BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting

Administrative Offices 2650 Bible Road Lima, OH 45801

Enthusiasm iscommon. Enduranceis rare. - AngelaDuckworth

AGENDA AND SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Regular Meeting Bath Local School District
2650 Bible Road Tuesday, April 28, 2020 7:00 pm Meeting

I.	CALL TO ORDER – Jackie Place, President

II.	ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

III.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV.	HEARING OF THE PUBLIC (Items on the Agenda) – Blue Cards
Members of the public are invited to provide input to the Board on the issue of re-employing Margaret Rockhold during her service retirement. Speakers are limited to three (3) - five (5) minutes each, and all public comment will be closed after thirty (30) minutes. A sign-up sheet will be used, if necessary, to determine the order in which persons will address the Board.

A.	Public Meeting
Public Meeting on the issue of the re-employment of Margaret Rockhold, Middle School Teacher, during her STRS service retirement.

V.	ITEMS FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

A.	Administrator Report (Chris Clark)

B.	Special Recognitions (Jackie Place)

VI.	ITEMS FROM SUPERINTENDENT

A.	Strategic Plan

B.	School Calendar

C.	Distance Learning

VII.	SUPERINTENDENT – CONSENT AGENDA
“Be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Bath Local School District, a majority of its membership therein concurring with the recommendation from the Superintendent, that the following items be approved.”

A. Recommendation for Employment/Resignation
“The Board reserves the right to treat any offer of employment as withdrawn if the contract is not signed and returned within 10 business days of mailing. All employment is contingent upon proper certification and paperwork required for the position. All Bus drivers have met all Federal CDL ODE requirements for certification. All salaries are per annual salary notice, commensurate with degree and experience.”

1.	Certified Staff

a. Certified Employment – 2020-2021 SY

o Mackenzie Clymer, Teacher (Elem.), 1 Yr. Limited Contract, BA, 0 Yrs. Exp. 7.1111

b. Certified Administrative Contract Renewal – 2020-2021 SY
o Eric Todd Fleharty, Middle School Assistant Principal & Middle School Athletic Director, 3 Year Contract (210 days), M+15, Year 12/3, effective August 1, 2020
o Cameron Staley, High School Asst. Principal & High School Athletic Director, 3 Yr. Limited Contract (210 days), M+15, Step 13/4, effective August 1, 2020

c. Certified Non-Renewed Contracts – 2020-2021 SY

o Jacob Auchmuty, Title I Tutor o Jacob Brunk, Title I Tutor
o Tara Herr, Title I Tutor
o Jenna McCormick, Title I Tutor

d. Certified Substitute - Change in Employment – 2019-2020 SY
o Kenton Jarvis, HS Long Term Substitute Teacher, change from substitute daily rate of pay to BA, 0 Yrs. Exp., effective April 23, 2020

2.	Classified Staff

a. Classified Employment - 2020-2021 SY
o Mariah Ross, Food Service Supervisor, 3 Yr. Limited Contract (220 days), Year 15, effective August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023

b. Classified 2 Year Limited Contract Renewal - 2020-2021 SY o Kara Binkley, Monitor, Year 4, 2.5 hrs/day
o Darrell Dearth, Custodian, Year 4, 8 hrs/day
o Daniel Edelbrock, Monitor, Year 1, 2.5 hrs/day o William Garland, Custodian, Year 3, 1hr./day o Bobbie Glenn, Bus Driver, Year 3 ,3 runs/day o Dale Johnson, Bus Driver, Year 4, 4 runs/day
o Joseph Kowal, Maintenance, Year 9, 8 hrs./day
o Amy Placie, Study Hall Monitor, Year 4, 7 hrs/day
o Rachel Rodenberger, Food Service, Year 4, 2 hrs/day o Ashley Slaght, Bus Driver, Year 4, 4 runs/day
o Ginger Stahr, Library Asst., Year 1, 7 hrs/day o Katrina Stone, Custodian, Year 3, 8 hrs.day
o Kerri Tracy, Secretary (Special Ed, 215 days), Year 2, 7.5 hrs/day

c. Classified Non-Renewal Contracts– 2020-2021 SY

o Karri Barr, IDEA-B Aide
o Lisa Carmen, IDEA-B Aide o Tammy Dear, IDEA-B Aide o Melissa Kaple, Title I Aide
o Kristin Stager, Title I / IDEA-B Aide
o Barbara C. Symonds, Title I / IDEA-B Aide o Valerie Tomlinson, Title I / IDEA-B Aide
o Julie Walsh, IDEA-B Aide

3.	Summer Employment 2020

a. Tech Summer Help-Seasonal ($10.00/hr.)

o Matthew Gillett, Summer Tech Helper, not to exceed 400 hours

b. Custodian Summer Help-Seasonal ($10.00/hr.)
o Stephen White, effective May 4, 2020 through November 6, 2020, as needed

c. Indoor/Outdoor Custodial/Maintenance Helpers, as needed, ($10.00/hr.)

o Imogene Griffith o Tara Herr
o Anthony Miller o Andrew Renner o Caitlyn Renner o Jennifer Pitts
o Kathleen Pitts

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

VIII.	TREASURER - CONSENT AGENDA

“Be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Bath Local School District, a majority of its membership therein concurring with the recommendation from the Treasurer, that the following items be approved.”

