2106 The Riverdale Local School District Board of Education held a REGULAR MEETING on February 25, 2019 in the Central Office Board room at 6:00pm. Board President Michelle Courtad called the meeting to order and welcomed the guests. Treasurer Joeline Ribley called the roll as follows: Mrs. Courtad present Mr. Dailey absent Mr. Fletcher - present Mrs. Leopold - present Mr. Livingston present The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff Member of the Month Rhonda Melroy High School Student of the Month Brooke Kuenzli Middle School Student of the Month Keegan McBride Elementary Student of the Month Autumn Herr Elementary Student of the Month Sophie Weatherholtz *Note* Mr. Dailey entered the meeting at 6:05 pm COMMITTEE REPORTS open discussion 1. Building Report Duane Brodman congratulated 4 wrestlers that advanced on to Districts 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 7. Discipline Report Rick Renz 8. Activities Report Craig Taylor 9. Technology Report John DeMotte stated that additional cameras are installed. 10. Elementary Principal s Reports Dr. Julie Greer stated that the Alternative Assessment kits have been delivered to teachers. OG is being positively implemented throughout the elementary. 11. Jr Hi/HS Principal s Reports Dan Evans stated that the Quiz Bowl team is undefeated in competition play in Hancock Co., Hardin Co., WTLW Whiz Quiz, Southern Division Quiz Bowl. ACT will be given March 12 th. Senior trip to Florida 42 interested 12. Superintendent s Report Jeff Young mentioned that we are looking to freshen up the webpage. Going to combine 3 apps into 1 to streamline communication. Graduation requirements hope to be done by April 1. Staff is participating in cultural shift professional development classes on Saturday mornings. 19.29 APPROVE AGENDA Mrs. Leopold recommended the Board approve the agenda as presented. Mr. Dailey seconded the motion. Vote: Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Dailey yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mr. Livingston yes, 19.30 APPROVE MINUTES Mr. Dailey recommended the Board approve the re-organizational minutes of January 14, 2019 and the regular meeting minutes of January 28, 2019 as presented. Mr. Fletcher seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Dailey yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Livingston yes,
2107 TREASURER S BUSINESS ITEMS 19.31 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, Mr. Dailey yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, ITEMS OF DISCUSSION A. Board Policy Update 1 st reading B. Permanent Improvement Levy C. School Calendar 1001 is the minimum number of hours for students HEARING OF VISITORS n/a ACTION ITEMS 19.32 APPROVE VOLUNTEERS Mrs. Leopold recommended the Board approve the following volunteers: Jeremy Berger K-9 Demo/Education Ron Lauck volunteer coach for Jr Hi and HS track teams Mr. Dailey seconded the motion. Vote: Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Dailey yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mr. Livingston yes, 19.33 APPROVE PERSONAL DAYS Mr. Fletcher recommended the Board approve the following personal days: Madeline Bell April 18, 2019 Mr. Livingston seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Fletcher yes, Mr. Livingston yes, Mr. Dailey yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, 19.34 APPROVE SCHOOL CALENDAR Mr. Dailey recommended the Board approve the school calendar for the 2019-2020 school year as presented. No contact days will be from June 27, 2020 to July 5, 2020. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
2108 Vote: Mr. Dailey yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mr. Livingston yes, 19.35 APPROVE AMOUNTS AND RATES Mrs. Leopold recommended the Board approve the following resolution. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR WHEREAS, This Board of Education in accordance with the provisions of law has previously adopted a Tax Budget for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing July 1st, 2019; and
2109 WHEREAS, The Budget Commission of Hancock County, Ohio, has certified its action thereon to this Board together with an estimate by the County Auditor of the rate of each tax necessary to be levied by this Board, and what part thereof is without, and what part within, the ten mill tax limitation; therefore, be it RESOLVED, By the Board of Education of the Riverdale Local School District, Hancock County, Ohio, that the amounts and rates, as determined by the Budget Commission in its certification, be and the same are hereby accepted; and be it further RESOLVED, That there be and is hereby levied on the tax duplicate of said School District the rate of each tax necessary to be levied within and without the ten mill limitation as follows:
2110 Mr. Livingston seconded the motion. Vote: Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Livingston yes, Mr. Dailey yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, 19.36 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT Mr. Dailey recommended the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2018-2019 school year pending completion of all state and local requirements. Brittany Hayter Jr Hi Field Coach Mr. Fletcher seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Dailey yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Livingston yes, 19.37 APPROVE PUPIL ACTIVITY CONTRACT Mr. Livingston recommended the board approve the following resolution: 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 2018-2019 school year pending all state and local requirements are met. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion. Curtis Hoag HS Co-Field Coach Vote: Mr. Livingston yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Dailey yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, 19.38 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS Mr. Dailey recommended the Board authorize the Treasurer to advertise for bids for a chiller for the HVAC system. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion.
2111 Vote: Mr. Dailey yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mr. Livingston yes, 19.39 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH REA Mr. Livingston recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the REA as follows: Memorandum of Understanding For the 2018-2019 school year the REA and Riverdale Local Schools will make up 4 additional calamity days as follows: Students & staff will make up 1 day on April 18 Student last day will remain May 23 Staff will report on May 24, 28, & 29 for Professional Development Staff records day/teacher work day will be May 30 Mr. Fletcher seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Livingston yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mr. Dailey yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, 19.40 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Dailey recommended the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, demotion or compensation of an employee. Mr. Fletcher seconded the motion. In: 7:05pm Out: 8:22pm. Vote: Mr. Dailey yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Livingston yes, 19.41 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Dailey recommended the Board adjourn until the next regularly scheduled meeting on March 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Leopold seconded the motion. Vote: Mr. Dailey yes, Mrs. Leopold yes, Mr. Fletcher yes, Mr. Livingston yes, Meeting adjourned. Board President Date Treasurer Date