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

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

23-02-27	SUPERINTENDENT CONSENT AGENDA:	Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Kelly seconded the motion to approve the following:

Employment - Certified Administrative Contracts 2023-2024 School Year:
Andrew Herr, Middle School Assistant Principal, 1 Yr. Contract (210 days), M+15, Step 15/0, $93,478, effective August 1, 2023

Employment-Certified Supplemental-2022-2023 School Year: Brooke Shultz, Softball-Asst-Varsity, Level 2, 8%, $3,201 Megan Thompson, Track-Asst-MS, Level 2, 6%, $2,401

Employment-Certified Substitutes-2022-2023 School Year: Blythe Brock	Ashley Crites Morgan Henderson	Robert Krites Jaime Neff	Chloe Orr
Caityln Renner (eff 02/03/23)	Elizabeth Werling

Certified Spring Field Placements & Student Teachers-2022-2023 School Year: Kaylee Ballou – Field Experience (Elementary) – Ohio Northern University

Leave of Absence-Classified Staff – 2022-2023 School Year:
Gloria Chaffins, Food Service and Bus Driver, leave extended March 5 to March 17, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
Nichole Crowe, Food Service, beginning February 16 through February 27, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
Matthew Jones, Custodian, beginning February 21 through April 4, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141
John Lause, Maintenance, beginning January 6 through March 3, 2023, pursuant to FMLA, ORC 3319.13 and/or 3319.141

Resignation-Classified Staff- 2022-2023 School Year:
Teresa Schaefer, Food Service, resignation effective January 20, 2023

Employment-Classified Staff- 2022-2023 School Year:
Denise Burrell, Food Service, 1 Yr. Limited Contract (67 days), Year 1, 2.25 hrs./day, $13.04/hr., effective February 22, 2023

Employment-Classified Co-Curricular- 2022-2023 School Year: Brandi Vermillion, On Bus Instructor, current rate of pay

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Employment - Classified Supplemental- 2022-2023 School Year: Lori Griffiths, Track-Asst-M.S., Level 0, 4%, $1,600

Employment-Substitute Food Service–Approved- 2022-2023 School Year-$13.04/hr.: Teresa Schaefer

Employment-Outside Employment- 2022-2023 School Year:
Brandon Casler, Strength & Conditioning (Spring), Level 1, 3.50%, $1,400 Darryl Gossard, Baseball-Asst-7, Level 2, 6%, $2,401
Alayne Schrock, Track-Asst-M.S., Level 0, 4%, $1,600 Bruce Wilhelm, Softball-Asst-JV, Level 2, 8%, $3,201

Employment-Outside Employment- 2023-2024 School Year: Frankie Russell, Football-Head, Level 0, 16%, $6,587

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

23-02-28	TREASURER’S CONSENT AGENDA:  Mrs. Place moved, Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve the following:
Minutes: January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting
Reports: October 2022, November 2022, December 2022, January 2023 Reports

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

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ACCEPTANCE OF AMOUNTS AND RATES: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to authorize the 2023 tax amounts and rates as determined by the Allen County Budget Commission, authorize the necessary tax levies, and authorize the Treasurer to certify such acceptance; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM GUIDE: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to approve the high school curriculum guide for the 2023-2024 school year; copy on file. Vote on the motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION RESOLUTION: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the following resolution:

Authorize continued membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association for 2023-2024 school year.

WHEREAS, Bath Local School District, District IRN number 45765 of 2650 Bible Rd., Lima, 45801, Allen County, Ohio

Has satisfied all the requirements for membership in the Ohio High School Athletic Association, a voluntary unincorporated association not-for-profit; and

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WHEREAS, the Board of Education/Governing Board (“Board”) and its Administration desire for the schools with one or more grades at the 7-12 grade level under their jurisdiction to be voluntary members of the OHSAA;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION /GOVERNING BOARD that all schools listed on the reverse side of this card do hereby voluntarily renew membership in the OHSAA and that in doing so, the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations and Business Rules of the OHSAA are hereby adopted by this Board as and for its own minimum requirements as it pertains to, but not limited to, student-eligibility, coaching requirements, and administrative responsibility. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Board reserves the right to raise the minimum standards as it deems appropriate for the schools and students under its jurisdiction; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the schools under this Board’s jurisdiction agree to conduct their athletic programs in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Business Rules, interpretations and decisions of the OHSAA and cooperate fully and timely with the Executive Director’s office of the OHSAA in all matters related to the interscholastic athletic programs of the schools. Furthermore, the schools under this Board’s jurisdiction shall be the primary enforcers of the OHSAA Constitution, Bylaws, Regulations, Business Rules and the interpretations and rulings rendered by the Executive Director’s office. The administrative heads of these schools understand that failure to discharge the duty of primary enforcement may result in fines, removal from tournaments, suspension from membership and/or other such penalties as prescribe in Bylaw 11.

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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UPDATED POLICIES: Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to approve the following board policies; copy on file:
1. CCA – Organizational Chart
2. EBC – Emergency Management and Safety Plans 3. IGCH-R – College Credit Plus
4. IGDJ – Interscholastic Athletics
5. IGDK – Interscholastic Extracurricular Eligibility 6. JFE- Student Pregnancy and Related Conditions 7. KKA – Recruiters in the Schools
8. KMA – Relations with Support Organizations
9. KMA-R – Relations with Support Organizations
10. KMB – Relations with Booster Organizations (Rescind)
Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY: Mrs. Place moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the College Credit Plus School Partnership with the University of Findlay for the 2023-2024 school year; copy on file. Vote on motion was as follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried.

APOLLO CAREER CENTER SATELLITE AGREEMENT: Mr. Foley moved and Mr. Kennedy seconded the motion to approve the Satellite Program Standards and Maintenance agreement for Career Based Intervention program at Bath High School with Apollo Career Center for the 2023-2024 school year; copy on file. Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; motion carried.

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POSTAGE MACHINE: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mrs. Place seconded the motion to approve a five year postage meter lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for postage machine at the cost of $60.71 per month, effective June 30, 2023 through June 29, 2028; copy on file. Vote on motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried.

IMPRACTICAL TO TRANSPORT: Mr. Foley moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion that due to the small number of students attending the Allen County Educational Service Center Special Education Units, the Findlay School for the Hearing Impaired, 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; list of students on file. Vote on motion was as follows: Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

CHAPERONES/VOLUNTEERS/SPEAKERS/VOLUNTEER COACHES FOR 2022-23 SY: Mr. Kennedy 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: Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; motion carried.

HEARING OF THE PUBLIC - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (BLUE CARDS) Topics Addressed:
Name of high school gymnasium

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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mrs. Kelley moved and Mr. Foley seconded the motion to go into executive session for the purpose of considering the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee of the School District as well as for the purpose of considering the employment of a public employee of the School District. Vote on motion was as follows: Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mrs. Place, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; Mr. White, yes; motion carried. The Board went into executive session at 7:59 p.m. and returned at 9:12 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Place moved and Mrs. Kelley seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Regular Board Meeting- Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Vote on the motion was as
follows: Mrs. Place, yes; Mrs. Kelley, yes; Mr. White, yes; Mr. Foley, yes; Mr. Kennedy, yes; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.

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