MOESC Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Prater will call the April meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

Minutes

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mrs. Mary Dixon, Board MemberX  
Mr. Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member X 
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)

Leah Barger, Gifted Educational Consultant

Leanna Ferreira, Gifted Educational Consultant & Gifted Department Lead

Colleen Haynes, Gifted Educational Consultant

Lynn Meister, Director of Teaching and Learning

Jennifer Pennell, Gifted Educational Consultant

Sherri Richter, Gifted Educational Consultant

 


3. Presentation

Lynn Meister, Director of Teaching and Learning

Leanna Ferreira, Gifted Educational Consultant and Gifted Lead


4. Commendation

Commendation recognizing the following Gifted Team members for exemplary service and meeting the needs of the gifted and talented students in our districts:

  • Leah Barger
  • Leanna Ferreira
  • Colleen Haynes
  • Jennifer Pennell
  • Sherri Richter

5. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the March 17, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes.

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 Member   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board PresidentX  

6. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Mary Dixon, 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 Member   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board PresidentX  

7. Reports

7.1 Superintendent

7.2 Board Members

7.3 Executive Director, Steve Earnest

Please see the attached written report.


7.4 Director of Teaching and Learning, Lynn Meister

In lieu of Lynn's written report, she will provide a presentation at the meeting. 


7.5 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

8. Financial Report

A.  March 2021 Financial Report (attachment)
B.  Permanent Appropriations:

        New Budget/Revenue:                  FAFSA Completion Grant            $44,500

                                                                 Extended Learning Grant            $175,000

        Reduction Budget/Revenue:        Title I-D(N) FIRST School             ($20,488.31)

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 Member   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board PresidentX  

9. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Items 9.1 thru 9.16

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 Member   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board PresidentX  

9.1 Ashland County Community Academy (ACCA) (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland County Community Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide psychological services April 21, 2021 through June 30, 2022.


9.2 Agreement for Service - Highland Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Highland 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.


9.3 Agreement for Services - Highland Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Highland Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide English Language Learner tutoring services 3 days per week from March 29, 2021 through June 30, 2021.


9.4 Agreement for Service - Madison Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Madison Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide behavior support services from March 19, 2021 through June 30, 2021.


9.5 Ohio Department of Education Grants (attachment)

9.6 NCOCC/H-COG Internet Access Service Provider Agreement (attachment)

That the Board approve the Internet Access Provider Agreement between NCOCC/H-COG and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Internet Access to Mid-Ohio ESC from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.


9.7 Salary Schedules for 2021-2022

That the Board approve the Superintendent to prepare salary schedules for 2021-2022 reflecting a 2.25% base increase on all salary schedules.  Said Salary schedules are to be made a part of the Board file.


9.8 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:

  • Colonel Crawford Local 
  • Galion City 
  • Mansfield City
  • Northmor Local
  • Plymouth -Shiloh Local

9.9 Amended Sponsorship Contract with The Tomorrow Center (attachment)

That the Board approve and ratify the amended and restated community school contract with The Tomorrow Center as presented.


9.10 District Student Wellness and Success Funds Partnership (attachment)

That the Board approve the following district partnership with Mid-Ohio ESC for Student Wellness and Success funds for FY 2020 and 2021.

  • Highland Local Schools

9.11 Lease Agreement - LEAP Program

That the Board approve the lease agreement between the LEAP Program and Mid-Ohio ESC beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024.


9.12 Revised School Psychology Development Program (attachments)

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

School Psychology Development Program - Overview

School Psychology Development Program - Board Policy 2250.01


9.13 Speech - Language - Pathology (SLP) Development Program (attachments)

That the Board approve the following documents for the Speech-Language-Pathology Development Program.

Speech-Language-Pathology Development Program - Description

Speech-Language-Pathology Development Program-Board Policy 2250.02


9.14 Purchased Service Agreements (attachments)

Mr. Michael Coffman, Family Systems Trauma Consultant, $100/hr for two (2) hours - to provide training relative to suicide prevention (QPR Training) on May 5, 2021.

GOAL Digital Academy - $42/hr to provide English Language Learner (ELL) services on an hourly as-needed basis from March 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021.

Dennis A. Marikis, Ph.D., Inc., Mansfield Psychological Services - $900 per report to provide psychological services to Mid-Ohio ESC districts on an as-needed basis from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023.

Renhill, to provide employment services from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022.


9.15 Approval of Board Policies

It is recommended that the Board approve 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 Principles - 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)


9.16 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.


10. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Items 10.1 thru 10.4

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 Member   
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               

Kathleen Beres                               Title 1A Reading Tutor                  41 days

Debbie Curtis                                  Administrative Assistant             As-needed

Monique Leininger                         Occupational Therapy Asst.       As-needed  


10.2 Supplemental Contracts

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

Ann Pfister, per diem to provide up to 15 additional days support to Student Services, Behavior Support Team from March 30, 2021 through August 1, 2021 as approved by the Director of Student Services. 


10.3 Resignation (attachment)

Violeta Chinni, Family Engagement Coordinator, effective June 9, 2021.

Virginia Kuck, School Psychologist, effective June 30, 2021.


10.4 Volunteer (attachment)

That the Board approve the following as a volunteer for Mid-Ohio ESC beginning March 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021:

Cindy Wrobleski


11. Discussion

12. Adjournment

Time:______________p.m.

Minutes

President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 1:04 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 Member   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board PresidentX