Meeting Details
May 20, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 hr
Mid-Ohio ESC, 890 West Fourth Street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
President Prater will call the May meeting to order.
1.1
Roll Call
Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.
Minutes
The meeting was held via ZOOM conferencing with all members present.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dick Prater, Board President | X |
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
President Prater will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
Approval of Minutes
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the April 15, 2020 Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dick Prater, Board President | X |
3.
Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dick Prater, Board President | X |
4.
Reports
4.1
Superintendent
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Community School Update
GOAL Digital Academy Newsletter
Tomorrow Center Newsletter
Striving Readers Grant Update
4.2
Board Members
4.3
Executive Director, Steve Earnest
Please see the attached written report.
4.4
Director of Teaching and Learning, Lynn Meister
Please see the attached written report.
4.5
Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum
Please see the attached written report.
5.
Financial Report
April 2020 Financial Report (attachment)
Fund Transfer from General Fund (001-9303) to Facilities Maintenance (001-9708)
$105,000 to cover costs of electrical upgrades to relocate Print Shop and partial payment of roof replacement project
Minutes
Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dick Prater, Board President | X |
6.
Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action
Minutes
Items 6.1 through 6.9
Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dick Prater, Board President | X |
6.1
Agreement for Service - Ashland City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide attendance services for the 2020-2021 school year.
6.2
Agreement for Service - Fairway School/Crawford County Board of DD (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Fairway School/Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide occupational therapy services during the 2020-2021 school year.
6.3
Rescind Agreement for Service - Clear Fork Valley Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board rescind the agreement between Clear Fork Valley Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Curriculum and Mapping services for ELA on June 8, 2020.
6.4
NCOCC/H-COG Service Level Agreement and Contract
That the Board approve the Service Level Agreement and Contract between North Central Ohio Computer Cooperative and Heartland - Council of Governments (NCOCC/H-COG) and Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2020 - 2021 fiscal year.
6.5
NCOCC/H-COG Internet Access Service Provider Agreement (attachment)
That the Board approve the Internet Access Provider Agreement between NCOCC/H-COG and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Internet Access to Mid-Ohio ESC from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
6.6
Agreement for Service - University of Cincinnati (attachment)
That the Board approve the Field Experiences Agreement between the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services and Highland Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide pre-student teaching placements
6.7
Purchased Service Agreements (attachments)
Jim Metcalf - $350/day for two days or $700/session to provide OTES 2.0 Bridge Training/facilitation between May 31, 2020 and June 28, 2020.
Richard Rawson - $350/day to provide training and coaching services as part of the Teaching & Learning team for the 2020-2021 school year.
Tammy Webb - $350/day for two days or $700/session to provide OTES 2.0 Bridge Training/facilitation between May 31, 2020 and June 28, 2020.
Linda Williams - $350/day plus mileage and lodging to provide Resident Educator Mentor training at Mid-Ohio ESC, as authorized by the Superintendent.
JPB Professional Marketing $1,696 per month to provide digital, website posting, social media and press release marketing services effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
6.8
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.
6.9
Approval of Board Policies
It is recommended that the Board approve the following policies:
Administration
1520 Employment of Administrators
Program
2464 Gifted Education and Identification
Professional Staff
3120 Employment of Professional Staff
3120.04 Employment of Substitutes
3120.05 Employment of Personnel in Summer School and Adult Education Programs
3120.08 Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/ Extracurricular Activities
Classified Staff
4120 Employment of Classified Staff
4120.08 Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/ Extracurricular Activities
4124 Employment Contract
Finances
6107 Authorization to Accept and Distribute Electronic Records and Use Electronic Signatures
7.
Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action
Minutes
Items 7.1 through 7.8
Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dick Prater, Board President | X |
7.1
Resignations (attachments)
Susan Byler - Title I Tutor, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.
Carmen Griffith - Associate to the Psychologist, effective June 6, 2020.
