MOESC Regular 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
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 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 March 16, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes.

Minutes

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  

3. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

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 Member   
Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Dick Prater, Board PresidentX  

4. Reports

4.1 Superintendent

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

4.6 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

5. Financial Report

A.  March 2022 Financial Report (attachment)

B.  Fy'22 Permanent Appropriations Modification:

        -  Budget/Revenue(New):  ARP Homeless II  -  $17,756.64    Fund:507-9222

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

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  

6. Executive Session

That the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the employment of public employees or officials. 

Minutes

Time:  1:02 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

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  

7. Return from Executive Session

Minutes

The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:10 p.m. with all members present.

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 Superintendent,Treasurer, Executive Directors(s) Contracts

That the Board approve a salary increase for Kevin Kimmel, Lorraine Earnest, Mark Burke and Stephen Earnest equal to the average increase(2.25% base + 1.74% average step) approved for all Mid-Ohio ESC staff for the 2022-23 contract year.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, 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  

7.2 Superintendent Contract

That the Board approve the annual performance based annuity be paid at 5% of salary annually to Kevin Kimmel per the terms of his employment contract(Article 4.C.) commencing August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2025. 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, 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  

8. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Items 8.1 through 8.21

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Kyle Swigart, 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  

8.1 District Contract True-Ups (attachment)

That the Board approve the following district contract True-Ups with Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2021-2022 school year: 

Crestline EVSD

Crestview LSD


8.2 Agreement for Service - Crestview Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between Mid-Ohio ESC and Crestview Local Schools to provide Preschool Consulting Services, provided by Toni Zehe, effective February 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2022. 


8.3 Agreement for Service - Lexington Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Lexington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide school psychology services provided by Mya Beron, on an as needed basis 


8.4 Agreement for Service - North Central Ohio ESC & St. Mary's School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between North Central Ohio ESC, St. Mary's School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide guidance counseling services funded by EANS funds, on an as-needed basis during the 2021-2022 school year. NOTE: This agreement will negate the inclusion of guidance counseling services on the service agreement board approved in July of 2021.

 


8.5 Ohio Subrecipient ESSER Grants (attachment)

That the Board accept the following Ohio Department of Education Subrecipient ESSER Grants: 

Adolescent Literacy Specialist (FY23), $277,775

ESC Capacity Building - Structured Literacy (FY23), $18,626

GEER II - Governors Emergency Education Relief Fund (FY23), $120,887

ESC Extended Learning Grant (FY23), $1,011,648

ESC Family & Community Partnership Liaison Grant (FY23), $220,833

ARP Homeless II (FY22), $17,756.64

 

 


8.6 Agreement for Service - Crestview Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Crestview Local Schools and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for fiscal consulting services, provided by Stephen Earnest, for a period commencing March 29, 2022, on an as-needed basis. 


8.7 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for administrative consulting services, provided by Dr. Mark Burke, for a period commencing April 8, 2022, on an as-needed basis. 


8.8 Agreement for Service - Mansfield St. Peter's Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield St. Peter's Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Teaching & Learning services for the 2022-2023 school year.


8.9 Agreement for Service - Mansfield St. Peter's Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield St. Peter's Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Talent & Gifted services for the 2022-2023 school year.


8.10 Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Membership (attachment)

That the Board approve membership to the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. 


8.11 Settlement Agreement & Repayment Plan (attachment)

That the Board approve the settlement agreement and repayment plan between Claire Slavinski and Mid-Ohio ESC per the attached agreement, effective March 31, 2022. 


8.12 Agreement for Service - Foundations for Living (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Foundations for Living and Mid-Ohio ECS to provide educational services, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 


8.13 Agreement for Service - Abraxas (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Abraxas and Mid-Ohio ECS to provide educational services, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.


8.14 Speech Language Pathology Development Program Agreement (attachment)

That the Board approve the following agreement with Madeline Collins for participation in the Speech Language Pathology Development Program.


8.15 Speech Language Pathology Development Program Agreement (attachment)

That the Board approve the following agreement with Meghan Hadley for participation in the Speech Language Pathology Development Program.


8.16 School Psychology Development Program (attachment)

That the Board approve the following agreement with Lisa Jackson for participation in the School Psychology Development Program.


8.17 Agreement for Service - Epicenter Investment (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between the National Charter School Institute and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Epicenter services in support of MOESC's community school sponsorship for the 2022-2023 school year, per the attached agreement. 


8.18 Student Learning and Skills Recovery Director Job Description

That the Board approved the Student Learning and Skills Recovery Director Job Description per the attached document. 


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

That the Board approve the agreement for services between Mansfield City Schools, St. Peter's School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Title I Tutor services for the 2021-2022 school, provided by Kristin Husty. 


8.20 Purchased Services Agreements (attachments)

That the Board approved the following purchase service agreements for the 2022-2023 school year.

GOAL Digital Academy - $87,500, to provide Family & Community Partnership Engagement services per the approved grant application and paid through the ESSER ESC Family & Community Partnership Engagement Grant. 

Stephanie Howell - $600, to provide an all-day professional development on August 9, 2022 for the Gifted PD meeting. 

Kalin Wilburn - $50/hr., (not to exceed 80 hours) to provide support to the Teaching & Learning Team. 


8.21 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.


9. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Items 9.1 through 9.7

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Kyle Swigart, 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  

9.1 Resignations (attachments)

That the Board approve the following resignations. 

Amy Burns, Occupational Therapist, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 contract. 

Jolene Edwards, PRTF Special Education Consultant, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 contract (June 30, 2022). 

Karen Kassimer, Tutor, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 contract.

Michelle Patrick, Principal Abraxas, effective June 30, 2022.

Peter Schmitt, Teacher Abraxas, effective July 31, 2022. 

Danielle Shreve, Speech/Lang Pathologist, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 contract. 


9.2 Amended Contracts

That the Board approve the following amended contracts for the 2022-2023 school year.

Lisa Gonzalez, Educational/Gifted Consultant, from 214 days to 224 days (Administrative) 


9.3 Employment Contracts - Administrative

That the following contracts be approved effective for the 2022-2023 contract year (*contingent upon client service agreement, administrative/fiscal agent agreement and/or receipt of grant funds, proper certification/licensure and completed background checks).

Mya Beron, School Psychologist, 2 yr/204 days

Heather Dillon, Educational Consultant, 2 yr/214 days

Jolene Edwards, Principal - Abraxas, 2 yr/240 days (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024)

Rebecca Kidney, Educational / Gifted Consultant, 2 yr/214 days

Michelle Patrick, Student Learning and Skills Recovery Director, 3 yr/ 224 days

Carrie Wood, Educational Consultant, 2 yr/225 days (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 / Adolescent Literacy Grant)

Toni Zehe, Preschool Coordinator, 1 yr/45 days 


9.4 Employment Contracts - Administrative Transition

That the Board approve the following administrative transition contract. 

Michelle Patrick, Student Learning and Skills Recovery Director, Per diem, As-needed basis (July 1, 2022-July 31, 2022) 


9.5 Employment Contracts - Limited Teaching

That the following contracts be approved effective for the 2022-2023 contract year (*contingent upon client service agreement, administrative/fiscal agent agreement and/or receipt of grant funds, proper certification/licensure and completed background checks).

Abbi Binnix, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/194 days

Emily Burger, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/194 days

Madeline Collins, Associate to the School Psychologist (SLP Development Program), 1 yr/NA days 

Meghan Hadley, Associate to the School Psychologist (SLP Development Program), 1 yr/NA days

Lauren Hall, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/194 days 

Lisa Jackson, Associate to the School Psychologist (SP Development Program), 1 yr/NA days

Erika Lorenzen, Occupational Therapist, 1 yr/194 days 

Megan McCarty, Associate to the School Psychologist (SP Development Program), 1 yr/NA days

Alison Roof, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/194 days

Lindsay Wollet, Intervention Specialist / Visually Impaired, 1 yr/184 days


9.6 Employment Contracts - Individual Service

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective for 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).

Kristin Husty, Tutor, $35/per hr., As-needed timesheet

Carol Wolfe, Physical Therapist, $49.94/per hr., As-needed timesheet  


9.7 Supplemental Contracts

That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts.

2021-2022

Mya Beron, $47.49/hr., school psychologist services on an as needed basis (timesheet) 

2022-2023

Lindsay Wollet, per diem - Behavioral Supports, up to 10 days (timesheet)


10. Adjournment

Time:______________p.m.

Minutes

President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Kyle Swigart, 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