BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING	August 20, 2024

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session on August 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the IMC with the following members present: Mrs. Ernest, Mrs. Kelley, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Leidy and Mr. White.

24-08-146	SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to approve the following:

Employment – Certified Status Change – 2024-20245 SY
Tami Niemeyer, Nurse, change from BA+15 to BA+30, with 9 years of experience, effective first semester of the 2024-2025 SY

Employment – Certified Federally Funded 1 Yr. Limited Contract– 2024-2025 SY Amanda Alger, Tutor (Elem), Title I, $20/hr., 5.5 hrs./day, 27.5 hrs./week
Kimberly Willamowski Dumm, Tutor (Elem), Title I, $20/hr., 5.5 hrs./day, 27.5 hrs./week Nicholas McCoy, Tutor (M.S.), Title I, $20/hr., 4.5 hrs./day, 22.5 hrs./week
Marcia Reeves, Tutor (Elem), Title I, $20/hr., 5.5 hrs./day, 27.5 hrs./week

Employment – Certified Substitutes - 2024-2025 SY Certified substitutes approved by the Allen County ESC

Samar Al Hashime Hans Barlach Sandra Bentley Chelsea Bowers John Byrne
Callie Carter Lisa Cogley Sandra R. Dackin Michael Devita Pauline Fleming
Kathleen Gatchell Courtney Goodman Mark Hanthorn Terry Huffman Connie Kimmey Karen Lamont Sarah Mack
David McNett Leslie Morris Hunter Perlich Chloe Poling Kathleen Pugh
Karen Reidenbach-Dew Lori Schmidt
Stacie Shine Mary Smith Marissa Snyder Terri Vanover Montana White Tracie Wilson

Carla Jean Baden Carol Baumgarte Brock Blythe Olan Brown Carrie Callahan Dianne Carter Douglas Corsaro Mark Daley
Emily Dienstberger Lexi Foley
Erica Gilica Michelle Graham Virginia Hempleman Allison Jones
Mark Kleman John (Jack) Link Alan McClintock Travis Monford John Mummert Molly Phillips Randy Prichard Mallory Rakay Robin Rickle
Christopher Schock Mark Shine Bethany Smith Madelyn Tracy Laura Walters Kevin Wierman Randall Wilson

Thelithia Banks Tamara Belisle Sara Boecker Darrell Bryan Twila Carr Spencer Clum Sandy J. Dackin Jack Daniels David Fett Jeanna Fullom Joshua Gooding William Green
Emily Hendrickson Michelle Kalnins Robert Krites Elaine Luchini Nicholas McCoy Dawn Mooney Rgena Mummert Alicia Pohjala Randy Prince Marcy Reeves Arden Ruen Richard Sherrick John Simindinger Kya Snider
Fiba Utley Brittney Westley Lauren Williams Jennifer Young

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Employment – Classified Resignation– 2024-2025 School Year: Tiffany Blauvelt, Food Service, resignation effective August 19, 2024 Hailey Bonanno, Food Service, resignation effective July 16, 2024
Brandy Johnson, Food Service, resignation for the purpose of accepting another position in the district, effective August 19, 2024
Melissa Kaple, Teacher’s Aide, resignation effective end of the 2023-2024 SY Joseph Kowal, Maintenance, resignation effective September 6, 2024
Amy Thornburg, Bus Driver, resignation effective end of the 2023-2024 SY

Leave of Absence – Classified Staff– 2024-2025 School Year:
Tiffany Hare, Bus Driver and Food Service, beginning November 1 through December 1, 2024, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13

Employment – Classified Employment 1 Yr. Limited Contract– 2024-2025 School Year:
Dale Fischer, Maintenance, 1 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 8, 8.0 hrs./day, per negotiated agreement, effective September 5, 2024
Brandy Johnson, Teacher’s Aide, 1 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 1, 5.5 hrs./day, per negotiated agreement, effective August 20, 2024
Angela Manning, Food Service, 1 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 1, 5.25 hrs./day, per negotiated agreement, effective August 20, 2024
Shalena Stechschulte, Food Service, 1 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 1, 3.0 hrs./day, per negotiated agreement, effective August 20, 2024
Brayden Stewart, Bus Driver, 1 Yr. Limited Contract, Year 1, 4 runs/day, per negotiated agreement, effective August 26, 2024

