MOESC Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Prater will call the June 2022 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. Recognition of Guests

Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services

School Psychology Development Program 

Jillian Earnest

Wendy Harvey

Lisa Jackson

Megan McCarty

Lauren May

Mindy Wymer

Speech Language Therapy Development Program

Madeline Collins

Meghan Hadley

 

 


3. Presentation

Mid-Ohio ESC School Psychology & Speech Language Therapy Development Program 


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the May 18, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes.

Minutes

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  

5. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William McFarland, 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 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

6.6 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

7. Financial Report

A.  May 2022 Financial Report (attachment)
B. Transfer of Funds :  

           From  General Fund to Facilities Maintenance  -  $26,850

           From  General Fund to Technology Maintenance  -  $142,650

C.  Fy'22 Permanent Appropriations Modifications:

           Budget/Revenue(New):  ESCs to Support Structured Literacy  -  $18,626       Fund:  507-9824

           Budget/Revenue(New):  Adolescent Literacy Specialist  -  $277,775        Fund:  507-9823

           (Any adjustments necessary to close Fy'22 will be presented for approval at the July regular meeting.)

D.  Fy'23 Temporary Appropriations:

           General Fund  -  $10,000,000

           Other Funds  -  100% of Fy'22 carryover balances and all new funds

           

Minutes

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  

8. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Items 8.1 through 8.31

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

8.1 Approval of Board Policies

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

Administration

PO 1439 - HOLIDAYS (New) 

Classified Staff

PO 4439 - HOLIDAYS (New) 

 


8.2 Approval of MOESC Revised Organizational Table

That the Board approved the revised Mid-Ohio ESC Organizational Table dated June 15, 2022. 


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

That the Board approve the contract between Mansfield City Schools, St. Peter’s School, and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, to provide Summer Title 1 Intervention and Enrichment services to eligible St. Peter's students, beginning June 3, 2022 and ending July 31, 2022.  Services to be provided by:

Kathleen Keller

Penny Priess

Dolores Seidel

 


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 vision intervention services, provided by Kallie Poast, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, effective beginning June 2, 2022, and ending June 30, 2022.


8.5 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide the following services: 

21st CCLC Grant Management Services (paid from the 21st CCLC Grant), provided by Violeta Chinni

Family Engagement Coordinator Services, provided by Violeta Chinni 

Social Worker Services, provided by Kirstie Naumoff

District Testing Coordination, provided by Kevin Fourman 

Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCIP) Consulting, provided by Dr. Mark Burke 


8.6 Agreement for Service - Lexington Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Lexington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide extended school year intervention services, provided by Hannah Ginn, Intervention Specialist, effective beginning June 3, 2022, and ending August 14, 2022.


8.7 Agreement for Service - Northmor Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Northmor Local Schools, to provide speech language therapy services, provided by Carly Nelson, Speech Language Therapist, effective beginning June 1, 2022, and ending August 14, 2022.


8.8 Agreement for Service - Lexington Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Lexington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide one Initial CPI training, for up to 30 participants, effective beginning August 2, 2022.


8.9 Agreement for Service - Colonel Crawford Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Colonel Crawford Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide intervention services, provided by Hannah Ginn, Intervention Specialist, effective beginning May 27, 2022, and ending June 30, 2022.


8.10 Agreement for Service - Ashland City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide three Refresher CPI trainings, effective beginning August 10, 2022, through August 12, 2022.


8.11 Agreement for Service - Heartland Academy (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Heartland Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide professional development training on August 10, 2022. Services provided by the Teaching & Learning Team. 


8.12 Agreement for Service - Pioneer Career and Technology Center (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 2022-2023 school year.


8.13 Agreement for Service - Mount Vernon City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the service agreement between Mount Vernon City Schools and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, to provide Extended School Year Vision services, by Kallie Poast, TVI and Monica Ellis, IS, to eligible Mount Vernon students , beginning June 8, 2022, and ending August 1, 2022.


8.14 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 speech language therapy services, provided by Carly Nelson, Speech Language Therapist, effective beginning April 25, 2022, and ending June 30, 2022.


8.15 Agreement for Service - Richland School of Academic Arts (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and the Richland School of Academic Arts, to provide the following services: psychology services provided by MOESC & Mansfield Psychology Services & physical and occupational therapy services provided by Mid-Ohio ESC, effective beginning August 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023.


