MOESC Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Prater will call the March 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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Christy McElfresh, Orientation & Mobility Therapist

Kallie Poast,  Teacher of Visually Impaired


3. Presentation

Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the February  Regular Meeting minutes.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, 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  

5. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

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  

6. Reports

6.1 Superintendent

Membership 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

Please see the attached written report.


7. Financial Report

A.  February 2021 Financial Report (attachment)

B.  Permanent Appropriation/New Funds:

            School Safety Grant(499-9121) Revenue & Budget                    $2,500

            Parent Mentor Supplemental(516-9230) Revenue & Budget      $4,000

            Striving Readers Additional (599-9821) Revenue & Budget        $61,245.08  

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Approved Items 7(A) and 7(B)

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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  

8. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Approved Items 8.1 thru 8.11

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  

8.1 Agreement for Service - Crestline Exempted Village School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Crestline Exempted Village Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Behavior Support Team services between February 24, 2021 and June 30, 2021.


8.2 Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide C.H.A.M.P.S. Training and Behavior Support Team services between February 16, 2021, and June 30, 2021.


8.3 Agreement for Service - Plymouth Shiloh Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide vision services (Teacher of the Visually Impaired and/or Orientation and Mobility) between February 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021.


8.4 Agreement for Services - Sangomas Residential Services

That the Board approve the agreement between Sangomas Residential Services and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide one session of CPI Initial Training on March 18, 2021.


8.5 Agreement for Service - West-Holmes Career Center (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between West Holmes Career Center and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Crisis Prevention and Intervention Refresher Training on May 17, 2021.


8.6 Exchange of Services Agreement - The Ohio State University at Marion (attachment)

That the Board approve the Exchange of Services Agreement between The Ohio State University at Marion and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide teaching personnel as mentors for students during the 2021-2022 school year.


8.7 District Contract True-Ups (attachments)

That the Board approve the following district contract True-Ups with Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2020-2021 school year.

Crestline Exempted Village Schools

Crestview Local Schools

Highland Local Schools

Lexington Local Schools

Madison Local Schools


8.8 PRTF - 220-Day Contract Guidelines 2021-2022

That the Board approve the attached PRTF 220-day work calendar guidelines for the 2021-2022 school year. 


8.9 School Calendars (attachment)

That the Board approve the following 2021-2022 school calendars:

Abraxas School

FIRST School


8.10 Purchased Service Agreement (attachment)

Dena Kirby - $400/day to review district assessments with groups of teachers for the HQSD Professional Development from January 1, 2021 through May 31, 2021 (this contract reflects an amended term date).

Kalin Wilburn - $50/hr, not to exceed 60 hours, to provide technology assistance for the Striving Readers Grant.


8.11 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. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

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Approved Item 9.1

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 Resignation (attachment)

Randall Fagan, Teacher-FIRST School, effective June 30, 2021

Cynthia Wrobleski, Parent Mentor, effective February 28, 2021.

Toni Zehe, Special Education Consultant, Effective end of the 2020-2021 contact year.


10. Discussion

10.1 It is recommended that the Board review the following policies:

Administration

PO 1422        Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Revised)

PO 1520        Employment of Administrators (Revised)

PO 1623        Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment (Revised)

PO  1662        Anti-Harassment (Revised)

Program

PO  2260        Nondiscrimination and Access to Equal Educational Opportunity (Revised)

PO 2260.01    Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination Base on Disability (Revised)

PO 2266         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex In Education Programs or Activities (Revised)

Professional Staff

PO  3122        Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Revised)

PO  3123        Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment (Revised)

PO 3362        Anti-Harassment (Revised)

Classified Staff

PO  4122        Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (Revised)

PO  4123        Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Disability Discrimination in Employment (Revised)

PO 4362        Anti-Harassment (Revised)

Students

PO  5517    Anti-Harassment (Revised)

Finances

PO 6114        Cost Principals - Spending Federal Funds (Revised)

PO 6325        Procurement - Federal Grants/Funds (Revised)

PO 6600         Deposit of Public Funds: Cash Collection Points (Revised)        

Property

PO 7450        Property Inventory (Revised)

PO 7455        Accounting System for Capital Assets (Revised)

Operations

PO 8450.01    Protective Facial Coverings During Pandemic/Epidemic Events (Revised)

 


10.2 Speech - Language - Pathology (SLP) Development Program

11. Executive Session

Entered Executive Session at: 1:54 p.m.

Purpose:  To consider the employment of a public employee or official per ORC 121.22.

Return from Executive Session at: 2:43 p.m.

Present:  All members present

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The board entered executive session at 1:54 p.m.

The board returned to regular session at 2:43 p.m. with all members present

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  

11.1 Treasurer Contract - Amended

The Board approved the amended contract with Lorraine Earnest, Treasurer for the 2021-22 contract year. 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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  

11.2 Treasurer Contract

The Board employed Treasurer Lorraine Earnest for a three (3) year period beginning August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025.

Minutes

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  

11.3 Superintendent Contract

The Board employed Superintendent Kevin Kimmel for a three (3) year period beginning August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025

Minutes

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  

12. Adjournment

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President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: 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