MOESC Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Dixon will call the November meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

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VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX  

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

President Dixon will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Recognition of Guests

Steve Earnest, Executive Director  


3. Public Participation

The Governing Board of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), will now conduct a public hearing on the issue of considering the request of a current employee, Lorraine Earnest, to be retired from MOESC and rehired with MOESC. This hearing is in fulfillment of the directives specified in the ORC 3307.353 and 3309.345 respectively.


4. Presentation

Steve Earnest, Executive Director  


5. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the October 23, 2019 Regular Meeting minutes.                                          

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Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dick Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX  

6. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

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Motioned: Mr. Dick Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX  

7. Reports

7.1 Superintendent

Community School Update
 

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Mid-Ohio ESC received an overall rating of EXEMPLARY by the Ohio Department of Education for the 2018-19 school year sponsor evaluation. 

The 2019-20 Mid-Ohio ESC Community School Sponsor Strategic Plan was also shared.  It includes the following:

    -    A mission that cites sponsoring practices

    -    Goals, strategies, and action steps that align with sponsoring practices

    -    Specific measures, metrics, targets and timeframes for achievement and a defined improvement process

The entire Strategic Plan can be found on the Mid-Ohio ESC website under Community Schools.


7.2 Board Members

7.3 Executive Director, Steve Earnest

Please see the attached written report.


7.4 Director of Teaching and Learning, Lynn Meister

Please see the attached written report.


7.5 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

8. Financial Report

October 2019 Financial Report (attachment)

 

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Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dick Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX  

9. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Items 9.1 - 9.16

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dick Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX  

9.1 Agreement for Service - Ashland Christian School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement with Ashland Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Resident Educator Mentoring services for the 2019-2020 school year.


9.2 Agreement for Service - Ashland St. Edward School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland St. Edward School and Mid-Ohio ESC for a half-day Professional Development on Literacy on November 4, 2019.


9.3 Agreement for Service - Crestview Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Crestview Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide school psychology services on an as-needed basis outside of the contracted workday during the 2019-2020 school year.


9.4 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide professional development on October 31, 2019, related to CPI, PBIS and Behavior Support for transportation staff and other personnel.


9.5 Agreement for Service - Mansfield Christian School/Non-Public Title Service Addendum

That the Board approve the service agreement between Mansfield Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC and the Non-Public Title Services Addendum for the 2019-2020 school year.


9.6 Agreement for Service - Marion Technical College (attachment)

That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between Marion Technical College and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide practicum experience to students in the Health Program(s), based on suitability.


9.7 Agreement for Service - Mount Vernon City School District (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement with Mount Vernon City School District and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide vision services during the 2019 -2020 school year.


9.8 Agreement for Service - St. Francis Xavier School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement with St. Francis Xavier School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide a presentation on assessment for school staff on January 29, 2020.


9.9 Agreement for Service - The University of Akron (attachment)

That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between The University of Akron and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide practicum experience to students in the College of Health Professions program(s), based on suitability.


9.10 Purchased Service Agreements (attachment)

1) William Van Cleave - $2,500/day, $5,000 total all-inclusive to provide two (2) full days of professional development for the Striving Readers consortium district members and Mid-Ohio ESC, June 18 & 19, 2020.

 


9.11 Approval of Board Policies

It is recommended that the Board approve the following policies:

Bylaws
0100 Definitions (Revised)
Administration
1310 Employment of the Treasurer (Revised)
1340 Non-Reemployment of the Treasurer (Revised)
Program
2450 Adult and Community Education (New)
Students
5200 Attendance (Revised)
5350 Student Mental Health and Suicide Program (Revised)
Property
7300 Disposition of Real Property / Personal Property (Revised)
7440.03 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (New)
Operations
8400 School Safety (Revised)
8462 Student Abuse and Neglect (Revised)


9.12 Employee Handbook(s) (available for review)

That the Board approve the following revised MOESC Employee Handbooks.

  • Certified
  • Classified

9.13 Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement (attachment)

That the Board authorize the execution and delivery of a master electric energy sales agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and POWER4SCHOOLS, effective August 23, 2019, through January 2022 billing cycle.


9.14 District Student Wellness and Success Funds Partnership (attachments)

That the Board approve the following district partnerships with Mid-Ohio ESC for Student Wellness and Success funds for FY 2020 and 2021.

  • Galion City Schools
  • Lexington Local  Schools
  • Madison Local School

9.15 Agreement for Service - GOAL Digital Academy

That the Board approve the agreement with GOAL Digital Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Resident Educator Mentoring services for two (2) Resident Educator(s) during the 2019-2020 school year.


9.16 Updated Substitute/Tutor List 2019-2020 (available for review)

That the Board approve the updated Substitute Teacher/Tutor List for the 2019-2020 school year.


10. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Items 10.1 - 10.2

Motioned: Mr. Dick Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX  

10.1 Employment Contracts

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective with the 2019-2020 contract year (*contingent upon client service agreement, administrative/fiscal agent agreements and/or on receipt of grant funds, proper certification/licensure and completed background checks).

Individual Service - 1 year

Sheryl Whitley, Administrative Assistant, Part-time, as-needed basis (pro-rated)

Minutes

Correction:   Sheryl Whitley, Administrative Assistant, as-needed basis (pro-rated)  


10.2 Supplemental Contracts

That the Board approve the following supplemental contract(s):

Heather McClain - $500 - Resident Educator Mentor stipend for one (1) RE at F.I.R.S.T. School during the 2019-2020 school year.

Cassandra Lowery - $2,000 - Resident Educator Mentor stipend for two (2) RE's at Abraxas School and two (2) RE's at GOAL Digital Academy during the 2019 - 2020 school year.

 


11. Executive Session

To consider the employment of a public employee or official per ORC 121.22.

 

 

           

Minutes

Time:  1:16 p.m.

Kevin Kimmel and Lorraine Earnest excused at 1:26 p.m.

Kevin Kimmel and Lorraine Earnest returned to Executive Session at 1:35 p.m.

The Board returned to Regular Session at 1:40 p.m. with ALL members present.

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Dick Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX  

12. Adjournment

Minutes

Time:  1:42 p.m.

Motioned: Mr. Dick Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board MemberX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX