BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING	June 25, 2024

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session on June 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the IMC with the following members present: Mrs. Ernest, Mrs. Kelley, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Leidy and Mr. White.

24-06-111	ITEMS FROM BOARD PRESIDENT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to approve the following:

Supplemental Employment 2024-2025 SY Joel Parker, Volleyball-Asst-8, Level 0

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

24-06-112	SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. White moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the following:

Employment – Certified Resignation – 2023-2024 SY
Hunter Brackman, Teacher, resignation effective August 8, 2024 Chelsea McNary, Teacher, resignation effective August 20, 2024 Courtney McNary, Teacher, resignation effective August 20, 2024 Spencer Ordway, Teacher, resignation effective August 14, 2024

Employment – Certified Status Change – 2024-2025 SY
Logan Foley, Social Worker, change from M to M+15, with 4 years of experience, salary per negotiated agreement, effective first semester of the 2024-2025 SY.
Ashley Recker, Middle School Teacher, change from M to M+15, with 13 years of experience, salary per negotiated agreement, effective first semester of the 2024-2025 SY.
Adam Rohrbaugh, Middle School Teacher, change from M to M+15, with 17 years of experience, salary per negotiated agreement, effective first semester of the 2024-2025 SY.

Employment – Certified Status Change Corrections– 2024-2025 SY
Tara Erickson, Elementary Teacher, change from M to M+15, correction to 25 years of experience, salary per negotiated agreement, effective first semester of the 2024-2025 SY.
Melissa Metcalf, Elementary Teacher, change from M to M+15, correction to 27 years of experience, salary per negotiated agreement, effective first semester of the 2024-2025 SY.
Jill Pauff, Elementary Teacher, change from M to M+15, correction to 30 years of experience, salary per negotiated agreement, effective first semester of the 2024-2025 SY.

Employment – Certified Administrative Contract Renewal - 2024-2025 SY
Andrew Herr, Middle School Assistant Principal, 3 Yr. Limited Contract (210 days), M+15, 16/1, effective August 1, 2024
Christopher Renner, Elementary School Principal, 3 Yr. Limited Contract (225 days), M+15, 30/24, effective August 1, 2024

Employment – Certified Staff – 2024-2025 School Year:
Kasey Krendl, Teacher (HS), 1 Yr. Limited Contract, 5 Yrs. Exp., M+15 Riley Mitosinka, Teacher (Elem), 1 Yr. Limited Contract, 0 Yrs. Exp., BA

Grant Sherman, Teacher (HS), 1 Yr. Limited Contract, 6 Yrs. Exp., M Jennifer Treglia, Teacher (Elem), 1 Yr. Limited Contract, 15 Yrs. Exp. BA+30

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Employment – Certified Supplemental– 2024-2025 School Year: Grant Sherman, Football-Asst-Varsity, Level 2

Certified Fall Field Placements & Student Teachers – 2024-2025 School Year: Callie Carter - The Ohio State University Senior Level Field Placement (Elementary)
Rileigh Highland - The Ohio State University Senior Level Field Placement (Elementary)

Employment – Outside Employment– 2024-2025 School Year: Nathan Bayliff, Volleyball-Asst-7, Level 0
Danny Boedicker, Football-Asst-8, Level 0
Jon Cook, Basketball-Boys-Asst-Varsity, Level 2
Tanner Delacerda, Marching Band-Asst (Summer), Level 1 Troy Korkate, Football-Asst-Varsity, Level 2

Employment – Summer 2024 Employment:
Indoor/Outdoor Custodial/Maintenance Helpers, as needed ($14.00/hr.) Xavier Griffiths, effective June 6, 2024

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

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ACCEPT GRANTS: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion accept the following grant funds and authorize the Treasurer to create the necessary fund accounts: Fund 499-9224 Ohio Attorney General’s FY24 Safety Grant $7,361.44. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

PROPERTY, FLEET AND LIABILITY INSURANCE: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve the contract with Ohio School Plan for property, fleet and liability insurance for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, at a total premium cost $81,013. Hylant Administrative Services is the Administrator, and Stolly Insurance Group is the local agent; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. White moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to adopt the FY 2025 Permanent Appropriations as presented by the Treasurer; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