Employment – Classified Substitute Employment– 2024-2025 School Year:
Classified Substitutes (Teacher’s Aide and Library Assistants) approved by the Allen County ESC

Shari Banks Twila Carr Sandra R. Dackin
Virginia Hempleman John (Jack) Link David McNett Kathleen Pugh
Lori Schmidt Kya Snyder Fiba Utley

Tamara Bellisle Lisa Cogley Courtney Goodman Emily Hendrickson Elaine Luchini Chloe Poling Marcy Reeves Mark Shine Marissa Snyder Kevin Wierman

Carrie Callahan Sandy J. Dackin Mark Hanthorn Karen Lamont Nicholas McCoy Randy Prince Arden Ruen
John Simindinger Madelyn Tracy

Substitute Bus Driver Approved – per Negotiated Rate Douglas Cross
James Davis Ryan Gross Dale Johnson Matthew Jones
Sandra Steinbrunner Amy Thornburg William Vermillion

Substitute Secretary Approved – per Negotiated Rate Morgan Hoy
Shonda Walsh

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Substitute Monitor Approved – per Negotiated Rate Carrie Callahan
Twila Carr Lisa Cogley
Sandra J. Dackin Laura Garrett Dylan Green Mark Hanthorn Jordan Lackey David McNett Beth Nichols

Substitute Study Hall Monitor Approved – per Negotiated Rate Carrie Callahan
Twila Carr Lisa Cogley
Sandra J. Dackin Mark Hanthorn

Substitute Food Service Approved – per Negotiated Rate Desiree Burrell
Laura Garrett Andrea Gossard Ammy Griffin Carolyn Hurst Jessica Miller Wanda Mosley
Dianne Smith

Employment – Outside Employment– 2024-2025 School Year: Matthew Boedicker, Football-Asst-8, Level 0
Paul Butterfield, Football-Asst-7, Level 2 (split contract)

Employment - Summer Employment 2024
Indoor/Outdoor Custodial/Maintenance Seasonal Help, as needed ($14.00/hr.) Timothy Parker, effective August 22, 2024

Employment - Athletic Support Personnel – 2024-2025 SY
Athletic support personnel shall be paid for out of the Athletic Account Fund 300-000 per schedule.

Bryan Albright Brenda Beach Sean Boley Jennifer Briggs Gloria Chaffins Chris Clark Tim Clark
Bill Cole Josh Cousey Kale Cox
Daniel Edelbrock Chad Frey
Haley Garland

Julie Arnold Judy Bechtel Deb Brandehoff Caiden Bush Elizabeth Chiles Jeremy Clark Todd Clark Daniel Cole
Jeff Cowan Michelle Cox Rob Foley Cheryl Frey Lauri Garland

Terry Baldwin Matthew Boedicker Kris Brewer
Mary Cavanaugh Audrey Clark Patrick Clark Tom Clark Jennifer Cole Phillis Cowan Jimmy Davis Carly Frey
Mike Frey William Garland

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Jason Gibson Tom Golden Tami Gough Mandy Green Mark Hanthorn Dwaine Holt Dave Houchin Marica Kline Joe Kowal Jeremie Magrum David McNett Heidi Mirus Jessie Oliver Lorenzo Salinas
Tricia Shockency Michael Vandemark Bruce Wilhelm

Matthew Gillettt Joe Gomez
Tim Gough Bobby Hall Gene Hermon Leslie Holt Zach Jones Todd Kohlrieser Karen Lamont
Nicholas McCoy Chris Miller Annette Morman Chad Parkins Ryan Schadewald Kaden Truman Rachel Wallace Nicole Wireman

Shawn Goetz Randy Gonzalez Lili Green
Tony Hammer Andrew Herr George Hostetler Julie Jordan Troy Korkate John Lause
Keanna McNamara Tony Miller
Beth Nichols Ray Price Mark Shine
Melissa Vandemark Bryan Wallace

