BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING	December 17, 2024

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session on December 17, 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.

24-12-220	SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve the following:

Employment – Certified Status Change– 2024-20245 SY
Catherine Burden, Teacher, change from BA to BA+15, 7 Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY
Morgan Lenke, Teacher, change from M to M+15, 17 Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY
Ashley Pugh, Teacher, change from BA to BA+15, 14 Yrs. Experience, effective second semester of the 2024-2025 SY

Employment – Certified Substitutes - 2024-2025 SY Certified substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC

Tek Ghimire H. Cade Price

Kylie Guagenti	Desmond Kirkman Jeremiah Wright

Certified Spring Field Placements & Student Teachers– 2024-2025 SY Bluffton University
Karley Ramirez – TESOL Practicum Experience (Elementary School)

The Ohio State University
Callie Carter – Senior Level Field Placement (Elementary School) Rileigh Highland- Senior Level Field Placement (Elementary School)

Employment – Classified Leave of Absence– 2024-2025 School Year:
Bobbe Cotrell, Food Service, beginning December 12 through February 14, 2025, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13

Employment – Classified Retirement/Resignation– 2024-2025 School Year:
Melanie Sue Plikerd, resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective May 31, 2025

Employment – Classified Employment– 2024-2025 School Year:
April Jadav, Teachers Aide, 1 Yr. Limited Contract (98 days), Year 1, 5.5 hrs./day, effective January 6, 2025
Julie Schwarm, Secretary, 1 Yr. Limited Contract (116 days), Year 5, 7.5 hrs./day, effective January 6, 2025

Employment – Classified Seniority Determination– 2024-2025 School Year:
Per Article XII, Section C. b3 of the OAPSE agreement, a coin toss was completed in the presence of the OAPSE president to determine seniority between two employees with identical seniority. The coin toss determined Angela Manning has seniority over Shalena Stechschulte.

Employment – Classified Substitute Employment– 2024-2025 School Year:
Classified Substitutes (Teacher’s Aide and Library Assistants) approved by the Allen County ESC

Samar Al Hashime, eff. 12-2-24	Haili Comer	Alicia Sandy

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Substitute Monitor Approved – $16.08/hr. Laura Rohrbaugh
Laura Walters, effective December 17, 2024

Substitute Study Hall Monitor Approved – $17.31/hr. Hunter Cade Price
Laura Rohrbaugh

Volunteer Coaches – 2024-2025 School Year:
This list is included for liability insurance purposes. All volunteer coaches are contingent upon proper certification and paperwork required by ODE for volunteer coaches.

Michael Hunter- Wrestling- MS-Volunteer Andrew Jahnz-Wrestling-Volunteer
Joel Parker – Basketball-Girls-8-Volunteer Shelly Slygh – Bowling-Volunteer

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

24-12-221	TREASURER CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the following:

Minutes: Regular Board Meeting November 19, 2024 Special Board Meeting December 11, 2024
Reports: November 2024 Reports

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

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the preventative maintenance service agreement for Bath Elementary School between Bath Local Schools and Smith-Boughan, Inc., at an annual cost of $8,530, effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

NUTRITION COMPLIANCE REPORT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to approve the nutrition compliance statement attached, as presented by the Food Service Supervisor, showing Bath Local Schools in compliance with SB210 ala carte sales nutrition standards in regard to sale of food and drinks throughout the school day; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

SAVVAS CURRICULUM: Mr. White moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to accept the quote from SAVVAS to purchase five-year literacy curriculum for the elementary at a total cost of $95,801.64; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

GCL EDUCATION SERVICES: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve Day Treatment Purchase Service Agreement with GCL Education Services, LLC., permitting a district resident to participate in the Leap Program at a per diem rate of $180 for the 2024-2025 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY CCP AGREEMENT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the College Credit Plus Alternative Funding Structure Agreement with Tiffin University; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

FACILITY USE RENTAL RESOLUTION: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the following resolution regarding cost of using district facilities:

WHEREAS, the Bath Local School District Board of Education wishes to adopt this Resolution to address the fee structure for District facility rentals;

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to waive any custodial fees for Board-approved student support organizations, including District coaches where the travel team is composed of at least 50% Bath students, and groups that directly support District programs and activities, because doing so permits students to continue participating on athletic teams and encourages the groups to continue supporting the District which, in turn, helps District students;

WHEREAS, this Resolution is appropriate because the Board’s objective is the promotion of the public health, general welfare, and prosperity of inhabitants or residents within the District;

NOW, THEREFORE, effective the 2024-2025 school year, the Bath Local School District Board of Education hereby authorizes the following modifications to the fee structure for facility rentals:

A. For Profit Groups, Groups not in district and Other Schools

Charge the rental fee and 100% of custodial time (overtime, with retirement and Medicare)

B. Bath Nonprofit Groups and Bath Religious Organizations – etc. (Travel teams with 1-49% Bath athletes)
No rental fee - $25/hr custodian fee and $20/hr. cook fee

C. Board approved Support Groups/Bath Boosters/Bath Parent Groups/Bath Coaches and (Travel Teams with 50-100% Bath athletes) and groups that directly support Bath Programs
No rental fee-no custodial fee

Fees for security/police will be charged at 100%

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board finds and concludes expenditures pursuant to this Resolution are for a proper public purpose.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board authorizes and directs the Superintendent and Treasurer and their designee(s) to take all actions necessary to implement this Resolution.

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

24-12-228	IMPRACTICAL TO TRANSPORT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion that due to the small number of students attending the Allen County Educational Service Center Special Education Units, 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; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

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Blue Card
Parental concern for student safety

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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to go into executive session for the purpose of statutory confidentiality exception: to discuss matters to be kept confidential by state or federal law. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs.
Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The Board went into executive session at 7:53 p.m. and returned at 9:43 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. White moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Organizational board meeting Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular board meeting Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

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