001Uh good evening everyone. Uh thank you all for coming. Today is uh July 8th. Hopefully everybody had a good July 4th weekend. Uh we are here today for the River Board of Education work center or work session uh here at the River Administration building. Uh Mr. Berdine, will you please call the role? Mrs. Brackett here. Mr. Hyde is here. Mr. B here. Mrs. R here. Mrs. St. Okay. Uh we have no presentations uh today. Uh the board of education uh does not have any items for uh its agenda. U Mr. Berdine, do you have any items for treasure? Uh Mr. White, I see you have quite a few on here. I know. Yes. That time of year, right? July 10th. So, uh we just start with Roman numeral six, number one, letter A. new administrative
002positions and job descriptions. Just stick with that one. Okay. So, let's uh I need a a motion and a second uh for 1A, which is the new administrative position job description for the director of curriculum and instruction and director of operations. I'll make the motion. Second. Okay. I'm going to let you talk about it first question. Um as we just move forward in transition with the retirement of Mrs. Argas which and then this CR are making some changes in central office. So we will not replace the assistant superintendent the coordinator of curriculum and instruction nor the director of human resource positions. But at this time, those rule roles and responsibilities will be shared amongst the director of curriculum and instruction, the director of operations, my office, and the treasurer's office. So, pending your approval here
003very shortly, director of operations, Nikki Campbell, and then uh director of curriculum instruction, Mrs. Roach, we will be sharing some of the roles and responsibilities those three positions had before. Okay. Do you want to talk a little bit about the director of operations since it's a new role? Yeah. So part part of the uh director of operations we've taken some of the things like our assistant superintendent did. So for example she would evaluate our building principles. So Mrs. Campbell will be a part of evaluating principles. Uh we had in our organizational chart we have Mr. Bdine overseeing our food services transportation building and grounds that will move over to our director of operations as well. and she'll also be working with us on side of like hiring some of our new staff members and others
004as we move forward. Okay. Um you'll also be doing the title N. Yes, you'll be our coordinator since we're posting our jobs and hiring classified staff. We'll be doing that all year long. It's really heavy right now certified, but that'll hopefully slow down here shortly. And we didn't have a director of curriculum because that was absorbed by our sup our assistant superintendent. Correct. And I know we had one prior uh to Miss Kron being here. So then that role is being recreated so to speak. Okay. Yes. And this is Rose has been heavily involved in our curriculum and instruction has done a number we were talking today at board presentations sharing curriculum changes that have come to the district while she served in the coordinator role as director. She'll take over also district test coordinator
005for us uh be more she leads a lot of our professional development as well but continue to guide direct us in those areas. Okay. Any questions as it relates to uh Roman numeral 61A uh regarding the um position and job descriptions. Okay. May I have uh Mr. Mrs. Bracket? Yes. Mr. Hyde? Yes. Mr. Malik. Yes. Mrs. Rainey. Yes. Okay. So, those positions are now created and uh we'll move on then I guess to Roman numeral six. 1B. Correct. Yes. So, initially we have there uh Marcia resigning as the coordinator, curriculum coordinator and then pending her approval in the same letter there be as the director of curriculum instruction. The um Yeah. So, I have something I'd like to share with you. Yeah. And it's for a three-year term effective August 1st, 2025. Uh so I'll
006make a motion. Second. Marcia joined our district four years ago and has quickly become a respected leader in every building she visits. Her leadership is rooted in trust, professionalism, and a clear focus on doing what's best for students, staff, and our entire community. That commitment shines through in everything she does. One of the most telling examples of her leadership came when we introduced the dyslexia and science of reading modules. Marcia didn't just roll them out. She completed them herself. She wanted to be prepared to answer questions, guide staff, and offer real support. That's who she is. Hands-on, thoughtful, and deeply committed. She's not only a leader among our instructional staff, she's also a vital voice on our cabinet team. Marcia helps guide our administrative decision-making and when we're in discussion as a leadership group, it's
007common for someone to to ask, "What does Marca think?" Her insight is valued by everyone in the room. She's helped lead critical teams, including our district leadership team, and this year, I had the opportunity to observe her leading grade level meetings with care, clarity, and compassion. She listens, answers honestly, and never loses sight of what's best for River. Marcia Roach is a tremendous asset to our schools and she is highly qualified and wellprepared to serve as our director of curriculum and instruction. Very nice. Any questions? Um, do you have any Anybody have any questions? I'm going to save my comments till after we vote. I just have a request that you make her give a speech or something to I have a comment, but it's not a question. So, should we vote first? Yeah, that's
008no less from me. Why Why don't you call the role, please? I would be happy. Mr. Malik, yes. Mrs. Bracken, yes. Mr. Hyde, yes. Mrs. Ray, yes. Who goes first? I just want to thank you because I hear all the time how heard our educators feel. So, they trust you. They truly value the fact that you listen to them. They feel valued by you. And that is, I mean, indispensable. So I am very excited to have you step into this role as a higher level district leader. Thank you. I'm already so like and so embarrassed. Yeah. I think the biggest thing that I hear is collaboration. Um which I I don't want to say was lacking, but I think that some of our teachers felt like they didn't have the opportunity uh to be heard.
