BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING	January 16, 2024

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session on January 16, 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.

HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Topic: School Calendar

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ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYMENT: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to table the approval of administrative contract for Michael Estes, Superintendent, $120,000, effective retroactive to August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2026 to the January 17, 2024 special board meeting. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve the following:

Leave of Absence – Certified Staff – 2023-2024 School Year:
Kendra Lugibihl, Teacher, beginning March 25 through May 28, 2024, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

Employment – Certified Supplemental – 2023-2024 School Year: Stephen Hanhold, Baseball-Asst-JV, Level 2, 8%, $3,294
Julia Miller, Softball-Asst-Varsity, Level 2, 8%, $3,294

Employment - Certified Substitutes – 2023-2024 School Year Certified substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC Michael Devita	Teresa Schaefer	Twila Carr

Certified Spring Field Placements & Student Teachers – 2023-2024 School Year: Mya Steele – Bluffton University - TESOL Practicum (High School)
Katherine Cox – The Ohio State University - FEEP Placement (Elementary)

Resignation– Classified Staff – 2023-2024 School Year:
Daniel Edelbrock, Bus Driver and Monitor, effective January 21, 2024 for the purpose of accepting another position in the district.

Employment – Classified Staff – 2023-2024 School Year:
Daniel Edelbrock, Study Hall Monitor, 1 Yr. Contract, 7.0 hrs./day, $16.49/hr., effective January 22, 2024

Employment – Classified Substitutes – 2023-2024 School Year: Classified Substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC Teresa Schaefer	Twila Carr

Employment – Outside Employment– 2023-2024 School Year: Trevor Schroeder, Track-Asst, Level 2, 9%, $3,705

Employment - Athletic Support Personnel – 2023-2024 School Year:
Athletic support personnel shall be paid out of the Athletic Account Fund 300-000 per schedule: Mark Shine

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

24-01-21	TREASURER CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: Regular Meeting December 19, 2023 Organizational Meeting January 2, 2024 Special Board Meeting January 10, 2024

Reports: December 2023 Reports

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

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ACCEPT GRANTS: Mr. White moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to accept the following grant, and authorize the Treasurer to create the necessary account:
Fund 499-9024 $30,000 for Ohio Attorney General Technology Linking Safety Grant 2024
Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS 2023: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to accept the donations made to the Bath Board of Education per the attached list; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; motion carried.

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES: Mr. White moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve contracting with Garmann Miller for a feasibility study, implementing Phase I – On Site Investigation, Preliminary Design, Engineering Systems Review, and Opinion of Probable Cost Budget of the Middle School and High School entrances and office renovations to secure the front entrances of these two buildings. The cost of Phase I will be $7,500 to be paid out of P.I. funds; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; motion carried.

NAVIGATE360: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve purchase of 36-month subscription services from Navigate360 for 911 Cellular Public Safety Cloud Integration and Emergency Management Suite, as well as Site Mapping of each building and an Implementation Fee, for a total cost of $30,936.30. $30,000 to be paid with the Ohio Attorney General Technology Linking Safety Grant 2024 and the remaining $936.30 to be paid out of Technology – Purchased Services fund; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; motion carried.

SCHOOL CALENDARS: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve school district calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years; copy on file. Discussion followed. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Kennedy; yes, Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Leidy, no; Mrs. Ernest, yes; motion carried.

IMPRACTICAL TO TRANSPORT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy 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, High Road School of Lima, 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; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; motion carried.

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CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS/SPEAKERS/VOLUNTEER COACHES 2023-2024 SY:  Mr. White moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve the included list 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: Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Special board meeting Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. and regular board meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Discussion followed. Time changed for special board meeting to 6:00 p.m. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

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