BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
August 15, 2023

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session August 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School IMC with the following members present: Mr. Kennedy, Mr. White, Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. Place and Mr. Foley.

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SUBSTITUTE EMPLOYMENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve Ruby Estes, substitute teacher, teachers aide and library assistant approved by the Allen County ESC. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motive carried.

SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to approve the following:

Leave of Absence- Certified Staff - 2023-2024 School Year:
Lindsay Hall, Teacher, beginning October 8, 2023 through January 2, 2024, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

Employment-Certified Status Change – 2023-2024 School Year:
Matthew Gillett, High School Teacher, change from B+15 to B+30, with 7 years of experience, $56,713, effective first semester of the 2023-2024 SY

Employment-Certified Federally Funded 1 Yr. Limited Contract- 2023-2024 School Year: Amanda Alger, Tutor (Elem), ESC Extended Learning Grant, $20/hr., 6.5 hrs./day, 32.5 hrs./week Jane Bailey, Tutor (Elem), ARP ESSER III, $20/hr., 6.5 hrs./day, 32.5 hrs./week (split contract) Catherine Burden, Tutor (Elem), ARP ESSER III, $20/hr., 6.5 hrs./day, 32.5 hrs./week
Nicholas McCoy, Tutor (M.S.), ARP ESSER III, $20/hr., 6.5 hrs./day, 32.5 hrs./week
Marcia Reeves, Tutor (Elem), ARP ESSER III, $20/hr., 6.5 hrs./day, 32.5 hrs./week (split contract)

Employment-Certified Supplemental Correction – 2023-2024 School Year:
Bobby Hall, correction from Football-Asst-8 to Football-Asst-7, Level 2, 10%, $4,117

Employment-Certified Supplemental – 2023-2024 School Year: Stephen Budwit, Football-Asst-8, Level 2, 10%, $4,117

Employment-Certified Substitute– 2023-2024 School Year: Certified substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC
Hans Barlach	Carol Baumgarte	Sandra Bentley Brock Blythe	Chelsea Bowers	John Byrne Dianne Carter	Spencer Clum	Ashley Crites Preema D’Souza	Sandy Dackin	Sandra R. Dackin Mark Daley	Ann Deeter	Elizabeth Dunahay David Fett	Tia Fletcher	Kathleen Gatchell Vicky Gilbert	Courtney Goodman	Terry Griffiths Drew Halverson-Allen	Virginia Hempleman	Cary Hengstler Nancy Hite	Terry Huffman	Allison Jones Doris Jones	Michelle Kalnins	Connie Kimmey Robert Krites	William Lamont	Karen Lamont John (Jack) Link	Elaine Luchini	Sarah Mack Nicholas McCoy	David McNett	John Mummert

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Regena Mummert Will Nichols Randy Prince
Karen Reidenbach-Dew Brayden Sautter
Lexie Shaffer Mark Shine
Kya Snider (Kerns) Bryana Twining Montana White Randall Wilson

Jennifer Myers	Jaime Neff Chloe Orr	Corey Palmer Kathleen Pugh	Marcy Reeves Jennifer Robertson-Patermann
Lori Schmidt	Caden Schmidt Richard Sherrick	Stacie Shine John Simindinger	Mary Smith
Alexys Tart	Noah Timmermeister Laura Walters	Brittney Westley Kevin Wierman	Tracie Wilson

Resignation-Classified Staff – 2022-2023 SY
Kara Binkley, Monitor, resignation effective August 1, 2023
Brandi Vermillion, Bus Driver, resignation effective end of 2022-2023 SY contract

Leave of Absence- Classified Staff - 2023-2024 School Year:
Anthony Faurot, Custodian, beginning June 29 through August 9, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
Lori Griffiths, Study Hall Monitor, beginning September 5 through October 16, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
Erika Lewis, Custodian, beginning July 1 through August 14, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
Keanna McNamara, Transportation Supervisor, beginning July 30 through August 31, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
Melissa Vandemark, Executive Administrative Assistant, intermittently beginning July 13, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

