MOESC Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Prater will call the May meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

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Board member Bill McFarland was absent.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, Board Member X 
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)

Lynn Meister, Director of Teaching & Learning 


3. Commendation

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In recognition of her retirement, the Mid-Ohio ESC Board of Governors presented Lynn Meister, Director of Teaching & Learning,  a certificate of commendation for her exemplary service and meeting the needs of client districts.  Lynn was instrumental in the success of the Teaching & Learning Department growing it from 4 districts participating 3 years ago,  to 17.5 districts next year.  Superintendent Kimmel offered his gratitude "We knew that Lynn was the right choice to blaze trails.........and she has done so with excellence". 


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the April 20, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, Board Member   
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

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, Board Member   
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

6.2 Board Members

6.3 Executive Director of Business & Innovation, Steve Earnest

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

6.5 Director of Teaching & Learning, Lynn Meister

Please see the attached written report.


6.6 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

7. Financial Report

A.  April 2022 Financial Report (attachment)

B. Fy'22 Permanent Appropriations Modification:

        -  Budget/Revenue(New):  Summer Learning(Create)  -  $900,000    Fund:507-9323

        -  Budget/Revenue(New):  AfterSchool Learning(Create) -   $1,000,000    Fund:  507-9333 

        -  Budget/Revenue(New):  ARP-Extended Learning & Recovery -  $1,011,648.14    Fund:  507-9124

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Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Brad Geissman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, Board Member   
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

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Items 8.1 through 8.20

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, Board Member   
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 - Galion City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Galion City Schools to provide summer vision services, provided by Kallie Poast, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, effective beginning June 1, 2022, and ending August 5, 2022.


8.2 Agreement for Service - NCOCC/H-COG Service Level Agreement and Contract (attachment)

That the Board approve the attached Agreement between North Central Ohio Computer Cooperative / Heartland - Council of Governments (NCOCC/H-COG) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Service & Support from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 


8.3 Agreement for Service - Hillsdale Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Hillsdale Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Teaching & Learning services for the 2022-2023 school year.


8.4 Agreement for Service - Crestline Exempted Village Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Crestline Exempted Village School District to provide Teaching & Learning services during the 2022-2023 school year. 


8.5 Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)

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


8.6 Agreement for Service - Northmor Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Northmor Local Schools to provide Teaching & Learning services during the 2022-2023 school year. 


8.7 Agreement for Service - Ashland City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide attendance services for the 2022-2023 school year.


8.8 Agreement for Service - River Valley Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and River Valley Local School District to provide occupational therapy services, provided by Erika Lorenzen, Occupational Therapist, effective beginning April 25, 2022, and ending June 30, 2022.


8.9 Agreement for Service - Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District to provide occupational therapy services, provided by Erika Lorenzen, Occupational Therapist, effective beginning May 2, 2022, and ending June 30, 2022.


8.10 Agreement for Service - Lucas Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Lucas Local Schools to provide Consulting Services during the 2022-2023 school year. Services will be provided by MOESC's Teaching & Learning and Student Services Administration. 


8.11 Agreement for Service - Crestline St. Joseph's Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Crestline St. Joseph's School to provide Teaching & Learning professional development during the 2022-2023 school year. 


8.12 Title IX District Services Agreement (attachment)

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

Crestline Exempted Village School District


8.13 School Psychology Development Program (attachment)

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


8.14 School Psychology Development Program (attachment)

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


8.15 Agreement for Service - SPARC Council Addendum (attachment)

That the Board approve the addended agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and the SPARC Council for the 2021-2022 school year. 


8.16 Agreement for Service - SPARC Council (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between SPARC Council and Mid-Ohio ESC, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 


8.17 Agreement for Service - Pioneer Career and Technology Center (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Pioneer Career and Technology Center (PCTC) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide SPARC/PCTC career coaches, supervision and professional development for the 2022-2023 school year. 


8.18 Agreement for Service - Kahl's Sound Professional Audio & Video

It is recommended that Mid-Ohio ESC enters a contract with Kahl’s Sound Professional Audio & Video to perform a sound/video/audio upgrade to the Mid-Ohio Conference Center with a contract that does not exceed $207,884.71.


8.19 Purchased Services Agreements (attachments)

That the Board approve the following Purchased Service Agreements:

AttendanceK12 - $41,080 to provide reporting, tracking & notification services for MOESC districts during the 2022-2023 school year and $36,080 for the 2023-2024 school year (paid from the extended learning grant). 

Alyson Baker - $250/per meeting to provide District Test Network Coordination services for MOESC during the 2022-2023 school year. 