009And so I think that's one of the biggest things that I've heard since your tenure started here. Um, and that says a lot about your personality and what you're looking for and that you allow others to have opinions and weigh them. Uh, and we're looking forward to having you fill this new role. Um, so congratulations. Thank you. same. Now, as a board member and as a parent, you are always so accessible and just easy to talk to and a wealth of information and we always just hear positive things about you in every building. So, I'm so excited for you. Thank you. I agree with everything that was said. So, um and and I see how much you care about River and the students and you know, for me that's I think that's the most important
010thing. So, I think it's welld deserved. So, Thank you all of you. I love being here. I love this community. And I know Mr. Vine was joking that I need to give a speech, but we have joking. I wonder. I truly feel very honored. I have loved working with our teachers. They have become like a family for me. Um, I just I I can't say enough positive about them. The greatest compliment I think I've received in my time here is one of our consultants who does curriculum work tells teachers that she loves working with us because I'm assetbased. And that's what I want our teachers to feel that my first comment about them is their strengths. There are so many and I am thrilled that I get to continue to work with them alongside them,
011learn with them, and support our students and families. Thank you for this opportunity. All right. So, letter C. All right. Director of operations Nikki Campbell. I have also information I'd like to Sure. So, this is also for a uh three-year term beginning August 1st of 2025. I'll go ahead and make the motion. I have a second. Thank you, Miss Rainey. All right, Mr. White. Floor is yours. I had the privilege of working with Nikki Campbell at Keystone Local School District during her tenure as both a teacher and later as the director of pupil services. Nikki brings a wealth of experience to her leadership roles with a career that spans over two decades across multiple districts including Keystone, Amherst, Buckeye, Strongsville, and currently Mid View, where she serves as the direct as the director of personnel
012evaluations. One of Mrs. Campbell's greatest strength is her unwaver unwavering willingness to step into challenging situations, always with professionalism, empathy, and a calm focus on what is best for students, staff, and the district as a whole. Whether she is supporting a student, working through behavioral challenges, navigating complex personal or programmatic decisions, Nikki approaches every situation with grace, clarity, and a solutionsoriented mindset. In addition to her leadership skills, Nikki is a true team player who works hard to support and uplift those around her. She is approachable, collaborative, and always seeks to build strong, trusting relationships with staff, families, and community members. Her ability to connect with people and bring a sense of calm and direction to any situation is one of the many reasons she is such a valuable member of any district team. with an
013impressive educational background including a master's degree in special education and a master's degree in educational leadership principal lure prek through 12 and teaching credentials in both mild moderate and moderate intensive special education. Mrs. Campbell is a dedicated lifelong learner who leads by example. Her recognitions, including being named Keystone's Education Educator of the Year and a 2020 Ohio Teacher of the Year nominee, are a testament to the impact she has made throughout her career. Nikki Campbell is the kind of educational leader who makes a difference in classrooms, in schools, and in districts. We are fortunate to have her as part of the rever. Thank you. Any questions? Mr. Bine, Mr. M. Yes, Mrs. Rainey. Yes, Mrs. Bracket. Yes, Mr. Hy. Yes. So, welcome aboard. This is uh obviously River. Rever is uh near and dear to
014all of our hearts and uh it's an important place uh for all of us. Um and we're happy to have you join us. Uh you're joining a great team. Uh Mr. White has a wonderful uh staff. Uh you have three directors, two of which are here. uh Mrs. Roach and Mr. Shanker. And I don't know if you've met Mr. Connley yet, but uh you will meet him soon. Had a bill, but I did get to spend the afternoon with John and Marca. So, we got to start getting some things together. Great. So, and we have wonderful principles and assistant principles and staff and teachers. Uh it's a great place, I think, to be a part of. Uh so, we do welcome you aboard. Wish you all the success. Appreciate that. Thank you. Thanks. You got
