Riverdale Local schools, Board of Education Meeting

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes taken at its last regular meeting held on April 27, 2026 as presented.

It is recommended the Board approve the monthly financial statements as presented.

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

Richard Jones - Sub Bus Driver 

It is recommended the Board approve the following resignations:

Lydia Beavers - HS Basketball Cheer Advisor - Winter.

Drew Bostic - Head Girls Basketball Coach, effective 5/5/2026. 

Jon Sessler - High School Social Studies Teacher, effective at the end of 2025-2026 contract. 

Brittany Hayter - High School Special Education Teacher on assignment & Special Education Coordinator, effective at the end of 2025-2026 contract.

Jaclyn Bostelman - High School Co-Head Volleyball Coach, effective 5/11/2026.

Jeremy Kuhlman - Director of Student Activities, effective at the end of 2025-2026 contract.

Cheyenne Musselman - Bus Monitor / Aide, effective 5/22/2026.

Ethan Rader - Assistant Technology Coordinator, effective 7/31/2026.

 

It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

- $670 to the FFA program from Crooks & Sons Excavating - Receipt # 90526

- $70 to the FFA program from Regina Vent - Receipt # 90526

- $525 to the FFA program from Shane Concrete Construction LLC - Receipt # 90526

- $1,000 to the Gene Stuckey Scholarship fund from Gregory & Melissa Stuckey - Receipt # 90535

- $728.99 to the Riverdale Football account from the Riverdale Athletic Boosters - Receipt # 90585

- $192.86 to the Riverdale Boys Track account from the Riverdale Athletic Boosters - Receipt # 90585

- $607.44 to the Support Groups account from the Riverdale Academic Boosters - Receipt # 90571

- $1,500 to the Gene Stuckey Scholarship fund from Gregory & Melissa Stuckey - Receipt # 90575

- $16.50 to Student Lunch Accounts from the Riverdale Cafe Staff - Receipt # 90695

It is recommended the Board approve wrestling open mats on Sundays throughout May, June, & July of 2026, which will be supervised by Paul Frey.

It is recommended the Board approve the following mid-year contract changes:

Kylee Marshall - from the BA column of the REA salary schedule, to the BA 150 column of the REA salary schedule, effective 8/18/2025.

Kylee Marshall - from the BA 150 column of the REA salary schedule, to the MA column of the REA salary schedule, effective 5/2/2026.

Jim Speyer - from the MA 15 column of the REA salary schedule, to the MA 30 column of the REA salary schedule, effective 8/18/2025.

Tegan Wietrzykowski - From the BA column of the REA salary schedule, to the MA column of the REA salary schedule, effective 5/8/2026.

Megan King - From the BA column of the REA salary schedule, to the BA 150 column of the REA salary schedule, effective 4/24/2026.

It is recommended the Board approve the following pupil activity contracts:

- Jaclyn Bostelman - JH Volleyball Coach - Level 6, Step 3

It is recommended the Board approve the following pupil activity contract amendment:

- Bethany Driskill - From: Head HS Volleyball Coach - Level 2, Step 0 (50%), To: Head HS Volleyball Coach - Level 2, Step 0.