 


8.20 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

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Items 9.1 through 9.12

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Margie Prater, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, Board Member   
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: 

Kelly Britton, Educational Consultant, effective July 31, 2022 

Ashley DeFrancisco, Title 1 Tutor, effective May 31, 2022

Valeri Hairston, Speech/Lang Pathologist, effective July 1, 2022

Christen Hutchison, Associate to the School Psychologist, effective at the end of the contract year

Wendy Killian, Title 1 Tutor, effective at the end of the contract year 

Lynn Meister, Director of Teaching & Learning, effective July 31, 2022

Jacqueline Robbeloth, Educational Consultant, effective July 31, 2022

Nancy Shear, Speech/Lang Pathologist, effective June 1, 2022

Amanda Teater, Occupational Therapist, effective May 25, 2022


9.2 Employment Contracts - Rescind

That the Board rescind the following contract:

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


9.3 Non-Renewal - Limited Teaching

That the Board approve the following Limited Teaching Contracts be non-renewed for the 2022-2023 school year, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 contract year. 

Ted Baker, Tutor

Kathleen Beres, Title 1 Teacher

Violeta Chinni, Family Engagement Coordinator

Nancy Labaki, Speech/Lang Pathologist

Curtis Lesher, Guidance Counselor


9.4 Non-Renewal - Individual Service

That the Board approve the following Individual Service contracts be non-renewed for the 2022-2023 school year as a routine action taken until client districts submit service requests and/or grant funding has been secured, effective at the end of the 2021-2022 contract year. 

Carol Boals, Speech/Lang Pathologist

Skyler Calendine, Educational Aide

Cory Durbin, IDEA Paraprofessional

Jenny Keesee, Parent Mentor 

Sarah Keib, IDEA Paraprofessional

Paula Nestor, ASP Clerk

Richard Oldrieve, Reading Tutor

Gilbert Orr, Guidance Counselor

Jessica Rietschlin, ASP Clerk

Lindsey Schonauer-Howald, Parent Mentor 


9.5 Non-Renewal - Supplemental Contracts

That the Board non-renew all 2021-2022 supplemental and transition contracts at the end of the current contract year. 


9.6 Amended Contracts

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

Wendy Harvey, Officer Manager, 178 days to 110 days (Limited Non Teaching)

Colleen Haynes, Gifted Coord/Educational Consultant, 90 days to 95 days (Administrative) 

Lisa Jackson, Associate to the School Psychologist, NA days to 108 days (Limited Teaching)

Laura Mack, Fiscal Assistant, 231 days to 237 days (Continuing) 

Cindi LeMaster, Fiscal Assistant, 209 days to 208 days (Continuing)   

Cassandra Lowery, Teacher - Abraxas, from 189 days to 220 days (Limited Teaching) 


9.7 Employment Contracts - Administrative Transition

That the Board approve the following administrative transition contract. 

Carrie Wood,  Director of Teaching & Learning, Per diem, As-needed basis (July 1, 2022-July 31, 2022) 


9.8 Employment Contracts - Administrative

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

ADMINISTRATIVE, POSITION, CONTRACT/LEN

Leah Barger, Educational/Gifted Consultant, 3 yr/ 108 days

Patricia Comerford, School Psychologist, 3 yr/ 204 days

Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services, 3 yr/ 224 days

Danya Davis, Educational Consultant, 2 yr/ 214 days 

Jennifer Eganhouse, School Psychologist, 2 yr/ 122 days

Leanna Ferreira, Educational/Gifted Consultant, 3 yr/ 199 days

Angela Fetter, Special Education Coordinator, 2 yr/ 224 days

Christen Hutchison, School Psychologist, 2 yr/ 204 days

Carolyn Miller, School Psychologist, 3 yr/ 122 days 

Amber Clay-Mowry, Educational Consultant, 2 yr/225 days (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 / Adolescent Literacy Grant)

Renee Neron, Curriculum Director, 3 yr/ 224

Noelle Raphael, Special Education Coordinator, 2 yr/ 204 days 

Jamie Spotts, Preschool Coordinator, 3 yr/ 204 days

Nathan Whitman, School Psychologist, 3 yr/ 190 days

Carrie Wood, Director of Teaching & Learning, 3 yr/ 224 days 


9.9 Employment Contracts - Limited Teaching

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

LIMITED TEACHING, POSITION, CONTRACT/LEN

Demrie Alonzo, Teacher - Non-PRTF, 1 yr./ 184 days  

Dea Artz, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 2 yr/ 194 days

Amanda Braen, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2 yr/ 184 day

Vivian Brownlow, Teacher - F.I.R.S.T., 1 yr/ 230 days 

Abbey Carneal, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Emily Dowdell, Occupational Therapist, 3 yr/ 194 days

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

Heather Geiser, Intervention Specialist / Visually Impaired, 1 yr/ 184 days

Corrine Gildenmeister, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 2 yr/ 184 days

Johanna Gilland, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 2 yr/ 194 days

Hannah Ginn, Intervention Specialist, 1 yr/ 184 days

Erin Hadley, Physical Therapist, 3 yr/ 194 days

Sidney Hammer, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 2 yr/ 194 days

Neelam Hudson, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Chris Jones, Teacher - F.I.R.S.T., 3 yr/ 230 days 

Robert Keller, Teacher - F.I.R.S.T., 3 yr/ 230 days

Sarah Mace, Occupational Therapist, 3 yr/ 167 days

Nanette Martin, Tutor, 1 yr/ 144 days

Kristine Minnick, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 1 yr/ 119 days

Kirstie Naumoff, School Social Worker, 1 yr/ 184 days

Carly Grace Nelson, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 2 yr/ 194 days

Katie Richards, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 2 yr/ 184 days

Christine Rogers, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 3 yr/ 194 days

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

Dorothy Sharrock, Teacher - Abraxas, 2 yr/ 230 days

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

Jessica Staton, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Tiffany Stout, Intervention Specialist, 3 yr/ 184 days

Michael Tighe, Occupational Therapist, 1 yr/ 194 days

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

Carly Ysidron, Speech/Lang Pathologist, 1 yr/167 days

 


9.10 Employment Contracts - Limited Non-Teaching

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

LIMITED NON-TEACHING, POSITION, CONTRACT/LEN

Dusty Au, Administrative Assistant, 2 yr/ 250 days

Deana Payne, Administrative Assistant - Abraxas, 2 yr/ 260 days

Megan Shook, Administrative Assistant, 2 yr/ 250 days

Sheryl Whitley, Administrative Assistant, 2 yr/ 150 days

Kalin Wilburn, Grant Manager, 2 yr/ 224 days (grant specific $382.14 per/day, effective 8/1/2022 through 7/31/2024) 


9.11 Employment Contracts - Individual Service

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

INDIVIDUAL SERVICE, POSITION, CONTRACT/LENGTH

Valeri Hairston, Speech Language Pathologist CFY Supervision, $55/per hr., on an as needed (time sheet) basis, as approved by administration, effective September 1, 2022. 

Christine McElfresh, Orientation & Mobility Consultation Services, $55/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Lynn Meister, Teaching & Learning Consultation Services, $60/per hr., As-needed time sheet 

Ann Pfister, Behavior Support Services, $51.66/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Jodi Skrovan, Audiologist, $49.94/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Amanda Teater, Occupational Therapist, $39.77/per hr., As-needed time sheet 

Nick Terry, Print Shop Manger, $40/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Tessie Wakefield, $51.07/per hr,, Speech/Lang Pathologist, As-needed time sheet 


9.12 Supplemental Contracts

That the following supplemental contracts be approved. 

2021-2022

Lisa Gonzalez, $1,000 - Madison Administrative Substitute Stipend

Heather Geiser, per diem - Occupational Therapist, up to 15 additional days for the 2021-2022 school year

Valeri Hairston, $750 - Co-Speech & Language Team Lead

Christen Hutchison, $1,231.77 - Madison Administrative Substitute Stipend 

Kallie Poast, per diem - Intervention Spec/Visually Impaired, up to 15 additional days for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Kallie Poast, per diem - Summer Vision Services (Galion City), June 1, 2022 through August 5, 2022

Renee Neron, $1,000 - Madison Administrative Substitute Stipend 

Jessica Staton, $750 - Co-Speech & Language Team Lead 

2022-2023

Leah Barger, $500 - Gifted Study Design

Candace Bores, $10,000 - Conference Center Coordinator 

Leanna Ferreira, $1,500 Gifted Team Lead 

Johanna Gilland, $1,500 - Speech/Lang Pathologist Lead 

Joanna Greenwalt, $1,500 - Psychologist Team Lead 

Wendy Harvey, per diem - Administrative Assistant, additional workdays (time sheet) on an as needed basis, as approved by administration

Robert Keller, $900 - LPDC member

Shannon Landin, $1,500 - Physical Therapist/Vision Intervention Team Lead

Sarah Mace, $1,500 - Occupational Therapist Team Lead

Michelle Patrick, $900 - LPDC member

Julie Pfeifer, $900 - LPDC member

Sherri Richter, $700 - Gifted Book Study ($500 - summer 2022) & Gifted Book Study Facilitator ($200)

Allison Schleichert, $500 - Gifted Book Study Design

Allison Schleichert, per diem - Behavioral Supports, up to 10 days (timesheet)

James Smith, $1,000 - Resident Educator Coordinator      

Vanessa Wagner, $900 - LPDC member

Vanessa Wagner, $3,000 - Mentoring services for Abraxas

Sheryl Whitley, per diem - Administrative Assistant, additional workdays (time sheet) on an as needed basis, as approved by administration

Virginia Young, $900 - LPDC member

 

 


10. Discussion

It is recommended that the Board review the follow Board policies: 

Administration

PO 1439 - HOLIDAYS (New) 

Classified Staff

PO 4439 - HOLIDAYS (New) 

 


11. Adjournment

Time:______________p.m.

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President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 1:46 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Mr. William McFarland, Board Member   
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