Dear Bath Community,

It’s been a great start to the school year, and we want to thank our parents, students and staff for all they have done to make this happen! I also wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts on the Ohio Report Card as well as our latest information from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission in relation to our school facilities.
First, in September, the Ohio Department of Education released the state report cards for all 609 Ohio schools for the 2021-22 school year. Since there has not been a report card the past two years due to the pandemic, there is not an overall rating currently for every district. Second, report cards for schools previously had letter grades assigned to them A-F. Now, the report card has a star rating system for each category and is rated one through five with five stars being the highest rating in any category. The report card is comprised of six categories and every school is rated by building and for the entire district. The categories are as follows: Achievement, Early Literacy, Graduation, Progress, Gap Closing and College, Career, Workforce and Military Readiness. Within each of these categories, there are several data points with very technical measurements that dictate our final rating. As a district, we met or exceeded expectations in every category for the 2021-22 school year. Furthermore, when you look at comparable districts across Ohio (comparable school districts are determined by the Ohio Department of Education and are categorized by enrollment, the physical size of the district, the % of economically disadvantaged students, the % of adults with college degrees, the % of minority enrollment and the % of population living in urban area), we were first among them as a district in relation to test scores in the Achievement category. That is outstanding! What a testament to our dedicated students, parents, and staff! You can access more details on the report card for our district as well as each building by going to this website https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/ and choosing Bath Local Schools or choosing a specific building. You may also find specific information in a parent letter sent earlier this fall on our own website http://www.bathwildcats.org under District News & Updates.
Recently, our board of education agreed to re-visit our Master Plan for facilities and contract with Garmann-Miller in planning for the future. For several years we have been working with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission, discussing our current status with them and best ideas moving forward if we want to explore a new building to take advantage of our $21 million credit from our elementary building project from 2012. The OFCC still cannot confirm when we will be eligible for the funded program in order to receive this credit. In our most recent conference call, OFCC stated that if we want to pursue a new building, we should join the Expedited Local Partnership (ELP) program again. This ELP program is the same program we entered into with our elementary building project where we pay 100% of the construction costs, resulting in an increase of our credit from the state. When we become eligible for the funded program, OFCC is responsible for 79% of our building project costs with our local share at 21% of the costs, and we will be able to apply our ELP credit towards our requirement. We continue to have discussions surrounding this possibility while also making decisions surrounding our Permanent Improvement monies that maintain the current buildings and overall facilities on campus. Our Permanent Improvement monies come from a levy passed back in 1987 and renewed every five years, which gives the district approximately $615,000 each year to use for any items with a lifespan of five years or more. We dedicate one-third of this money each year to technology leaving us with approximately $400,000 to spend on buildings and grounds. These monies cannot be used to pay salaries, utilities, etc. Some recent items where P.I. dollars were utilized include replacing sections of our Middle School and High School roofs, completing Phase II of the stadium project installing asphalt and fencing, purchasing new buses, etc. We will continue to work with Garmann-Miller and the OFCC, as well as look to engage the community regarding the Master Plan, the feasibility, and the timing in whether or not to pursue a building project in the near future.

Sincerely,

Rich Dackin Superintendent
#WildcatNation #WildcatWay #BleedBlue

FROM
BATH
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MR. CHRIS RENNER, PRINCIPAL
TITLE I PROGRAM AT BATH ELEMENTARY CONTINUES TO SERVE BATH READERS

Our Title One/Reading Lab continues to be a support program to supplement learning in the regular classroom. Bath Elementary is a Title One school, which means any elementary student can benefit from Title One services. The purpose of the Title One program is to aid in the development of the school/parent partnership which will help all children achieve the high standards required by the state. Teachers and parents share the responsibility for improved student achievement. Title One/Reading Lab will be using research-based programs called LLI or Leveled Literacy Intervention. This program is an intensive, small group, supplementary literacy intervention for students who find reading and writing difficult. Our goal is to lift the literacy achievement of students who are not achieving grade-level expectations in reading. The use of LLI will help our students by:

*Advancing the literacy learning of students not meeting grade level expectations in reading *Deepening & expanding comprehension with close reading
*Increasing reading volume by engaging students in large amounts of successful daily reading *Increasing student engagement with books that build knowledge
*Intervening with small groups of struggling readers to maximize growth *Meeting the needs of struggling readers
*Monitoring student progress.

