Ringgold School District

The Board discussed the district's opening, classroom preparations, and state-mandated mask protocols, including break periods. The solicitor reported on executive sessions held to address personnel and legal matters. Visitors raised topics including the interview process for the Head Varsity Basketball Coach, reopening concerns, facemask policies, and requests for hybrid or remote learning models. The Board approved treasurer's reports, bills, and property tax assessment appeals for qualifying properties. Other business included contracting for nursing and education services, a dual enrollment agreement, a three-year cyber solutions membership, and amendments to the 403(b) plan related to coronavirus relief. Payment was approved for cooling tower replacements at the high school, and a substitute staffing proposal was accepted. Personnel actions included accepting resignations and retirements, employment of new staff, adding to substitute rosters, and granting teacher tenure. Policies regarding attendance and blood-borne pathogens were approved, as well as interim Title IX steps. Additionally, the Board authorized a partnership with California University of Pennsylvania, approved a sabbatical leave, appointed a Pandemic Coordinator, and made several coaching appointments.

The board discussed several items including an update on the middle school project, the audit report, and negotiations. Key financial actions included the approval of the annual audit, a resolution to cap the tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, and various payments related to construction and professional services. Personnel matters involved resignations, unpaid leave requests, the hiring of substitutes, and a FMLA request. Furthermore, the board approved student field trips, an agreement regarding school safety evaluations, the Superintendent's performance evaluation, a student discipline agreement, and several requests for the use of school facilities.

The Board discussed various business and financial items, including the acceptance of a credit from AVI Foodsystems, Inc., payment for high school renovation projects, the issuance of general obligation bonds, and the ratification of a tentative agreement with the bus drivers' union. Additionally, the Board approved the appointment of a new solicitor, authorized the purchase of security cameras and scoreboard equipment, and accepted several personnel resignations and retirements. The meeting also addressed the staffing of an extended school year program, the hiring of a part-time police officer, updates to facility use procedures, and requests for facility usage by local groups.

The board discussed and took action on various business and personnel matters. Key agenda items included the approval of agreements for grounds maintenance, elevator maintenance, special education services, and third-party administration for 403(b) plans. The board authorized a payment for a cooling tower replacement, approved the purchase of Chromebooks, and accepted a proposal for new video recording and license equipment for elementary schools. Additionally, the board handled various personnel actions such as retirements, resignations, and the hiring of staff for summer programs. The board also adopted several resolutions concerning the structure of human resources, administrative contingency planning, and the establishment of administrative regulations for reporting absences. Furthermore, the board authorized the appointment of a school police officer and addressed student discipline matters.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the adoption of the Mon Valley Career and Technology Center proposed budget and the approval of the preliminary budget for the upcoming school year. Discussions involved the renewal of a food service contract, setting school meal prices, and personnel items such as employee retirements and a separation agreement. The board also approved new policies regarding electronic attendance at meetings and the acceptance of resignations, along with contracts for the Chief of Police and the Director of Educational Technology. Additionally, the date for the subsequent board meeting was rescheduled.