MOESC Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Prater will call the August meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

Minutes

Board members Mary Dixon and Margie Prater were absent from the meeting.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board Member   
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member   
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. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the July 21, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

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

3. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

Minutes

Adjustment:  Ashley DeFrancisco was moved from Item 7.3 to item 7.4

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member

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

4. Reports

4.1 Superintendent

Administrative Conference Feedback 

COVID-19 Updates 

Membership Update

Staffing Update

Community School Update

Required Community School Disclosure Form 


4.2 Board Members

4.3 Executive Director of Business & Innovation, Steve Earnest

4.4 Executive Director of Achievement & Leadership, Dr. Mark Burke

4.5 Director of Teaching & Learning, Lynn Meister

Please see the attached written report.


4.6 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

5. Financial Report

A.  July 2021 Financial Report (attachment, page 2 omitted)
 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member

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

6. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Items 6.1 through 6.25

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

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

6.1 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools & Galion St. Joseph

That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools, Galion St. Joseph and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for Speech Language, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Title 1 services, for the 2021-2022 School year.


6.2 Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools & St. Peter's School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between the Mansfield City Schools, Mansfield St. Peter’s School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide the following services for the 2021-2022 school year:

Resilience Coach, Amy Secrist

Remedial Tutor, Karen Kassimer

ASP Clerk services, Paula Nestor

Reading Tutor services, Richard Oldrieve

Guidance Counselor Services, Curtis Lesher


6.3 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 2021-2022 school year.


6.4 Agreement for Services - Hillsdale Local (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for services between Hillsdale Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide professional development on The Writing Revolution during the 2021-2022 school year, as outlined in the attached agreement. 


6.5 Agreement for Service - Madison Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Madison Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Initial CPI with Autism Training during the 2021-2022 school year, as outlined in the attached agreement. 


6.6 Agreement for Service - Madison Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Madison Local Schools and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for Behavior Support services- RBT Supervision, from Angela Fetter, Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst, services, for the 2021-2022 School year.


6.7 Agreement for Service - Madison Local Schools & Mansfield Christian School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Madison Local Schools, Mansfield Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide the following services for the 2021-2022 school year:

Title I Tutor, Wendy Killian

Title I Tutor, Ashley DeFrancisco

IDEA & Title I Paraprofessional, Sarah Keib

IDEA Paraprofessional, Cory Durbin

SLP, Nancy Labaki


6.8 Agreement for Service - Pioneer CTC (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Pioneer Career and Technology Center and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Preschool Developmental Screenings services for the 2021-2022 school year.


6.9 Agreement for Service - The Tomorrow Center (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between The Tomorrow Center and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide CPI Refresher Training during the 2021-2022 school year, as outlined in the attached agreement. 


6.10 Agreement for Service - Loudonville-Perrysville Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Loudonville-Perrysville Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide CPI Refresher Trainings during the 2021-2022 school year, as outlined in the attached agreement. 


6.11 Agreement for Service - Heartland Academy (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Heartland Academy to provide Speech Language Therapy services for the 2021-2022 school year.


6.12 Memorandum of Agreement - Marshall University

That the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Marshall University College of Education Professional Development and Mid-Ohio ESC / Madison Local Schools to provide clinical and field-based experiences. 


6.13 Authorize Membership - NACSA

That the Board approve membership at a cost of $1,250 to join the National Association of Charter School Authorizer (NACSA) for the 2021-2022 school year.


6.14 Community School Sponsorship Policies - Review and Adoption

That the Board review and approve, as needed, the revised Community School Sponsorship Policies to align with the 2021-2022 Sponsor Evaluation Quality Practices Rubric, per the attached resolution. 

Review:

Sponsorship Mission and Strategic Plan (A.01)

Sponsor Conflict of Interest (A.04)

Application and Decision Making (B.01; B.05; B.06)

Review of Application (B.04/E.06; B.02; B.03)

Contract Review Policy (C.03)

Renewal of Sponsored Schools (E.01; E.02; W.03)

Termination (E.04)

Revised:

Role as Sponsor (A.02; A.05; A.06; A.07)

Oversight and Evaluation (D.01; D.02; D.03; D.04; D.05; D.07)

Intervention Policy (D.06)

Technical Assistance (F.01; F.02; F.03; F.04)

Closure (E.05)


6.15 Community School Closure Policy and Procedures (attachments)

That the Board review and adopt the following procedures surrounding its obligation to oversee the school closure of a community school if necessary.

Sponsor Supplemental Closing Plan

Sponsor Supplemental Checklist for Community School Closure

Financial Difficulty and Closing Procedure Plan


6.16 Approval of Handbook (attachments)

That the Board approve the following Handbook for the 2021-2022 school year.

