MOESC Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Prater will call the October 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)

Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services

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Vanessa Wagner,  Principal FIRST School

Shelly Patrick, Principal ABRAXAS School

Angela Fetter,  Special Education Consultant

Ann Pfister, Student Services Consultant


3. Presentation

Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the September 16, 2020 Regular Meeting minutes.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Kyle Swigart, 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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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Geissman, 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

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 

Mid-Ohio ESC Facilities Updates

Community School Updates

Mid-Ohio ESC Client District Update  

2021 Franklin B. Walter - Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:00 p.m. 

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Superintendent Kimmel updated the Board on the increased enrollment at GOAL Digital due to the addition of elementary students, as a result of 

COVID-19.  and the impact this may have on the school's drop out recovery status.  


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

Please see the attached written report.


7. Financial Report

A.  September 2020 Financial Report (attachment)
B.  Permanent  Appropriations for FY 2020-21 (attachment)

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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

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Kyle Swigart, 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 City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide CPI Refresher Training on September 1, 2020 (2 sessions), and October 16, 2020 (1 session).


8.2 Agreement for Service - Centerburg Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Centerburg 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 - Mansfield Christian School/Non-Public Title Service Addendum (attachment)

That the Board approve the service agreement between Mansfield Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC and the Non-Public Title Services Addendum for the 2020-2021 school year.


8.4 RESCIND Agreement for Service - Mansfield Christian School (attachment)

That the Board approve to rescind the agreement between Mansfield Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide professional development related to Differentiated Instruction for K-12 teachers on October 20, 2020.


8.5 Agreement for Service - North Central State College (attachment)

That the Board approved the Affiliation Agreement between North Central State College and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide practicum experience from October 2020 through June 2025.


8.6 Agreement for Service - Shelby City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between Shelby City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Sacred Heart School with the following staff services for the 2020-2021 school year:

  • Title 1 Teacher/Tutor services
  • Title 1 Aide services

8.7 Agreement for Service with Non-Public Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between the following non-public school and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide services as outlined in the Membership Benefits document for the 2020-2021 school year.

    Mansfield St. Peter's Jr/Sr High School


8.8 Purchased Service Agreements (attachments)

Thomas Bechelder - $100 to provide art evaluation for the Gifted Department on October 9, 2020.

Luke Beekman - $100 to provide art evaluation for the Gifted Department on October 9, 2020.

Amber Clay-Mowry - $50/hr (inclusive of mileage and supplies) up to 100 hours to provide Striving Readers Grant Consultant services for the 2020-2021 school year.

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


8.9 Modification to School Sponsorship Agreement (attachment)

That the Board approve Modification No. 2 to the Sponsorship Agreement between the Ohio Department of Education and Mid-Ohio ESC.


8.10 SOCS (Simplified Online Communications System) (attachment)

That the Board approve the License and Service Agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and SOCS to provide website design and website hosting from October 14, 2020 through October 13, 2021.


8.11 Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement

That the Board authorize the execution and delivery of the Master Electric Energy Sales Renewal Agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and POWER4SCHOOLS, at the conclusion of the current agreement ending December 31, 2021. The renewal agreement will be effective from January 2022 through December 2023.


8.12 Title IX District Service Agreement (attachment)

That the Board approve the Title IX service agreement with the following district:

    Pioneer Career & Technology Center


8.13 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.


9. Donation from Mansfield News Journal

That the Board approve the donation of $250 from Mansfield News Journal for the 2021 Spelling Bee.

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Result: Approved

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  

10. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

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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  

10.1 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).


INDIVIDUAL SERVICE                  POSITION                                CONTRCT/LEN   

Carol Kirkbride                               Title 1 Tutor                              1 yr/ 180 days            


10.2 Amended Contracts

Emily Dowdell        Occupational Therapist        from 194 days to 179 days.

Virginia Young        Teacher at Abraxas              from 220 days to 193 days.


10.3 Supplemental Contract

Sherri Richter, AMEND from $2000 ($500 per teacher), to provide Resident Educator Mentor services for (4) four teachers at Ashland Chrisitan School to $500 to provide Resident Educator Mentor services for (1) one teacher at Ashland Christian School during the 2020-2021 school year.


11. Adjournment

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President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 1:59 p.m.

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

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