Employment-Classified Change– 2023-2024 School Year:
Denise Burrell, Food Service, change from 2.25 hrs./day to 4.25 hrs./day, effective August 24, 2023 Rheanne Scoles, Food Service, change from 4.25 hrs./day to 6.5 hrs./day, effective August 24, 2023

Employment-Classified– 2023-2024 School Year:
Tammy Barton-Reichelderfer, Monitor (Elem), 1 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 1, 2.5 hrs./day, $13.72/hr., effective August 24, 2023
Janet Herd, Food Service, 1 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 1, 2.25 hrs./day, $13.27/hr., effective August 24, 2023
Emily White, Secretary, 1 Yr. Limited Contract (206 days), Year 1, 7.5 hrs./day, $16.98/hr., effective August 21, 2023

Employment-Classified Supplemental– 2023-2024 School Year: Ryan Schadewald, Cross Country (M.S.), Level 2, 6%, $1,235 (split)

Employment-Classified Co-Curricular– 2023-2024 School Year: Keri Calvert, On Bus Instructor, current rate of pay
Dylan Green, On Bus Instructor, current rate of pay

Employment-Classified Federally Funded (1 Yr. Limited Contract)– 2023-2024 School Year: Tammy Dear, Instructional Aide (M.S.), IDEA-B, 6.75 hrs./day, Year 23, $20.15/hr.
Melissa Kaple, Instructional Aide (E.S.), ARP ESSER III, 5.5 hrs./day, Year 10, $19.88/hr. Jordan Lackey, Instructional Aide (E.S.), IDEA-B, 3.0 hrs./day, Year 2, $17.38/hr.
Beth Nichols, Bus Aide, ARP ESSER III, 1 hr./day, Year 2, $17.38/hr.

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Beth Nichols, Instructional Aide (E.S.), ARP ESSER III, 5.5 hrs./day, Year 2, $17.38/hr. Kelly Saddler, Clinic Aide, SWSF, 6.0 hrs./day, Year 3, $18.30/hr.
Ryan Schadewald, Instructional Aide (H.S.), IDEA-B, 6.5 hrs./day, Year 3, $18.30/hr. Rick Shields, Instructional Aide (H.S.), ARP ESSER III, 6.0 hrs./day, Year 2, $17.38/hr.
Barbara C. Symonds, Instructional Aide (E.S.), Title I-45% IDEA-B-55%, 6.75 hrs./day, Year 19, $20.15/hr.
Sarah Vorhees, Instructional Aide (E.S.), Title I-50% IDEA-B-50%, 6.0 hrs./day, Year 3, $18.30/hr. Julie Walsh, Instructional Aide (E.S.), IDEA-B, 4.0 hrs./day, Year 25, $21.07/hr.

Employment-Substitute Teachers Aide and Library Assistant– 2023-2024 School Year: Classified Substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC
Shari Banks	Sandy Dackin	Sandra R. Dackin Krystal (Kristi) Davis	Ann Deeter	Kathleen Gatchell Courtney Goodman	Terry Griffiths	Virginia Hempleman William Lamont	Karen Lamont	John (Jack) Link Elaine Luchini	David McNett	Jaime Neff
Marcy Reeves	Lori Schmidt	Caden Schmidt Mark Shine	John Simindinger	Kya (Kerns) Snider Bryana Twining	Kevin Wierman

Employment-Classified Substitute Bus Driver- $24/run - 2023-2024 School Year: Tammy Barton-Reichelderfer
Douglas Cross James Davis Ryan Gross Dale Johnson Matthew Jones Robert Krites Angela Moore Joseph Newland
Sandra Steinbrunner Brandi Vermillion William Vermillion

Employment-Classified Substitute Secretary- $16.98/hr. - 2023-2024 School Year: Morgan Hoy
Shonda Walsh

