BATH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Board of Education – Regular Meeting

Dr. Therese M. Peterson Lecture Hall
Bath High School 

Monday, October 24, 2016
7:00 p.m.

MINUTES
I.	CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Sam Bachelor 7:02 p.m.	
II.	ROLL CALL
	Members present:		Mr. Sam Bachelor, Ms. Ann Chaffee, Ms. Stephanie Halfmann, Ms. Nancy Hawkins, Mr. Ken Krapohl, Mr. Blair Svendsen and Mr. Dean Sweet, Jr. 
				Declare quorum
	Members absent:		None
	Staff present:		Mr. Jake Huffman, Superintendent; Mr. Matt Dodson, High School Principal; Ms. Lorenda Jonas, Middle School Principal; Ms. Lisa Roedel, Elementary School Principal; Mr. Jon Pechette, Business Manager; Ms. Caroline Maurer, Business Services; Mr. Doug Murphy, Technology Director; and Ms. Shannon Proctor, Executive Assistant

III.	APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
“Motion to approve agenda of the Regular Board of Education meeting being held on today’s date, Monday, October 24, 2016, as presented.”
Moved by Halfmann, Seconded by Chaffee.  Vote 7-0.  Motion Passed.

IV.	SPECIAL PRESENTATION
a. Bond Project Proposal 
Ms. Alicia Paape presented the Bond Proposal. The BFIT committee recommends that they expand on the cafeteria, add classrooms, move the Beehive and preschool rooms and also recommend expanding the parking lot to accommodate drop off and pick up at the elementary school. For the middle school add classrooms, add a second entry way to the fitness room, expand the hallway to accommodate for lockers and in the auditorium update sound and lighting. In the high school move the office to accommodate a more secured entrance, extend the learning center and extend the corridor for classrooms. There would also be technology updates, phone system upgrades and buses.
b. The Leader in Me
Presented by Ms. Beckman. Ms. Beckman explained the philosophy behind the Leader In Me program and passed out information regarding the habits. Ms. Beckman talked about last year’s parents that participated in the workshop; she was very pleased with the diversity of the families. Ms. Beckman gave a brief overview of the upcoming workshops as well as the dates.
c.  Middle School Reproductive Health Curriculum
Ms. Cindy Nunn presented the board with the researched base curriculum. This program focuses on understanding HIV and other STI’s.

V.	CONSENT AGENDA
The following items may be approved with one motion unless a Board member requests that an item or items be removed for separate action.
a.	Minutes of Meeting of July 29, 2016
b.	Minutes of Meeting of August 15, 2016
c.	Minutes of Meeting of September 26, 2016
d.	General Fund bills payable in the amount of $236,739.36
e.	General Fund EFT transfers in the amount of $181,239.61
f.	Building & Site Fund bills payable in the amount of $7,040.00
 “Motion to adopt the consent agenda presented.”  
Moved by Sweet, Seconded by Krapohl. Vote: 7-0.  Motion Passed.
VI.	REPORTS
a.	Board of Education
i.	Board Correspondence
None.

ii.	Building and Grounds Committee
Mr. Bachelor reported that they discussed the Bond proposal. They discussed the track and football fields and what maintenance is recommended along with the fitness center in the high school.
iii.	Extra-Curricular Committee
Ms. Hawkins reported that they discussed students playing multiple sports in the same season. The student would need to choose a primary sport and if there are any dates that conflict, they must participate in their primary sport. 
iv.	Finance Committee
Mr. Sweet said that the committee met and discussed that the budget would be revised in November. They also discussed the bus leasing options.
v.	Personnel Committee
Did not meet
vi.	Policy Committee
Did not meet. 

Superintendent Huffman reported that Resource Management Non-Comprehensive Review Finding Report passed. Mr. Huffman announced the date of the Holiday Party ( Jake and friends) would be held on December 13, 2016.

VII.	ACTION ITEMS
a.	Business
i.	Resolution to approve BMS Disney Trip- Mr. Dan Anibal
Mr. Anibal discussed changing the date and that this was being done to save money. Mr. Anibal explained the curriculum and the opportunities that our students get from this program.
	“Motion to approve the BMS Disney Trip 2017- 2018 as presented.”
		Moved by Halfmann, Seconded by Chaffee.   AYE:  Chaffee, Halfmann, Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Bachelor.  ABSENT: None.  NAY: None. Vote 7-0.  Motion passed.
ii.	Resolution Approving Middle School reproductive health curriculum
“Growing up and Staying Healthy: Understanding HIV and other STI’s”
	“Motion to approve Middle School reproductive health curriculum as presented.”
		Moved by Krapohl, Seconded byHalfmann.   AYE: Halfmann, Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Chaffee, Bachelor.  ABSENT: None.  NAY: None. Vote 7-0.  Motion passed.
iii.	BFIT Bond Project Proposal
	“Motion to approve a Bond Project Proposal for $ 14,400,000 as presented by the Bath Facility Improvement Team.”
		Moved by Chaffee	, Seconded by Sweet.   AYE: Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Chaffee, Halfmann,  Bachelor.  ABSENT: None. NAY: None. Vote 7-0.  Motion passed.

VIII.	COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mr. Leiby brought up his concerns about the community growing and our buildings not being able to accommodate all of our students. He would like to see the auditorium and museum be moved and a free standing building. He had ideas of how to repurpose the auditorium for classrooms.
Ms. Jonas talked about the M.S.U. Downtown Club wanting a student and their parent chosen to have lunch with and recognize their achievements.
IX.	COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
Mr. Krapohl thanked the BFIT Committee for all the work they have put into this plan. He also spoke regarding, as a parent how impressed he is in the Leader in Me Program. Mr. Krapohl thanked Mr. Anibal for his work with the Disney Trip.
Mr. Sweet thanked Alicia Paape and the rest of the BFIT Committee for their time and commitment to the project.
Mr. Svendsen commented on being impressed with the parent involvement with the Leader In Me program.
Ms. Chaffee brought up her concerns about purchasing/leasing a bus. Ms. Chaffee praised the article about Ms. Waugh.
Mr. Bachelor thanked everyone involved with the BFIT Committee. Mr. Bachelor also expressed the benefits he has seen firsthand that the Disney trip has had on his own children and what he learned too as a chaperone. He also did a reminder that the December board meeting will be in the Elementary School.

X.	ADJOURNMENT
“Motion to adjourn at 8:48 p.m.”
Moved by Svendsen, Seconded by Chaffee.  AYE:  Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Chaffee, Halfmann, Hawkins, Bachelor.  ABSENT: None.  NAY: None. Vote 7-0.  Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted, 

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	Nancy Hawkins, Secretary		Shannon Proctor, Recording Secretary