Riverdale Local schools, Board of Education Meeting

Riverdale District Office Board Room
Monday, March 23 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm

    1. Call to Order

    1.1 Roll Call

    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    2. Reports and Announcements

    Staff Member of the Month - Mr. Tony Bemis 
    HS Student of the Month - Paige Courtad 
    MS Student of the Month - Darwin Pelfrey
    Elem Student of the Month - Owen Larbus 
    Elem Student of the Month - Landon Burch

    Technology Report - Mr. Zack Voll 
    Operations Report - Mr. Ryan Wright (Mr. Rossman Reporting) 
    Discipline Report - Mr. Nate Sorg
    Elementary Principal's Report-Mrs. Rachel Arnett 
    MS/HS Principal's Report - Mr. Scott Maag
    Superintendent's Report - Mr. Greg Rossman 
    Treasurer's Report - Mr. Addison Clark 

     


    3. Approve Agenda

    It is recommended the Board approve the agenda as presented.


    4. Items of Discussion
    Greg Rossman

    Boiler Contract 

    Summer projects 

    Playground Equipment upgrades/replacements 

    K-12 Business Consultant presentation Mr. Jeff Gordon (may not arrive until 6:30pm)


    5. Hearing Of Visitors

    6. Old Business

    7. Consent Items

    It is recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as follows:


    7.1 Approve Minutes

    It is recommended the Board approve the minutes taken at the February 23, 2026 Board of Education Meeting as presented. 


    7.2 Approve Monthly Financial Statements

    7.3 Approve Substitute Teachers

    It is recommended the Board approve the substitute teacher list as presented, pending completion of all state and local requirements:

    Maya Bodart
    Waylon Price
    Joe Deems
    Raya Egbert
    Clarissa McCloud
    Jamie Rickle
    Kendall Van Horn


    7.4 Approve Personal/Professional/Unpaid Leave

    Angie Wehrle             April 01 & 02, 2026 (2 Personal Days)


    7.5 Approve Volunteers

    It is recommended the Board approve the following volunteers as presented.


    7.6 Approve Temporary Summer Employment Contracts

    It is recommended the Board approve the following individuals for temporary employment for the summer of 2026:

    Kim Rall 

    Michele Clark 

    Olivia Clark 

    Student workers:

    Cale Young 

    Carter Vent 

     


    7.7 Approve Supplemental Employment Contracts

    It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental employment contracts:

    Amy Phelps - Fall Cheerleading Advisor 

    Jessica Woodruff - Head Coach Cross Country Coach

    Shawn Clark - Assistant Girls Soccer Coach 

    Jacklyn Bostelmen & Bethany Driskill - Co-Head Volleyball Coaches 

    Mark Schwemer - Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

    Nick Parsell - Volunteer Assistant Boys Soccer Coach


    7.8 Approve Retirement of Classified Employee

    It is recommended the Board accept the following letter of retirement:

    Cindy Wenzinger, Bus Driver: Effective 6/1/2026.


    7.9 Approve Board Meeting date

    It is recommended the Board reschedule the regular April Board of of Education meeting, which was previously scheduled to take place on April 20, 2026, for April 27, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 


    7.10 Approve Employment Contract of Classified Employee

    It is recommended the Board approve Jodi England for employment with the district as a custodian, effective March 23, 2026. 


    7.11 Approve Employment Contract of Classified Employee

    It is recommended the Board approve Fred Sharrer for employment as a full time bus driver, effective March 16, 2026. 

     


    7.12 Approve Donations

    It is recommended the Board accept the following donation:

    $237.78 from Riverdale Local Schools Students & Staff for the Falcon Weekend Pack Program;

    $511 from the Riverdale Athletic Boosters for the purchase of track & field equipment.


    7.13 Approve Employment Contract of Classified Employee

    It is recommended the Board approve Jacy Graber to a one-year certified contract as a district aide/academic assist monitor for the 2026-2027 school year. 


    8. Action Items

    8.1 Approve Administrative Employment Contract

    It is recommended the Board approve the 3-year administrative contract of Ryan Wright, Director of Operations, effective August 01, 2026.


    8.2 Approve Football Equipment Purchase

    It is recommended the Board approve the football equipment purchase with Zides Sports in Marietta, Ohio at a cost of $20,960.


    8.3 Approve Hancock County ESC Contract

    It is recommended the Board approve the contract with the Hancock County ESC for special education and supervisory services for FY 2027 at an estimated cost of $1,446,637.78

     


    8.4 Approve Hancock County ESC Contract

    It is recommended the Board approve the contract with the Hancock County ESC for preschool and gifted services for FY 2027 at an estimated cost of $210,540.85.


    8.5 Approve ESC Contract

    It is recommended the Board approve the contract with the Hancock County ESC for (TESOL) services for FY 2027, at an estimated cost of $4,925 per student.


    8.6 Approve Flooring Purchase

    It is recommended the Board approve the carpet replacement for the RHS library and offices, to be supplied from and installed by Frey Carpet & Flooring, at a cost of $50,550.00.


    8.7 Approve Contract

    It is recommended the board approve the service agreement with Good Shepard Acres LLC to digitize student records at an approximate cost of $12,500.00. 


    8.8 Approve School Vehicle Maintenance Invoices

    It is recommended the Board approve the payment of $152,641.71 worth of vehicle maintenance invoices from Forest Truck & Auto Service.


    8.9 Approve NEOLA Policy Updates

    It is recommended the Board approve the spring, 2026 NEOLA Board of Education policy revisions and updates as presented:

    po2431.06 - Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in Athletics (NEW)

    po3440 - Job Related Expenses  

    po4440 - Job Related Expenses   

    po5112 - Entrance Requirements 

    po5223 - Release Time for Religious Instruction     

    po5421 - Grading 

    po5430 - Class Rank 

    po6220 - Budget Preparation 

    po6320 - Purchasing and Bidding 

    po6325 - Procurement-Federal Grants/Funds 

    po6423 - Use of Credit Cards 

    po6424 - Procurement Cards 

    po6425  - Use of District Tax Exempt Certificate (NEW)

    po6460 - Vendor Relations 

    po6465 - Affinity, Rewards, or Other Discount Programs  (NEW)                     

    po7540.09 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)  (Replacement)

    po8500 - Food Services 

         


    8.10 Approve Chromebook Purchase

    It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of Chromebook student laptop computers from Xerox IT Solutions, at a cost of $59,423.00. 


    8.11 Approve Furniture Purchase

    It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of furniture for the RHS library, from Martin Public Seating, at a cost of $9,349.73.


    8.12 Approve Purchase

    It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of marching band uniforms from Stanbury Uniforms Inc., at an approximate cost of $30,000.


    8.13 Approve REA Professional Development MOU

    It is recommended the Board approve the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Riverdale Education Association (REA) as presented. 


    8.14 Approve REA 2026-2027 School Calendar MOU

    It is recommended the Board approve the school calendar memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Riverdale Education Association (REA) as presented. 


    8.15 Approve Amended Appropriations For Fiscal Year 2026

    8.16 Approve MOU with OAPSE

    It is recommended the Board approve the following memorandum of understanding with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local # 380 (OAPSE), as presented. 


    9. Adjournment

    It is recommended the Board adjourn until the regular scheduled meeting to be held on April 27, 2026.


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