015the right colors on. even even to the nails. So that's awesome. Fortunate it was around 4th of July. Make it a little easier. Yeah. And I know that we have when we have new people joining our admin team. We have a little goodie bag. This is for you. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. Absolutely. Keith like two seconds. Perfect background. Did you photo? He totally did. At the end, we'll do a family photo. Now you get to do the speech. Thank you for saying that. I was going to say, please introduce Mike. Yeah, this is my husband Mike and my oldest daughter, Bridget. Uh my youngest daughter is currently on a softball field in Wadsworth. So, we are departing after this to go watch her play. Um, so otherwise, she would have been here, too.
016But I'm extremely grateful to be here. I've worked with Dan. This is the third time you've hired me. I don't know what's wrong with you, but um just very fortunate to work with him again. Um I had an incredible afternoon u meeting with Don and Marsha. just getting to to see the buildings and to see some of the things they already have planned and um just a lot of excitement about what's coming and um a lot of new teachers in the in the um board office this afternoon getting on boarded and starting to get their their their feet wet and everything and they were nervous anxiousness and I felt their nervous anxiousness too. So that was great. Um just very excited to be here. So thank you for the opportunity. Great. Thank you. Welcome. Well,
017we'll try to be quick so you can get to your games. Do you want to do the photo now? Yeah, why don't we do that? Just do that. Yeah, we'll take a break. Are you sure? Go see your kid play. That's important. Well, thank you. Do you want to use this backrop? Yep. You're a part of it. Yeah. You should be in here, too. That's right. How does Rick get out of this? He doesn't. I just haven't motioned him along yet. Yeah, please. Perfect. Perfect. And then I'll catch your family as we're walking outside there. Thanks everyone. Thank you very much. Okay. Sorry. All right. What's that? She didn't even have to leave the pledge of allegiance. Not today. Yeah. Uh maybe next week. Um okay. So we're D. Yeah. So D, E, and F
018we could probably do as consent. Recommend we take as a consent motion. I'll second. All right. Thanks for letter D. We are requesting up to five transition days for our new directors, uh, Bill Connley, Marca, and Nikki, so that really over the course of July, we can continue to work together, collaborate, and get ready for the start of the school year. Right. And then E, I think for a second if we took a motion, a second we did. Thanks. So E, we have a resignation of Sarah Cight, student services coordinator. Um, and then also Becky Telahaney, uh, who was an intervention specialist at that. And then at letter F, we have new hire certificated Emily Forester, an intervention specialist who will replace um, Mr. Warner received there at the middle school and then Jessica Walsh
019who's intervention specialist to replace Delane for us at math. So um that time of year appreciated the board just being flexible with allowing us to go through our processes and making recommendations as we search for the best teachers but also be mindful of July 10th day. Any questions on any of those? All right, Mr. Verdine, Mr. Heiden, yes. Mr. Mal, yes. Mrs. Bracket, yes. Mrs. Rain, yes. And just want to welcome uh both Miss Forester, Miss Welch uh to review and wish them uh success as they uh start a new chapter in their careers. Okay. Right. Number two, letter A. We have a resignation of Lisa Evans, assistant to the treasurer. Okay. May I have a motion and a second? Motion. Mrs. Evans is uh accepted a position with the ESC Northwest, Ohio. So, she's
