BATH LOCAL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION

AGENDA Tuesday, June 27, 2023 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting

Administrative Offices 2650 Bible Road Lima, OH 45801

“There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” - ZigZiglar

AGENDA AND SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Regular Meeting Bath Local School District
2650 Bible Road Tuesday, June 27, 2023 7:00 pm Meeting

I.	CALL TO ORDER – Phil White, President

II.	ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

III.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV.	BOARD RESPONSES TO PREVIOUS COMMUNICATIONS

V.	HEARING OF THE PUBLIC (Items on the Agenda) – Blue Cards

VI.	ITEMS FROM BOARD PRESIDENT

A.	Administrator Report (Jared Rex)

B.	Special Recognitions (Jessica Kelley)

C.	Administrative Employment
o Approve contract with Mike Estes for Consultant Services, from July 17, 2023 through July 31, 2023, for a maximum of eleven (11) days, at a rate of $425 per day.
6.311

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

VII.	ITEMS FROM SUPERINTENDENT

A.	Strategic Plan

VIII.	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“The Board reserves the right to treat any offer of employment as withdrawn if the contract is not signed and returned within 10 business days of mailing.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 Resignation – 2022-2023 SY
o Carrie Ellington, Teacher, resignation effective August 6, 2023              8.1111 o Brooke Shultz, Teacher, resignation effective August 18, 2023               8.1112

b. Certified Employment– 2023-2024 SY

o Quinnlyn Conley, Teacher (Elem), 1 Yr. Limited Contract, 0 Yrs. Exp., BA, $41,171                                                                                                     8.1121
o Ashley Nickles, Teacher (M.S. Intervention Specialist), 1 Yr. Limited Contract,15 Yrs. Exp., M+15, $76,887	8.1122
o Frankie Russel, Teacher (H.S.), 1 Yr. Limited Contract, 15 Yrs. Exp., BA+15, $64,741	8.1123

c. Certified Supplemental Employment – 2023-2024 SY
o Charlyn Ellington, National Honor Society, Level 2, 3%, $1,235 o Dylan Haehn, Science Olympiad, Level 2, 3%, $1,235
o Telea McKissick, Interact Club, Level 1, 2.50%, $1,029
o Frankie Russell, Strength & Conditioning (Fall), Level 1, 3.5%, $1,441 o Hannah Slavin, Softball-Head, Level 2, 14%, $5,764
o Brad Wilkerson, Yearbook Advisor, Level 2, 15%, $6,176

d. Stipend Payments – 2022-2023 SY
For implementation of “High Expectations” as related to the site action plan on May 4, 2023 – Making School Work Mini Grant (Fund 461-9323)
o Shaun Blevins $95 o Sean Boley $95
o Luke Krohn $95 o Scott Mauk $95 o Jessie Oliver $95
o Matt Thompson $95 o Brad Wilkerson $95

For development of ideas to enhance “School Culture” as related to the site action plan on May 30, 2023 – High Schools That Work (Fund 461-9223) o Sean Blevins $100
o Dylan Haehn $100 o Luke Krohn $100
o Matthew Thompson $100 o Casey Utendorf $100
o Brad Wilkerson $100

2.	Certified Fall Field Placements & Student Teachers– 2023-2024 SY

a. The Ohio State University Field Placements

o Kelly Preston- Senior Level Field Placement (Elementary)

3.	Classified Staff

a. Classified Leave - 2022-2023 SY
o Erika Lewis, Custodian, beginning June 19 to July 10, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
o Keanna McNamara, Transportation Supervisor, beginning June 29 through July 30, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

b. Classified Employment- 2023-2024 SY
o Tiffany Blauvelt, Food Service, 2 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 3, $14.01/hr., 4.5 hrs./day, effective August 24, 2023

c. Classified Supplemental Employment- 2023-2024 SY
o Lori Griffiths, Student Council-H.S., Level 0, 3%, $1,235

4.	Outside Employment 2023-2024 SY
o Paul Burkholder, Bowling Co-Ed Varsity, Level 0, 8%, $3,294
o Tanner Delacerda, Marching Band-Asst (Summer), Level 0, 2%, $823 o Jazmyn Jacobs, Cheer-MS (Fall), Level 0, 1.75%, $720
o James Hood, Golf-Head-Girls, Level 2, 10%, $4,117 o Gabrielle Scott, Soccer-Girls-JV, Level 0, 6%, $2,470 o Levi Smith, Soccer-Boys-Head, Level 0, 10%, $4,117
o William Vermillion, Cross Country-MS, Level 2, 6%, $1,235 (split contract)

