The Shadow
The Bath County Public Schools held its School Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. at Valley Elementary School in the cafeteria.
Meeting Action
∙ Approved consent agenda including August 2, 2022 regular meeting, August 24, 2022 special meeting, claims, attendance, maintenance and transportation reports. ∙ Approved the updated Governance Norms & Protocols developed 8/1/2022. ∙ Approved the increase in adult meal prices to $2.35 for breakfast and $4.05 for lunch. ∙ Approved to continue $1500 advanced degree stipend for employees who have earned 18 credit hours in an approved master’s program.
∙ Approved joining the Small and Rural Schools Coalition.
∙ Approved the transition to govdeals.com for disposal of surplus items beginning the 2022- 2023 school year.
∙ Approved waiving the fingerprinting & central registry fee effective the first day of the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year (1/16/2023).
∙ Approved adopting the County Vehicle Usage policy EDC-R as presented. ∙ Approved joining the Comprehensive Instructional Program (CIP) consortium.
Closed Meeting Action
APPOINTMENTS
∙ Lori Nelson, VES Instructional Aide (ESSER)
∙ Annie Altizer, BCHS Instructional Aide
∙ Kris Hepler, MES Teacher (.5), ESSER)
∙ Kristy Webb, BCHS Teacher, Spanish 3 Asychronisly (replacing Edusure) ∙ Vicky Smith, BCHS Teacher, Physical Science (2 half days a week)
∙ Jane McMullen, CTE Coordinator
∙ Adam Frye, BCHS SCA
∙ Brandon Entsminger, MES SCA
∙ Kristy Humphreys, VES SCA
∙ Jeanie Rooklin, After-School Detention/EES Monitor
∙ Nora Florio, Yearbook
∙ Jan Lee, MES Head Teacher
∙ Marjorie Hevener, VES Head Teacher
∙ Jennifer Taylor, Title I Coordinator
∙ Mary Cox, MES Gifted Coordinator
∙ Shannon Waldeck, VES Gifted Coordinator
∙ Melinda Hooker, Band Director
∙ Caroline McKean & Jane McMullin, School Test Coordinator
BCHS Department Heads
Jeanie Rooklin – English/Foreign Language
Michelle Eldridge – Math
Adam Fry – History
Kris Phillips – PE/Fine Arts
April Miller – Special Education
Approved Mentors for Teachers
Angie Keyser Nora Florio
Coaches
Allyson Umstead – Cheerleader
Ryan Borden – Academic Bowl & E-Sports
Food Service Substitutes
Louise Woolard
Custodial Substitute
Jamie Nelson
Vehicle Drivers
Jonathan Paul
Deputy Clerk
Megan Ailstock
Additional Stipends
One (1) time only grant stipends for high needs teaching areas: Melanie Baughan – $6,000 transfer supplement (VES to MES) Allyson Umstead – $3.000 travel supplement (MES & VES) Nora Florio – $3,000 travel supplement (MES, VES & BCHS) Lauren Carr – $3,000 travel supplement (MES, VES & BCHS)