020furthering her career there. Thanks to us. Okay. Mr. Mrs. Bracket. Yes. Mrs. Ry. Yes, Mr. Haidu. Yes, Mr. Malik. Yes. And then uh just want to wish the best to those that uh uh are moving on to uh new positions. So, can I make one comment? Is that all right? Yeah, absolutely. I just I didn't get a chance last time, but I just wanted to and I know Mickey's not here, but I just wanted to thank Karen and Mickey for all their service to our district. And um it's been great getting to know you, Karen, and I consider you a friend and same as Nikki. But I just really appreciate all your effort. You you have such a great heart and you're you're just so easy to work with. So you're going to be deeply
021missed, but I appreciate everything. So thank you so much. Thanks. Yep. Thank you, Hayden. Um you echoed the same sentiments that we had at our last meeting. Yeah. So, okay, let's uh review the draft agenda for next week, July 15th. [Applause] All right. So, um depending on who's here, we'll have the pledge of allegiance as far as who's who's going to be leading that. All right. Uh we will not have any presentations uh for the July meeting. Um at this time there's nothing on our board of uh education agenda. Um Miss Burke, will you have anything? Yeah. Okay. Um Mr. Berdine, uh standard four items that you see regularly and the only unique one for the month would be transversion advances. and uh you see that one annually return the advance from the athletic fund
022give it back to them for cash flow purposes and then I also then ask you to transfer funds to cover their operating deficit for the prior fiscal year so that will be on there and then the annual allocation for the PI fund for technology and roofs 200,000 300,000 respective respectively and that'll be it All right, Mr. White. All right, for first one for us will be the um salary increases for the four teachers listed there have added hours after their masters. We have co-curricular non-athletic supplemental contracts and then C will be athletic supplemental contracts for the coming school year. So you'll be adding names to those? Yes. Okay. How to names and we will have our list of mentors and mentees game workers at letter E for you there at least four. Any questions on
023first number one certified? No. Classified personnel 2A substitutes. Anticipate having names for you. Then in letter B, we have co-curricular non-athletic supplemental contracts. C is the athletic supplemental contracts for the coming school year. Letter D, we have the game workers for 2025 2026. There's a list there for you. Letter E, we have our kindergarten and preschool drivers for 2526 school year. And then letter F is additional hours. Um, Andrew Pog is a PE teacher at Bath and he'll be supporting our new PE teacher at Richfield. And then Sarah Zustin, our teacher, will be supporting our new art teacher at Bath Elementary for those new teacher days. Any questions on anything under number two? Three, we have student services additional hours for evaluations for this summer for speech language pathologists and school psychologists. B really through
024E just a list of agreements for student services for we have other business. Any questions on anything? I just have a quick question about um 3A. You have very specific hours listed there. So, is that based on specific needs of a certain number of students for each of those or do we just put like a maximum that we've ever had? I don't know how you guys come up with those, I guess, is what I'm wondering. Yeah, the up to 88 hours up to eight hours allowed per speech language pathologist evaluation. We compared with other districts like up to how much and then put in a number that would align to where we need. Okay. that was actually brought down and what was initially requested. Okay. All right. Thank you. [Applause] All right. Number four. Uh
025A is the River Boys cross country overnight trip and then letter B will be DPIA funds a public overview similar to what Miss Kron did our last board meeting. Any questions on for A or B? Uh we will have uh theformational items uh right now we do have uh slated for executive session um as it relates to personnel uh next week. Um anything else as it relates to the draft agenda for next week? Okay. Um, we do have the uh need to go into executive session uh to discuss the employment of a public employee. Uh, so may I have a motion and a second to go into executive session, please? Motion. Second. Thank you, Mr. Bine. Mrs. Bracket? Yes. Mrs. Rainey? Yes. Mr. Haiden? Yes. Mr. Mill? Yes. Okay. We are in executive session. Uh
026the board will not um have any u motions or anything as when we come out. We'll just adjourn. So, thank you all for coming. Enjoy the rest of your evening and we'll see everybody next week.