MOESC Organizational Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Pro Tempore Richard Prater will call the 2022 Organizational Meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

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VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, 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 Pro Tempore will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.


1.3 Moment of Personal Reflection

2. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Members

Treasurer Earnest will administer the Oath of Office to Bill McFarland, Glenna Plotts, Richard Prater, and Kyle Swigart.


3. Selection of President for 2022

Nominations of President for 2022

____________________ placed the name of _________________ in nomination for President.
____________________ placed the name of _________________ in nomination for President.

President Pro Tempore will declare the nominations closed.
Motion by ______________, seconded by _____________ for ___________________for President.
 

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Doug Theaker placed the name of Dick Prater in nomination for President.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, 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  

4. Selection of Vice - President for 2022

Nominations for Vice-President for 2022

_____________ placed the name of ______________ in nomination for Vice-President.
_____________ placed the name of ______________ in nomination for Vice-President.

President Pro Tempore will declare the nominations closed.
Motion by __________, seconded by ____________ for _____________ for Vice- President.

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Glenna Plotts placed the name of Doug Theaker in nomination for Vice-President.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, 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. Oath of Office for President and Vice-President

Treasurer Earnest will administer the Oath of Office to the new President and Vice-President.

  • President for 2022 presides from this point forward.

6. Appointments

Motion by ________________________, seconded by __________________ to approve the following appointments:

  • The OSBA Legislative Liaison ______________
  • The OSBA Student Achievement Liaison____________
  • Records Commission (position normally held by Board President, Superintendent and Treasurer)______________

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OSBA Legislative Liaison:  Dick Prater

OSBA Student Achievement Liaison:   Margie Prater

Records Commission:  Dick Prater

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, 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  

7. Superintendent Recommendations:

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Items 7.1 through 7.21

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, 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  

7.1 Approval of Regular Board Meeting Schedule (attached)

That the Board approve the 2022 Regular Board Meeting Schedule as the third Wednesday of the month (except September) at 12:00 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio ESC and Special Meetings as needed. 


7.2 Establish Commission Service Fund

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).


7.3 GASB 34 Reporting Format

That the Board authorize the Treasurer to prepare cash basis GASB 34 look-alike statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.


7.4 Annual Memberships

That the Board approve the following annual memberships:

  • OSBA (Ohio School Board Association)
  • AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies)
  • OESCA (Ohio Educational Service Center Association)
  • OACSA (Ohio Association of Charter School Authorizers)
  • OSBA LAF (Ohio School Board Legal Assistance Fund)
  • OEPI (Ohio Education Policy Institute) 

7.5 Legal Counsel

That the Board approve the following law firms to be retained as legal counsel for Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for the calendar year 2022.

  • Bricker and Eckler, LLP
  • Dickinson Wright, PLLC
  • McGown & Markling C. LPA
  • Pepple & Waggoner, LTD
  • Renwick, Welsh & Burton, LLC
  • Walter I Haverfield, LLP

7.6 Board of Governors Annual Compensation

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


7.7 Purchasing Agent

That the Board authorize the Superintendent as the Purchasing Agent for the Mid-Ohio ESC. 


7.8 Employment Offers

That the Board authorize the Superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates, on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote of ratification by this Board; provided however that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee's acceptance of the Superintendent's offer.

Nothing in this resolution shall require the Board of Education to employ or continue to employ an individual who has not provided criminal records check satisfactory to the Board or who has not satisfied any other prerequisite to employment created by law or Board policy.

The Authorization provided by the resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.


7.9 Resignations

That the Board authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent's acceptance.

The authorization provided by this resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.


7.10 Invest Interim and Inactive Funds

That the Board authorize the Treasure to invest all interim (not to exceed $10 million) and inactive fund (not to exceed $5 million) at the most productive rate, per Board policy, when funds are available. 


7.11 Payment of Bills

That the Board 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.


7.12 Transfer of Funds

That the Board 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.


7.13 Advertise for Bids

That the Board authorize the Treasurer to advertise for bids as specified by law.


7.14 Compliance Officers

That the Board appoints the Executive Director of Business & Innovation and Director of Student Services as Compliance Officers. 


7.15 Professional Meetings

That the Board authorizes the Superintendent to approve employee attendance at in-state professional meetings, per Board policy, and in an amount not to exceed the limits in the Annual Appropriations.


7.16 Public Records

That the Board Recommends that the Superintendent or Treasurer or a designee to attend the Public Records training on behalf of Board. 


7.17 Federal Funds and Grants

That the Board authorize the Superintendent to apply for any funds or grants as appropriate and administer all federal programs in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.


7.18 Contracts

That the Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into contracts with providers in amounts not to exceed $5,000 per contract.


7.19 Mileage Reimbursement

That the Board authorize the mileage reimbursement for all Mid-Ohio ESC employees to be established at the current Internal Revenue Service rate. 


7.20 Official Newspaper

The Board approve the Mansfield News Journal as the official newspaper of general circulation for Mid-Ohio ESC.


7.21 Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer

That the Board appoint the Superintendent as the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officers. It is the responsibility of this officer to oversee that there is no discrimination when it comes to employment of staff for Mid-Ohio ESC and the opportunities are open to all. 


8. Adjournment

Time:___________

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President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 12:08 pm

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, 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