Bath County
August 23, 2021 7:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion and possible action to approve tonight's agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve tonight's agenda as it is passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Ms. Carla Bowling.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
3. Silent Devotion & Pledge of Allegiance
4. District Spotlight- Owingsville Elementary School
5. Superintendent & Board Communication
6. Discussion and possible action to approve the following consent items:
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve July 26, 2021 minutes, July financial report, claims, Superintendent expenditures, Personnel Report, Fundraising, Use of Facility, and review of all monthly reports on all funds, and pay bills through August 31, 2021 passed with a motion by Ms. Carla Bowling and a second by Mr. Burnsy Stewart.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
6.a. July 26, 2021 minutes
6.b. July Financial Report
6.c. Claims
6.d. Superintendent Expenditures
6.e. Personnel Report
6.f. Fundraising
6.g. Use of Facility
6.h. Review of all monthly reports of all funds
6.i. Pay bills through August 31
7. Public Comments
8. Discussion and possible action to adopt the 2022 Motor Vehicle & Watercraft Property Tax Rate
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recommend adopting the 2022 Motor Vehicle & Watercraft rate at 46.4 cents passed with a motion by Mr. Burnsy Stewart and a second by Mr. John Steele.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
9. Discussion and possible action to add a Kindergarten Teacher and Paraprofessional for OES due to increasing enrollment numbers
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recommend the approval of one kindergarten teacher and one classified aide for OES to be paid from the General Fund. passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
10. Discussion and possible action to add a virtual teacher for BCHS due to increasing numbers of virtual instruction
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recommend the approval of a second high school virtual teacher position to be funded through ESSER funds. passed with a motion by Ms. Carla Bowling and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
11. Discussion and possible action to approve the MAKO Medical Laboratories Services
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Recommend approving Mako Laboratories to provide Covid testing for Bath County Schools. passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
12. Discussion and possible action to adopt A Resolution relating to Quarantine Leave during the 2021-22 school year pursuant to 702 KAR 1:191E
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adopt a Resolution of the Bath County Board of Education Relating to Quarantine Leave during the 2021-22 school year pursuant to 702 KAR 1:191E including options 1,2,and 3 passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mr. Burnsy Stewart.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
13. Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution to support Council for Better Education in Litigation against the tax credit portion of HB563
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  It is hereby resolved that The Bath County Board of Education authorizes superintendent Steven Evans to take all necessary steps to support the Council for Better Education, Inc. ("CBE"), in its legal challenge to the unconstitutionality of the tax credits in House Bill 563, including the payment of any appropriate dues or assessment related to this school district's membership in CBE or its support of the referenced legal challenge. passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Mrs. Christy Shaw.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
14. Discussion and possible action to approve Agreement with Mountain Comprehensive Care Center
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the School-Based Mental Health Services Agreement between Mountain Comprehensive Care Center and Bath County School District for the 2021-22 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Christy Shaw and a second by Mr. Burnsy Stewart.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
15. Discussion and possible action to approve the MOA between Bath County School and Gear Up KY for the 2021-22 school year
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Bath County Schools and Gear Up KY for the 2021-22 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Christy Shaw and a second by Mr. Burnsy Stewart.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
16. Discussion and possible action on the EsserIII Stipend Proposal
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to pay a $1000 dollar stipend for all full-time employees. This will be released into two $500.00 payments, the first payment on 12/15/21 and the second on 1/15/21. Also, give a $500 dollar stipend to substitute bus drivers with the same payment plan and dates. passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
17. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2021-22 Student Fees/Honesty Bonds
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the 2021-22 student fees /honesty bonds passed with a motion by Mr. John Steele and a second by Ms. Brenda Holder.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes
18. Other Business
19. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn at 8:29 pm passed with a motion by Ms. Brenda Holder and a second by Mr. Burnsy Stewart.

Member Votes
Ms. Carla Bowling Yes
Ms. Brenda Holder Yes
Mrs. Christy Shaw Yes
Mr. John Steele Yes
Mr. Burnsy Stewart Yes