Diane Hipsher - Title I Aide, effective May 20, 2020.
Paula Millisor - Admin Asst./JOGS, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.
Shannon Morabito - Speech/Language Pathologist - effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.
Gina Smith - Itinerant Teacher - effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.
Nanette Stanish - SPED Consultant, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.
Janice Weirich - Speech/Language Pathologist, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.
7.2
Extended 2019-2020 Supplemental Contracts
That the Board approve two additional meetings of the Mid-Ohio ESC LPDC, one in July 2020 and one in August 2020, due to the delay of the Ohio Department of Education's license deadline at a rate of $90 per meeting attended by the following members:
- Robert Keller
- Michelle Patrick
- Julie Pfeifer
- Virginia Young
- Toni Zehe
7.3
Supplemental Contracts Non-Renewals
That the Board non-renew all 2019-2020 supplemental contracts at the end of the current year.
7.4
Non-Renewals
That the following personnel contracts be non-renewed for the 2019-2020 school year as a routine action taken until client districts submit service requests and/or grant funding has been secured.
Kimberlie Cain, ASP Clerk
Violeta Chinni, Family Engage. Coord.
Kaitlyn Geiger, Media Specialist
Steve James, Tutor
Virginia Kuck, School Psychologist
Marie Little, Title I Teacher
Leslie Newland, Occupational Therapist Assistant
Gilbert Orr, Guidance Counselor
Lindsey Schonauer-Howard, Parent Mentor
Nancy Shear, Speech/Language Pathologist
Katrina Studer, Title I Teacher
Barbara VanVliet, Title I Math & Enhancement Teacher
Cynthia Wrobleski, Parent Mentor
Sharon Wynn, Intervention Specialist
7.5
Employment Contracts
That the following personnel contracts be approved effective with the 2020-2021 contract year (*contingent upon client service agreement, administrative/fiscal agent agreements, and/or receipt of grant funds and proper certification/licensure and completed background checks).
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION CNTRCT/ LEN
Leah Barger Ed/Gifted Consult. 2 yrs/108 days
Loretino Brunetti School Psych. 1 yr/204 days
Lisa Cook Ele. Literacy Coach 1 yr/214 days
Angela Fetter SpecEd Consult. 2 yrs/224 days
Joanna Greenwalt School Psychologist 1 yr/164 days
Megan Landefield SpecEd Coord. 2 yrs/204 days
Trudi Marrapodi School Psych. 3 yrs/204 days
Renee Neron Curriculum Director 2 yrs/224 days
Ann Pfister Testing Coordinator
SpecEd Consult. 2 yrs/126 days
Sherri Richter Educational/Literacy/
Gifted Consultant 3 yrs/214 days
Jamie Spotts Preschool Coord. 2 yrs/204 days
Michelle Vance Ed/ GiftedConsultant 1 yr/108 days
Vanessa Wagner Principal - FIRST 3 yrs/ 240 days
Nathan Whitman School Psych. 2 yrs/190 days
Toni Zehe Special Ed Consultant 1 yr/82 days
LIMITED TEACHING POSITION CNTRCT/ LEN
Dennis Baum Teacher - FIRST 3 yrs/230 days
Claire Brooks SpecEd. Assess. Coord. 1 yr/156 days
Patrick Browning Teacher - Abraxas 1 yr./230 days
Vivian Brownlow Teacher - Abraxas 1 yr./220 days
Amy Burns Occupational Therapist 3 yrs/194 days
Emily Dowdell Occupational Therapist 2 yrs/194 days
Johanna Gilland Speech/Lang Pathologist 2 yrs/194 days
Danielle Hower Speech/Lang Pathologist 2 yrs/194 days
Christen Hutchison Assoc. to Psychologist 2 yrs/198 days
