BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING	January 28, 2020

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session January 28, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the boardroom with the following members present: Mr. Armentrout, Mr. Birkemeier, Mr. Foley, Mrs. Place, and Mr. Spragg.

20-1-11	SUPERINTENDENT’S CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Spragg moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve the following:

Resignation/Retirement – Certified Staff – 2019-20 school year:
Wendy Kowal – Teacher (MS) - resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective June 1, 2020 Marcia Reeves - Teacher (EL) - resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective June 1, 2020

Leave of Absence – Certified Staff – 2019-20 school year:
Ashley Recker, Teacher, beginning approximately May 11, 2020 through May 29, 2020, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

Change in Employment – Certified Staff – 2019-20 school year:
Kelly Beckman – High School Teacher – change from BA to BA+15 with 3 years of experience, $43,184, effective second semester 2019-20 school year
Matthew Gillett – High School Teacher – change from BA to BA+15 with 3 years of experience, $43,184, effective second semester 2019-20 school year
Nathan Hillery – Elementary School Teacher – change from BA+15 to M with 11 years of experience, $63,129, effective second semester 2019-20 school year
Teresa St. Clair – Middle School Teacher – change from BA to BA+15 with 4 years of experience, $44,783, effective second semester 2019-20 school year

Certified College Credit Plus Compensation – 1st Semester 2019-20 school year:
Per BEA agreement, teachers who teach CCP shall receive additional compensation of $150/semester, per individual CCP class taught, up to a maximum of $600 per semester. To be eligible for the payment, a teacher may not be absent from a CCP class more than six times per semester, excluding professional development and personal days. Payment shall be paid in the last pay of the respective semester.
Kelly Beckman - $600	Shaun Blevins - $600	James Fay - $300 Jessie Oliver - $600                   Brad Wilkerson - $600

Employment – Certified Substitutes – 2019-20 school year:
Certified Substitutes as approved by the Allen County Superintendents David Anderson	Robert Dotson	Emma Dues Kenton Jarvis	LeAnn Orick	Dawn Smallwood Jennifer Triplehorn

Leave of Absence - Classified Staff - 2019-20 school year:
Ryan Gross, Custodian, beginning December 18, 2019 through February 4, 2020, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
Mariah Ross, Food Service Supervisor, beginning January 21, 2020 through May 31, 2020, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

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Employment – Substitute Bus Driver – Approved – $19.97/run - 2019-20 school year: Robin Orton, effective August 26, 2019 (current rate of pay)

Employment – Substitute Custodian – Approved - $17.56/hour – 2019-2020 school year: Renee Mohler

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

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TREASURER’S CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: December 17, 2019 Regular Meeting, January 7, 2020 Organizational Meeting Reports: December
Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

2019 DONATIONS: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Spragg seconded the motion to accept the donations made to the Bath Board of Education in 2019; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

ALL AREA BOARD MEETING: Mr. Spragg moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve expenses for the Board Members, Superintendent and Treasurer to attend the All Area Boards Dinner/Meeting at Apollo JVS, Thursday, February 6, 2020. Each individual is to pay for their spouse. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; motion carried.

CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve the additional Ohio Department of Education (ODE) adopted paths for graduation and capstone project for the Class of 2020 as presented. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

ST. RITA’S MEDICAL CENTER: Mr. Armentrout moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to accept St. Rita’s Medical Center as an approved provider for bus driver physicals for the 2019-20 school year. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; motion carried.

IMPRACTICAL TO TRANSPORT: Mr. Spragg moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion that due to the small number of students attending the Allen County Educational Service Center Special Education Units, the Findlay School for the Hearing Impaired, and The Center for Autism & Dyslexia, Bath Local Schools declares it impractical to transport by conventional school bus. Transportation will be offered through either Black & White Cab Company or contract with parents/legal guardian at a rate of $2.50/day. Wheelchair bound students attending Marimor will be at the contracted rate of $10.00 per day. A list of students may be found as an attachment to the minutes. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

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CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS/SPEAKERS/VOLUNTEER COACHES FOR 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve the list of volunteers and speakers for liability purposes. All volunteer coaches are contingent upon proper certification and paperwork required by ODE for volunteer coaches; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Armentrout moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to go into executive session for the purpose of considering the employment of public employee. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes, Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

The board went into executive session at 7:52 P.M. and returned at 9:05 P.M.

20-1-20	ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Birkemeier seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:06 P.M.

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