Emily Shaw - Head Sr. Class Advisor, Level 9, Step 3

Jill Schlarb - Assistant Sr. Class Advisor, Level 10, Step 7+

Valerie Lifer - Assistant Sr. Class Advisor, Level 10, Step 0

Brittany Hayter - Assistant Sr. Class Advisor, Level 10, Step 3

Corinne Boes - Head Jr. Class Advisor, Level 8, Step 3

Jill Schlarb - Assistant Jr. Class Advisor, Level 10, Step 7+

Emily Shaw - Assistant Jr. Class Advisor, Level 10, Step 3

Brittany Hayter - Assistant Jr. Class Advisor, Level 10, Step 3

Mickie Bonham - So. Class Advisor, Level 10, Step 7+

Mickie Bonham - Fr. Class Advisor, Level 11, Step 7+

Allison Rader - HS Fall Musical Director, Level 5, Step 2

Kristie Thacker - Spring Play Director, Level 7, Step 1

Valerie Lifer - RSA / ADA Advisor, Level 10, Step 7+

Kristie Thacker - HS Quiz Bowl Advisor, Level 7, Step 7+

Levi Brown - Robotics Club Advisor, Level 10, Step 7+

Mike Avery - HS Yearbook Advisor, Level 5, Step 7+

Emily Shaw - HS National Honor Society Advisor, Level 10, Step 1

Kim Bickford - Elementary Music Advisor, Level 8, Step 7+

Kandi Clark - MS Student Council Advisor, Level 10, Step 7+

Angie Wehrle - MS Yearbook Advisor, Level 10, Step 6

Angie Wehrle - Washington, D.C. Trip Coordinator, Level 10, Step 7+

Kandi Clark - HAPPY Advisor, Level 10, Step 7+

Jessica Woodruff - JH Quiz Bowl Advisor, Level 11, Step 7+

Alex Shumaker - JH National Honor Society Advisor, Level 10, Step 7+

Emily Shaw - HS Student Council Advisor (50%), Level 10, Step 2

Jill Schlarb - HS Student Council Advisor (50%), Level 10, Step 7+

Summer School Instructor: Emily Shaw, Per Diem Rate

Junior High Play Director: Kristie Thacker, Level 8, Step 3

Summer School Instructor(s): Kristie Thacker, Kandi Clark, Per Diem Rate

It is recommended the Board approve the following pupil activity contracts for the 2026-2027 school year:

Zack Voll - E-Sports Advisor (50%), Level 6, Step 5 

Ethan Rader - E-Sports Advisor (50%), Level 6, Step 1

Andy McBride - Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Level 2, Step 4

Araeah Fox - Freshman Volleyball Coach, Level 5, Step 0

It is recommended the Board approve the following certified employment contract:

Elijah Nichols - 1-Year (1st) Limited Teaching Contract, beginning 8/1/2026 and ending 7/31/2026 - BA, Step 0

It is recommended the Board approve the following job calendars for the 2026-2027 school year:

- Secretaries: 197 work days, 7 paid holidays

- Cooks: 175 work days, 6 paid holidays

- Aides: 176 work days, 6 paid holidays

- Media Specialists: 175 work days, 6 paid holidays

- 12-Month Employees: 250 work days, 10 paid holidays

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

- Catherine (Missie) Borkosky - RELM Coordinator (50%)

- Michele Clark - RELM Coordinator (50%)

 

Both shall be paid using Hancock Community Foundation Stitt Grant funds.

It is recommended the Board approve the following classified employment contract:

Kim Rall - As Needed Maintenance & Grounds, Step 1

It is recommended the Board approve the revision of Board Policy 6610.

It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of a new scoreboard for the soccer field from BSN Sports at a cost of $5,717.84.

Whereas, the Board of Education has established a special trust fund into which unclaimed funds are receipted (007-9007);

Whereas, the Board of Education has safeguarded unclaimed funds totaling $529.72 from February 18, 2020 through the present day in such a special trust fund;

Whereas, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code § 9.39, after unclaimed funds have been held in a special trust fund for five years the unclaimed funds shall revert to the general fund;

Therefore, be it resolved that $529.72 be transferred from special trust account 007-9007 to the general fund 001-0000.

It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of weight room equipment from BSN Sports at cost of $12,781.16

It is recommended the Board approve a shared service agreement with the Hancock County ESC. Specifically, the Board and the Hancock County ESC will share the services and costs of employing a Director of Student Services.

It is recommended the Board approve the memorandum of understanding with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office.

It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of weight room equipment from Stray Dog Strength at a cost of $18,000.

It is recommended the Board authorize the following businesses to do bus physicals for the 2026-2027 school year:

Well @ Work - 3949 N. Main St, Findlay, OH 45840

Job Care - 885 N. Sandusky St., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351

Occupational Health - 15054 SR 224, Findlay, OH 45840

Forest Wyandot Medical - 216 E. Lima Street, Forest, OH 45843

It is recommended the Board approve the K-5 and middle school/high school fees and supply list for school year 2026-2027.