This year we have five Title One positions shared among six staff members. Kristin Lenhart has worked with Title I students the past seven years. This is her 15th year at Bath Elementary. Kelley Counts has been teaching reading intervention for the past 13 years and has been at Bath Elementary for 4 years. We have four part time reading tutors as well this year. Amanda Alger, Amanda West, Jane Bailey, and Marcy Reeves joined our Title One team, bringing much experience and knowledge to the classroom.
PRINPRIPRINCIPA
After September DIBELS testing of all Bath students, the intensive reading students began attending Title One time. They receive 30-minute, small group interventions with Title One teachers in addition to their classroom instruction. The Title One services are above and beyond the lessons in the classroom. Students do not come to the reading lab during classroom instructional time.
As always, home support is crucial for helping our students grow. Below are some tips that can help students be successful. Keep in mind they need repetition, practice, and familiarity to boost their confidence.
•	Create an At-Home Reading Nook: At school, students have special spots to read. It is highly motivating &

students love to get to their spot & dive into a book! By creating a special spot at home, too, students can “get away” in a place of their own. Nooks can include pillows, blankets, flashlights, and bookmarks.
•	Set Specific Family Time to Read: Modeling reading at home is so important! Carve out reading time every day for family reading. You can read anything from a book to a magazine.
•	Use Student Interests & Allow Them to Read Anything: Make a day of heading to the book store or library and spend time finding books about the child’s specific interests. This can include sports, science, a hobby or craft, funny books, books about vacation destinations and anything that will hold their interest and keep them reading.
•	Get it in the Mail: Children love getting books and magazines in the mail. Subscribe to Highlights, Sports Illustrated, or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Subscriptions make great gifts too!
•	Read with a Purpose: Model for kids that reading is not just for pleasure, but for purpose too. Look up recipes, “how-to’s” or even just something you are curious to know more about. The next time they have a question, help them look up the answer in a book or online.
•	Find a Character They Love: When children connect with characters that they love, especially characters in book series, they will want to read an entire series! Encourage children to try different books until they find characters that they connect with and love.

Together we hope to make this a positive learning experience with significant academic growth in reading for all our students. Please feel free to contact any of the Title One teachers with questions or concerns regarding your child’s reading.

Sincerely,
The Elementary Title One Team
Kristin Lenhart, Kelley Counts, Amanda Alger, Amanda West, Marcy Reeves, Jane Bailey and Chris Renner, Bath Elementary Principal

SCHOOL
FROM
BATH ELEMENTARY WELCOMES NEW STAFF This year we would like to welcome several new staff members to the elementary. Mrs. Amanda Alger has joined our Title I staff. Mr. Stephen Budwit has joined our fourth grade staff and Mrs. Makenna Wireman is our K-2 intervention specialist. Mrs. Ashley Gross has taken over teaching the county multi-handicapped unit and Mrs. Jennifer Lee is teaching the county KG autism unit. Last but not least, Mrs. Jordan Lackey monitors our breakfast and then is an aide for our K-3 students
BATH ELEMENTARY
while Mr. Dave McNett helps watch over our students
at recess as one of our playground monitors. If you	UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
to them.
see them in our community, please introduce yourself	Hello Bath Community! We want to share some of the

outreach programs we are hosting at the elementary this HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED	school year.

How many times have you asked your child what happened at school, only to hear a quick response of “nothing” or “I don’t know?” Lots of things go on each day in your child’s classroom, but you may have to play detective to find out what. Here are a few easy ways you can stay involved in your child’s classroom and school:

*Join the Bath PTS and get involved. They can help keep you informed about school activities, issues, and concerns. It is also a great way to meet other parents and teachers!
*Sometime, each day, sit down with your child and go through the papers they bring home. Go over each paper. Listen to your child’s reaction to their work. Be positive and give lots of encouragement. Be sure to read all notes and papers sent home by the teacher or the school. *Know your child’s homework assignments. Encourage and assist as needed. Provide a well-lit, quiet place to study. Consistency of where and when homework is done is always beneficial to the student.
*Mark dates of all school, family, and work activities on a family calendar. Be sure to include dates of holidays and early dismissals to help you remember if you need to pack a special lunch or arrange childcare.
*Get to know your child’s teachers! Let them know that you are interested in what your child is doing and learning.
*Volunteer in the classroom to experience your child’s learning environment and provide a much-appreciated extra pair of hands for the teacher! *Attend all parent-teachers conferences. Take with you a list of questions or concerns you want to talk about with the teacher.