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

IX.	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.	Special Board Meeting May 16, 2023	9.111 2.	Regular Board Meeting May 16, 2023	9.121 3.	Special Board Meeting May 25, 2023	9.131 4.	Special Board Meeting May 31, 2023	9.141 5.	Athletic Council Meeting June 6, 2023	9.151 6.	Building and Grounds Meeting June 8, 2023	9.161 7.	Board Work Session June 21, 2023	9.171

B.	Financial Reports
1.       Cash Summary Report May 2023                                                                    9.211 2.       Investment Report May 2023                                                                           9.221 3.       Appropriation Modifications May 2023                                                          9.231 4.       Appropriation Modifications June 2023                                                          9.241 5.       Appropriation Account Summary May 2023                                                  9.251 6.       Appropriation Account Summer June 2023                                                    9.261 7.       Revenue Account Summary May 2023                                                           9.271 8.       Bill List May 2023                                                                                           9.281 9.       Bill List June 2023                                                                                           9.291 10.      Fund to Fund Transfer June 2023                                                                    9.2101

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

X.	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.	Property, Fleet and Liability Insurance
Approve the contract with Ohio School Plan for property, fleet and liability insurance for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, at a total premium cost $75,047. Hylant Administrative Services is the Administrator, and Stolly Insurance Group is the local agent. Copy on file.	10.111

Moved: _____________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

B.	Permanent Appropriations
Adopt the FY 2024 Permanent Appropriations as presented by the Treasurer.

Handout at meeting

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

C.	Transfer to Termination Benefits Fund
Approve the transfer of $85,000 from the General Fund to the Termination Benefits Fund (035).

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

D.	Establishment of New Fund
Approve establishment of Fund 461-Vocational Education Enhancement for the purpose of reporting High Schools That Work Grant (461-9223) and Making School Work Mini Grant (461-9323) for the 2022-2023 school year.

10.411

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

E.	Accept Grants
Accept the following grant funds, and authorize the Treasurer to create the necessary fund accounts:

o 461-9223 $5,000.00 HSTW o 461-9323 $2,000.00 MSW
o 499-9023 $9,362.30 Ohio School Safety
o 507-9223 $16,500 ARP Homeless Targeted Support Grant o 516-9024 $416,673.61 IDEA-B
o 572-9024 $287,312.96 Title I
o 584-9024 $14,307.02 Stronger Connections Grant o 590-9024 $51,371.08 Title II-A
o 599-9024 $21,877.59 Title IV-A
o 599-9023 $300,000 Ohio School Safety

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

XI.	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.	Updated Policies

1. BDDA – Notification of Meetings	11.111 2. IGBEB –Dyslexia Intervention and Supports	11.121 3. IGAE – Health Education	11.131 4. IGCH-R – College Credit Plus	11.141 5. JHG – Reporting Child Abuse and Mandatory Training	11.151

*2nd Reading

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

B.	BEA MOU- School Calendar and Technology Training
Approve BEA Memorandum of Understanding permitting two (2) hours of professional development from the first scheduled PD day to be traded for Smartboard technology training on August 15, 2023 or August 22, 2023.

11.211

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

C.	Adoption of STRS Pick Up Plan
Be it resolved, effective August 1, 2023, the Bath Local Schools Board of Education agrees to pick up the total amount of employee contributions required by Section 3307.26, Revised Code, to be contributed by Michael Estes, Superintendent, to STRS Ohio. Bath Local Schools Board of Education is permitted to pick up employee contributions pursuant to Section 3307.27, Revised Code, and Section 414(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. These picked-up contributions, although designated as employee contributions, are being

paid by the Bath Local Schools Board of Education in lieu of employee contributions and shall be paid by the board as a fringe benefit in addition to contract salary otherwise payable to the employee. These contributions shall be treated as additional compensation and included in salary for retirement purposes. Employees in the Superintendent group may not opt out of the picked-up contributions or elect to receive the contributed amounts directly instead of having them picked up by the Bath Local Schools Board of Education and paid to STRS Ohio.

