred from the general fund to the 035 account, and additional funds may be transferred by Board Resolution, as needs are identified.
3. The monies in this fund will remain in the funds for these purposes until formally rescinded by the Board, at which point any remaining monies accumulated in the fund will be transferred to the fund(s) from which they were originally transferred.
4. The Treasurer and/or Superintendent are authorized to take any and all actions necessary to carry out this resolution.
5. It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Board concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board, and that all deliberations of this Board and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public, in compliance with all legal requirements including Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

It is recommended the Board approve the negotiated agreement with teacher's associations for 2025-2028 as presented. 

It is recommended the Board approve the memorandum of understanding  with the Hancock County Sheriff's department to employ a school resources officer for the 2025-2026 school year at Riverdale Local Schools. 

It is recommended the Board approve Tegan Wietrzykowski as a Intervention Specialist to a one year contract, effective August 18, 2025. 

It is recommended the Board approve Scott Maag's administrative contract as middle school/high school principal.

It is recommended the Board approve Mrs. Rachel Arnett's administrative contract as Riverdale Local Schools Elementary principal (K-5).

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.