River Ridge Elementary School Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council Parent Representative Election for 2025-2026

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SBDM Council Parent Rep Application.pdf

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We are seeking 1 parent representative for election to the River Ridge Elementary School Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council.  There is currently one (1) position to be included on the ballot. The position is for a 1-year term (through June 2026).  The candidate with the highest number of votes will secure the 1-year position.

To be eligible to run for the election, you must be a parent, step-parent or legal guardian of a child enrolled at River Ridge Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year.  A person is ineligible if he/she is an employee of the school, or a relative of an employee of that school or the district or central office, or a local school board member or the spouse of a school board member.

The River Ridge Elementary SBDM Council has the responsibility to set school policy and make decisions outlined in statute, which is to provide an environment to enhance student achievement. 

Each parent representative must attend training, which is provided by the Kenton County School District.  First-year members must attend a class that is approximately 6 hours in length.  Previous members must attend a refresher class that is approximately 3 hours in length. 

The River Ridge Elementary School SBDM Council meets at least once per month for approximately 1½ hours but can also have more meetings during the month, if needed. Regularly scheduled meetings are currently held at 4:30pm.  Parent representatives may also be involved in school employment interviews throughout the school year, including the summer.

In order to nominate yourself for election, this application and necessary attachments must be submitted to the River Ridge PTO via email at ptoriverridge@gmail.com or turned in to the school.  Applications must be received no later than Friday, May 9th.  The election will take place on Wednesday, May 14th from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm outside the front doors of the school.  

Please click the link above to download the application.