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The Riverdale Local School District Board of Education held a REGULAR MEETING on October 23, 2017 in the Central Office Board Room at 6:00 P.M.
Board President Joan Beckwith called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests.
Treasurer Joeline Ribley called the roll as follows:
Mrs. Beckwith – present
Mrs. Courtad – present
Mr. Dailey – present
Mrs. Leopold - present
Mr. Livingston – present
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff Member of the Month – Brittany Hayter
HS Student of the Month – Audrey Leopold
MS Student of the Month – Brenna Farmer
Elem Student of the Month – Halie Noakes
Elem Student of the Month – Lillyann Burgbacher
REPORTS – open discussion
1. Building Report – Duane Brodman
2. Finance Report – Jodie Ribley
3. Grounds Report – Mike Rickle
4. Transportation Report – Dave Hankins
5. Custodian Report – Dave Hankins
6. Cafeteria Report – Tina Weber was asked for a list of what ala carte items are
being purchased by students
7. Discipline Report – Rick Renz
8. Activities Report – Craig Taylor was asked for how many passes we are handed
out verses paid admissions
9. Technology Report – John DeMotte reported that things are going smooth
10. Principals’ Reports – Dr. Julie Greer, Dan Evans reported that the Book Fair is
going on and Family Fun Night is October 24th. Dan was asked for the status of
the green house that received a grant last year.
11. ODE Updates – Jeff Young reported that the there is a SB that was proposed by Huffman to deregulate CCP. The Resident Educator Program is eliminating years 3 and 4.
17.185 APPROVE AGENDA
Mrs. Courtad recommended the Board approve the agenda as amended. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
Vote: Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.186 APPROVE MINUTES
Mr. Dailey recommended the Board approve the regular meeting minutes of September 25, 2017 as presented. Mr. Livingston seconded the motion.
Vote: Mr. Dailey – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
TREASURER’S BUSINESS ITEMS
17.187 Monthly Financial Statements
Mr. Livingston recommended the Board approve the monthly financial statements as presented. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
Vote: Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mr. Dailey - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.188 APPROVE FIVE YEAR FORECAST
Mrs. Courtad recommended the Board approve the Five Year Forecast as presented. Mr. Dailey seconded the motion.
Vote: Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
A. Board Policy Update – 1st Reading
B. Thank you card from the Farmer family
C. Recognition of FFA handing out sack lunches to farmers
HEARING OF VISITORS – N/A
ACTION ITEMS
17.189 APPROVE SUBSTITUTE PERSONNEL
Mr. Dailey recommended the Board approve the following as substitutes pending completion of all state and local requirements. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
Carrie Vogel – secretary
Vote: Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.190 APPROVE DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS
Mr. Livingston recommended the Board approve the following district volunteers. Mr. Dailey seconded the motion.
Kristina VanBuskirk Misty Bolenbaugh Sara Boutwell
Michelle Courtad Angela Ventresca
Vote: Mr. Livingston - yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.191 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTS
Mrs. Courtad recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2017-2018 school year pending the completion of all state and local requirements. Mr. Dailey seconded the motion.
Shane Kokensparger – Head Baseball Coach
Vote: Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.192 APPROVE PUPIL ACTIVITY CONTRACTS
Mrs. Courtad recommended the Board approve the following pupil activity contract resolution. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
WHEREAS this Board has posted the following position(s) as being available to employees of the district who hold educator licenses, and no such employee meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s), and
WHEREAS this Board then advertised the position(s) as being available to licensed individuals not employed by this District, and no such person meeting all of the Board’s qualifications has applied for, been offered, and accepted such position(s),
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the following nonlicensed individual(s), be employed in such position(s) for the 2017-2018 school year pending all state and local requirements are met.
Thomas Waldock – Varsity Girls Asst Basketball Coach
Joshua May – JV Girls Basketball Coach
Shannon Zajec – Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach
Vote: Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.193 APPROVE PERSONAL DAYS
Mrs. Courtad recommended the Board approve the following personal day leave request. Mr. Dailey seconded the motion.