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

24-08-147	SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT ADDENDUM: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the following:

Employment-Certified Federally Funded (1 Yr. Limited Contract)- 2024-2025 School Year: Vera White, Tutor (M.S.), Title I, $20/hr., 6.5 hrs./day, 32.5 hrs./week

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

24-08-148	TREASURER CONSENT AGENDA: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: Regular Board Meeting July 16, 2024
District Records Commission Meeting July 22, 2024 Special Board Meeting August 5, 2024

Reports: July 2024 Reports

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

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OSBA CAPITAL CONFERENCE: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to appoint a delegate and alternate to represent Bath Local Schools at the 2024 OSBA Capital Conference November 10, 11 and 12. Delegate: Phil White, Alternate: Mike Leidy, and approve the attendance of Board Members, Superintendent and Treasurer at the 2024 OSBA Capital Conference, with all reasonable expenses reimbursed. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

AUTHORIZE SUPERINTENDENT DESIGNEE TO BE DISTRICT’S CFO/TREASURER: Mr. White moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to Authorize the Superintendents Designee to be the district CFO/Treasurer in the absence of the CEO/Superintendent at the Allen County Schools Health Plan board meetings. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

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ALLEN COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGREEMENT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to Approve MOU with the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities for behavior support consultation services at no cost to our district, effective August 15, 2024 through June 6, 2025; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

SAFY MENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION SERVICES AGREEMENT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding with SAFY Lima Behavioral Health to provide mental health and prevention services to Bath Local Schools the 2024-25 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

OHIO MEANS JOBS AGREEMENT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to approve MOU with OhioMeansJobs-Allen County for Allen County Workforce Development System for the 2024-2025 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

WOOD COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER: Mr. White moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve 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 2024-2025 SY; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

BOARD POLICY SERVICE: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. White seconded the motion to approve agreement with Neola for board policy services, including bylaws, policies, and administrative guideline development at a total cost of $28,250.00. Update services at a total cost of $2,750 annually beginning in 2025, and Neola Select Agreement at a cost of $80/hour for 3-5 hours; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

LAPTOP FEE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR: Mrs. Ernest 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. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

FOOD SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTION: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the job description for food service floating position; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

VAN DRIVERS: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to approve the following certified van drivers for liability purposes: Sean Boley, Daniel Grime, Vincent Halliday, Luke Krohn, Beth Nichols and Ryan Schadewald. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

BAND EQUIPMENT TRUCK DRIVERS: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mrs. Ernest 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 and Hannah Snyder. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

BUS DRIVERS – FEDERAL CDL ODE REQUIREMENTS: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the list of bus drivers who have meet all Federal CDL and ODE Bus Driver Certification requirements for the 2024-2025 SY; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

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OHIO DEAF AND BLIND EDUCATION SERVICES TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT: Mr. White moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve a cooperative special education agreement with Ohio State School for the Blind. Per district responsibilities outlined in the agreement, the Board approves transportation services at a rate of $375 per trip; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TRANSPORTATION: Mr. Leidy moved and Mrs. Ernest seconded the motion to approve the following: 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 $583.86 for the 2024-2025 school year, per student grades K-12; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

MCKINNEY-VENTO ACT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. White 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 2024-2025 SY. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

TIME AND ROUTE SCHEDULE FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION: Mrs. Ernest 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 2024-2025 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. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

IMPRACTICAL TO TRANSPORT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion that due to the small number of students attending the Allen County Educational Service Center Special Education Units, 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: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

SCHOOL DELAYS AND CANCELATIONS: Mr. White moved and Mr. Kennedy 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, 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.

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

24-08-167	CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS/SPEAKERS/VOLUNTEER COACHES 2024-2025 SY:  Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to approve the list included for liability insurance 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. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to go into executive session to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with employees concerning compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The Board went into executive session at 8:03 p.m. and returned at 8:19 p.m.

BATH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION CONTRACT AGREEMENT: Mrs. Ernest moved and Mr. Leidy seconded the motion to approve the agreement between the Bath Education Association and the Bath Board of Education, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Leidy moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Regular board meeting Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Ernest, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Leidy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

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