Employment-Classified Substitute Monitor- $13.72/hr.- 2023-2024 School Year: Charlotte Appelfeller
Sandra J. Dackin Dylan Green Mark Hanthorn Melissa Kaple Jordan Lackey David McNett Beth Nichols Caden Schmidt Bryana Twining

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Employment-Classified Substitute Study Hall Monitor- $16.49/hr.- 2023-2024 School Year: Charlotte Appelfeller
Sandra J. Dackin Dylan Green Mark Hanthorn David McNett Caden Schmidt Bryana Twining

Employment-Classified Substitute Food Service- $13.27/hr.- 2023-2024 School Year: Tammy Barton-Reichelderfer
Hailey Bonanno Desiree Burrell Bobbe Cotrell Dylan Green Ammy Griffin Jessica Miller Dianne Smith Wanda Mosley

Employment-Outside Employment - 2023-2024 School Year: Ronald Ebbeskotte, Baskeball-Boys-Asst-8, Level 0, 8%, $3,294 Adam Jordan, Soccer-Boys-JV, Level 0, 6%, $2,470
Britton Hall, Football-Asst-7, Level 0, 8%, $3,294 Robert Smith, Football-Asst-8, Level 0, 8%, $3,294 Charles Webber, Football-Asst-9, Level 0, 10%, $4,117

Employment- Athletic Support Personnel - 2023-2024 School Year:
Athletic support personnel shall be paid out of the Athletic Account Fund 300-000 per schedule: Bryan Albright	Julie Arnold	Terry Baldwin
Brenda Beach	Judy Bechtel	Matthew Boedicker Sean Boley	Deb Brandehoff	Kris Brewer Jennifer Briggs	Caiden Bush	Mary Cavanaugh Gloria Chaffins	Elizabeth Chiles	Audrey Clark
Chris Clark	Jeremy Clark	Patrick Clark Tim Clark	Todd Clark	Tom Clark Bill Cole	Jennifer Cole	Jennifer Cope Josh Cousey	Jeff Cowan	Phillis Cowan
Kale Cox	Michelle Cox	Daniel Edelbrock Rob Foley	Carly Frey	Chad Frey Cheryl Frey	Mike Frey	Haley Garland Lauri Garland	William Garland	Jason Gibson Matthew Gillett	Shawn Goetz	Tom Golden
Joe Gomez	Randy Gonzalez	Tami Gough Tim Gough	Bobby Hall	Tony Hammer Mark Hanthorn	Gene Hermon	Andrew Herr Dwaine Holt	Leslie Holt	George Hostetler Dave Houchin	Zach Jones	Julie Jordan Marcia Kline	Todd Kohlreiser	Troy Korkate Joe Kowal	Karen Lamont	William Lamont John Lause	Jeremie Magrum	Nicholas McCoy Keanna McNamara	David McNett	Chris Miller Tony Miller	Heidi Mirus	Annette Morman

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Beth Nichols Ray Price Mark Shine
Melissa Vandemark Bryan Wallace

Jessie Oliver Lorenzo Salinas Tricia Shockency Michael Vandemark Bruce Wilhlem

Chad Parkins Ryan Schadewald Kaden Truman Rachel Wallace Nicole Wireman

Vote on motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

23-08-155	 SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT ADDENDUM: Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to approve the following:

Employment-Certified Federally Funded (1 Yr. Limited Contract)- 2023-2024 School Year: Vera White, Tutor (M.S.), ARP ESSER III, $20/hr., 6.5 hrs./day, 32.5 hrs./week

Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, abstain; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried

23-08-156	 TREASURERS CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: Regular Board Meeting July 18, 2023 Special Board Meeting July 31, 2023

Reports: July 2023 Reports

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

23-08-157	OASBO 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to approve the adoption agreement for OASBO 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to include Roth option as of August 15, 2023; copy on file.

