BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

Organizational Board Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
6:30 p.m. – Organizational Board Meeting

Administrative Offices 2650 Bible Road Lima, OH 45801

The man on top of the mountain did not fall there. - Vince Lombardi

AGENDA AND SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Organizational Meeting Bath Local School District 2650 Bible Road Tuesday, January 2, 2024 6:30 pm

I.	CALL TO ORDER – Cindy Thompson, President Pro-Tempore

A. Certificate of Election Oath of Office for Stephanie Ernest and Michael Leidy

II.	ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

III.	ELECTION OF OFFICERS – Cindy Thompson
If there is more than one candidate for an office, the Treasurer shall publicly call the roll of the board and ask the members to vote their choices.

A.	Nomination for President

1. ______________________________

2. ______________________________

BY __________________________

BY __________________________

Motion to Close Nominations: _____________________________

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

B.	Motion to elect	as President for Calendar Year 2024

Moved:______________________

Seconded:____________________

Discussion:___________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

C.	Oath of Office for President – Cindy Thompson

ELECTED PRESIDENT ASSUMES CHAIR

D.	Nominations for Vice-President

1. ___________________________

2. ___________________________

BY _____________________________

BY _____________________________

Motion to Close Nominations: ____________________________________

Moved:__________________________

Seconded:________________________

Discussion:________________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

E.	Motion To Elect	as Vice-President for Calendar 
Year 2024

Moved:_______________________

Seconded:____________________

Discussion:____________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

F.	Oath of Office for Vice-President – Cindy Thompson

IV.	HEARING OF THE PUBLIC (Items on Agenda)

V.	BOARD PRESIDENT

A.	Action to Dissolve the Bullying Prevention and Hiring & Retention Committees

Moved:_______________________

Seconded:____________________

Discussion:____________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

B.	Board President Committees

(The first board member named is the chairperson for that committee)

Athletic – _____________________________ and _______________________________

Building & Grounds – ________________________and __________________________

Finance – ____________________________ and ________________________________

Policy – ____________________________ and _________________________________

NO ACTION NECESSARY

C.	Student Achievement Liaison
Approval of a board volunteer for the position of Student Achievement Liaison.

Volunteer __________________________________________

NO ACTION NECESSARY

D.	Legislative Liaison
Approval of a board volunteer for the position of Legislative Liaison.

Volunteer __________________________________________

NO ACTION NECESSARY

E.	Apollo Board Member Appointment
The Bath School Board acknowledges that ORC 3311.19(B) states “…members of the joint vocational school district board appointed on or after September 29, 2013, shall serve for three-year terms of office.” As such, the Bath School Board acknowledges that the previous appointment of Jackie Place as the Apollo Board member representing Bath sustains through term completion December 31, 2025, despite her retirement from the Bath School Board.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ____________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

VI.	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.”

*No items

VII.	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.	Medicaid Cost Reports
Authorize the Treasurer to contract with Rea and Associates, Inc. to do our Medicaid cost report audits at an estimated cost not to exceed $2,425, $2,625, $2,825 for the cost report dates ending 2023, 2024 and 2025 respectively. These audits are required for the district to receive Medicaid reimbursements.
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Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ____________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

VIII.	SUPERINTEDENT’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.	Establish Board Meeting Date and Time
The Board has been meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the IMC. The day and time of the board meeting may be scheduled at the convenience of the board members. The Administration and Treasurer’s office would respectfully request the regular monthly board meeting be scheduled during the second or third week of each month in order that the previous month’s financial records can be available for the board’s review at the regular meeting.

Proposed Schedule:

Tuesday, January 16 Tuesday, February 20 Tuesday, March 19 Tuesday, April 16 Tuesday, May 21 Tuesday, June 25*

2024 Board Meeting Dates - 7:00 PM (Third Tuesday of the Month) *Exception

Tuesday, July 16 Tuesday, August 20 Tuesday, September 17 Tuesday, October 15 Tuesday, November 19 Tuesday, December 17

Day: ______________________Time: __________________

Place: _______________________

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ____________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

B.	Reapprove Treasurer as Records Officer
For the purposes of compliance with public records requests and training requirements of R.C. 109.43 and 149.43, the Board of Education designates the Treasurer or in his/her absence, the person designated by the Superintendent.

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

C.	Establish Meeting Date & Time for the District Records Commission
The District Records Commission is defined by board policy EHA, and is comprised of the President, Superintendent and Treasurer. The proposed date is July 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., prior to the regular board meeting.

Day: ______________________ Time: ______________ Place: ____________________

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

IX.	HEARING OF THE PUBLIC (Items not on agenda)

X.	ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

XI.	SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
A. Approve Board of Education to hold a Special Meeting for the purpose of reviewing Treasurer Candidate applications.

Date: ____________________ Time: ______________ Place: _______________________

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

XII.	EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. For the purpose of considering the employment of a public employee of the School District.

Time In_________	Time Out_________

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

XIII.	ADJOURNMENT

A. Next Regular Meeting – January 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ___________________

Discussion: __________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

Time of Adjournment: ________________