BATH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING	March 21, 2023

The Bath Board of Education met in regular session March 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School IMC with the following members present: Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Kelley, Mr. White, Mr. Foley and Mrs. Place.

23-03-42	SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA:	Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve the following:

Resignation- Certified Staff 2022-2023 School Year:
Andrew Herr, Teacher, for the purpose of accepting another position in the district, effective July 31, 2023

Employment-Certified Substitutes-2022-2023 School Year: Brittany Alvarado, effective 3-17-23
Stacie Shine Montana White

Leave of Absence-Classified Staff – 2022-2023 School Year:
John Lause, Maintenance, beginning March 3 through March 20, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

Employment-Classified Staff- 2022-2023 School Year:
Dianna Armentrout, Interim EMIS Coordinator, effective March 21 through June 30, 2023 to be used as needed on an hourly basis, not to exceed 80 hours, $22.45/hr.

Employment-Outside Employment- 2022-2023 School Year: Alice Basinger, Musical Accompanist, Level 0, 3%, $1,200

Employment-Summer Employment - 2023 School Year:
Joshua Fultz, Indoor/Outdoor Custodial/Maintenance Seasonal help, as needed, $13/hr., effective April 3, 2023

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

23-03-43	TREASURER’S CONSENT AGENDA:  Mrs. Kelley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: Regular Meeting February 21, 2023
Building and Grounds Committee Meeting March 14, 2023 Hiring and Retention Committee Meeting March 14, 2023
Reports: January and February 2023 Reports

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

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23-03-44	MEAL PRICING FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve breakfast and lunch prices for the 2023-2024 school year.
Breakfast K-12: $1.75	Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Reduced Breakfast: $0.30	Adult Meal: $4.40 Lunch K-5: $3.00	Milk: $0.50
Lunch 6-8: $3.25 Lunch 9-12: $3.50

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

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ALLEN COUNTY ESC MEAL CONTRACT: Mrs. Place moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to approve the updated 2022-2023 school meal contract with the Allen County ESC to account for point-of-sale register terminal; 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.

ELEMENTARY MATH CURRICULUM: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve one year agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing company for the purchase of Go Math K-6 student and teacher digital license and professional services, for a total cost of $31,184.63; 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.

CLEVERTOUCH SMARTPANELS: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve purchase of Clevertouch Smartpanels for learning environments in the elementary, middle school and high school from Bluum. $284,725 to be paid out of K-12 School Safety Grant and $48,389 to be paid out of ARP ESSER funds, for a total cost of $331,114; copy on file.

WHEREAS, the Bath Local School District Board of Education (“Board”) has determined to purchase and install interactive display panels throughout its buildings; and

WHEREAS, Clevertouch interactive display panels provide unique features unavailable with other similar equipment, including the ability to send mass communication emergency notifications and announcements throughout a school building from personal communications devices (Clevertouch remote management software allows for emergency broadcasts to each Panel, a feature not available in other products the Board considered), and a unique catalogue of educational applications; and

WHEREAS, Clevertouch interactive display panels come with a proprietary Clevershare Operating Software that is unique to Apple MacBook Air computers, used by teachers, that allows for Wireless touch interaction with the computer, thereby allowing teachers to connect wirelessly to the panels from anywhere in the classroom, a feature unique to Clevertouch; and

WHEREAS, the purchase and installation of Clevertouch interactive display panels will improve communication during emergencies, including allowing for mass communication notifications, and promote interactive learning experiences by providing an instantaneous method for communicating messages and announcements throughout the building, and will include access to a diverse catalogue of educational applications and programs; and

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to purchase and install Clevertouch interactive display panels throughout its school buildings; and

WHEREAS, the District has received a quote from Bluum for Clevertouch interactive display panels and learned that Bluum is the sole source of said panels in Ohio (see attachment); and

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WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.46(B)(2) and 2 C.F.R. 200.320(c)(2) exempt from the competitive bidding law and federal procurement requirements the purchase of any item that is available and can be acquired only from a single/sole source;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.46 and 2 C.F.R. 200.320(c)(2), that the Bath Local School District Board of Education determines that Clevertouch interactive display panels are available and can be acquired only from Bluum;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent and Treasurer are authorized and directed to take immediate steps, using their professional judgment, to facilitate the purchase and installation of the Clevertouch interactive display panels without regard to the competitive bidding procedures that might otherwise apply under Section 3313.46, 2 C.F.R. 200.320(c)(2) or any other provision of state or federal law.

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

23-03-48	PREVAILING WAGE PROCEDURE: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to implement the following procedures to ensure all compliance requirements related to Davis Bacon are met, effective immediately:
1. A copy of the Davis Bacon Act will be included in all contracts/agreements for construction in excess of $2,000 with the section marked and discussed, signed by the contractor stating there is a clear understanding of the Wage Rate requirements and agree laborers be will be paid not less than one time a week and agree to submit weekly payroll records to the District.
2. The Treasurer or designee will monitor timely receipts of the payroll details and check for compliance and completeness - then log the receipt of each item presented on the Contractor Log for each project.
3. As vendor invoices are presented to the District for payment, the Treasurer or designee will compare the date on the invoice to the payroll record log to ensure that all required documents have been received, checked for compliance and logged.
4. If all records have been received and noted, the invoice can move to Accounts Payable to obtain the proper approvals and be paid.
5. If all payroll records have not been received, the invoice will be returned to the vendor with a clear explanation of the reason and a list of items that are missing.
6. Once all items are received and compliant, the invoice can move to Accounts Payable to obtain the proper approvals and be paid.

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

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COTTERMAN & COMPANY, INC.: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve additional cost of high school roofing project board approved January 2022 to include prevailing wage for work completed on sections 2 and 4 of the roofing project, for a total cost of $11,113.69; copy on file. Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

VAN DRIVERS: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve certified van driver for liability purposes: Dylan Haehn. Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

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23-03-51	CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS/SPEAKERS/VOLUNTEER COACHES FOR 2022-23 SY: Mrs. Place moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to approve the list of classroom volunteers and volunteer coaches. This list is included for liability insurance purposes. All volunteer coaches are contingent upon proper certification and paperwork required by ODE for volunteer coaches. Vote on motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

HEARING OF THE PUBLIC - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (BLUE CARDS) Topics Addressed:
Policies

23-03-52	ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Kennedy moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Regular Board Meeting- Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Vote on the motion was as
follows: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.

_______________________________________________ PRESIDENT

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