BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA Monday, January 13, 2025 6:30 p.m. - Board Meeting

Administrative Offices 2650 Bible Road Lima, OH 45801

“Intelligence plus character –that is the true goal of education.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

AGENDA AND SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Regular Meeting Bath Local School District
2650 Bible Road Monday, January 13, 2025
6:30 pm

I.	CALL TO ORDER – Board 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.	Administrator Report (Chris Renner)

B.	Special Recognitions (Rick Kennedy)

VIII.	ITEMS FROM SUPERINTENDENT

A.	Board Appreciation Month

B.	P.I. Projects

C.	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“The Board reserves the right to treat any offer of employment as withdrawn if the contract is not signed and returned within 10 business days of mailing.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 Jenna Buroker, Teacher, change from M to M+15, 8 Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY
o Nathan Hillery, Teacher, change from M to M+15, 16 Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY
o Julia Washington-Allen, Teacher, change from M to M+15, 3Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY

b. Certified College Credit Plus Compensation – 1st Semester 2024-2025 SY Per BEA agreement, teachers who teach CCP shall receive additional compensation of $150/semester, per individual CCP class taught, up to a maximum of $600 per semester. To be eligible for the payment, a teacher may not be absent from a CCP class more than six times per semester, excluding professional development and personal days. Payment shall be paid in the last pay of the respective semester.
o Shaun Blevins - $600 o Sean Boley – $450
o Cory Fischer – $300
o Tami Niemeyer – $150
o Julia Washington-Allen – $600 o Brad Wilkerson - $300

c. Certified Supplemental Employment - 2024-2025 SY o Bobby Hall, Baseball-Asst-8, Level 2, 6%
o Stephen Hanhold, Baseball-Asst-JV, Level 2, 8% o Travis Lepley, Track-Asst, Level 2, 9%
o Julia Washington Allen, Softball-Asst-Varsity, Level 2, 8%

d. Certified Substitutes – 2024-2025 SY
o Certified substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC	9.1141

2.	Classified Staff

a. Classified Leave of Absence– 2024-2025 SY
o Tammy Barton Reichelderfer, Bus Driver and Monitor, beginning January 14 through January 17, 2025, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13

b. Classified Resignation - 2024-2025 SY
o Amy Mauk, Secretary (Full Time), to accept another position in the district, effective January 31, 2025	9.1221

c. Classified Employment - 2024-2025 SY
o Amy Mauk, Secretary (Part Time), 2 Yr. Limited Contract (continuation of current contract expiring in 2026), moved to 210 total contract days (less days worked under old contract from August 1, 2024-January 31, 2025) Yr. 13, 4 hrs./day, effective February 1, 2025.

d. Classified Leave of Absence– 2024-2025 SY
o Tammy Barton Reichelderfer, Bus Driver and Monitor, beginning January 14 through January 17, 2025, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13

e. Classified Substitute Employment– 2024-2025 SY

Substitute Bus Driver – Approved $24.82/run Channie Mikesell

3.	Outside Employment - 2024-2025 SY
o Thomas Chapman, Baseball-Asst-7, Level 0, 4% (split contract) o Carly Fagan, Softball-Asst-7, Level 2, 6%
o Michael Frey, Softball-Asst-8, Level 2, 6% o Tadd Koch, Track-Asst-MS, Level 1, 5%
o Troy Korkate, Baseball-Asst-9, Level 1, 7%
o Cory Lieurance, Baseball-Asst-7, Level 0, 4% (split contract) o Jeremie Magrum, Baseball-Asst-Varsity, Level 2, 8%
o Tymon Moore, Track-Asst, Level 1, 8%
o Alayne Schrock, Track-Asst-MS, Level 2, 6% o Andrew Schrock, Track-Asst-MS, Level 1, 5% o Trevor Schroeder, Track-Asst, Level 2, 9%

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 Darryl Gossard – Baseball o Kasey Krendl – Baseball o Joel Parker- Baseball
o Keaton Phillips – Bowling o Brian Rockhold – Softball o Bruce Wilhelm - Softball

5.	Athletic Support Personnel – 2024-2025 SY
The attached list of athletic support personnel shall be paid for out of the Athletic Account Fund 300-000 per schedule.	9.1511

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.”

A.	Acceptance of Donations for 2024
To accept the donations made to the Bath Board of Education per the attached list.

10.111

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Stephanie Ernest ____

Mike Leidy ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

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 December 17, 2024	11.111

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.	Benchmark Education Curriculum
Approve the attached quote from Benchmark Education Company to purchase Kindergarten and First Grade curriculum at a total cost of $61, 063.40.	12.111

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

B.	Special Education Resolution
Motion to approve the below resolution to accept changes from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce regarding Special Education.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education is required - in accordance with Federal and State law (i.e., the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act ("IDEA"), 34 C.F.R. 300.201, Ohio Revised Code 3323.08, and Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-01) – to adopt and implement written policies and procedures approved by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce ("DEW"); and

WHEREAS, in December 2024, the DEW released updated Special Education Model Policies and Procedures ("Model Policies") that an educational agency can adopt to meet the preceding legal requirement;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby adopts the DEW’s Model Policies, and agrees to use the written policies and procedures in accordance with the IDEA and the Ohio Operating Standards for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities (hereafter referred to as the “Operating Standards”); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education agrees to use the required special education forms that are located on the DEW’s website; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board acknowledges that the Model Policies, while comprehensive, do not include every requirement set forth in the IDEA, the regulations implementing IDEA, the Operating Standards, the Ohio Revised Code ("ORC"), and/or the Ohio Administrative Code ("OAC"), and the Board recognizes its obligation to follow these laws, regardless of whether their provisions are restated in the Model Policies; and

BE IT RESOLVED, the Board authorizes the Superintendent to notify the DEW of the Board’s adoption of the Model Policies through the DEW’s Monitoring System by uploading a copy of this Board resolution on or before March 30, 2025, and by November 30 for each subsequent school year.

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

C.	Chaperones – Volunteers – Guest Speakers for 2024–2025 SY 
This list is included for liability insurance purposes. All volunteers, chaperones and guest speakers have met the necessary requirements.                                                              12.311

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

B. Transportation Report 	13.211

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

XV.	ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

XVI.	EXECUTIVE SESSION

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

B. Statutory Confidentiality Exception: To discuss matters required 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

·	Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

Adjournment Time: ______________