Meeting Details
November 20, 2025
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Riverdale District Office Board Room
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
Mrs. Walters called the meeting to order at 5:30pm
1.1
Roll Call
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes
Mrs. Walters led the Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Reports and Announcements
Staff Member of the Month - Mrs. Kim Bickford
HS Student of the Month -Ethan Spitnale
MS Student of the Month -Wyatt Larbus
Elem Student of the Month -Kearstin Beck
Elem Student of the Month -Kendryk Edwards
Director of Operations Report-Mr. Wright
Student Activities Report-Mr. Kuhlman
Discipline Report-Mr. Sorg
Technology Report-Mr. Voll
Elementary Principal's Report-Mrs. Arnett
Jr Hi/HS Principal's Report-Mr. Maag
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: 25.267
Result: Approved
Motioned: Tony Butler, Board Member
Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
4.
Items of Discussion
Capital Conference Review
Strategic Planning Update
Happy Holidays -Thanksgiving Meal November 21, 2025 Staff and Students
December 17, 2025 Brad Hurtig Assembly for 6-12 students 10:00am RHS Gym & Community Event 7:00pm Kevi Morse/Brad Hurtig
5.
Hearing Of Visitors
Minutes
None
6.
Old Business
Minutes
None
7.
Consent Items
It is recommended that the Consent Agenda be approved as followed:
Minutes
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.1
Approve Minutes
It is recommended the board approve the regular meeting minutes of October 27, 2025 as presented.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.268
Result: Approved
7.2
Approve Monthly Financial Statements
It is recommended the Board approve the monthly financial statements as presented.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.269
Result: Approved
7.3
Approve Classified Subs
It is recommended the Board approve the following classified subs as presented
- Amanda Alge- Sub Secretary
Minutes
Resolution: 25.270
Result: Approved
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: 25.271
Result: Approved
7.5
Approve Personal, Professional, and Unpaid Leave
It is recommended the Board approve the following leave reqeusts
- Eric Sudlow December 01, 2025 (1 Day, Personal)
Minutes
Resolution: 25.272
Result: Approved
7.6
Approve Volunteers
It is recommended the Board approve the following volunteers as presented.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.273
Result: Approved
7.7
Use of Facilities
It is recommended the board approve the use of facilities (k-12 gym/cafeteria/additional areas) for the Mindi Justice Winter Cheer extravaganza. This event will be Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 8:00am-6:00pm in the K-12 building, Amy Phelps will be supervising.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.274
Result: Approved
7.8
Approve Resignation
It is recommended the board approve the resignation of assistant cook Ashlynn Murray effective November 07, 2025.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.275
Result: Approved
7.9
Approve Classified Employee
It is recommended the board approve Trey Beckley as 2nd shift custodian, effective November 24, 2025.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.276
Result: Approved
7.10
Approve Stipend
It is recommended the board approve Ms. Kylee Marshall for lesson planning, grading, and reporting in the absence of a certified staff member.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.277
Result: Approved
7.11
Approve Coaching Volunteers
It is recommended the board approves the following volunteer coaches:
MaryAnn Holderman -Indoor Track & Field
Richard Patterson -Indoor Track & Field
Minutes
Resolution: 25.278
Result: Approved
7.12
Approve Use of Facilities
It is recommended the board approve the use of the Riverdale gyms on Sundays in the months of November and December of 2025, January and February of 2026. Andy McBride will be supervisor.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.279
Result: Approved
7.13
Use of Facilities
It is recommended the board approve the use of the district building and auditorium for the RHS Spring Musical. These dates include Friday and Saturday, March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Ms. Allison Rader is the director and supervising.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.280
Result: Approved
7.14
Approve Supplementals
It is recommended the board approve the following supplementals for the 2025-2026 school year:
Jill Schlarb Student Council Co-Advisor for Student Council
Mickie Bonham Academic Assist & Thursday/Friday School
Minutes
Resolution: 25.281
Result: Approved
7.15
Approve Supplemental Contract
It is recommended the board approve Tyson Speyer as head football coach school year 2026.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.282
Result: Approved
8.
Action Items
8.1
Approve Resolution
It is recommended the board approve the follow resolution
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID PROCESS
WHEREAS, R.C. 3313.46 requires the Riverdale Local School District Board of Education (“Board”) to follow competitive bidding procedures when it determines to build, repair, enlarge, improve, or demolish any school building, the cost of which will exceed the amount specified by applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined to replace boilers in the K-12 school building, the cost of which is estimated to exceed the applicable statutory threshold (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent/designee has prepared, and the Board has reviewed plans, specifications, and related information for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to R.C. 3313.46, that the plans, specifications, and related information provided by the Superintendent are sufficient to inform bidders of the project requirements; and that the District shall not engage in the practice of professional engineering, professional surveying, or architecture, in completion of this project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent/designee shall (1) prepare and publish an invitation to bid on the project and bid specifications, in compliance with R.C. 3313.46 and other applicable law; (2) coordinate the opening of the bids received in compliance with the bidding documents and applicable law and Board Policy; and (3) prepare and submit to the Board of Education at a subsequent meeting a recommendation regarding the award and/or rejection of any or all bids to allow the Board to identify and select the lowest responsible bidder for this project in accordance with applicable law and Board Policy.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.283
Result: Approved
Motioned: Rick Clark, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.2
Approve Purchase of Dishwasher
It is recommended the board approve the purchase of a Hobart Dishwasher for the K-12 kitchen at a cost of $32, 889.00.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.284
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.3
Approve Resignation
It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Makalia Weber as Treasurer effective 12/31/2025.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.285
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.4
Hancock County ESC Service Agreement
It is recommended the board approve the agreement of employee services with the Hancock county ESC.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.286
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Rick Clark, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.5
Approve Changes to Forest-Jackson Library Trustees
It is recommended that the Board approve the following changes to Forest-Jackson Library
- Accept resignation of Amber Warren, Fiscal Officer effective 10/31/2025. Accept Audrey Hankins as replacement of Amber Warren.
- Accept resignation of Martha Cramer, effective 12/31/2025. Accept Deb Sons as replacement of Martha Cramer with a term expiring 12/31/2029.
Minutes
Resolution: 25.287
Result: Approved
Motioned: Tony Butler, Board Member
Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
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.
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.
Minutes
The Board entered into executive session at 6:02pm
Mrs. Makalia Weber and Mr. Rick Clark were asked to exit the session
The Board exited executive session at 7:04pm
Resolution: 25.288
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
10.
Adjournment
It is recommended the Board adjourn until the regular scheduled meeting December 18, 2025.
Minutes
The Board adjourned at 7:04
Resolution: 25.289
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Rick Clark, Board Member | |||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
