BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL MEETING	May 6, 2024

The Bath Board of Education met for a special meeting on May 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the boardroom with the following members present: Mrs. Ernest, Mrs. Kelley, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Leidy and Mr. White.

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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 motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The Board went into executive session at 6:01 p.m. and returned at 7:13 p.m.

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

Employment – Classified Staff – 2023-2024 SY
Tiffany Hare, Food Service, 2 Yr. Limited Contract (19 days), Year 6, 2.0 hrs./day, effective May 1, 2024 through the end of the 24/25 SY.

Employment – Classified Change– 2023-2024 SY
Sarah Webb, Food Service, increase in hours from 2.0 hrs./day to 4.5 hrs./day, effective May 1, 2024

Leave of Absence – Classified Staff – 2023-2024 School Year:
Tiffany Hare, Bus Driver and Food Service, April 23 through May 8, 2024 pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13

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

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ERATE PROJECT: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to accept the quote from ITSavvy LLC to provide new switches to update Wi-Fi at a total cost of $217,354.56. $130,412.75 to be paid by Erate and $86,941.81 to be paid out of Fund 001; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

ROOF PROJECT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve the following:

WHEREAS, significant active leakage has developed in the roof of various buildings operated by the Board; and

WHEREAS, such leakage has already damaged and, if not immediately addressed, will continue to damage school property; and

WHEREAS, additional precipitation and weather anticipated in coming months may continue to cause damage to school property, and in the absence of immediate remedial action, will likely accelerate and become more aggravated and expensive to address;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.46, that the immediate replacement and/or repair of the attached roof list is declared to be a matter of urgent necessity and is also declared to be essential for the protection of school property;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent and Treasurer are authorized and directed to take immediate steps, using their professional judgment, to facilitate the replacement and/or repair

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of the attached roof list without regard to the competitive bidding procedures that would otherwise apply under Section 3313.46 or any other provision of Ohio law.

Motion to approve quote from Cotterman & Company Inc. for roof repair of urgent necessity with a fifteen year warranty in the middle school, high school and administration office according to the attached map and quote, at a total cost of $357,175.00; copy on file.

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

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BLEACHER PAINTING: Mr. Leidy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to accept the bid from T.J. Painting & Repair, LLC to paint under the stadium visitor bleachers at a total cost of $21,750.00, to be paid with P.I. Funds; 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.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Regular board meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

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