BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING	January 3, 2022

The Bath Board of Education met for an organizational meeting January 3, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. in the boardroom.

Treasurer Annette Morman administered the following oath of office to Jessica Kelley and Philip White for terms commencing January 1, 2022.

Do you solemnly swear and affirm that you will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and that you will faithfully and impartially discharge your duties as a board member in and for the Bath Local School District, Allen County, Ohio to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect, and hereafter enacted, during your continuance in said office and until your successor is chosen and qualified?

I do, _______________________________________

I do, _______________________________________

The roll call was given and the following members were present: Mr. Armentrout, Mr. Foley, Mrs. Kelley, Mrs. Place and Mr. White.

Mrs. Place nominated Mr. Armentrout for President of the Board of Education for 2022.

22-1-1	CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to close the nominations for President of the Board. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

22-1-2	MOTION TO ELECT PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to elect Mr. Armentrout as President of the Board for 2022. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, abstain; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley; yes; motion carried.

Treasurer Annette Morman administered the Oath of Office as President to Mr. Armentrout:

Do you solemnly swear and affirm that you will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and you will faithfully and impartially discharge your duties as President in and for the Bath Local School District, Allen County, Ohio to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect, and hereafter enacted during your continuance in said office and until your successor is chosen and qualified?

I do,___________________________________

Mrs. Place nominated Mr. Foley for Vice President of the Board of Education for 2022.

22-1-3	CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to close the nominations for Vice President of the Board. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

BATH BOARD OF EDUCATION	January 3, 2022

22-1-4	ELECT VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD: Mrs. Place moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to elect Mr. Foley as Vice President of the Board. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; Mr. Foley, abstain; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

Treasurer Annette Morman administered the Oath of Office as Vice President to Mr. Foley:

Do you solemnly swear and affirm that you will support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Ohio; and you will faithfully and impartially discharge your duties as Vice President in and for the Bath Local School District, Allen County, Ohio to the best of your ability, and in accordance with the laws now in effect, and hereafter enacted during your continuance in said office and until your successor is chosen and qualified?

I do,___________________________________

Board President Committees for 2022 are as follows: Athletic – Robert Foley and Jacqueline Place
Buildings & Grounds – Michael Armentrout and Jessica Kelley Finance – Michael Armentrout and Jacqueline Place
Policy – Philip White and Jessica Kelley

Student Achievement Liaison – Philip White Legislative Liaison – Robert Foley

22-1-5	SUPERINTENDENT’S CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Place moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to approve the following:

Employment – Certified Substitutes – 2021-22 school year: Certified Substitutes as approved by the Allen County ESC Kya Kerns (effective 1-3-22)

Leave of Absence – Classified Staff – 2021-22 school year:
Elizabeth Chiles, Bus Driver, beginning January 3 through February 3, 2022, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

Employment Correction – Classified Staff – 2021-22 school year:
Amy Mauk, Secretary – change from Step 10 to Step 11, effective January 3, 2022

Resignation – Classified Staff – 2021-22 school year:
Cory Hartzog, Custodian – resignation effective January 10, 2022

Employment – Classified Substitutes – 2021-22 school year: Classified Substitutes as approved by the Allen County ESC (Teacher’s Aide $15.90/hr. and Library Assistants $15.75/hr.) Kya Kerns

Employment – Substitute Monitor – Approved – 2021-22 school year - $13.25/hr.: Kya Kerns

Employment – Substitute Study Hall Monitor – Approved – 2021-22 school year - $15.93/hr.: Kya Kerns

BATH BOARD OF EDUCATION	January 3, 2022

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

22-1-6	ESTABLISH BOARD MEETING DATE AND TIME: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to schedule the 2022 board meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the Administration Office with January and June as exceptions. The scheduled dates are:

Tuesday, January 18 at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 15
Tuesday, March 15 Tuesday, April 19 Tuesday, May 17 Tuesday, June 28

Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, August 16 Tuesday, September 20 Tuesday, October 18 Tuesday, November 15 Tuesday, December 20

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

22-1-7	REAPPROVE TREASURER AS RECORDS OFFICER: Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to designate the Treasurer, or in her absence, the person designated by the Superintendent, as the Public Records Officer, for purposes of compliance with public records requests and training requirements of R.C. 109.43 and 149.43. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried.

22-1-8	ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Armentrout, yes; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 5:16 P.M.

____________________________________ PRESIDENT

____________________________________ TREASURER