Our very first workshop was held November 6, in partnership with Cornerstone of Hope, helping kids handle big emotions. Children often struggle handling their big emotions and the negative/anxious thoughts that can keep them from growing confidence and learning healthy life skills. This workshop taught parents how to help their children with these emotions, while learning everyday tools to overcome these roadblocks.

After Christmas break, we plan to host a workshop on childhood nutrition. Having nutritious food, the appropriate amount of rest & exercise for children plays a vital role in their learning and mental health.

Another workshop we plan to provide to parents focuses on social media. Social media is a huge part of our everyday lives. It not only affects adults & teens, but younger children as well. This workshop is geared to help parents learn about the dangers social media poses to children, and safe practices we can implement to protect our youth when engaging on social media.

The last program we want to bring to elementary parents is safety during the summer. If your child is planning on staying home by themselves for a short amount of time, for the length of their parent’s workday, or if they need some safety tips for the summer, this workshop will be beneficial to attend.

Specific dates & program information will be sent home with students and sent to parents’ email during the school year. We are excited about these workshops and look forward to seeing parents attend!

April Neff, Elementary School Counselor Logan Foley, School Social Worker

MR. CHRIS RENNER, PRINCIPAL
THIRD GRADE READING ACHIEVEMENT TEST
This year’s third graders took the first round of the reading achievement test October 25 and 26. The reading achievement test will be given again April 19 and 20. It is important for all students the night before any test to go to bed at a reasonable time. Being well rested helps one to focus through this 2 ½ hour test. It is equally important for them to eat a healthy breakfast. Many students form a fear of tests. The best thing we can do as adults is to encourage them to do their best and let them know if they do their best, we will be very proud of them.

FROM
BATH MIDDLE SCHOOL
MR. CAM STALEY, PRINCIPAL
CAREER EDUCATION AT BMS

The middle school continues to place an emphasis on career education this school year. Our seventh and eighth grade students are rotating through different career clusters at their respective grade levels. Our goal is to continue to expose our students to various careers and future employment opportunities through guest speakers, field trips, special events, and our 8th Grade Business Fair. Below are the career clusters our students are rotating through this year:

Grade 7: Personal Well-Being / Social Emotional Health, Home Economics, Health Science, Finance, Business & Administration Services, Community Services, and Coding.

Grade 8: Technology, Computer Coding, Marketing, Engineering & Science Technologies, Resume Writing & Interview Skills, Construction Technologies, and Small Engine Repair.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

This school year our staff are focused on recognizing and rewarding students for positive behavior. Our staff have created a P.B.I.S. (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) system built around the core values of our school seal. Each day our staff look for students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, responsibility, respect, and integrity. Students “caught doing something good” are given a #WildcatWay card they can turn into Mrs. Griffiths where they receive a small reward. Those cards are then entered into a quarterly drawing for some extra prizes. Additionally, staff from each grade level nominate two students to serve as monthly #WildcatWay winners. These monthly award winners are treated to lunch at Beer Barrel on Harding Highway. Our September winners were Lilly Barhorst and Chase Rempfer (grade 6), Morgan Schrock and Jacob Lee (grade 7), Madilyn Steiner and Maverick Kelley (grade 8). October students nominated by teaching staff were Elizabeth Rope and Malachi Powell (grade 6), Mackenzie Lenhart and Owen Schwarm (grade 7), Olivia Luersman and Leighton
Kramer (grade 8). We owe a special thank you to Good Food Restaurants for helping us recognize these exceptional students. Keep doing things
the #WildcatWay!

PROGRESSBOOK

Students and parents can access and monitor grades using ProgressBook. This system provides parents and students with daily access to view student grades, attendance, and report card information. All students have a student ProgressBook account and parents have been given access to an account. Please contact Mrs. Davis, our middle school guidance counselor, if you need support generating a parent account or have any questions about ProgressBook.

QUIZ BOWL EXCELLENCE

Congrats to our Bath Middle School quiz bowl team. This group worked hard and brought home the Allen County Quiz Bowl Tournament championship! They finished with an undefeated 10-0 record, outscoring
opponents by a score of 352-202. Team members include Lacey Carpenter, Aubrey Gerten, Niah Horn, Landyn Klaus, Levin Lewis, Kaden Plaugher, Conner Sprague, Madilyn Steiner, Adelaide Wilver, and Coach Adam Rohrbaugh. Well done and way to represent BMS!

