BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting

Administrative Offices 2650 Bible Road Lima, OH 45801

“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?”
- Bob Hope

AGENDA AND SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Regular Meeting Bath Local School District
2650 Bible Road Tuesday, December 17, 2024
7:00 pm Meeting

I.	CALL TO ORDER – Jessica Kelley, President

II.	ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

III.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV.	RECOGNITION OF STUDENTS AND STAFF

V.	BOARD RESPONSES TO PREVIOUS COMMUNICATIONS

VI.	HEARING OF THE PUBLIC (Items on the Agenda) – Blue Cards

VII.	ITEMS FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

A.	Apollo Update (Keith Horner and Jackie Place)

B.	Administrator Report (Keanna McNamara)

C.	Special Recognitions (Rick Kennedy)

VIII.	ITEMS FROM SUPERINTENDENT

A.	School Resource Officer

B.	P.I. Projects

C.	CTE Grant

D.	Board Policies

IX.	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“The Board reserves the right to treat any offer of employment as withdrawn if the contract is not signed and returned within 10 business days of mailing.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 Status Change - 2024-2025 SY
o Catherine Burden, Teacher, change from BA to BA+15, 7 Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY
o Morgan Lenke, Teacher, change from M to M+15, 17 Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY
o Ashley Pugh, Teacher, change from BA to BA+15, 14 Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY

b. Certified Substitutes – 2024-2025 SY
o Certified substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC	9.1121

2.	Certified Spring Field Placements & Student Teachers– 2024-2025 SY

a. Bluffton University
o Karley Ramirez – TESOL Practicum Experience (Elementary School)

b. The Ohio State University
o Callie Carter – Senior Level Field Placement (Elementary School)
o Rileigh Highland- Senior Level Field Placement (Elementary School)

3.	Classified Staff

a. Classified Leave of Absence – 2024-2025 SY
o Bobbe Cotrell, Food Service, beginning December 12 through February 14, 2025, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13

b. Classified Retirement/Resignation – 2024-2025 SY
o Melanie Sue Plikerd, resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective May 31, 2025.	9.1321

c. Classified Employment – 2024-2025 SY
o April Jadav, Teachers Aide, 1 Yr. Limited Contract (98 days), Year 1, 5.5 hrs./day, effective January 6, 2025
o Julie Schwarm, Secretary, 1 Yr. Limited Contract (116 days), Year 5, 7.5 hrs./day, effective January 6, 2025

d. Classified Seniority Determination
Per Article XII, Section C. b3 of the OAPSE agreement, a coin toss was completed in the presence of the OAPSE president to determine seniority between two employees with identical seniority. The coin toss determined Angela Manning has seniority over Shalena Stechschulte.

e. Classified Substitute Employment– 2024-2025 SY
o Substitute Teachers Aides and Library Assts approved by the Allen County ESC Superintendent	9.1351

Substitute Monitor Approved - $16.08/hr. o Laura Rohrbaugh
o Laura Walters, effective December 17, 2024

Substitute Study Hall Monitor Approved - $17.31/hr. o Hunter Cade Price
o Laura Rohrbaugh

4.	Volunteer Coaches- 2024-2025 SY
This list is included for liability insurance purposes. All volunteer coaches are contingent upon proper certification and paperwork required by ODE for volunteer coaches.

o Michael Hunter- Wrestling- MS-Volunteer o Andrew Jahnz-Wrestling-Volunteer
o Joel Parker – Basketball-Girls-8-Volunteer o Shelly Slygh – Bowling-Volunteer

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

X.	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.”

*No items for action

XI.	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 Minutes November 19, 2024                                           11.111 2.     Special Board Meeting Minutes December 11, 2024                                            11.121

B.	Financial Reports
1. Cash Summary Report	11.211 2. Investment Report	11.221 3. Revenue Account Summary Report	11.231 4. Bill List	11.241 5. Appropriation Modifications	11.251 6. Appropriation Summary	11.261 7. Income Statement	11.271

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

XII.	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.	Preventative Maintenance Agreement
Approve the preventative maintenance service agreement for Bath Elementary School between Bath Local Schools and Smith-Boughan, Inc., at an annual cost of $8,530, effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.	12.111

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

B.	Nutrition Compliance Report
Approve the nutrition compliance statement attached, as presented by the Food Service Supervisor, showing Bath Local Schools in compliance with SB210 ala carte sales nutrition standards in regard to sale of food and drinks throughout the school day.	12.211

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

C.	SAVVAS Curriculum
Accept the quote from SAVVAS to purchase five-year literacy curriculum for the elementary at a total cost of $95,801.64	12.311

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

D.	GCL Education Services
Approve Day Treatment Purchase Service Agreement with GCL Education Services, LLC., permitting a district resident to participate in the Leap Program at a per diem rate of $180 for the 2024-2025 school year.	12.411

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

E.	Tiffin University CCP Agreement
Approve the College Credit Plus Alternative Funding Structure Agreement with Tiffin University.	12.511

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

F.	Facility Use Rentals
Approve the following resolution regarding cost of using district facilities:

WHEREAS, the Bath Local School District Board of Education wishes to adopt this Resolution to address the fee structure for District facility rentals;

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to waive any custodial fees for Board-approved student support organizations, including District coaches where the travel team is composed of at least 50% Bath students, and groups that directly support District programs and activities, because doing so permits students to continue participating on athletic teams and encourages the groups to continue supporting the District which, in turn, helps District students;

WHEREAS, this Resolution is appropriate because the Board’s objective is the promotion of the public health, general welfare, and prosperity of inhabitants or residents within the District;

NOW, THEREFORE, effective the 2024-2025 school year, the Bath Local School District Board of Education hereby authorizes the following modifications to the fee structure for facility rentals:

A. For Profit Groups, Groups not in district and Other Schools

Charge the rental fee and 100% of custodial time (overtime, with retirement and Medicare)

B. Bath Nonprofit Groups and Bath Religious Organizations – etc. (Travel teams with 1-49% Bath athletes)
No rental fee - $25/hr custodian fee and $20/hr. cook fee

C. Board approved Support Groups/Bath Boosters/Bath Parent Groups/Bath Coaches and (Travel Teams with 50-100% Bath athletes) and groups that directly support Bath Programs
No rental fee-no custodial fee
Fees for security/police will be charged at 100%

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board finds and concludes expenditures pursuant to this Resolution are for a proper public purpose.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board authorizes and directs the Superintendent and Treasurer and their designee(s) to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution.

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

G.	Impractical to Transport
Due to the small number of students attending the Allen County Educational Service Center Special Education Units, and The Center for Autism & Dyslexia, Bath School Board declares it impractical to transport by conventional school bus. Transportation will be offered through either Black & White Cab Company, RTA, or contract with parents/legal guardian at a rate of $3.00 per day. Students to be approved for transportation services are included in the attached list.	12.711

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ___

XIII.	REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

A. Food Service Report 	13.111

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

XV.	ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

XVI.	EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. Statutory Confidentiality Exception: to discuss matters to be kept confidential by state or federal law.

Time In________

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

Time Out_________

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

·	Organizational Board Meeting: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ·	Regular Board Meeting: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

Adjournment Time: ______________