8.16 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 2022-2023 school year.

Cypress High School 

Mansfield St. Peters Elementary & Junior High/High School


8.17 Amended Sponsorship Contract with the GOAL Digital Academy (attachment)

That the Board approve and ratify the second amended and restated community school contract with GOAL Digital Academy as presented.


8.18 Amended Sponsorship Contract with the Tomorrow Center (attachment)

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


8.19 Agreement with The Renhill Group (attachment)

That the Board approve the Primary Vendor agreement with The Renhill Group effective August 1, 2022. 


8.20 Liability & Property Insurance - SORSA

That the Board approve the liability and property insurance with the SORSA (Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority) effective as of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, total premium $21,856.

 


8.21 Approval of Holidays

That the Board approve the following days as holidays with the Mid-Ohio ESC offices being closed for business.

June 20, 2022


8.22 Authorize Attendance - MAASS Conference

That the Board approve an out of state travel for Superintendent Kimmel to attend the annual Mid American Association of School Superintendents on September 21-23, 2022 to be held in Chicago. 


8.23 Authorize Attendance - AER International Conference

That the Board approve an out of state travel for Kallie Poast and Heather Geiser to attend the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference on July 20-24, 2022, 2022 to be held in St. Louis, Missouri. 


8.24 Agreement for Service - District Service Contracts (attachment)

That the Board approve the following district service agreement with Mid-Ohio ESC for FY2023.

Colonel Crawford Local Schools 

Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools


8.25 Job Descriptions (attachments)

8.26 Interagency Agreement - Madison Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the modified Title 1D – Neglected Part D, Interagency Agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Foundations for Living (located in Madison Local School district). The agreement has been updated to reflect Mid-Ohio’s inclusion in Cohort 1, One Needs Assessment and Plan, which is a 3-year plan.


8.27 Title IX District Services Agreements (attachment)

8.28 Agreement for Service - Ashland University (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland University and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Leadership Services to Ravenna Schools as described in the attached agreement for services during the 2022-2023 school year. Services being provided by Dr. Mark Burke, Executive Director of Achievement & Leadership. 


8.29 Insurance Rates (attachment)

That the Board approve the FY23 insurance premium rates as recommended by Stark County Council of Governments (COG), effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 


8.30 Purchased Services Agreements (attachments)

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

Harvey Alston - $2,500, to provide a keynote address during the August 1, 2022 Mid-Ohio ESC Administrative Conference. 

Monica Ellis - $30/hr., to provide Vision Intervention Extended School Year services to eligible Mount Vernon students for the summer of 2022. 

Richard Goodright - $70/hr. plus travel, to provide Title IX Consultant services.

Kathleen Keller - $35/hr., to provide Title I Summer Intervention and Enrichment services to eligible St. Peter's students for Summer of 2022. 

Penny Priess -  $35/hr., to provide Title I Summer Intervention and Enrichment services to eligible St. Peter's students for Summer of 2022. 

JPB Professional Marketing - $1,696 / per month, to provide digital website posting, social media and press release marketing services effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

Lisa Kuhar - $350/per day, to provide Resident Educator (RE) training for MOESC during the 2022-2023 school year. 

Jon Mason -  $60/hr., not to exceed 20 hours, to provide Financial Consultant for community school sponsorship for the 2021-2022 school year, as authorized by the Superintendent. 

Jacob Molyet - $75/hr., to provide eSports Consultant Services for the 2022-2023 school year. 

Rock Solid Media - $250 per live steam to provide public & community relation services as requested by the Superintendent during the 2022-2023 school year. 

Dolores Seidel - $35/hr., to provide Title I Summer Intervention and Enrichment services to eligible St. Peter's students for Summer of 2022. 

Linda Williams - $350/per day, to provide Resident Educator (RE) training for MOESC during the 2022-2023 school year.  

Ed Swartz - $69/hr., to provide Administrative Consultant services to Mid-Ohio ESC on an as-needed basis August 1, 2022 through July 30, 2023.

Michelle Vance, $350/day, to provide training and coaching services on an as-needed basis as part of the Teaching & Learning Team for the 2022-2023 school year, as authorized by the Director of Teaching & Learning. 