PARENT ADVISORY GROUP

Our middle school will be organizing a parent-advisory group for the 2022-2023 school year. The purpose will be twofold. It will give the administrators an opportunity to inform parents of activities, issues and concerns that may develop in our building. The group will also serve as an opportunity for parents to bring concerns and ideas to the administrators. Meetings will be monthly or on an as needed basis. If you are interested in being a part of the advisory group, please contact Cam Staley at 419-221-1839 or email him at
staleyc@bathwildcats.org.

BATH MIDDLE
SCHOOL
MR. CAM STALEY, PRINCIPAL
NEW STAFF AT BATH MIDDLE SCHOOL

The middle school staff have some new, but familiar faces with us this school year. Mrs. Amy Mauk started as our BMS secretary mid-year last year and is in her first full year back at Bath, returning to a position she previously held. Amy is a Bath graduate, raised her family in Bath, and has grandchildren in the school district. She is always a welcoming face for staff, students, and parents. Mrs. Lori Griffiths has been hired as our new study hall monitor. Lori is a graduate and currently resides in the district. Her children attend Bath schools and Lori has been an active member of our community for many years. Mr. Tim Clark was hired as our new In School Suspension monitor. Tim is also a Bath graduate and is retired from the Lima Police Department. Tim’s previous work experience is an asset when working with students in difficult situations. We are excited about all our new staff members.

BMS ATHLETICS

FROM
Our fall sports seasons wrapped up in late October and the winter sports season is off and running. Our MS cross country team had a good year with solid team performances at all cross country meets. Penelope Francis led the way, winning the Allen County Invitational and placing 3rd overall in the Western Buckeye League. Her PR of 12:45 won the Kalida Invitational. Morgan Schrock also turned in good times, placing 5th at the Allen County Invitational and 11th overall in the WBL.

The 8th grade football team finished the year with a record of 6-2, including a win against archrival Elida. The 7th grade volleyball team wrapped up their campaign with a 9-7 record.

Congrats to all our BMS athletes for the dedication and work they put in this fall. Good luck to all our winter sport competitors!

TECHNOLOGY

All middle school students received brand new Chromebooks at the start of the school year. The transition has been smooth and resulted in less maintenance of the devices.

Staff and students continue to utilize Schoology as our online learning platform while Progressbook continues to be our student gradebook. FinalForms is our new digital resource for all student athletic registrations. Please contact the middle school office should you have questions regarding technology usage or access.

2022-2023 Bath Middle School Testing Schedule

6th-8th grade

Monday, April 17th	8th grade English Language Arts Part 1 Tuesday, April 18th	8th grade English Language Arts Part 2 Wednesday, April 19th	6th & 7th grade English Language Arts Part 1 Thursday, April 20th	6th & 7th grade English Language Arts Part 2

Monday, May 1st	8th grade Math/Algebra Part 1 Tuesday, May 2nd	8th grade Math/Algebra Part 2 Wednesday, May 3rd	6th & 7th grade Math Part 1 Thursday, May 4th	6th & 7th grade Math Part 2

Monday, May 8th	8th grade Science Part 1 & 2

Please don't schedule any appointments, vacations, etc. on these days.

Thank you in advance for making school attendance a priority!

FOOD SERVICE

Our food service department continues to serve breakfast and lunch to all Bath students daily. You can find breakfast and lunch menu’s by building on our website https://www.bathwildcats.org/FoodServices.aspx as well as put money on your student’s account.