 

It is recommended the Board approve the following membership:

- Assistive Technology, Auglaize County ESC - 2026-2027 School Year ($900).

It is recommended the Board approve the four contracts for one-to-one classroom aides for the 2026-2027 school year.

It is recommended the Board approve the extension of Susan Eiting's school nurse contract up to ten (10) days for the 2025-26 school year.

It is recommended the Board approve the non-renewals of the following pupil activity contracts:

- Todd Bucher, JH Boys Basketball Coach

- Aaron Karcher, JH Boys Basketball Coach

- Spencer Cooper, HS Head Field Coach (50%)

- Cameron Furr, HS Assistant Boys Baseball Coach

- Drew Bostic, HS Baseball Coach

- Nathan Larbus, JH Football Coach

- Brandon Manns, JH Football Coach

- Julia Massara, HS Volleyball Coach

- Andrew McBride, HS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

- Bob McKee, HS Head Field Coach (50%)

- Richard Patterson, HS Head Boys Track Coach

- Phil Riegle, JH Girls Basketball Coach

- Aiden Vent, HS Freshman Boys Basketball Coach

- Kent Driskill, HS Assistant Football Coach

- Jordan Holtgreven, HS Freshman Volleyball Coach

- Pyper Pratt, JH Winter Cheerleading Advisor

 

It is recommended the Board approve the non-renewal of the following limited classified contract:

Nate Courtad, maintenance/grounds (5/18/2026-6/30/2026)

Under the authority of § 5705.09(F) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board hereby establishes an "Other Grants" fund, numbered 019. This fund shall be used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources, other than state and federal grants, that are legally restricted to expenditures for specific purchases.

It is recommended the Board approve the creation of the following special cost centers within the "Other Grants" fund numbered 019:

019-9027: To be used to account for the receipt and expenditure of the fiscal year 2027 Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation Stitt Early Literacy Grant.

019-9127: To be used to account for the receipt and expenditure of the fiscal year 2027 Findlay-Hancock Community Foundation Wilson Multi-Sensory Literacy Grant.

In accordance with Board Policy Number 7300 and Ohio Revised Code § 3313.41(A), it is recommended the Board approve of the disposition of personal property, the aggregate value of which does not exceed $10,000. Said property shall, at the direction of the superintendent, be disposed of in such a way that is in the public interest and most beneficial to the school district.

The property in question is outdated/unused weight room equipment that is to be either recycled, or sold at private sale. All proceeds shall be deposited in the general fund.

 

It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending on 30 June 2026:

General Fund (001) - From: $13,673,219.22

General Fund (001) - To: $13,779,590.94

Special Trust (007) - From: $1,000.00

Special Trust (007) - To: $2,500.00

Endowment (008) - From: $0.00

Endowment (008) - To: $350.00

Uniform School Supplies (009) - From: $23,845.85

Uniform School Supplies (009) - To: $24,639.04

Public School Support (018) - From: $60,128.30

Public School Support (018) - To: $61,697.54

Student Managed Activity (200) - From: $351,563.72

Student Managed Activity (200) - To: $333,999.07

District Managed Activity (300) - From: $130,445.49

District Managed Activity (300) - To: $115,407.30

 

 

 

It is recommended the Board approve the following amendments to the district's estimated resources for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2026:

General Fund (001) - From: $22,917,591.23

General Fund (001) - To: $23,322,371.01

Enterprise Food Service (006) - From: $676,999.18

Enterprise Food Service (006) - To: $683,966.53

Private Purpose Special Trust (007) - From: $1,625.43

Private Purpose Special Trust (007) - To: $3,125.43

Uniform School Supplies (009) - From: $24,439.04

Uniform School Supplies (009) - To: $24,639.04

Public School Support (018) - From: $110,322.13

Public School Support (018) - To: $91,347.08

Other Grant (019) - From: $0.00

Other Grant (019) - To: $17,627.00

 

It is recommended the Board approve the Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative Services agreement, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.