Attachments

8.31 RESCIND - Purchase Service Agreement

That the Board rescind the following purchase service agreement:

Kalin Wilburn - $50/hr., (not to exceed 80 hours) to provide support to the Teaching & Learning Team. (2022-2023, Approved on 4/20/22)


9. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Items 9.1 through 9.7

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  

9.1 Resignations (attachments)

That the Board accept the following resignations.

Skyler Calendine, Educational Aide, effective May 20, 2022

Cory Durbin, IDEA Paraprofessional, effective May 31, 2022

Cassandra Lowery, Teacher - Abraxas, effective July 15, 2022

Amy Wood, Education Consultant, effective July 31, 2022


9.2 Employment Contracts - Rescind

That the Board rescind the following contract(s): 

Nanette Martin, Tutor, 1 yr/ 144 days, Limited Teaching 

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


9.3 Employment Contracts - Administrative

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective 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 checks).
ADMINISTRATIVE, POSITION, CONTRCT/LEN

Kevin Fourman, District Test Coordinator / Ready for Hire Site Coordinator, 2 yr / 214 days

Michaela Hermes, Board Certified Behavior Analyst. 2 yr / 224 days 

Amy Wood, Director of Grants & Special Projects, 2 yr / 200 days 


9.4 Employment Contracts - Limited Teaching

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective 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 checks).
LIMITED TEACHING, POSITION, CONTRCT/LEN

Ted Baker, Tutor, 1 yr/ 184 days 

Violeta Chinni, 21st CCLC Grant Manager / Family Engagement Coordinator (Galion City), 1 yr/ 206 days

Stacey Klotzbach, Title I Teacher (Mansfield Christian), 1 yr/ 195 days 

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

Curtis Lesher, Guidance Counselor, 1 yr/ 197 days

Amy O'Connell, Intervention Specialist (Mansfield Christian), 1 yr/ 182 days


9.5 Employment Contracts - Limited Non-Teaching

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective 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 checks).
LIMITED NON-TEACHING, POSITION, CONTRCT/LEN

Amy Secrist, Resilience Coach, 1 yr / 185 days 


9.6 Employment Contracts - Individual Service

That the following personnel contracts be approved (*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

2021-2022

Anthony Duckworth, Ready for Hire Grant Teacher, $35/per hr., As-needed time sheet (6/1/2022 - 8/31/2022)

2022-2023

Ruby Feagin, English Tutor (St. Peter's), $20/ per hr., As-needed time sheet 

Audrey Hickinbotham, Title I Teacher (Mansfield Christian), $16.25/per hr., As-needed time sheet 

Kristin Husty, English & Math Tutor (St. Peter's), $35/ per hr., As-needed time sheet 

Sharon Johnson, Physical Therapist Assistant (Crestline EVSD & RSAA), $21.14/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Richard Oldrieve, Reading Tutor, $35/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Solveig Root, Speech/Lang Pathologist, $50/per hr., As-needed time sheet 


9.7 Supplemental Contracts

That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts.

2021-2022

Demrie Alonzo, per diem - English Language Tutor, to provide services to Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T.

Hannah Ginn, per diem - Intervention Specialist, to provide ESY services for Lexington Local Schools and Colonel Crawford Local Schools.  

Erika Lorenzen, per diem - Occupational Therapist, to provide services to Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T. 

Carly Nelson, per diem - Speech Language Therapist, to provide ESY services for Northmor Local Schools and River Valley Local Schools 

Kallie Poast, per diem - Summer Vision Services, June 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022

Susan Taylor, per diem - School Psychologist, to provide services to Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T.  

Amy Wood, per diem - Educational Consultant, up to 15 additional days for the 2021-2022 school year to be paid from the SPARC Ready for Hire grant. 

2022-2023

Kelly Showecker, per diem - Intervention Specialist to provide Preschool Developmental Screenings, for the 2022-2023 School year


10. Discussion

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

Program 

PO 2250.01 - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Revised) 

PO 2250.02 - SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Revised)


11. Adjournment

Time:______________p.m.

Minutes

President Dick Prater declared the meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Doug Theaker, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. William McFarland, 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