TRANSFER TO TERMINATION BENEFITS FUND: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the transfer of $50,000 from the General Fund to the Termination Benefits Fund (035). Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

PETTY CASH: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to authorize the Treasurer to increase the Athletic Director petty cash amount from $6,000 to $10,000 as well as authorize the Treasurer to have $1,500 in petty cash in the central office. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

TREASURER CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: Regular Board Meeting May 21, 2024 Special Board Meeting May 28, 2024
Building and Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes May 23, 2024 Athletic Council Committee Meeting Minutes June 4, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes June 13, 2024
Reports: May 2024 Reports

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Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION AND ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SERVICES: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve the contract with the Allen County Educational Service Center for special education and alternative education services for FY 2024-2025 at a total cost of $1,692,887.62; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

INVENTIONLAND: Mr. Leidy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve quote for high school and middle school innovation lab design, at a total cost of $9,916.00, to be paid with CTE Grant funds; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

ATHLETIC HANDBOOK: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to approve the Bath Athletic Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Leidy, yes; Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

ATHLETIC TICKET PRICES: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve athletic ticket prices for the 2024-2025 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

ATHLETIC SUPPORT PERSONNEL WAGE SCHEDULES: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve wage schedules for Athletic support personnel, to be paid for out of Athletic Fund 300-0000 per the attached sheet; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

CAFETERIA FOOD BIDS FOR 2024-2025 SY: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to accept the following vendors for cafeteria food products for the 2024-2025 school year. Food & Supplies: Gordon Food Service & Rightway Food Service
Baked Goods: Nickles Bakery
Milk: Dairy Farmers of America (Reiter) Ice Cream: Hershey’s Ice Cream

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

24-06-125	CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve reimbursement of cell phone costs at a rate up to $60.00 per month for July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025 for:
Jeremy Clark, Special Education Director Gregory Cogley, Maintenance Supervisor James Fay, High School Assistant Principal Brian Jesko, High School Principal
Andrew Herr, Middle School Assistant Principal Cory Hilty, Elementary School Assistant Principal Kristen Holt, Athletic Director
Keanna McNamara, Transportation Supervisor Christopher Renner, Elementary Principal Jared Rex, District Technology Coordinator Jennifer Sanders, Food Service Supervisor Cameron Staley, Middle School Principal

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Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

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SCIENCE OF READING STIPEND: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve paying teachers the qualifying stipend, as defined by the Department of Education
and Workforce, for completing the Science of Reading Professional Development course; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve, at the recommendation of the Policy Committee, Bath Sports Boosters Association Inc., Bath Music Association (BMA), the Bath Parent Teacher Society Inc., and the Bath Sports Club Inc. as district support organizations. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve an agreement with Garmann Miller to provide architectural services for the project to model the main entrances of the Middle School and High School; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion that the Bath Board of Education, governing authority providing transportation pursuant to section 3314.091 of the Ohio Revised Code, has determine that it is impractical to transport a pupil who is eligible for transportation to and from a school under section 3327.01 of the Ohio Revised Code: (1) The time and distance required to provide the transportation; (2) The number of pupils to be transported; (3) The cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, personnel, and administration; (4) Whether similar or equivalent service is provided to other pupils eligible for transportation; (5) Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules; (6) Whether other reimbursable types of transportation are available. Therefore “Payment in Lieu of Transportation” is recommended for students attending Lima Central Catholic School, St. Rose Catholic School, St. Charles Catholic School, and Heir Force Community School. Payment in lieu of transportation is recommended in the amount of $583.86 for
the 2024-2025 school year, per student grades K-12. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS/SPEAKERS/VOLUNTEER COACHES 2024-2025 SY: Mr. Leidy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve the list included for liability insurance 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: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Use of facilities on Sundays Dissolvement of P.A.C. Youth ball diamonds

24-06-132	EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to go into executive session to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees concerning compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The Board went into executive session at 8:04 p.m. and returned at 8:44 p.m.

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24-06-133	ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Regular board meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

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