A.	Minutes
1.	Regular Board Meeting March 17, 2020	8.111

B.	Financial Reports
1.	Financial Summary Report	8.211

2.	Investment Report	8.221

3.	Appropriation Increases and Decreases	8.231

4.	Appropriation Modifications	8.241

5.	Appropriation Account Summary	8.251

6.	Revenue Account Summary	8.261

7.	Bill List	8.271

8.	Fund to Fund Transfers	8.281

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

IX.	TREASURER’S REPORT
“Be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Bath Local School District, a majority of its membership therein concurring to review and approve.”

A.	PaySchools Contract
Authorize the Treasurer to enter into a one year contract effective July 1, 2020 with PaySchools, Canton, Ohio for point of sale software, set up and equipment. This system will replace EZPay and be used for Food Service and student fees. The initial cost is $9,681.00 and will be paid by the Food Service fund.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

B.	Advance to Softball Fund
Authorize the Treasurer to advance $1,500 from the General Fund to the Softball Camp Fund 300-9534, with repayment to be made when fundraiser receipts are available.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

C.	FY 2019 Audit Report *No Action Required

X.	SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
“Be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Bath Local School District, a majority of its membership therein concurring to approve.”

A.	Apollo Career Center
Approve contract between Apollo Career Center and Bath Local Schools for off-campus partnership programs for 2020-2021 SY.
10.111

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

B.	Potential Graduation List
Approval of the list of potential graduates for the class of 2020, does not guarantee a student will graduate if all requirements have not been met.
10.211

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

C.	NOACSC
Approve 3 year agreement between Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative (NOACSC) and Bath Local Schools for services per attached agreement, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023
10.311

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

D.	Bath Elementary KRA
Approve Bath Elementary to administer the KRA on Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1, 2020, causing kindergarten students first day of school to be Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
10.411

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

E.	Distance Learning Resolution

WHEREAS, Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in Ohio, and the Governor and the Director of the Ohio Department of Health have closed all Ohio schools to students from March 16, 2020, through the end of the 2019-20 academic year; and

WHEREAS, Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Education have stated that schools should work to provide education through alternative means during the period of extended school closure; and

WHEREAS, Section 15 of Ohio House Bill 197, signed into law by Governor DeWine on March 27, 2020, permits a board of education to adopt a plan for distance learning for students during the school shutdown, even if it had not adopted one previously pursuant to Revised Code § 3313.482; and

WHEREAS, Ohio Department of Education guidance indicates that schools may use “blizzard bags” during this extended school closure, beyond the normal three days;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to Ohio House Bill 197, Section 15, the Board hereby approves the provision of distance learning retroactive to March 16, 2020 and continuing through the period of extended school closure due to COVID-19.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board ratifies and authorizes the Superintendent’s development and implementation of a plan of distance learning to enable and require students of the district to access and complete classroom lessons in order to make up hours because of the closing of schools incompliance with orders of the Governor, Director ofthe OhioDepartment of Health, a local board of health, and/or an extension of such an order due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

F.	Payroll Continuation Resolution

WHEREAS, Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in Ohio, and the Governor and the Director of the Ohio Department of Health have closed all Ohio schools to students from March 16, 2020, through the end of the 2019-20 academic year;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Bath Local Board of Education authorizes the Treasurer to continue paying regularly contracted employees during the 2019-20 school closure, as well as the following Title I tutors: Jacob Brunk, Tara Herr, Jacob Auchmuty and Jenna McCormick.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

G.	Superintendent and Treasurer Authority Resolution

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Governor DeWine declared a State of Emergency in Executive Order 2020-01D; and

WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the head of the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic; and

WHEREAS, on March 22, 2020, the Director of Public Health issued a “Stay at Home” Order; and

WHEREAS, Governor Mike DeWine closed all Ohio schools from March 16, 2020, until at least May 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, as a result of these events, and the transition to distance learning, the Superintendent and Treasurer have been required, and may be required in the near term, to take swift action in response to the pandemic, in order to continue providing instruction and nutrition to students; and

WHEREAS, the Board has adopted Policy DJ which authorizes approval of certain contracts and purchases using specific procedures and within certain limits.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Bath Local Board of Education declares an emergency; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the actions of the Superintendent and Treasurer, and their designees, with respect to the continuation of instruction and nutrition, to date, are ratified and

BE IT FUTHERRESOLVEDthat the Superintendent andTreasurer, andtheir designees, are authorized to take emergency measures, make decisions using their best judgment in these unique circumstances, andtoexpendfunds for productsandservices needed torespondtothis emergency.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

XI.	REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

A. Transportation Report	11.111

B. Food Service Report	11.211

XII.	HEARING OF THE PUBLIC (Items not on the Agenda) – Blue Cards

XIII.	ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

A. ______________________________________

XIV.	EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. Negotiations: To prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees concerning compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____

Time In_________	Time Out_________

XV.	ADJOURNMENT

•	Regular Board Meeting – Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mike Armentrout ____

Jackie Place ____

Bob Birkemeier ____	Rob Foley ____

Van Spragg ____