Meeting Details
February 23, 2026
5:30pm - 6:30pm
1 hr
Riverdale K-12 Building Band Room
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
Minutes
Mrs. Walters called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
1.1
Roll Call
Minutes
All members of the Board of Education were present.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
2.
Reports and Announcements
Staff Member of the Month - Kylee Marshall
HS Student of the Month - Griffin Bushong
MS Student of the Month - Callie Weatherholtz
Elem Student of the Month - Jacob Kin
Elem Student of the Month - Willow Prowant
Director of Operations - Mr. Ryan Wright
Discipline Report - Mr. Nate Sorg
Director of Student Activities - Mr. Jeremy Kuhlman
Technology Report - Mr. Zack Voll (Greg Rossman Reporting)
Elementary Principal's Report - Mrs. Rachel Arnett
JH/HS Principal's Report - Mr. Scott Maag
Superintendent's Report - Mr. Greg Rossman
Treasurer's Report - Mr. Addison Clark (5 Year Forecast)
VEEO Presentation- Mr. David Handwork
3.
Approve Agenda
It is recommended that the Board approve the agenda as presented.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.044
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
4.
Items of Discussion
Jeff Gordon, of K-12 Business Consulting, has a presentation scheduled for the March 23 Board meeting.
5.
Hearing Of Visitors
6.
Old Business
7.
Consent Items
It is recommended that the Consent Agenda be approved as follows:
7.1
Approve Minutes
It is recommended that the Board approve the minutes taken at its regular meeting held on January 30, 2026, as well as the minutes taken at its special meeting held on February 17, 2026, as presented.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.045
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.2
Approve Monthly Financial Statements
It is recommended that the Board approve the monthly financial statements as presented.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.046
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.3
Approve Classified Subs
It is recommended that the Board approve the classified substitute list as presented, pending completion of all state and local requirements:
Clarissa McCloud
Jeanine Coleman
Minutes
Resolution: 26.047
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
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: 26.048
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.4.1
Approve Substitute Teachers
Hannah Bennett
Jaci Bostleman
Michelle Evans
Lily James
Waylon Price
Jenna Stoltz
Megan Shepler
7.5
Approve Personal/Professional/Unpaid Leave
Tegan Wietrzyyowski May 15, 2026 (1-Personal Day)
Minutes
Resolution: 26.049
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.6
Approve Volunteers
It is recommended that the Board approve the following volunteers as presented.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.050
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.6.1
Approve Volunteers
Minutes
Resolution: 26.051
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.7
Approve Donations
It is recommended that the Board approve the following donations:
$50 to the Falcon Weekend Pack program from Donna and Abigail Schlarb.
$554 to the Riverdale Elementary Principal's Fund (018-9301) from the Riverdale Parent Teacher Organization.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.052
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.8
Approve Classified Employee
It is recommended that the Board approve Ruthanna Seabert as a full-time bus driver, effective Monday, February 9, 2026.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.053
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.9
Approve Supplementals
It is recommended that the Board approve the following supplemental positions.
Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach: Cameron Furr 2025-2026
Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach: Scott Bash 2026-2027
Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach: Andrew Snook 2026-2027
Head Varsity Golf Coach Mark Ruggles 2026-2027
Minutes
Resolution: 26.054
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.10
Resignation of Supplemental position
It is recommended that the Board approve the following supplemental resignation:
Joey Roark: Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
Minutes
Resolution: 26.055
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.11
Approve The Forest-Jackson Public Library's Annual Appropriations Resolution And Certificate of Estimated Resources
Minutes
Resolution: 26.056
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.12
Approve Summer Employee
It is recommended that the Board approve Ethan Spitnale as a help desk and network support intern for the spring/summer 2026, under the Ohio Tech Intermediary grant.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.057
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
7.13
Approve Resignation
It is recommended that the Board approve the following resignation effective immediately: Ben Brite, bus driver.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.058
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Tony Butler, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.
Action Items
8.1
Approve Bus Purchase for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
It is recommended that the Board approve the purchase of a 78-passenger, conventional bus with a wheelchair lift at a cost of $147,108, and a purchase date of July 1, 2026.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.059
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
Seconded: Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.2
Approve Five-Year Forecast
It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the updated Fiscal Year 2026 Five-Year Forecast as presented.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.060
Result: Approved
Motioned: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
Seconded: Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.3
Approve Supplemental
It is recommended the board approve Julia Massara as head volleyball coach for the 2026-2027 school year.
Minutes
Result: Defeated
Motioned: Tony Butler, Board Member
Seconded: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.4
Approve Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2027
It is recommended that the Board approve the official certificate of estimated resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.061
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
Seconded: Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
8.5
Approve Tax Budget Resolution
It is recommended that the Board adopt the attached resolution, accepting the property tax amounts and rates determined by the County Budget Commission, and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.062
Result: Approved
Motioned: Tony Butler, Board Member
Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
9.
Adjournment
It is recommended that the Board adjourn until its next regular scheduled meeting on March 23, 2026.
Minutes
Resolution: 26.063
Result: Approved
Motioned: Jacob Fletcher, Vice President
Seconded: Michelle Courtad, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lewis-Shuck, Board Member | X | ||
| Ashley Walters, President | X | ||
| Jacob Fletcher, Vice President | X | ||
| Tony Butler, Board Member | X | ||
| Michelle Courtad, Board Member | X |