FROM
BATH HIGH SCHOOL
MR. BRIAN JESKO, PRINCIPAL
NEW STAFF MEMBERS
We would like to introduce our newest staff members at Bath High School.
•	Mrs. Kendra Heringhaus- Guidance Counselor – Mrs. Heringhaus is the guidance counselor for our current seniors (Class of 2023) and sophomores (class of 2025). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Wright State University and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Bowling Green State University. Mrs. Heringhaus previously worked as a counselor at Delphos Jefferson High School.
•	Mr. Matt Thompson- Guidance Counselor - Mr. Thompson is the guidance counselor for our current juniors (Class of 2024) and freshmen (Class of 2026). He graduated from Elida High School and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education from Bowling Green State University and his Master’s Degree in counseling from Lamar University. Mr. Thompson previously taught 4th grade and was the head baseball coach at Spencerville Local Schools.
•	Mr. Spencer Ordway- Social Studies Teacher - Mr. Ordway graduated from Continental High School and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Bowling Green State University. He teaches American Government, Economics, and Sociology. Mr. Ordway previously taught at Lima Senior High School.
•	Ms. Hunter Barga- Social Studies Teacher – Ms. Barga (pronounced Bar-G) graduated from Fort Loramie High School and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Bowling Green State University. She teaches American Government and World History.
•	Mrs. Stephanie Hammon- Math Teacher – Mrs. Hammon graduated from Columbia City High School (Columbia City, IN) and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. She teaches integrated geometry and remedial math. Mrs. Hammon previously taught high school math at Huntington County Community School (Huntington, IN) and middle school math at Taylor Community School (Kokomo, IN).
•	Mr. Rick Shields- Teacher’s Aide – Mr. Shields earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Missouri State University. He has been a substitute teacher and parent volunteer in the
district for several years, which includes working with the Bath Music Association and Boy Scouts.

Pictured: Mrs. Heringhaus, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Ordway, Ms. Barga and Mrs. Hammon. Not pictured: Mr. Shields

ATHLETIC RECOGNITION – FALL 2022
Congratulations to the following student-athletes who earned All-WBL and All-District honors this fall.

First Team All-WBL: Anne Oliver (tennis-2nd singles), Cohen Callahan (soccer), Rachel Clark (soccer), Jake Wireman (cross country)

Second Team All-WBL: Elena Oliver (tennis- 1st singles), Hailey Hale (soccer)

Third Team All-WBL: Claire Foust (volleyball), Landyn Vreeland (soccer), Karlie Wallace (soccer), Emma Gast (soccer)

Honorable Mention All-WBL: Kyran Johnson (soccer), Claire Armentrout (volleyball), Faith Clark (soccer), Landen Jones (cross country), Connor Raines (cross country), Everett Bensman (cross country)

All-District Honors: Cohen Callahan (soccer- 2nd Team), Landyn Vreeland (soccer- HM), Kyran Johnson (soccer-HM) and Ethan Pitson (soccer-HM)

District Qualifiers: Braden Binkley (junior) qualified for this year’s Division II- Golf

State Qualifiers: The sister doubles team of Elena Oliver (senior) and Anne Oliver (junior) qualified for the OHSAA Division II State Tournament in girls’ tennis. They also claimed the Division II Sectional Title at UNOH and the Division II District Title at Port Clinton. Congratulations to Elena and Anne on a great season!

Running into School History:
The boys’ cross country team earned the program’s first trip to state by finishing 4th at this year’s regional meet in Tiffin. Sophomore Jake Wireman also qualified as an individual runner with his 12th place finish. The team also finished as District Runners-up, which is the highest team finish in program history. This year’s state-bound runners included the following team members: Jake Wireman, Landen Jones, Connor Raines, Everett Bensman, Jaden Ryan, Treg Sibert, Jonah Volbert and Carter Deppe. Congratulations to the team on an outstanding season!

FROM
BATH HIGH SCHOOL
MR. BRIAN JESKO, PRINCIPAL

2022-2023 Bath High School Testing Schedule

ASVAB
	
Thursday, November 17

EOC Re-Takes
	Wednesday, December 7: ELA I & II Thursday, December 8: Science Friday, December 9: Social Studies Tuesday, December 13: Math
Wednesday, December 14-20: Make Ups

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY STUDENTS AT MERCY HEALTH

Our Anatomy & Physiology students had the opportunity to go to Mercy Health on Friday, October 13th for their hands-on Medical Careers Day. It was an incredible experience that showed students what it was like to be both a medical student and a medical professional. Our 45 students rotated through six stations, giving them hands on experience in intubation, suturing, cadaver work, pathology, ultrasound, and practicing diagnostics with high fidelity simulations. Mr. Blevins, our Anatomy & Physiology teacher, said, “This was an absolutely amazing experience for our students. Our students were able to interact with doctors, nurses, technicians, EMT’s, and medical students. They were able to use the actual techniques and tools these medical professionals are trained with. It is something they will not soon forget.”
		
BE KIND, SERVE OTHERS

High school staff and students are committed to helping others in our area. On October 13, members of this year’s Yearbook and Girl Up organizations partnered with the West Ohio Food Bank to assist with food distribution at the Allen County Fairgrounds. This service provides support to families and individuals facing food insecurity.