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

D.	Resolution to Pay Death Benefit

WHEREAS, the Bath Local School District Board of Education (“Board”) is party to two negotiated agreements with its certificated and classified unionized employees, both of which entitle such employees to an employee death benefit (also referred to as “death severance”);

WHEREAS, the Board does not currently provide its administrators and exempt (non-union) classified employees with an employee death benefit;

WHEREAS, the Board desires to provide all District employees with an employee death benefit;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Bath Local School District Board of Education, that the Board hereby approves, effective June 15, 2023, the payment of an employee death benefit, upon termination of employment due to the employee’s death, under the same terms, conditions, and limitations as provided in the Board’s negotiated agreement with the Bath Education Association, to District employees in the following job classifications:

Superintendent Treasurer
EMIS Coordinator Athletic Director High School Principal
High School Assistant Principal Middle School Principal
Middle School Assistant Principal Elementary School Principal Elementary School Assistant Principal Special Education Director

Transportation Supervisor Food Service Supervisor
Maintenance and Custodial Supervisor District Technology Coordinator Technology Specialist
Technology Assistant Assistants to the Treasurer
Executive Administrative Assistant Social Worker

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

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

E.	Cell Phone Reimbursement
Approve reimbursement of cell phone costs at a rate up to $60.00 per month for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 for:
·	Christine Clark, Special Education Director ·	Gregory Cogley, Maintenance Supervisor
·	James Fay, High School Assistant Principal ·	Brian Jesko, High School Principal
·	Andrew Herr, Middle School Assistant Principal ·	Kristen Holt, Athletic Director
·	Keanna McNamara, Transportation Supervisor ·	Christopher Renner, Elementary Principal
·	Jared Rex, District Technology Coordinator ·	Cameron Staley, Middle School Principal

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

F.	Athletic Handbook
Approve the Bath Athletic Handbook for the 2023-24 school year.	11.611

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

G.	Athletic Ticket Prices
Approve Athletic ticket prices for the 2023-24 school year.	11.711

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

H.	Student Fees for 2023-2024 SY
Approve elementary, middle school and high school student fees for the 2023-24 school year.	11.811

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

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I.	Job Description
Approve the Career Readiness Coordinator job description.	11.911

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

J.	Cafeteria Food Bids for 2023-2024 SY
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Accept the following vendors for cafeteria food products for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Food & Supplies: Gordon Food Service & Rightway Food Service Baked Goods: Nickles Bakery
Milk: Dairy Farmers of America (Reiter) Ice Cream: Hershey’s Ice Cream

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

K.	Digital Academy Services Agreement
Approve digital academy services agreement with FutureEd Solutions, LTD, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, per the attached agreement.
11.1111

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

L.	NOACSC Services
Approve three year services agreement with Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative (NOACSC) for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026

11.1211 Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

M.	EPC Cooperative School Bus Purchasing Program
Whereas the Bath Local Schools Board of Education wishes to advertise and receive bids for the purchase of 1 or more school buses

Therefore, be it resolved the Bath Board of Education wishes to participate and authorize the Southwestern Ohio Educational Purchasing Council to advertise and receive bids on said Boards’ behalf as per the specifications submitted for the cooperative purchase of 1 school bus.

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

N.	Music Instrument Recycling
Approve recycling of the instruments on the attached list deemed to be in poor condition and cost ineffective for repair through Middleton’s Instrument Recycling.

11.1411 Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

O.	Removal/Disposal of Unusable Items
Authorize the Superintendent to remove/dispose of the attached list of items deemed unusable and cost ineffective for repair.

o Technology Items, per attached list o District Items, per attached list

11.1511a

11.1511b

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

P.	Payment in Lieu of Transportation
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.

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

Q.	Chaperones/Volunteers/Speakers/Volunteer Coaches for 2023–2024 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.	11.1711

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

XII.	REPORT OF ADMINISTRATORS

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

XIV.	ITEMS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

XV.	EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. __________________________________________________________________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

Moved: ______________________

Seconded: ____________________

Discussion: ___________________

Time In	_________

Time Out _________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

·	Regular Board Meeting – Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

Moved:_________________________

Seconded:_______________________

Discussion:______________________

ROLL CALL

Rob Foley ____

Jackie Place ____

Jessica Kelley ____	Rick Kennedy ____

Phil White ____