MOESC Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Prater will call the June 17, 2020 meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

Minutes

Brad Geissman absent.

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

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

President Prater will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.


2. Moment of Silence

3. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the May 20, 2020 Regular Meeting minutes.                                          

Minutes

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

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

4. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

Minutes

Adjustment:  Michelle Vance was removed from Item 10.2 Supplemental Contracts

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

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

5. Reports

5.1 Superintendent

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Striving Readers Grant 

Community School Update
 


5.2 Board Members

5.3 Executive Director, Steve Earnest

Please see the attached written report.


5.4 Director of Teaching and Learning, Lynn Meister

Please see the attached written report.


5.5 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

6. Financial Report

A.  May 2020 Financial Report (attachment)

B.  2019-20 FINAL Permanent Appropriations (attachment)

C.  2020-21 Temporary Appropriations:

        General Fund -   $10,000,000

        Other Funds  -  carryover 100% of balance from 2019-20 and 100% of new funds 

Minutes

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

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

7. Executive Session

That the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the employment of a public employee or official. 

Minutes

Time:  12:59 p.m.

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

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

8. Return from Executive Session

Minutes

The Board returned to regular session at 1:35 p.m. with all members present(excl.  Brad Geissman)

Upon the recommendation of Board President Dick Prater, the Board approved a salary increase for the 2020-21 contract year for Treasurer Lorraine Earnest, Superintendent Kevin Kimmel and Executive Director Steve Earnest equal to the average increase approved for all Mid-Ohio ESC staff for the 2020-21 year. 

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

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

9. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Items 9.1 through 9.14

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

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

9.1 Agreement for Service - Foundations for Living

That the Board approve the agreement between Foundations for Living, and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide educational services, effective July 1, 2020 through June 20, 2020.


9.2 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Family Engagement Coordinator services, and School Social Worker services for the 2020-2021 school year.


9.3 Interagency Agreement - Madison Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the interagency agreement between Madison Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC,  to support the operation of LEA programs at Foundations for Living, through Title 1-D Neglected Part D funds.


9.4 Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between Mansfield City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide extended school year Occupational Therapy services and Speech/Language Therapy services between June 8, 2020 and August 15, 2020.


9.5 Agreement for Service - Pioneer Career and Technology Center (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC/SPARC and Pioneer Career and Technology Center (PCTC) to provide career coaches, supervision and professional development for all career coaches.


9.6 SPARC Council Agreement (attachment

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and the SPARC Council, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.


9.7 Agreement for Service - Wynford Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between Wynford Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide a credentialed substitute teacher listing for the 2020-2021 school year.


9.8 Renewal Community School Sponsorship Contracts (attachments)

That the board approve the Renewal Community School Sponsorship contracts for the following schools:

  • GOAL Digital Academy (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2025)
  • The Tomorrow Center (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024)

9.9 Amended Sponsorship Contract with GOAL Digital Academy (attachment)

That the Board approve and ratify the amended and restated community school contract with GOAL Digital Academy as presented.


9.10 Insurance Rates (available for review)

That the Board approve a 3.85% (medical only) increase on insurance premiums for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, as recommended by Stark County Council of Governments (COG).


9.11 Liability/Property Insurance (available for review)

That the Board approve the liability and property insurance policy coverages with the SORSA Insurance Company effective as of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with the following limits:

Liability                                       $5,000,000/ $10,000,000

Automobile/Liability                    $15,000,000 (includes uninsured motorist)

Excess (Umbrella)                      $10,000,000

Building/Contents (blanket)        $16,891,000

Total Premium                             $14,178


9.12 Purchased Service Agreements (attachments)

That the Board approve the following purchased service agreements:

AMEND: Richie Contartesi - $3,250/halfday, keynote speaker for the Administrative Conference on August 3, 2020 postponed until August 2, 2021.

Jonathan Muro, $250/per meeting to provide Principal Network Coordination services for MOESC during the 2020-2021 school year.

Sandra Powell - $400/day to provide consulting services to Mid-Ohio ESC on an as-needed basis for the 2020-2021 school year, as authorized by the Superintendent.

Shannon Sprang - $250/per meeting to provide Guidance Counselor Network Coordination services for MOESC during the 2020-2021 school year.

Ed Swartz - $69/hr to provide Administrative Consultant services to Mid-Ohio ESC on an as-needed basis August 1, 2020 through July 30, 2021.


 


9.13 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.


9.14 Approval of Board Policies

It is recommended that the Board approve the following policies: 

Administration

1540 Suspension of Administrative Contracts (Revised) 

Professional Staff

3220 Standards-based Teacher Evaluation (Revised) 


10. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Items 10.1 through 10.4

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

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

10.1 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 on receipt of grant funds, proper certification/licensure and completed background checks).

LIMITED TEACHING               POSITION                               CNTRCT/LEN

Dea Artz                                  Speech/Lang Therapist              1 yr/ 194 days  

Ted Baker                                Tutor                                            1 yr/ 184 days 

Violeta Chinni                           Family Engagement Coord.        1 yr/ 206 days

Laurie Sorrick                           Tutor                                            1 yr/ 184 days 

 


10.2 Supplemental Contracts

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

    To serve as Student Services Team Leaders/Co-Leaders for the 2020-2021 school year, beginning August 1, 2020:

  • Valeri Hairston, $1,500 - Speech/Language Therapist Team Lead
  • Shannon Landin, $1,500 - Physical Therapist/Vision Intervention Team Lead
  • Sarah Mace, $1,500  - Occupational Therapist Team Lead
  • Nathan Whitman, $1,500 - Psychologist Team Lead

     Other:

  • Melinda Wood, per diem - Occupational Therapy, 19-20 extended school year services for Mansfield City Schools
  • James Smith, $1,000 - Resident Educator Coordinator for 2020-21 school year
  • Courtney Kalman, per diem - Speech/Language Therapy, 19-20 extended school year services for Mansfield City Schools.

10.3 Resignations (attachments)

Lillie Shelby - School Psychologist, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.

Olivia Siegfried - SPED/Preschool Coordinator, effective at the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.

Carrie Wood - Educational Consultant and Literacy-Gifted Specialist, effective the end of the 2019-2020 contract year.


10.4 Amended Contracts

2020-2021

Susan Brafford        Preschool Admin. Asst.        from 214 days to 208 days    


11. Adjournment

Minutes

Board President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 1:38 p.m.

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

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