Riverdale Local schools, Board of Education Meeting

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes taken at its 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 following resignations: 

Whitney Combs — 3rd Grade Teacher, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year.

Madeline Pryor — Title I Instructor, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year.

Taylor Greco--Kindergarten Teacher, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year. 

Jade Moore — 6-12 Secretary, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year.

Catherine Borkosky — Media Specialist & RELM Co-Coordinator, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year.

Tracy Riegle — Classroom aide, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 contract year. 

Elijah Nichols — High School Social Studies Teacher, effective June 29, 2026

Heather Meeks — Bus Aide, effective end of 2025-2026 contract. 

Jon Wells — Maintenance & Grounds, effective June 30, 2026.

Miriam Dulin — Kindergarten Teacher, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 contract year.

It is recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts:

- Jessica French: Assistant Band Director, Level 6, Step 1.

- Avery Lane: Summer Weight Room Supervisor

- Barbara Sadowski: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Amy Beckley: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Cynthia Girdler: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Whitney Combs: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Zachary Voll: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Lindsey Shumaker: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Cassie Suever: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Jackie Morris: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Jill Schlarb: RESA Mentor — 2025-2026 School Year

- Tessa Swavel: Summer School Coordinator — 2025-2026 School Year

It is recommended the Board accept the following donations:

$475 from the Riverdale Academic Boosters to the Elementary Principal's account — Receipt # 90777.

$2,674.86 from the Riverdale Athletic Boosters to the Support Groups account — Receipt # 90787.

It is recommended the Board approved the following certified employment contracts:

Brandon Miller — 1-Year Limited Teaching Contract (1st) — 4th Grade Teacher, BA Step 0, Effective August 1, 2026

Hannah Frey — 1-Year Limited Teaching Contract (1st) — K-5 Title Instructor, BA Step 0, Effective August 1, 2026 

Chandler Brewer — 1-Year Limited Teaching Contract (1st) — K-5 Title Instructor, Effective August 1, 2026 

Malia Lee — 1-Year Limited Teaching Contract (1st) — 2nd Grade Teacher, BA Step 0, Effective August 1, 2026

Nicholas Winslow — 1-Year Limited Teaching Contract (1st) — High School Social Studies Teacher, BA Step 0, Effective August 1, 2026.

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

- Tracy Riegle — 2-Year (1st) K-12 Building Receptionist — Secretary Wage Schedule, Step 0, Effective 8/1/2026.

- Vicki Drummelsmith — Substitute Caller for the 2026-2027 school year.

- Carrie Neville — 1-Year (1st) K-5 Aide — Aide Wage Schedule, Step 3, Effective 8/1/2026. 

- Elizabeth Saunier — 1-Year (1st) HS Secretary — Secretary Wage Schedule, Step 3, Effective 8/1/2026.

- Susan Clark — 1-Year (1st) Media Specialist — Media Specialist Wage Schedule, Step 24, Effective 8/1/2026.

- Annetta Wetherill — 1 year (1st) Special Education Bus Aide, Aide Wage Schedule, Step 1, Effective 8/1/2026.

- Michele Clark — RELM Coordinator, 2026-2027 School Year

- Teresa McKee — 1-Year (1st) Assistant Cook — Asst. Cook Wage Schedule, Step 2, Effective 8/1/2026

- Heather Meeks — 2-Year  (1st) Special Education Bus Aide, Aide Wage Schedule, Step 1, Effective 8/1/2026.

- James Mason — 1-Year (1st) Bus Driver, Step 10, Effective 8/1/2026.

- Jon Wells — 2-Year (1st) Lead Maintenance Specialist, Step 5, Effective 7/1/2026.

It is recommended the Board approve a three-year cash basis financial statement preparation service agreement with Julian & Grube, at a cost of $3,000 per year.

It is recommended the Board approve a one-year employment contract for Nate Courtad, as a buildings and grounds specialist (step 7), effective 7/1/2026.

It is recommended the Board approve the calendar year 2027 budget for the Forest-Jackson Public Library.

It is recommended the Board approve membership in the Ohio Schools Council for fiscal year 2027 ($352.64).

It is recommended the Board approve the 2026-2027 Riverdale Local Schools K-12 Code of Conduct and Athletic Handbook as presented: 

It is recommended the Board approve the administrative contract of Brian Bennett: Intermediate Principal (Grades 5-8), effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029.  

It is recommended the Board approve the administrative contract of Brandon Watkins: Director of Student Activities, effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029.

It is recommended the Board approve an addendum to the following current administrative contract:

Zack Voll — Director of Technology 

It is recommended the Board approve an addendum to the following current administrative contract:

Rachel Arnett — Elementary Principal

It is recommended the Board approve an addendum to the following current administrative contract:

Scott Maag — High School Principal

It is recommended the Board approve the administrative contract of Zack Voll: Director of Technology, effective August 1, 2027 through July 31, 2030.

It is recommended the Board accept Greg Rossman’s resignation from his superintendent position, effective at the close of business on July 31, 2026, on the condition that the Board reemploy him effective August 1, 2026 on a new contract as Superintendent.

It is recommended the Board approve the administrative contract of Greg Rossman: Superintendent, effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2031.

