Riverdale District Office Board Room
Thursday, November 20
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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
It is recommended that the Board approve the agenda as presented.
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
It is recommended that the Consent Agenda be approved as followed:
It is recommended the board approve the regular meeting minutes of October 27, 2025 as presented.
It is recommended the Board approve the monthly financial statements as presented.
It is recommended the Board approve the following classified subs as presented
It is recommended that the Board approve the substitute teacher list as presented pending completion of all state and local requirements.
It is recommended the Board approve the following leave reqeusts
It is recommended the Board approve the following volunteers as presented.
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.
It is recommended the board approve the resignation of assistant cook Ashlynn Murray effective November 07, 2025.
It is recommended the board approve Trey Beckley as 2nd shift custodian, effective November 24, 2025.
It is recommended the board approve Ms. Kylee Marshall for lesson planning, grading, and reporting in the absence of a certified staff member.
It is recommended the board approves the following volunteer coaches:
MaryAnn Holderman -Indoor Track & Field
Richard Patterson -Indoor Track & Field
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.
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.
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
It is recommended the board approve Tyson Speyer as head football coach school year 2026.
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.
It is recommended the board approve the purchase of a Hobart Dishwasher for the K-12 kitchen at a cost of $32, 889.00.
It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Makalia Weber as Treasurer effective 12/31/2025.
It is recommended the board approve the agreement of employee services with the Hancock county ESC.
It is recommended that the Board approve the following changes to Forest-Jackson Library
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.
It is recommended the Board adjourn until the regular scheduled meeting December 18, 2025.