Katelyn Jenny Speech/Lang Pathologist 1 yr/194 days
Chris Jones Teacher - FIRST 2 yrs/ 230 days
Nancy Labaki Speech/Lang Pathologist 1 yr/ 58 days
Curtis Lesher Guidance Counselor 1 yr/197 days
Rhonda Loughman Teacher - FIRST 3 yrs/220 days
Sarah Mace Occupational Therapist 2 yrs/194 days
Kirstie Naumoff School Social Worker 1 yr/184 days
Carly Grace Nelson Speech/Lang Pathologist 1 yr/194 days
Wendi Ruhe Speech/Lang Pathologist 1 yr/194 days
Erin Snyder Speech/Lang Pathologist 1 yr/194 days
Diane Stewart School Nurse 1 yr/180 days
Amanda Teater Occupational Therapist 3 yrs/78 days
Michelle Webb Occupational Therapist 3 yrs/194 days
Melinda Wood Occupational Therapist 1 yr/175 days
LIMITED NON-TEACHING
Amanda Braen Physical Therapy Assist. 2 yrs/122 days
Susan Brafford Preschool Admin. Assist. 1 yr/ 214 days
Steve Helbert Attendance Counselor 1 yr/72 days
Deanna Payne Administrative Assist. 2 yrs/260 days
Jared Price Custodial/Maintenance 1 yr/260 days
Katie Rehm Occupational Therapy Asst. 2 yrs/198 days
INDIVID. SERVICE POSITION CNTRCT/ LEN
Carol Boals Speech/Language Pathologist As-needed
Kathy Boger Remedial Tutor As-needed
Patricia Burleigh IDEA Paraprofessional As-needed
Sarah Keib IDEA Paraprofessional As-needed
Linda Kidwell Payroll Consultant As-needed
Susan McMillen Reading Tutor As-needed
Paula Nestor ASP Clerk As-needed
Richard Oldrieve Reading Tutor As-needed
Solveig Root Speech/Language Pathologist As-needed
Sheryl Whitley Administrative Assistant As-needed
7.6
Amended Contract
2019-2020
Erin Snyder Speech/Language Path from 156 days to 169 days
2020-2021
Beth Gildenmeister Occupational Therapist from 182 days to 188 days.
Kathleen Grove Administrative Assistant from 157 days to 155 days.
Cassandra Lowery Teacher, Abraxas from 230 days to 220 days.
Heather McClain Teacher, FIRST from 230 days to 220 days.
Julie Pfeifer Teacher, Abraxas from 230 days to 220 days.
Peter Schmitt Teacher, Abraxas, from 230 days to 220 days.
Douglas Thomas Teacher, Abraxas from 230 days to 220 days.
Jeff Turner Facility Worker from 242 days to 139 days.
Travis Weber Teacher, Abraxas from 230 days to 220 days.
Virginia Young Teacher, Abraxas from 230 days to 220 days.
7.7
Governing Board Resolution to Abolish R.C.3319.02 Administrative Position and Suspend R.C. 3319.02 Administrative Contract
That the Board approve to abolish R.C. 3319.02 administrative position and suspend R.C. 3319.02 Administrative, per the attached resolution.
7.8
2020-2021 Supplemental Contracts
Candace Bores $10,000 Conference Center Coordinator
Leanna Ferreira $1,500 Gifted Services and Mentor Lead
Robert Keller $900 LPDC member
Michelle Patrick $900 LPDC member for the 2020-2021 school year.
Julie Pfeifer $900 LPDC member for the 2020-2021 school year.
Vanessa Wagner $3,000 Mentoring services for Abraxas for the 2020-2021 school year.
Vanessa Wagner $900 LPDC member for 2020-2021 school year.
Virginia Young $900 LPDC member for the 2020-2021 school year.
8.
Discussion
8.1
It is recommended that the board review the following policy:
Administration
1540 Suspension of Administrative Contracts
Professional Staff
3220 Standards-based Teacher Evaluation
9.
Adjournment
Minutes
President Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m.
Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. Dick Prater, Board President | X |