STATE TESTING
Below are scores for the Spring 2022 End of Course exams along with a comparison to the 2021 scores and 2022 state averages.

	
Alg. 1
	
Geometry
	ELA II
	Am. Hist.
	Am. Gov't
	
Biology

BHS 2021
	
49
	
39.3
	
67.8
	
70.6
	
81.6
	
75.6

BHS 2022
	
65.6
	
40.6
	
66.7
	
78.1
	
77.9
	
72.8
	
State Ave. 2022
	
49.1
	
41.6
	
61.3
	
68.2
	
73.9
	
64.7

AP ENGLISH 12 EXAM

The class of 2022 had eleven fantastic students who took on the challenge of Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition last year. Seven of the students listed below took the rigorous A.P. Literature and Composition Exam last May, and all seven received passing scores! In addition, the average score on this exam is a 3.31 out of 5: Our students beat this average significantly with a 4.0!
-Caiden Bush	-Charley Cheeseman-Armey -Jemin Gandhi                                   -Amari Junkins
-Shelby Marstellar	-Anthony Parker -Haley Plaugher                                 -Lucas Prichard
-Brittain Smith	-Mathilda Voracheck -Grace Wood

Thank you for taking A.P. English, for putting forth effort consistently throughout the year, and for excelling on such a demanding exam!
	
TUTORING HELP IN THE HIGH SCHOOL
Did you know student members of the National Honor Society offer tutoring during most study hall periods throughout the day? Tutoring is available for any student who needs assistance. Students who are failing any class will be signed up for tutoring during Study Hall. Any other student who would like help must sign up with Mr. Garland. For further information or questions, contact Mrs. Ellington, National Honor Society Advisor, at ellingtonc@bathwildcats.org or 419-221-0366, ext. 2104 or Mr. Garland, Study Hall monitor, at garlandb@bathwildcats.org or 419-221-0366, ext. 2105.

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BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS DIRECTORY

BATH ADMINISTRATION Rich Dackin, Superintendent Natalie Scott, Treasurer
2650 Bible Road Lima, OH 45801 (419) 221-0807

BATH ELEMENTARY Chris Renner, Principal Chris Clark, Asst. Principal 2450 Bible Road
Lima, OH 45801 (419) 221-1837

BATH MIDDLE SCHOOL Cam Staley, Principal
Brad Clark, Asst. Principal 2700 Bible Road
Lima, OH 45801 (419) 221-1839

BATH HIGH SCHOOL Brian Jesko, Principal James Fay, Asst. Principal 2850 Bible Road
Lima, OH 45801 (419) 221-0366

Dear Bath Community,

I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. It is a pleasure and honor to be the new treasurer at Bath Local Schools after Annette Morman’s retirement. I am a life-long resident of Allen County that wants to see our area continue to grow and prosper for the good of our community. I graduated from Perry High School in 2001. After high school I attended Wright State University, earned my bachelor’s degree in accounting. From there, I went on to
Bowling Green State University to obtain my Master of Accountancy degree. After successfully completing my education, I was hired at a local CPA firm and worked there for seven years.
To expand my knowledge base and become more involved in my community, I ran and was elected Perry Township Fiscal Officer. I held that position for almost ten years. During my time at Perry
Township, I was able to make huge strides in cleaning up financial audit issues and personnel compliance issues. Most recently I worked as the Assistant Treasurer at Allen East Local Schools for over a year and half. While working alongside the treasurer, I gained a greater understanding of school finance and school operations.

It has been a pleasure to meet the awesome staff here at Bath. I continue to work on ways to be involved and interact with the staff throughout the year. My office consists of Cindy Thompson, who maintains all Accounts Receivables and Payables. She has been with the district for 7 years. She does an excellent job of following up with staff on documentation and reporting accounting items on a consistent basis. Recently joining my office is Beth Harnishfeger, who handles all payroll aspects of the District. Both are Bath residents and have a great understanding of the Bath Community. Our office continues to look for ways to improve our efficiencies throughout the district while staying in compliance with regulations. Communication with all parties including the Board, superintendent, staff, students, and community members of Bath Local Schools is very important to me.	Our board meeting minutes and video can be found on our website at www.bathwildcats.org. I believe it is important that we all take an active role in being a member of the Bath Community. Please introduce yourself if you see me out and about. Take Care!

Natalie Scott, Treasurer scottn@bathwildcats.org