BATH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Board of Education – Regular Meeting/Work Session
Cafeteria
Bath High School 

Monday, August 15, 2016
6:00 p.m.

MINUTES
I.	CALL TO ORDER
The Board meeting was called to order by President Sam Bachelor at 6:02 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, Mr. Matt Dodson, Ms. Lorenda Jonas, Ms. Lisa Roedel, Mr. David Wright, Mr. Doug Murphy, Ms. Shannon Proctor, and Ms. Margie Sisson
III.	APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
“Motion to approve agenda of the Board of Education meeting being held on today’s date, Monday, August 15, 2016.”
Moved by Bachelor, seconded by Chaffee. AYE: Chaffee, Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Bachelor. Absent: Halfmann. NAY: None. Vote 6-0. Motion Passed
IV.	PUBLIC COMMENT

None

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 Annual Business Meeting of July 11, 2016

b. Minutes of Special Board Meeting of July 20, 2016

c. General Fund Bills payable in the amount of $334,618.13

d. General Fund EFT transfers in the amount of $277,143.28

e. Building & Site Fund bills payable in the amount of $5,752.02

“Motion to adopt the consent agenda as presented”
  Moved by Sweet, Seconded by Krapohl. AYE: Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen,       
  Sweet, Chaffee, Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann. NAY: None. Vote 6-0 Motion Passed.

VI.	REPORTS

a. Board of Education
  
  i. Board Correspondence
      Ms. Hawkins read a thank you note from Jackie Shelest
 
   ii. Building and Grounds Committee
        Mr. Bachelor spoke about bus garage gas tank and doors at the Middle School.
 
  iii. Extra- Curricular Committee
         Did not meet
 
   iv. Finance Committee
          Did not meet
    
 v.  Personnel Committee
           Did not meet
  
  vi. Policy Committee
          Did not meet
    
b. Superintendent’s Report
    No reports

VII.	ACTION ITEMS
a.	Business
i.	Health Insurance Contribution Act 
“Motion that the Bath Community School District elects to comply with the Section 4 instead of Section 3, of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act, to certify agreement the district shall pay not more than eighty percent (80%) of the total annual costs of all the medical benefit plans it offers or contributes to for its employees from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, as presented.”
Moved by Krapohl, Seconded by Svendsen. AYE: Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Chaffee, Hawkins, Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann NAY: None Vote 6-0 Motion Passed.
ii.	Approval of Winter Tax Levy  
“Motion to approve the winter tax levy (L4029), as presented.”
Moved by Chaffee, Seconded by Krapohl. AYE: Svendsen, Sweet, Chaffee, Hawkins, Krapohl, Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann. NAY: None Vote passed 6-0 Motion Passed.
iii.	Appointment of Board representative to MASB Delegate Assembly
“Motion to appoint Ms. Stephanie Halfmann as the designated representative for Bath Community Schools for the electoral body of the MASB delegate assembly to be held on the Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Detroit Marriot and Ms. Nancy Hawkins as an alternate representative in the event the designated representative is unable to attend.”
Moved by Hawkins, Seconded by Sweet.  AYE: Sweet, Chaffee, Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen, Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann. NAY: None Vote:6-0 Motion Passed.
VIII.	BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE WORKSHOP
a.	Project Based Learning
Each building gave examples of how they use project based learning. The High School is using cross-curriculum, giving examples of English and history classes. The Middle School was working on mindset and the importance of goal setting. The Elementary School worked on different units. Mr. Bachelor pointed out as a board member that he sees these projects in action discussing the hoop house where the kids are able to grow, harvest and eat what they have planted.
b.	Extension Opportunities for Students
The High School has an increase in students getting certified in computers. Mr. Dodson is happy with the increase in duel enrollments and students taking advantage of AP classes. The Middle School has students taking advantage of High School algebra and Spanish. Ms. Jonas stated that  in the Middle School they are encouraging the students to be more involved in choosing the path they take with electives. The Middle School is also involved with the Gate at L.C.C. and Chance with M.S.U.          The Elementary School is working on learning to work in small groups. Ms. Roedel also talked about the fourth and fifth grade having time were they get to pick what they are learning.	
c.	Title IX and School
Mr. Dodson spoke about training at CCRESA. Lisa Swem will be doing a presentation for staff. 
d.	Goal Setting by Building
Each principal explained different ways the students are encouraged to build goals for themselves.  The High School used the examples of students rating themselves, the teachers than break out and help the students that are struggling. The Middle School is doing extended homeroom on Friday and having the students setting goals and learning together. The Elementary School is continuing the Leader in Me Program and helping the students set goals.  
e.	Bond Project updates
Mr. Huffman went over topics of discussions from the BFIT meeting
f.	Emergency Planning Upgrades
Mr. Huffman talked with our local police department as well as Compliance One about our emergency plan. Currently, it was determined, the school has a sound emergency plan. 
IX.	COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
None
X.	COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD
None
XI.	ADJOURNMENT
“Motion to adjourn at 8:42p.m.”
Moved by Krapohl, Seconded by Svendsen AYE: Chaffee, Hawkins, Krapohl, Svendsen, Sweet, Bachelor. ABSENT: Halfmann. NAY: None vote 6-0 Motion Passed.

Respectfully submitted,

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Nancy Hawkins, Secretary			 	Shannon Proctor, Recording Secretary