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Ringgold School District board meeting, Aug 19, 2026

25 min · 2 public speakers

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  7. Gene KennedyBoard member
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Ringgold board approves $1,953,408.40 in general fund bills in 9⁠-⁠0 vote 13:40

  • At public comment, one speaker thanked the district for hosting a Warriors Rock concert event, and another suggested using the district marquee to recognize students and list school events. 5:41
  • The board voted 9⁠-⁠0 to pay bills that included $1,953,408.40 from the general fund and $5,874.63 from the cafeteria fund. 13:40
  • Paul Mountain presented a resolution for the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program tied to Phase 3 of the Ringgold High School renovations project. 22:38
  • The board also voted 9⁠-⁠0 to approve transportation agreements with several providers. 24:46
Item by item (14)
  1. Opening and minutes 0:00
    • Gene Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:00
    • The meeting included a prayer, a roll call and a motion to approve the minutes. ~0:48
  2. Superintendent's report 1:26
    • The superintendent's report welcomed students, staff and families to a new school year. 1:26
    • The report noted that the middle school back-to-school night was that evening and the elementary school night was the next day. 1:55
  3. Board representative and legal reports 2:37
    • A speaker reported that the district secured over $200,000 in PA school safety and mental health grants. 2:51
    • A speaker reminded administrators of a new provision in 1505 that defines bullying and cyberbullying and addresses artificial intelligence. 3:18
    • The speaker said the bullying policy must be prominent on the district website and posted in every classroom, and that handbooks should include those items. 3:48
  4. President's report 4:58
    • Jason Briscoe welcomed students and faculty back for the new school year. 5:05
  5. Public comment 5:05
    • A speaker at public comment thanked the district for hosting a Warriors Rock concert event indoors that honored veterans and first responders. 5:41
    • Another speaker suggested having a student update the district marquee with students of the week, students of the month and upcoming events. 8:46
  6. Business and financial services 12:13
    • Carol F. Flament presented motions to accept the treasurer's report and to pay the bills. 12:24
    • The bills included $1,953,408.40 from the general fund and $5,874.63 from the cafeteria fund. 13:00
    • Carol F. Flament also presented motions for items 3 through 6 on the agenda. 13:44
    • A motion to pay the bills carried 9⁠-⁠0. 13:40
  7. Personnel and administration 14:19
    • Maureen A. Ott presented motions to accept a resignation, employ individuals listed in the agenda and appoint extracurricular positions. 14:24
    • Maureen A. Ott read that extracurricular compensation would be prorated and that no compensation would be paid if an activity season were canceled in its entirety. 15:32
    • The employment motion, the extracurricular appointments and agenda items 4 and 5 each passed 9⁠-⁠0. 15:28
  8. Curriculum agreements with providers 17:43
    • A speaker presented a motion to enter into agreements with providers listed in the agenda, subject to final review by the solicitor and administration. 17:50
    • The motion carried 9⁠-⁠0. 18:33
  9. Title I services and school plans 18:36
    • Maureen A. Ott presented a motion to contract with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide instructional and parent engagement services to non-public schools under Title I. 18:36
    • Maureen A. Ott presented a motion to accept the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school plans, including plans for Ringgold Elementary School South and Ringgold High School. 19:33
  10. Athletics 20:35
    • Sherrie L. Garry presented a motion to hire coaches listed in the agenda, subject to contract documents and clearances. 20:37
    • Sherrie L. Garry presented a request to authorize athletes and teams to attend the PIAA state championships in the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school year if they qualify. 21:19
    • The coaching appointments passed 9⁠-⁠0. 21:15
  11. Health, wellness and security 21:47
    • No report was given for the committee. ~21:57
  12. Facility use and grant resolution 22:05
    • Paul Mountain presented a use of facilities request for Rainbow Youth Wrestling. 22:08
    • Paul Mountain presented a resolution for the Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program that would commit district funds up to 25% of the project cost for Phase 3 of the Ringgold High School renovations project. 22:38
  13. Transportation agreements 23:50
    • Paul Mountain presented agreements with providers including Student Transportation of America LLC, Allegheny Medical Transport and BDJ Transportation LLC, subject to final review by the solicitor and administration. 23:50
    • The motion carried 9⁠-⁠0. 24:47
  14. Adjournment 24:49
    • A motion to adjourn was made and called to a voice vote. 24:49

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