Riverdale District Office Board Room
Friday, January 30
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Staff Member of the Month - Lynsie Moore
HS Student of the Month - Isabelle Egbert
MS Student of the Month - Brandt Welly
Elementary Student of the Month - Brendalyn Haley
Elementary Student of the Month - Carson Davidson
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
JH/HS Principal's Report - Mr. Maag
Superintendent's Report - Mr. Rossman
Treasurer's Report - Mr. Clark
It is recommended that the Board approve the meeting agenda as presented.
Strategic Planning Update
1% Income Tax Renewal (May 05, 2026)
Falcon Flyer (February 2026)
Auditorium Renovations
It is recommended the Board approve the minutes taken at the January 05, 2026 Organizational Meeting as presented.
It is recommended that the Board approve the resignation of Nathan Lueders, effective January 16, 2026.
It is recommended that the Board approve the classified substitute list as presented pending completion of all state and local requirements:
Ruthanna Seabert - Sub Bus Driver
It is recommended that the Board approve the substitute teacher list as presented pending completion of all state and local requirements.
Karen Hayes January 13-16, 2026 (4 Unpaid Days)
It is recommended that the Board approve the following volunteers as presented.
It is recommended that the Board approve the following uses of facilities:
Optional Sunday Futsal (indoor soccer style competition) - supervised by Andrew Snook.
Hancock All County Band/Choir Festival - supervised by Allison Radar (February 15, 2026, K-12 Building)
It is recommended that the Board of Education formally accept the following donations:
$100 to the Riverdale FFA program from The Mennel Milling Company on behalf of Angela Ventresca.
$200 worth of food items for the Falcon Weekend Pack program from the following local businesses:
- Ohio Surplus
- Forney Sales and Service
- Martins Meat Mart
- The Dairy Barn
$26,785.52 from the Riverdale Education Foundation.
It is recommended that the Board approve Carly Mowery as a 6.0 hour assistant cook to a contract for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
It is recommended that the Board approve the resignation of Trey Beckley, effective January 30, 2026.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the following mid-year teaching contract changes:
- Adrian Cooper: From BA150 to MA, effective 11/19/2025;
- Julia Weinstein: From BA to MA, effective 01/14/2026.
It is recommended that the Board approve Taylor Rathbun to a classified contract as as a full time custodian.
It is recommended that the Board approve the open enrollment application form for the 2026-2027 school year.
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2026-2027 school calendar.
It is recommended that the Board approve the memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the 2026-2027 school calendar.
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2026-2027 course catalog as presented.
The Board of Education passed a resolution (25.284) on 11/20/2025, authorizing the purchase of a commercial Hobart dishwasher at a price of $32,889.00. Since said resolution, the manufacturer informed Riverdale Local Schools that the model the district intended to purchase has been discontinued. The only other suitable alternative the vendor could provide to the district has a unit cost of $34,131.79. It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the expenditure of an additional $1,242.79 necessary to acquire a commercial dishwasher for the cafeteria located in the district's K-12 building.
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve of the letter of engagement from the Board's external auditing firm, Julian & Grube. The letter summarizes the roles and responsibilities of both parties in the comprehensive audit of the district's financial records for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2025. Upon the Board's approval, a signed copy of this letter of engagement will be returned to Julian & Grube.
It is recommended that the Board approve the 2026-2027 OHSAA membership resolution as presented.
It is recommended that the Board adjourn until the next regular scheduled meeting to be held on February 23, 2026.