WHEREAS, Bath Local School is a governmental employer within the meaning of Section 457(e)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”);

WHEREAS, Bath Local School has established a retirement plan (the “Plan”) under Section 457(b) of the Code;

WHEREAS, effective July 17, 2018, Bath Local School established the OASBO 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

WHEREAS, effective October 18, 2022, Bath Local School updated the OASBO 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

WHEREAS, Bath Local School desires to amend the Plan to enable participants to make Roth 457(b) contributions to the Plan pursuant to Section 402A of the Code.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Effective August 15, 2023 the Board of Bath Local School (the “Board”) authorizes Bath Local School to allow Plan participant to make Roth 457(b) contributions to the Plan in accordance with the Code and the regulations thereunder.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: The Plan document be amended and restated to reflect this Roth 457(b) contribution feature.

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

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HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE REVISION: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve revision to the high school curriculum guide to include the addition of College Credit Plus courses COM 1110 and COM 2400 for the 2023-2024 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

LAPTOP FEE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve school laptop insurance fee of $25 to be assessed to students grades 6-12. Students qualifying for free meals under the National School Lunch Act will be waived of this school fee. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

BEREAVEMENT DAYS AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve the resolution to offer bereavement days and leave of absence.

WHEREAS, the Bath Local School District Board of Education (“Board”) is party to a negotiated agreement with its classified unionized employees, including a provision which entitles such employees to three (3) paid days and two (2) unpaid days of bereavement leave;

WHEREAS, the Board does not currently provide its administrators and exempt (non-union) classified employees with bereavement leave, but desires to provide its administrators and exempt (non-union) classified employees with bereavement leave;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bath Local School District Board of Education, that the Board hereby approves, effective July 1, 2023, that employees in the job classifications listed below are entitled to three (3) paid and two (2) unpaid days in case of bereavement in the immediate family, under the same terms, conditions, and limitations as provided in Article X, Section D of the Board’s negotiated agreement with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees:

Superintendent Treasurer
EMIS Coordinator High School Principal
High School Assistant Principal Middle School Principal
Middle School Assistant Principal Elementary School Principal Elementary School Assistant Principal Special Education Director
Food Service Supervisor
Maintenance and Custodial Supervisor Transportation Supervisor
District Technology Coordinator Technology Specialist Technology Assistant
Assistants to the Treasurer Executive Administrative Assistant

and any future employees designated as exempt classified employees and administrators due to their position responsibilities.

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

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VECTOR SOLUTIONS AGREEMENT: Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to approve renewal with Scenario Learning, LLC (Vector Solutions) for staff an student trainings at an annual cost of $1,590.52, effective August 22, 2023; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; motion carried.

RED ROVER AGREEMENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve a one year agreement with Red Rover for absence time management solution. One time set up cost of $1,750 with an annual rate of $4,873.20; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

GOALBOOK AGREEMENT: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve a two year agreement with the Allen County ESC for Goalbook Toolkit Membership and Services to provide special education software for the 2023-2024 school year and the 2024-2025 school year at a total cost of $18,416.70; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

WOOD COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER AGREEMENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mrs. Kelly seconded the motion to approve the agreement for services by the Wood County Educational Service Center for Wood County Juvenile Detention Center. The Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio and The Wood County Academy for education option program to serve students court placed from our district in the 2023-2024 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

SAFY MENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION SERVICES AGREEMENT: Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with SAFY Lima Behavioral Health to provide mental health and prevention services to Bath Local Schools for the 2023-2024 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; motion carried.

PHISHINGBOX AGREEMENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to approve a three year agreement with PhishingBox for email phishing training, at an annual cost of $1,896.86 with the option to cancel at the end of each year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

AUXILIARY OFFICER AGREEMENT: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve agreement with Auxiliary Officer Cory Lee, per contract on file, effective August 28, 2023. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

OSBA CAPITAL CONFERENCE: Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to appoint a delegate for the 2023 OSBA Capital Conference November 12, 13 and 14. Mrs. Kelly was appointed the delegate and Mr. White the alternate. Motion authorizes the attendance of Board Members, Superintendent and Treasurer at the 2023 OSBA Capital Conference, with all reasonable expenses to be reimbursed. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; motion carried.

