December 18, 2019 Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Dixon will call the December board meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

Minutes

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

Mark Bobo, OSBA Membership Retention and Engagement Consultant

Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services

Vanessa Wagner, Principal F.I.R.S.T. 

Shelly Patrick, Principal Abraxas School of Ohio

Lindsey Schonauer-Howald, MOESC Parent Mentor 

Cindy Wrobleski, MOESC Parent Mentor  


3. Presentation

3.1 Mark Bobo, OSBA Membership Retention and Engagement Consultant

3.2 Student Services

Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services

Vanessa Wagner, Principal F.I.R.S.T. 

Shelly Patrick, Principal Abraxas School of Ohio 

Lindsey Schonauer-Howald, MOESC Parent Mentor 

Cindy Wrobleski, MOESC Parent Mentor  


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the November 20, 2019 Regular Meeting minutes.                                          

Minutes

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  

5. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

Minutes

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  

6. Reports

6.1 Superintendent

Community School Update
 

Minutes

Superintendent Kimmel reviewed the Renewal Application Total Scoring Sheet for both sponsor schools - GOAL and Tomorrow Center that resulted in the corresponding recommendations for 5 year and 4 year contract extensions by the Review Team. (ref. agenda item 8.10)


6.2 Board Members

6.3 Executive Director, Steve Earnest

Please see the attached written report.

Minutes

No report provided.


6.4 Director of Teaching and Learning, Lynn Meister

6.5 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

Please see the attached written report.

Minutes

No report provided.


7. Financial Report

November 2019 Financial Report (attachment)

Transfers/New Funds (attachment)

 

Minutes

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  

8. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Items 8.1 - 8.10, excluding 8.7. and 8.8 which were acted on separately

 

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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  

8.1 Agreement for Service - Fredericktown Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement with Fredericktown Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide vision services (Teacher of the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility) during the 2019-2020 school year.


8.2 Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide professional development training related to Behavior, for paraprofessional staff and other district personnel on December 20, 2019.


8.3 Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide professional development for transportation staff and other district personnel on December 20, 2019. Professional development will be related to CPI, PBIS, and Behavior Support during transportation.


8.4 Purchased Service Agreements (attachments)

That the Board approve the following purchased service agreements:

1) Tom Bachelder, $100 to provide art evaluation/judging services for Artapalooza on March 31, 2020.

2) Luke Beekman, $100 to provide art evaluation/judging services for Artapalooza on March 31, 2020.

3) Jane Kiplinger, $140 to provide decorating services for the MOESC Christmas trees, on November 26, 2019.


8.5 Resolution of Appointment to Knox County Career Center

That the Board approve the resolution of appointment to Knox County Career Center for Mary Jean Theaker for a three-year term, commencing on January 1, 2020 and expiring on December 31, 2022.


8.6 Resolution of Appointment to Pioneer Career & Technology Center

That the Board approve the resolution of appointment to Pioneer Career & Technology Center for Margaret Prater for a three-year term, commencing on January 1, 2020 and expiring on December 31, 2022.


8.7 Organizational Board Meeting

That the Board approve January ________, 2020 at ________ am/pm as the date and time for the Organizational Meeting. Regular January Board meeting to follow immediately after the Organizational Meeting.

Minutes

Organizational Meeting set for Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (noon),  regular meeting to immediately follow

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 President   
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board PresidentX  

8.8 Appointment of President Pro Tempore for Organizational Meeting

That the Board approve _______________________ as President Pro Tempore for the 2020 Organizational Meeting. _________________ will be appointmed as back-up Pro Tempore if this becomes necessary.

Minutes

Mary Dixon will serve as President Pro Tempor for 2020 Organizational Meeting (no back-up was named)

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  

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

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


8.10 Community School Sponsorship Extension

That the Board approve the Mid-Ohio ESC Renewal Application Review Team recommendation that the Community School Sponsorship Contract for GOAL Digital Academy and for The Tomorrow Center be extended five years and four years, respectively. The current sponsorship contract for both schools expires on June 30, 2020.


9. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Items 9.1 and 9.2

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 Resignations (available for review)

That the Board approve the following resignation(s):

1)  Lorraine Earnest - Treasurer, effective end of the workday, December 31, 2019.

2) Carol Gottschling - HR/Legal Consultant effective December 6, 2019.


9.2 Employment Contracts (available for review)

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).

Administrative

Lorraine Earnest,  Treasurer, effective January 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021.


10. Adjournment

Time: _______________p.m.

Minutes

meeting adjourned at 1.45 p.m.

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