BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA Tuesday, November 19, 2024 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting

Administrative Offices 2650 Bible Road Lima, OH 45801

Gratitude helps us to see what is there instead of what isn’t. - Annette Bridges

AGENDA AND SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Regular Meeting Bath Local School District
2650 Bible Road Tuesday, November 19, 2024
7:00 pm Meeting

I.	CALL TO ORDER – Jessica Kelley, 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 (Brian Jesko)

B.	Special Recognitions (Rick Kennedy)

VIII.	ITEMS FROM SUPERINTENDENT

A.	School Resource Officer

B.	P.I. Projects Update

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“The Board reserves the right to treat any offer of employment as withdrawn if the contract is not signed and returned within 10 business days of mailing.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 Supplemental Resignation – 2024-2025 SY
o Frankie Russell, Basketball-Boys-Asst-8, resignation effective October 30, 2024	9.1111

b. Certified Stipend Payment – 2024-2025 SY
Approve paying teachers, per the attached list, the qualifying stipend as defined by the Department of Education and Workforce for completing the Science of Reading Professional Development course.	9.1121

c. Certified Substitutes – 2024-2025 SY
o Certified substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC	9.1131

2.	Classified Staff

a. Classified Leave of Absence – 2024-2025 SY
o Tammy Barton Reichelderfer, Bus Driver and Monitor, beginning November 29 through January 13, 2025, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13

b. Classified Administrative Employment – 2024-2025 SY
o Kevin Litsey, School Resource Officer, 3 Yr. Contract, effective November 20, 2024 through July 30, 2027, per attached contract.	9.1221

c. Classified Employment – 2024-2025 SY
o Desiree Burrell, Food Service, 1 Yr. Limited Contract (128 days), Year 1, 6.5 hrs./day, effective November 11, 2024

d. Classified Substitute Employment– 2024-2025 SY
o Substitute Teachers Aides and Library Assts approved by the Allen County ESC Superintendent	9.1241

Substitute Custodian Approved - $19.51/hr. o Carissa Mayer

Substitute Monitor Approved - $16.08/hr. o Randy Herrod-Gonzalez

3.	Outside Employment Correction- 2024-2025 SY
o Robert (Zach) Smith, Football-Asst-9, correction to Level 1, 12%

4.	Outside Employment - 2024-2025 SY
o Troy Korkate, Basketball-Boys-Asst-8, Level 2, 10% o Scott Miller, Basketball-Boys-Asst-9, Level 2, 11%
o Makenzie Wilson, Basketball-Girls-Asst-9, Level 0, 9%

5.	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 James Marsteller – Wrestling-MS - Volunteer
o Robert (Zach) Smith – Basketball-Boys-8-Volunteer

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

X.	SUPERINTENDENT - CONSENT - ADDENDUM
“Be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Bath Local School District, a majority of its membership therein concurring to approve.”

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 salaries are per annual salary notice, commensurate with degree and experience.”

1.	Classified Staff

a. Classified Resignation – 2024-2025 SY
o Nicole Kennedy, Food Service, effective November 6, 2024.	10.111

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

XI.	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.	Five Year Forecast
Adopt the Five Year Forecast as presented by the Treasurer for fiscal years 2025-2029.

11.111

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

B.	Removal of Inventory
Dispose of the high jump mats from the athletic department.

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

XII.	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 October 15, 2024                                              12.111 2.     Special Board Meeting Minutes October 23, 2024                                               12.211

B.	Financial Reports
1. Cash Summary Report	12.211 2. Investment Report	12.221 3. Revenue Account Summary Report	12.231 4. Bill List	12.241 5. Appropriation Modifications	12.251 6. Appropriation Summary	12.261 7. Income Statement	12.271

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

XIII.	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.	Organizational / Regular Meeting Date
Discuss date for 2025 Organizational Meeting. Date for discussion is: ·	Monday, January 13, 2025 Time 6:00 p.m.

Organizational Meeting Date _________________________ Time__________________

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

B.	Indoor Track and Field Resolution
Whereas Bath High School students desire to participate in the state level indoor track and field meet and;

Whereas Indoor Track and Field is not recognized by OHSAA and not sponsored by Bath High School and;

Whereas the Bath varsity and assistant varsity track coaches have volunteered to supervise this Indoor Track and Field Club Sport activity and;

Whereas there will be no cost to the Bath Local School District for student participation in the state level indoor track and field meet;

Therefore, The Bath Local School District officially recognizes Indoor Track and Field as a club sport for the 2024-2025 school year for the purpose of enabling qualifying Bath High School students to participate in the state Indoor Track and Field meet.

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

C.	Kindergarten Screening
Approve request for the 2025-2026 kindergarten screening to be held on May 27 and May 28, 2025, thereby making current kindergarten students’ last day of school May 23, 2025.
13.311

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

D.	School Resource Officer Job Description
Approve attached job description for School Resource Officer.
13.411

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

E.	SERS Pick Up Plan Resolution
Adopt a new School Employees Retirement System (SERS) Pick-up Plan to be effective November 20, 2024. This plan will pay the employee’s share of SERS, and this fringe benefit will be included in their compensation. The plan includes the School Resource Officer. Employees in the covered group cannot opt out of the Pick-up Plan.

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

F.	OFCC Resolution
Resolution of intent to participate in the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Expedited Local Partnership Program.

Whereas, the Board of Education of the Bath Local School District, Allen County, Ohio, met in regular session on November 19, 2024 and adopted the following resolution; and

Whereas, the School District intends to participate in the Expedited Local Partnership Program as outlined in SB 272; and

Whereas, the School District is planning to expend local resources to achieve a separate and distinct part of an overall master facilities plan of the school district’s facility needs as prepared, in conjunction, with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (“Commission”), that is either new construction or major repairs; and

Whereas, the School District Board intends to move forward with a ballot issue or apply other local resources in November, 2025 and acknowledges this date may not be sooner than twelve (12) months following the date of this resolution unless the district has a master facilities plan developed under another OFCC program.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Bath Local School District, Allen County, Ohio that the school district declares its intention to participate in the Expedited Local Partnership Program.

Moved:________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

G.	Van Drivers
Approval of certified van drivers for liability purposes: o Jeremy Chandler

Moved:________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

H.	Impractical to Transport
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.	13.811

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ___

I.	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.                                                              13.911

Moved:____ _____________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

XIV.	REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

A. Food Service Report 	14.111

B. Transportation Report 	14.211

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

XVI.	ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. ________________________________________________________________________

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 ____

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

·	Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Mrs. Ernest ____

Mr. Leidy ____

Mrs. Kelley ____	Mr. Kennedy ____

Mr. White ____

Adjournment Time: ______________