BATH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Board of Education – Regular Meeting

Dr. Therese M. Peterson Lecture Hall
Bath High School

Monday, April 24, 2017
7:00 p.m.

MINUTES
I.	CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Sam Bachelor at 7:06 p.m.
II.	ROLL CALL
		Members present:		Mr. Sam Bachelor, Ms. Ann Chaffee, Ms. Nancy Hawkins, Mr. Ken Krapohl, Mr. Blair Svendsen, and Mr. Dean Sweet, Jr.  Declare quorum.
		Members absent:		Ms. Stephanie Halfmann, 
	Staff present:	Mr. Jake Huffman, Superintendent
		Ms. Lisa Roedel, Elementary School Principal				
				Ms. Caroline Maurer, Business Services Specialist
				Mr. Jon Pechette, Business Manager
				Mr. Doug Murphy, Technology Director
				Ms. Shannon Proctor, Executive Assistant			
III.	APPROVAL OF THE  AGENDA
“Motion to approve the agenda of the Regular Board of Education meeting being held on today’s date, Monday, April 24, 2017 as amended.”
Moved by Sweet, Seconded by Chaffee.  Vote: 6-0.  Motion Passed.

Amendment to approve the carpet and installation bid from SEELYE Group LTD for the Middle School Auditorium.  
IV.	SPECIAL PRESENTATION 
a.	Costa Rica Trip – Ms. Katie Hansen
Ms. Hansen discussed the opportunities that this trip would give her students and how it would allow them to use what they have learned in her classroom. This trip would allow the students to appreciate the culture and to meet with other students. Students would also be eligible to receive 3 college credits. This opportunity is being extended to Spanish 1 and 2 students.
b.	Food Cart and Bowling event – Mr. Zach Goodman 
This program started in February. Students are able to see Ms. Wahrer or Ms. Jonas to sign out healthy food, that they may eat at school or take home as needed. The Bath Meijer and City Limits East have generously donated to this program. Mr. Goodman requested the approval to hold a fundraising event for the food cart at City Limits East for May 6, 2017. He also expressed his appreciation that Mr. Dodson was able to give advice regarding what works with a similar program at the high school.
c.	Focus Report – Mr. Jordan Parks
Mr. Parks discussed how monthly meetings with the students achieving in the 30% percentile or less are held with Mr. Skinner in the middle school. They are seeing the benefits of the smaller groups working together. They are also focusing on computer classes and how social media affects the students. The middle school has worked with the community mental health department to focus on early warning signs of depression and also touching on bullying. They are working with the students on teaching empathy and ways to relate with others.
V.	PUBLIC COMMENT
Individuals are permitted to make statements to the Board during this section of the agenda.  Board Policy #1370 includes guidelines adopted by the Board for this purpose.
None
.
VI.	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 Regular Meeting of March 27, 2017
b.	General Fund bills payable in the amount of $189,128.37
c.	General Fund EFT transfers in the amount of $228,114.32
d.	Building & Site Fund bills payable in the amount of $6,699.91
Motion by Sweet, Seconded by Svendson.  Vote:  6-0.  Motion Passed.
VII.	REPORTS
a.	  Board of Education
i.	Secretary Report – None
ii.	Extra-Curricular Committee – Did not meet
iii.	Finance Committee – Mr. Sweet reported that Ms. Maurer and Mr. Pechette are working hard on the budget revisions.
iv.	Personnel Committee – Mr. Huffman requested for a meeting
v.	Policy Committee – Did not meet
vi.	Building and Grounds Committee- Did not meet
b.Superintendent Report
Mr. Huffman requested a date change for the June Board of Education meeting to Wednesday, June 28th.  The board members agreed to the date change.  Superintendent Huffman shared the anticipated kindergarten enrollment numbers.
VIII.	ACTION ITEMS
a.	Business
i.	Motion to Approve the CCRESA 2017/18 Proposed Budget
“Motion to approve Clinton County Regional Educational Services Agency (CCRESA) 2017/18 proposed budget, as presented.” 
Moved by Chaffee, Seconded by Krapohl.  AYE:  Chaffee, Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann.  NAYS: None. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed.
ii.	Motion to Approve the 2016/17 Budget Revisions
“Motion to approve the 2016/17 budget revisions, as presented.”
Moved by Chaffee, Seconded by Svendsen.  AYE:  Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Chaffee, Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann.  NAYS: None. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed.
iii.	Approve Spanish Trip to Costa Rica
“Motion to table the approval of the Spanish trip until May Board Meeting.”
Moved by Chaffee, Seconded by Hawkins.  AYE:  Svendsen, Sweet, Chaffee, Hawkins,  Krapohl, Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann.  NAYS: None. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed.
iv.	Approve the bid from SEELYE Group, LTD. for the carpet and installation for the Middle School Auditorium
“Motion to approve the SEELYE Group LTD. bid for the Middle School Auditorium carpet and installation, as presented.”
Moved by Sweet, Seconded by Chaffee.  AYE:  Sweet, Chaffee, Hawkins,  Krapohl, Svendsen,  Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann.  NAYS: None. Vote: 6-0. Motion passed.

IX.	COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mr. Goodman thanked the board for all of the knowledge and wisdom he has received from attending the School Board Meetings during his internship. 
X.	COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
Mr. Krapohl thanked Mr. Goodman for being dedicated to the school during his internship. He also promoted the fifth grade Wharton Center Program and discussed how the cast has come and talked to our fifth grade students. 

Ms. Chaffee stated that she likes the idea of the Costa Rica trip and looks forward to hearing more about the trip and about WorldStrides travel agency references. She also brought up her frustrations regarding the Legislative breakfast.

Mr. Sweet reminded everyone to vote May 2nd. He also asked that the school website and school signs post information regarding, the 90th Commemoration of the Bath School Disaster being held May 18th.

Ms. Hawkins addressed her concerns regarding social media and how it is being used. She is concerned that students may not always be able to differentiate what really is the truth from social media and how schools can educate their students on how to decipher the truth on the Internet.

Mr. Bachelor thanked Mr. Goodman. He also thanked Ms. Hansen for her presentation.
XI.	ADJOURNMENT
“Motion to adjourn at 8:23 p.m.”
Moved by Chaffee, Seconded by Svendson.  AYE: Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Chaffee, Hawkins, Bachelor.   ABSENT:  Halfmann. NAY: None. Vote 6-0.  Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted, 
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Nancy Hawkins, Secretary	Shannon Proctor, Recording Secretary