Student Services Handbook


6.17 Agreement for Service - Non-Public / Charter / Community Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between the following non-public / charter / community schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide services as outlined in the Membership Benefits document for the 2021-2022 school year.

Mansfield St. Peter's (K-12) 


6.18 School Psychology Development Program (attachments)

That the Board approve the following agreement with Wendy Harvey for her participation in the School Psychology Development Program.


6.19 Partnership Agreement - Crisis Prevention Institute (attachment)

That the Board of Governors approve the Partnership Agreement between the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center.


6.20 HVAC Automation System Upgrades (attachment)

That the Board approve the attached ABB Cylon Automation System Upgrade proposal. This proposal is to upgrade the Honeywell HVAC automation system. The work will be performed by Speer Mechanical under their State Term contract, per attachment. 


6.21 Title IX District Services Agreements (attachment)

That the Board approve the Title IX service agreement with the following districts for the 2021-2022 school year:

Galion City


6.22 Purchased Services Agreements (attachments)

Cathy Csanyi - $350/day, not to exceed 10 days, to provide MTSS Consulting Services during the 2021-2022 school year paid through the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant.

Richard Goodright - $70/hr. plus travel, to provide Title IX Consultant services for the 2021-2022 school year.

New Directions Employee Assistance Program, $1.60/month, per employee - to provide employee assistance services to Mid-Ohio ESC staff and family members, effective August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022.

Toni Zehe - $50/hr., to provide Special Education Consultant Mentorship services during the 2021-2022 school year. 


6.23 Agreement for Service - District Service (attachment)

That the Board approve the following district service agreements with Mid-Ohio ESC for FY22.

Crestline Exempted Village

Crestview Local (revision 1)

Galion City  

Mansfield City 

Mount Gilead Exempted Village 


6.24 Updated Substitute/Tutor List 2021-2022 (available for review)

That the Board approve the updated Substitute Teacher/tutor List for the 2021-2022 school year.


6.25 Official Call to OSBA Annual Meeting

The Official Call to the OSBA Annual Business Meeting will be held on Monday, November 7, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., and the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show will be held November 7-9, 2021. The Board of Governors will need to appoint an official delegate and an alternate to the Annual Meeting.

Delegate:  Kyle Swigart                    Alternate: Glenna Plotts


7. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Items 7.1 through 7.6

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member

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

7.1 Resignations (attachments)

That the Board approve the following resignations: 

Nichole Gott, OTA, effective July 27, 2021. 


7.2 Employment Contracts - Rescind

That the Board rescind the following contract:

Sarah Rizzo, Teacher (Non-PRTF), 1 yr/ 184 days, Limited Teaching 

Jessica Staton, SLP Extended School Year, $49.94 per/hr. on an as needed basis for Mansfield City Schools (6/10/2021-8/13/2021), Individual Service 


7.3 Employment Contracts - Limited Teaching

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective the 2021-2022 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, CONTRACT/LEN

Ted Baker, Tutor, 1 yr/ 184 days

Kathleen Ann Beres, Tutor, 1 yr/ 184 days 

Mya Beron, Associate to the Psychologist (Intern), 1 yr/ 190 days

Violeta Chinni, Family Engagement Coord, 1 yr/ 45 days

Karen Kassimer, Tutor, 1 yr/ 111 days

Wendy Killian, Tutor, 1 yr/ 215 days 

Nancy Labaki, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/ 65 days

Nan Martin, Tutor, 1 yr/ 144 days 

Solveig Root, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/ 114 days

Kelly Showecker, Teacher (Non-PRTF), 1 yr/ 184 days


7.4 Employment Contracts - Individual Service

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective the 2021-2022 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, CONTRACT/LEN

Ashley DeFrancisco, Tutor, $14.28 per/hr., on an as-needed basis

Cory Durbin, IDEA Paraprofessional, $12.73 per/hr., on an as-needed basis 

Jenny Keesee, Parent Mentor, $23.25 per/hr., 807 hrs. 

Sarah Keib, IDEA Paraprofessional, $15.23 per/hr., on an as-needed basis

Kristine Minnick, OTA, $21.45 per/hr., 74 days

Jessica Rietschlin, ASP Clerk, $15 per/hr., on an as-needed basis 

Lindsey Schonauer-Howald, Parent Mentor, $23.25 per/hr., 807 hrs. 


7.5 Amended Contracts

That the Board approve the following amended contracts for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Corrine Gildenmeister, OTA, from Individual Service to Limited Non-Teaching, 1 yr./ 184 days 

Steve Helbert, Attendance Counselor, from 72 days to 97 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 


7.6 Supplemental Contracts

That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Nathan Whitman, $2,000 - School Psychology Supervision

Allison Schleichert, $50 per/hr., not to exceed 35 hours, Alternative Administrative Licensure Mentoring


8. Adjournment

Time:______________p.m.

Minutes

President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 12:56 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

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