BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING	December 18, 2018

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session December 18, 2018 at 7:30 P.M. in the boardroom with the following members present: Mr. Birkemeier, Mr. Foley, Mr. McKinney, Mrs. Place, and Mr. Spragg.

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ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYMENT: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to approve 3-Year contract renewal for Richard Dackin as Superintendent, $106,284 with benefits per contract, effective August 1, 2019. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. McKinney, yes, Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Spragg moved and Mr. McKinney seconded the motion to approve the following:

Change in Employment – Certified Staff – 2018-19 school year:
Jenna Buroker – Elementary School Teacher – change from BA+15 to M with 2 years of experience, $44,458 effective second semester of 2018-19 school year.
Stephanie Fortman – Middle School Teacher – change from M to M+15 with 17 years of experience, $71,023 effective second semester of 2018-19 school year.
Hannah Klingaman– Elementary School Teacher – change from BA+15 to M with 4 years of experience, $48,332 effective second semester of 2018-19 school year.

Employment – Certified Substitutes – 2018-19 school year:
Certified Substitutes as approved by the Allen County Superintendents: Ted Darbyshire	Judith Schafer

Resignation/Retirement – Classified Staff – 2018-19 school year:
Monica Fischer – Assistant to the Treasurer - resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective January 1, 2019

Retire/Rehire – Classified Staff – 2018-19 school year:
Monica Fischer – Assistant to the Treasurer – 1 Yr. Limited Contract (129 Days), Year 5, 8 hours/day effective January 1, 2019

Employment – Substitute Monitor – Approved - $12.64/hour – 2018-19 school year: Sharon Douglas

Employment – Substitute Study Hall Monitor – Approved - $15.20/hour – 2018-19 school year: Sharon Douglas

Employment – Outside Co-Curricular Staff Correction – 2018-19 school year:
Employee	Position	Level	%	Salary Jackie Okief	JV Cheer (Winter)                                        2	2.25	$814

Employment – Outside Co-Curricular Staff – 2018-19 school year:
Employee                            Position                                                    Level             %                   Salary Collin Mell                         Wrestling Assistant                                      0                6                    $2170

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Athletic Support Personnel – 2018-19 school year:
The following athletic support personnel shall be paid for out of the Athletic Fund 300-0000 per schedule.

Austin Stahr

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

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TREASURER’S CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Birkemeier seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: November 20, 2018 Regular Meeting Reports: November
Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. McKinney, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; motion carried.

MEDICAID CONTRACT – HEALTHCARE BILLING SERVICES, INC: Mr. McKinney moved and Mr. Birkemeier seconded the motion to approve the contract with Healthcare Billing Services, Inc., Carroll, OH for Medicaid reporting and billing services effective October 15, 2018 until terminated by either party by providing written notice. Charges for services will be 7% of the total MSP dollars received by the district, including Interim Claiming and any Final Settlement payments; copy on file. Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. McKinney, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried

EZ PAY: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Birkemeier seconded the motion to approve continuing the agreement with SPS EZPay/i3 Verticals to provide the means for online payment of school fees and lunches; annual cost of $385 to the district; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. McKinney, yes; motion carried.

VAN DRIVERS: Mr. Spragg moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to approve the following certified van drivers for liability purposes:
Kendra Bassitt

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

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BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL AGREEMENT WITH ALLEN COUNTY ESC: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Spragg seconded the motion to approve an agreement between Bath Local Schools Board of Education and the Allen County Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board to permit the Allen County ESC to represent the business of the district to fulfill the requirements of Ohio Revised Code 3313.82; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. McKinney, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

SMITH-BOUGHAN, INC. AGREEMENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Birkemeier seconded the motion to approve a Preventative Maintenance Service Agreement for Bath Elementary School between Bath Local Schools and Smith Boughan, Inc. at an annual cost of $7,074, effective January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; McKinney, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; motion carried.

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ATHLETIC BUILDING CONTROLS: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Spragg seconded the motion to approve an agreement with New Idea Controls for control retrofit in the Athletic Building at a cost of $14,398, to be paid with P.I. Funds; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. McKinney, yes; motion carried.

SUPERIOR CREDIT UNION, INC. MOU: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to approve the MOU agreement between Bath Local Schools and Superior Credit Union, Inc., effective January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. During this time, Superior Credit Union, Inc. will make a donation of $8,500 to the Bath Athletic Department, establish an ATM in the concession area of the HS to be used by students, faculty and the general public, and provide educational and employment opportunities for our students; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. McKinney, yes; motion carried.

IMPRACTICAL TO TRANSPORT: Mr. McKinney moved and Mrs. Place 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 $5.00/day. A list of students may be found as an attachment to the minutes. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. McKinney, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; motion carried.

CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS/SPEAKERS/VOLUNTEER COACHES FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Spragg 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. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. McKinney, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

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

The board went into executive session at 8:01 P.M. and returned at 8:46 P.M.

18-12-193	ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Spragg seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. McKinney, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 P.M.

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