MOESC Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Prater will call the September meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

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VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
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.


1.3 Moment of Personal Reflection

2. Recognition of Guest(s)

Lynn Meister, Director of Teaching and Learning


3. Presentation

Lynn Meister, Director of Teaching and Learning


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the August 19, 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 MemberX  
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. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

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Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
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  

6. Reports

6.1 Superintendent

Revised Mid-Ohio ESC Organizational Table 

Title IX Consultant Services 

Administrative Leadership Seminar - "Leading for the Future"

Mid-Ohio ESC Student Services Events 

Mid-Ohio ESC Facilities Update 

Community Schools Update


6.2 Board Members

6.3 Executive Director, Steve Earnest

Please see the attached written report.


6.4 Director of Teaching and Learning, Lynn Meister

Please see the attached written report.


6.5 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

7. Financial Report

A. August 2020 Financial Report (attachment)
 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
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. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Operational Items 8.1 through 8.16

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
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  

8.1 Agreement for Service - Ashland Christian School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Resident Educator Mentoring services for the 2020-2021 school year.


8.2 Rescind Agreement for Service - Clear Fork Valley Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve to RESCIND the agreement between Clear Fork Valley Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide vision services (Teacher of the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility) during the 2020-2021 school year.


8.3 Agreement for Service - Galion St. Joseph School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Galion St. Joseph School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy on an as-needed basis during the 2020-2021 school year.


8.4 Agreement for Service - Heartland Academy (Attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Heartland Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Resident Educator Mentoring services for the 2020-2021 school year.


8.5 Agreement for Service - Heartland Academy (Attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement with Heartland Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) services for the 2020-2021 school year.


8.6 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 the following services for the 2020-2021 school year:

Teaching & Learning, one unit, services provided by the Teaching & Learning team.

Behavioral Support, one unit, services provided by the Behavioral Support team.

College & Career Readiness Supervisor, services provided by Mark Delaney, or a suitable replacement.

School Improvement Consultant, services provided by Kelly Britton, or a suitable replacement.

Intervention Specialist, services provided by Cheryl Williams, or a suitable replacement.

 


8.7 Agreement for Service - Richland County Board of DD/Newhope (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement with Richland County Board of DD/Newhope and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) services for the 2020-2021 school year.


8.8 Agreement for Service - Tomorrow Center

That the Board approve the agreement between the Tomorrow Center and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide technology support services on an hourly as-needed basis for the 2020-2021 school year.


8.9 School Psychology Development Program (attachments)

That the Board approve the following documents for the School Psychology Development Program.

School Psychology Development Program - Description

School Psychology Development Program - Agreement

 - Amanda Nowak

 - Claire Brooks

School Psychology Development Program - Board Policy 2250.01

Application for Admission to Program 

 


8.10 Abraxas Course Catalog (attachment)

That the Board approve the Abraxas School of Ohio Course Catalog for the 2020-2021 school year.


8.11 Title IX District Service Agreements

That the Board approve the Title IX service agreement with the following districts for the 2020-2021 school year:

    Galion City

    GOAL Digital Academy

    Lucas Local

    Mansfield City


8.12 Purchased Service Agreements (attachments)

Richard Goodright - $70/hr plus travel, to provide Title IX Consultant services for the 2020-2021 school year.

Lisa Kuhar - $350/day to provide Resident Educator Mentoring training on September 16 & 17, 2020.

James Metcalf - $350/day to provide OTES 2.0 Bridge training on June 2 & 3, 2021; and 2 days of OPES training on June 14 & 15, 2021.

Renhill Group -  Addendum for Client Service, to provide employment service for the 21st Century Program for the 2020-2021 school year.

Soliant Health, LLC - $80.00/hr for 37.5 hrs/wk to provide substitute occupational therapy services from September 9, 2020 through November 30, 2020.

Tammy Stevens - $350.00/day to provide OTES 2.0 Bridge training on June 21 & 22, 2021. 

Gena Williams - $350/day plus travel and lodging expense to provide OTES 2.0 Bridge training on June 2 & 3 and June 21 & 22, 2021; and to provide OTES 2.0 New training on June 7,8 & 9, 2021.

Amy Wood, Golden Touch Consulting, LLC -  $9,999.00 to provide 21st Century Community Learning Grant consulting services for Galion Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year.

Amy Wood, Golden Touch Consulting, LLC -  $9,999.00 to provide 21st Century Community Learning Grant consulting services for Galion Middle School for the 2020-2021 school year.

RESCIND Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, $1,051.05, (2) trainers to provide Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) training on September 10, 2020.


8.13 District Service Agreement (attachment)

That the Board approve the following client district service agreements with Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2020-2021 school year:

    Crestline EVS

    Hillsdale Local

    Madison Local (Revised)


8.14 Updated Substitute/Tutor List 2020-2021 (available for review)

That the Board approve the updated Substitute Teacher/Tutor List for the 2020-2021 school year.


8.15 Richland County Foundation Grants (attachments)

Vivian Brownlow/Abraxas School - Tiered Instruction & Intervention for Struggling Readers - $1,413.90

Cassandra Lowery/Abraxas School - Culturally Responsive Novels in Diverse ELA Classroom - $1,095.90

Julie Pfeifer/Abraxas School - Special Education Resources - $1,492.33

Dorothy Sharrock/Abraxas School - Academic & Career Readiness Resources - $1,378.20


8.16 Ohio Department of Education Grants (attachment)

Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grant - $1,050,000.00

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant/ Galion Elementary School $1,000,000.00

Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant/ Galion Middle School $1,000,000.00

 


8.17 Official Call to OSBA Annual Meeting

The Official Call to the OSBA Annual Business Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., and the OSBA virtual Capital Conference and Trade Show will be held November 7-10, 2020. The Board of Governors will need to appoint an official delegate and an alternate to the Annual Meeting.

Delegate:________________________________    Alternate:____________________________________

Minutes

Delegate:  Kyle Swigart

Alternate:  Dick Prater

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
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 - Personnel Action

Minutes

Personnel Items 9.1 through 9.3

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
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 Employment Contracts

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective 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 NON-TEACHING            POSITION                                CONTRCT/LEN

Mark Delaney, Jr.                           College & Career
                                                            Readiness Coach                1 yr/ 194 days
 
          


9.2 Supplemental Contracts

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

Carol Boals, AMEND from, $55/hr, not to exceed 5 hrs/mo for a total of up to 45 hours to $55/hr, not to exceed 10 hrs/mo for a total of up to 90 hours to provide speech-language pathology mentoring services for (1) Mid-Ohio ESC employee during the 2020-2021 school year.

Heather McClain, $500.00 to provide Resident Educator Mentor services for (1) one teacher during the 2020-2021 school year.

Cassandra Lowery. $1000.00 ($500.00 per teacher) to provide Resident Educator Mentor services for (2) two teachers at Abraxas during the 2020-2021 school year.

Sherri Richter, $2,000.00 ($500.00 per teacher) to provide Resident Educator Mentor services for (4) four teachers at Ashland Christian School during the 2020-2021 school year.

Sherri Richter, $1,500.00 ($500.00 per teacher) to provide Resident Educator Mentor services for (3) three teachers at Heartland Academy during the 2020-2021 school year.


9.3 Resignations (attachment)

Vivian Brownlow, Teacher at Abraxas, effective September 12, 2020.

Patricia Burleigh, Title I Paraprofessional, effective the end of the 2019-2020 contract year. 

Laurie Sorrick, Tutor, effective August 20, 2020.


10. Adjournment

Minutes

President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 1:41 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
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