It is recommended the Board approve extended day contracts for the following staff members:

- Tessa Swavel: Up to 20 Days

- Alexander Shumaker: Up to 20 Days

- Emily Shaw: Up to 30 Days 

- Nicole Baumer: Up to 67 Days

- Allison Rader: Up to 80 Days

- Levi Brown: Up to 10 Days

- Michele Clark: Up to 25 Days

-Susan Clark: Up to 25

- Brittany Roach: Up to 10 Days

- Vicki Drummelsmith: Up to 10 Days

-Elizabeth Saunier: Up to 10 Days 

- Susan Eiting: Up to 10 Days

- Elizabeth Saunier: Up to 10 Days

It is recommended the Board approve the renewal of its membership in the Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding for fiscal year 2027, at a total cost of $1,696.

It is recommended the board approve the following employment agreement as presented between James Speyer and Riverdale Local Schools.

It is recommended the Board approve a monthly cell phone stipend of $40 to be paid to the following district employees:

- Brandon Watkins

- Ryan Wright

- Jon Wells

- Vicki Drummelsmith

It is recommended the Board approve a monthly cell phone stipend of $40 to be paid to the following district employee:

- Nathan Courtad

It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of K-12 diagnostic testing and assessment program from NWEA, at a cost of $20,610.00.

It is recommended the Board approve the purchase of a new steamer for the food service program from Webstaurant Store LLC, at an approximate cost of $42,500.00. 

It is recommended the Board approve the amended 2026-2027 wage schedule for classified staff.

It is recommended the Board authorize and allow the Treasurer to make any necessary transfers, advances, and fiscal year-end appropriation adjustments to close fiscal year 2026. All such transfers, advances, and fiscal year-end appropriation adjustments shall be confirmed at the July 27, 2026 meeting of the Board of Education.

WHEREAS, there is currently a balance of $49,142.36 in a bond retirement fund maintained by the Board; and

WHEREAS, the source of this revenue balance is a 2011 issuance of bonds in connection with the construction of the Board’s K-12 school building; and

WHEREAS, the maximum period for payment of interest and principal on the bonds was 13 years, which expired in 2023; and

WHEREAS, the projects for which the bonds were issued have since been completed and paid for, and the bonds were retired from the debt service fund with the final payment made in fiscal year 2023; and

WHEREAS, there are currently no outstanding obligations of interest or principal payable from the bond retirement fund.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Riverdale Local School District Board of Education that the conditions required to transfer the remaining balance of a bond retirement fund have been met.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer of the Riverdale Local School District Board of Education petition the Hancock County Budget Commission for permission to transfer the remaining balance of this bond retirement fund, including any earnings thereon between the date of this resolution and the date of transfer, to the District’s permanent improvement fund, as permitted by section 5705.14 of the Ohio Revised Code.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon receiving the approval of the aforementioned petition from the Hancock County Budget Commission, the remaining balance of the bond retirement fund, including any earnings thereon between the date of this resolution and the date of transfer, shall be transferred to the District’s permanent improvement fund.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Treasurer is authorized to take any and all actions necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

It is recommended the Board approve the following update to Board Policy Number 4120.04 — Employment of Classified Substitutes:

To be added: "Compensation for casual substitutes shall be the base rate of the wage schedule for each respective classified position. However, when the Superintendent deems necessary, substitutes may be paid at a higher rate. In such cases, a casual, limited substitute contract shall be made between the Board and the substitute."

It is recommended the Board approve the temporary appropriations for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2027 as presented.

It is recommended the Board approve the following final appropriations for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2026 as presented. Furthermore, it is recommended the Board grant the treasurer authorization to amend, if necessary, such appropriations. All such amendments shall be reported to the Board at the July 27, 2026 meeting of the Board of Education.

It is recommended the Board approve the amended certificate of estimated resources for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2026 as presented. Furthermore, it is recommended the Board authorize the Treasurer to make any necessary adjustments to this certificate in order to close the fiscal year. All such necessary adjustments shall be reported to the Board at its regular meeting to be held July 27, 2026.

It is recommended the Board approve extended day contracts for the following staff members:

Vicki Drummelsmith — Up to 3 Days.

WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64(C) provides that a local
government entity must implement a cybersecurity program that reasonably conforms to
an industry-recognized cybersecurity framework to protect against the unauthorized
access to and acquisition of personal information; and

WHEREAS, the Riverdale Local School District Board of Education (“Board”)
intends to establish a program consistent with Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64(C);

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Board hereby adopts the Cybersecurity Program (“Program”) recommended
by the Administration. Consistent with Ohio Revised Code Sections 9.64(E)-(F),
specific details and information related to the Program are confidential and not
subject to public release or disclosure.
2. The Program shall be maintained consistent with generally accepted best
practices for cybersecurity, such as the national institute of standards and
technology cybersecurity framework, and the center for internet security
cybersecurity best practices, and shall:
a. Identify and address the critical functions and cybersecurity risks;
b. Identify the potential impacts of a cybersecurity breach;
c. Specify mechanisms to detect potential threats and cybersecurity events;
d. Specify procedures to establish communication channels, analyze
incidents, and take actions to contain cybersecurity incidents;
e. Establish procedures for the repair of infrastructure impacted by a
cybersecurity incident, and the maintenance of security after the incident;
f. Establish cybersecurity training requirements for all employees.
3. The Superintendent (or designee) shall implement the Program and establish
protocols for regular review and updates to the Program to ensure it remains
current with current best practices and standards and shall take other such
actions as are reasonably necessary and prudent to carry out and implement this
Resolution.

It is recommended the Board approve the Assistive Technology Contract with the Auglaize County Educational Service Center.

It is recommended the Board approve the attached amendments to the certificate of estimated resources for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.