BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING	November 23, 2020

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session November 23, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the boardroom with the following members present: Mr. Armentrout, Mr. Birkemeier, Mr. Foley, Mrs. Place, and Mr. Spragg.

20-11-164	 SUPERINTENDENT’S CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Birkemeier seconded the motion to approve the following:

Employment – Certified Substitutes – 2020-2021 school year:
Certified Substitutes as approved by the Allen County Superintendents Emily Bowman	Hannah Davis	Michelle Randall Jessica Shue	Marissa Snyder	Bria Stephens Gwen Tabler

Employment – Classified Retire/Rehire 2020-21 school year:
Deborah Brandehoff, Bus Driver, 1 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 5, $22.11/run effective November 18, 2020
2 runs/day (Apollo) 122 days, 1 run/day (Bath) 130 days

Employment – Classified Substitutes – 2020-2021 school year:
Classified Substitutes as approved by the Allen County Superintendents Samantha Koenig	Bria Stephens

Employment – Substitute Bus Driver – Approved - $20.17/run – 2020-21 school year: Reyna Collins

Employment – Substitute Monitor – Approved - $13.02/hour – 2020-21 school year: Employment – Substitute Study Hall Monitor – Approved - $15.66/hour – 2020-21 school year: Keri Calvert

Employment – Outside Co-Curricular Staff – 2020-21 school year:
Employee	Position	Level	%	Salary Zacharie Jones             Swimming–Asst-Varsity                          2            4              $1,520 Rick Kennedy             Wrestling-Asst                                          2            8              $3,041

The following athletic support personnel shall be paid for out of the Athletic Account Fund 300-000 per schedule.
Riley Goff	Ryan Schadewald	Kaden Truman

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

20-11-165	TREASURER’S CONSENT AGENDA: Mr. Spragg moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: October 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Reports:	October

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

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FIVE YEAR FORECAST: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to adopt the Five Year Forecast as presented by the Treasurer for fiscal years 2021-2025; copy on file. Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; motion carried.

ESTABLISH BOARD MEETING DATES AND TIMES: Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to schedule the following board meetings in the Boardroom of the Administration Office:
2021 Organizational Meeting – Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. January Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 7:00 P.M.
Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; motion carried.

RESOLUTION FOR STUDENT SUCCESS: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS in alignment with our mission statement: “It is to educate all students to become responsible, caring, productive citizens and life-long learners by providing diverse and challenging learning experiences in a welcoming, safe and positive environment,” AND
WHEREAS to ensure that all students can potentially better meet state performance indicators, AND WHEREAS all faculty and staff are focused on helping all students achieve to the best possible educational outcomes for all students in the least restrictive environment possible.
THEREFORE Be It Resolved, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the Remote Learning Plan submitted to the Ohio Department of Education, the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to implement the following criteria for the 2020-21 school year effective immediately:
Criteria One: Any student in grades K-12 on a five day remote learning plan at home, that is not passing two or more subjects at the end of the first nine weeks, can be required to return to school in person full time beginning the second nine weeks.
Criteria Two: Any student in grades K-12 on a five day remote learning plan at home, that is not logging on and completing assignments as directed by their teacher, can be required to return to school in person full time at any time, at the discretion of the Principal.

Additionally, the Board of Education directs the Superintendent to develop administrative guidelines to implement the above criteria and to develop administrative guidelines to address similar issues with all students in relation to board policy JED on student attendance and board policy JFC on student conduct. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes;
Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

20-11-169	SCHOOL CALENDAR: Mr. Armentrout moved and Mr. Spragg seconded the motion to approve the revised school calendar for the 2020-21 school year; copy on file. Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; motion carried.

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20-11-170	STUDENT HANDBOOK REVISION: Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve the language below to be added to Elementary School, Middle School and High School student handbooks for the 2020-21 school year:

REMOTE LEARNING: Remote learners are expected to log in daily and complete all assignments by the given due dates established by their teachers. Any online student in grades K-12 who is on a five day remote learning plan at home (Option 2) and is not logging in and/or completing assignments may be required to return to school full-time at any time as determined by the building principal. This includes, but is not limited to, online students who may be failing two or more classes or who have met the threshold of unexcused absences to be considered excessively absent (38 or more hours in a month or 65 or more hours in a year) or habitually truant per Ohio Revised Code.

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; motion carried.

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MEAL CONTRACT WITH ALLEN COUNTY BOARD OF DD: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve a revised agreement between Bath Local Schools
and the Allen County Board of DD, providing meals to the Allen County Board of DD for the 2020-21 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

BEA MOU ON COVID SICK LEAVE BANK: Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Spragg seconded the motion to approve an MOU between the Bath Board of Education and the Bath Education Association regarding a COVID Sick Leave Bank, expiring June 30, 2021; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

HOMETOWN TICKETING: Mr. Armentrout moved and Mr. Birkemeier seconded the motion to approve a one year agreement with Hometown Ticketing for athletic ticket sales; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

AUDIOLOGY SERVICES: Mr. Spragg moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve an agreement with North Central Ohio ESC for Audiology Services, effective August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; motion carried.

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve the request for 2021-22 kindergarten screening to be held on May 27 and May 28, 2021, thereby making kindergarten students last day of school May 26, 2021; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

SB 210 COMPLIANCE REPORT: Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Armentrout, seconded the motion to authorize the Superintendent to report to the Ohio Department of Education that Bath Local Schools are in compliance with SB210 ala carte sales nutrition standards in regard to the sale of food and drinks throughout the school day. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes;
Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; motion carried.

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20-11-177	EPC BUS PURCHASING PROGRAM: Mr. Spragg moved and Mr. Armentrout seconded the motion to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS the Bath Local School Board of Education wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of 1 (one) or more school buses.
THEREFORE, be it resolved the Bath Board of Education wishes to participate and authorize the Southwestern Ohio Education Purchasing Council to advertise and receive bids on said Boards’ behalf as per the specifications submitted for the cooperative purchase of two (2) school buses.

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes, Mr. Birkemeier, yes; motion carried.

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IMPRACTICAL TO TRANSPORT: Mr. Birkemeier moved and Mr. Foley 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, and The Center for Autism & Dyslexia, Bath Local Schools 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 $2.50 per day. Wheelchair bound students attending Marimor will be at the contracted rate of $10.00 per day; list of students on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Armentrout moved and Mr. Spragg seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Spragg, yes; Mr. Birkemeier, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

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