District nurse honored with Trademark Women of Distinction Award
Ridgemont Board of Education members discussed at their recent meeting an upcoming topographic survey that will be conducted with the district’s track at the athletic facility in Ridgeway to determine next steps for upkeep.
The track is 20 years old and was built during the 2001-2002 school year. It was resurfaced once during that time in 2014 and is in need of repair.
“To better help understand the needs of this project, The Kleingers Group will be providing a scope of services that includes a topographic survey, track evaluation with pavement cores, and a track evaluation that includes surface, cross-slope and recommendations,” Superintendent Sally Henrick said.
“Information gained from this survey will help us to determine whether we need to replace the track base and surface or just the surface.”
Also during the meeting, members recognized district nurse Amy Bahr, who has been selected for inclusion in the upcoming Trademark Women of Distinction 2021 Honors Edition for demonstrating dedication, leadership and professional excellence.
“She has truly dedicated herself to her profession,” the superintendent said. “Trademark for Women of Distinction Honors Edition is dedicated to highlighting the professional accomplishments and stories of today’s best and brightest women in business.”
Ridgemont also applied for and received a School Safety and Security Grant through the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. The grant will aid in purchasing new security equipment for the Ridgeway building and Go-Kit and Bleed Control backpacks, which are emergency- filled supply kits for each classroom to support emergency preparedness.
Henrick also reported on the change in the district’s mode of communication with families to the ParentSquare program.
“We now have the system setup to make contact with individual bus routes and communication with athletics will begin during the winter season. If you have questions, please reach out to Tom Mustain.”
In personnel matters, the following new staff members were introduced to the board: Amanda Atole, intervention specialist; Robert Ball, transportation supervisor; and Cassie Thomas, grades 4-12 band and choir teacher.
Members approved the National FFA Convention field trip in Indianapolis, Indiana from Oct. 27 to 30, and also recognized the following national finalists: Kevin Eckstein, National Science Fair; Mykenzie Lance, National Swine Placement Finalist; and Madisen Jolliff – National Service-Learning Finalist.
Classes will not be in session Monday, Oct. 11, for a teacher professional development day. Parent-teacher conferences are planned for evenings the week of Oct. 18.
The district also operates on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Nov. 2, for teacher professional development.
In other action, the board:
• approved teacher mentor payments and teacher professional development payments;.
• extended supplemental contracts to: Mike McGue, head baseball; Todd Hollinger, assistant baseball; Kim Bailey, head softball; Bret McFadden assistant softball; Nick Cox, head track; Darcy Ruppright, junior high head track, freshman volleyball; Chris James, assistant track junior high, high school; Malana Huffman assistant track junior high, high school, freshman volleyball;
• approved Joe Webb as a volunteer football coach;
• approved an educational assistant aide agreement with the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center were approved for the 2021-22 school year;
• approved motions for the 403(B) plan and the Section 457 Plan;
• approved a motion to use ChaperPay as an online processor and software for FFA fundraising events; and
• thanked the following donors to the Ridgemont FFA Chapter: Kroger, Zoetis and Quest Federal Credit Union.
The next meeting is 5 p.m. Oct. 28, in the math room 304.