Angie Wehrle – Nov. 16th and 17th and Nov. 20th and 21st
Vote: Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.194 APPROVE LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Mrs. Leopold recommended the Board approve the leave of absence for Jaci Bostelman for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year beginning September 18, 2017. Mrs. Courtad seconded the motion.
Vote: Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.195 APPROVE CERTIFIED PERSONNEL
Mrs. Courtad recommended the Board approve the employment of Lindsey Weatherholtz as 4th grade teacher beginning September 18 through the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Weatherholtz will be filling in for Mrs. Bostelman who is on a leave of absence. Mr. Dailey seconded the motion.
Vote: Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.196 APPROVE TRANSFER
Mr. Livingston recommended the Board approve the transfer of $442.32 from the general fund to the golf account. Mr. Ruggles has requested that any compensation that he is to receive for the district and state golf tournaments be put into the golf account. Mr. Dailey seconded the motion.
Vote: Mr. Livingston - yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.197 APPROVE HANCOCK ESC AGREEMENT
Mrs. Courtad recommended the Board approve the agreement to officially authorize the Business Advisory Council of the Hancock County ESC to represent the business of the Riverdale Local School District as per the expanded Business Advisory Council requirements outlined in Am. Sub HB 49 (3313.821 ORC). Furthermore, the Riverdale Board of Education agrees to appoint one representative of the school district to serve on the Hancock County ESC Business Advisory Council. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
Vote: Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.198 APPROVE HANCOCK ESC AGREEMENT
Mrs. Leopold recommended the Board enter into an agreement with Hancock County ESC to provide students of other languages English speaking skills. The cost for said services will be shared among the members who have students participating in the TESOL Program. An estimated cost at this time is $1650 per student. Mr. Livingston seconded the motion.
Vote: Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Livingston – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.199 APPROVE OVERNIGHT TRIPS
Mrs. Courtad recommended the Board approve the following FFA overnight trips for the 2017-2018 school year. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
1. Wyandot County Greenhand Camp (October 8 – 9): Held at Camp Glen in Tiffin, Ohio. This is the first chance for first year FFA members to get involved with workshops, activities, and community service. Hosted by Wyandot Co. Ag Teachers and 2 counselors from each school.
2. National FFA Convention (October 25 – 28): Held in Indianapolis, IN for all National FFA Chapters. Students attend sessions, hear motivational speakers, explore the career expo, learn about agriculture in Indiana, attend the Buckeye Bash, and much more. We will be traveling with Upper Sandusky, Mohawk, and Carey.
3. 212/360 Conference (January 13 – 14 or 14 – 15): Held in Columbus, Ohio for all Ohio FFA Chapters. Students who attend will participate in multiple leadership workshops to bring home ideas to improve our local chapter in the school and community.
4. State FFA Convention (May 2 – 4): Held in Columbus, Ohio for all Ohio FFA Chapters. During convention students will be attending leadership, inspirational, and business meeting sessions. Our FFA Chapter will have students receiving their State Degrees, earning awards for Officer Books, AgriScience Fair Projects, Proficiencies, Career Development Events, and competiting in the Food for Thought Grant Challenge.
5. Officer Retreat (May 30 – 31): During our retreat the new officer team will do team and chapter building exercises, and plan activities for the 2018-2019 school year.
6. Washington Leadership Conference (June 4 – 11): Held in Washington, D.C. for all National FFA Chapters. Students attend sessions, conduct community service, tour our Nation’s Capital, speak with representatives, and grow as a leader.
7. FFA Camp (June 25 – 29): Held in Muskingum, Ohio for all Ohio FFA Chapters. Students spend a week with other students from around the state doing various activities. Camp is a great way for students to build their leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Vote: Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mr. Dailey – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
17.200 ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Dailey recommended the Board adjourn until the next scheduled meeting on November 27, 2017 at 6:00pm. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
Vote: Mr. Dailey – yes, Mrs. Leopold – yes, Mrs. Courtad – yes, Mr. Livingston - yes, Mrs. Beckwith - yes. Motion carried. 5-0
Meeting adjourned.
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