BUS PURCHASE: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to accept the bid from Cardinal Bus Sales and Service, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) 2024 or newer Bluebird 84 passenger transit school bus at $138,597 (total cost reflects the trade in bus #16 for $4,000) and an 8 year warranty. $94,412 from ARP ESSER 507-9023 and $44,185 to be paid out of General Fund 001-0000; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; motion carried.

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Sean Boley	Daniel Grime Vincent Halliday	Luke Krohn Beth Nichols	Ryan Schadwald

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

23-08-171	BAND EQUIPMENT TRUCK DRIVERS: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the following certified band equipment truck drivers for liability purposes: Tanner Delacerda	Stephen Hanhold
Sarah Haselman	John Junkins Rick Shields	Hannah Snyder

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

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BUS DRIVERS-FEDERAL CDL ODE REQUIREMENTS: Mrs. Place moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion for the Bath Board of Education to approve the list of bus drivers who have met all Federal CDL and ODE Bus Driver Certification requirements for the 2023-2024 school year, copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion for the Bath Board of Education, governing authority providing transportation pursuant to section 3314.091 of the Ohio Revised Code, has determine that it is impractical to transport a pupil who is eligible for transportation to and from a school under section 3327.01 of the Ohio Revised Code: (1) The time and distance required to provide the transportation; (2) The number of pupils to be transported; (3) The cost of providing transportation in terms of equipment, maintenance, personnel, and administration; (4) Whether similar or equivalent service is provided to other pupils eligible for transportation; (5) Whether and to what extent the additional service unavoidably disrupts current transportation schedules; (6) Whether other reimbursable types of transportation are available. Therefore “Payment in Lieu of Transportation” is recommended for students attending Lima Central Catholic School, St. Rose Catholic School, St. Charles Catholic School, and Heir Force Community School. Payment in lieu of transportation is recommended in the amount of $596.43 for the 2023-2024 school year, per student grades K - 12. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT:  Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion that according to the federal “Every Student Succeeds Act” and the ODE “McKinney-Vento Act,” Bath Local Schools is required to share transportation costs for homeless students wishing to continue attending their school of origin. Therefore, the Bath Board of Education approves paying for half of the transportation costs of students that meet the guidelines outlined in the McKinney-Vento Act, as determined by the transportation supervisor, for the 2023-2024 SY. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

TIME AND ROUTE SCHEDULE FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion that according to the Ohio School Law 22.22, the Bath Board of Education adopts the time and route schedule for student transportation for 2023-2024 SY, as on file in the Transportation Supervisor’s office. The Transportation Supervisor is authorized to make changes to the routes and schedules as deemed necessary. The assigned stops provide for maximum safety of the students. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

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IMPRACTICAL TO TRANSPORT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Place 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 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: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

SCHOOL DELAYS AND CANCELATIONS: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion that Bath School Board of Education grants permission for the Superintendent to delay and/or cancel school for all resident students including those attending Allen County ESC programs including Pre-School, Findlay City Schools/School for the Deaf, Great Day Academy, the Center for Autism & Dyslexia, Apollo, St Gerard’s, and Temple Christian. This authorization is for resident students within the Bath School District. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS/SPEAKERS/VOLUNTEER COACHES FOR 2023-2024 SY: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the list of chaperones and coaches for liability purposes. All volunteer coaches are contingent upon proper certification and paperwork required by ODE for volunteer coaches; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

HEARING OF THE PUBLIC
Topics Addressed: Special Education

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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to go into executive session for the purpose of considering the employment of a public employee of the School District. Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried. The Board went into executive session at 7:51 p.m. and returned at 8:33 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Regular board meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes, Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

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