January 13, 2021 Organizational Meeting

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

That the Board approve the extension of the April 15, 2020 Resolution Amending Board Bylaws Regarding Public Participation at Board Meeting and Board Member Physical Attendance at Board Meetings, as applicable by current statue. 

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll. 

President Pro Tempore will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Service Fund is used for the payment of expenses for Board members to conduct Board Business.  The Board Service is recommended to be established at a level permitted by O.R.C. 3315.15 ($20,000).

That the Board authorize the Treasurer to prepare cash basis GASB 34 look-alike statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.

That the Board approve the following annual memberships:
A.  OSBA (Ohio School Board Association)
B.  AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies)
C.  OESCA (Ohio Educational Service Center Association)
D.  OACSA (Ohio Association of Charter School Authorizers)
E.  OSBA LAF (Ohio School Board Legal Assistance Fund)
F.  OEPI (Ohio Education Policy Institute)

That the Board approve the following law firms to be retained as legal counsel for Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for the calendar year 2021.

A.  Bricker and Eckler, LLP

B.  Dickinson Wright, PLLC

C.  McGown & Markling Co. LPA

D.  Pepple & Waggoner, LTD

E.  Renwick, Welsh & Burton, LLC

Board will establish the annual pay for meetings and mileage equal to maximum allowable compensation permitted by law.

The list below contains routine items to meet state requirements and/or to facilitate carrying on Mid-Ohio Educations Service Center business.
A. Invest Interim and Inactive Funds
Recommend that the Board of Governors authorize the Treasurer to invest all interim (not to exceed $10 million) and inactive funds (not to exceed $5 million) at the most productive interest rate, per board policy, when  funds are available.
B. Payment of Bills
Authorize the Treasurer to pay all bills within the limits of the appropriation and funds are available as bills are received and when the merchandise has been received in good condition.
C. Transfer of Funds
Recommend that the Board of Governors authorize the Treasurer to make transfers between and within funds when necessary and properly appropriated, to be approved at the next subsequent Board of Governors Meeting.
D. Advertise for Bids
Authorize the Treasurer to advertise for bids as specified by law.
E. Compliance Officer(s)
Recommend that the Executive Director and Director of Student Services be appointed as Compliance Officer(s).
F. Professional Meetings
Recommend the Superintendent approve employee attendance at in-state professional meetings in an amount not to exceed the limits in the Annual Appropriations.
G. Public Records Training
Recommend the Superintendent or Treasurer or a designee to attend the Public Records training on behalf of Board members.
H. Federal Funds/Grants
Authorize the Superintendent be approved to apply for any funds or grants as appropriate and administer all federal programs in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
I. Contracts
Authorize the Superintendent to enter into contracts with providers in amounts not to exceed $2,000 per contract.
J. Purchasing Agent
Recommend that the Board of Governors authorize the Superintendent to serve as a purchasing agent for the Mid-Ohio ESC to make purchases within the limits of the appropriation measures.
K Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2021.
Establish mileage reimbursement rate for all Mid-Ohio ESC employees as prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service ($0.56)
L. Official Newspaper of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center
The Board approve the Mansfield News Journal as the official newspaper of general circulation for Mid-Ohio ESC.

Motion by ______________, seconded by_________________ to adjourn the Organizational Meeting.
Time:___________