MOESC Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Theaker will call the March 2023 meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

Minutes

Erin Stine arrived after roll call at 12:02 p.m.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board MemberX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.


1.3 Moment of Personal Reflection

2. Recognition of Guest

Steve Earnest, Executive Director of Business & Innovation.


3. Presentation

Steve Earnest, Executive Director of Business & Innovation.


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the February 15, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Brad Geissman, Board Member

Seconded: Kyle Swigart, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board MemberX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board MemberX  
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  

5. Approval of Adjustments/Adoption of the Agenda

Minutes

Adjustments:  Executive session added, additions to 10.1 and 11.1

Result: Approved

Motioned: Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: William McFarland, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board MemberX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board MemberX  
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  

6. Executive Session

To consider the employment of a public employee or official per ORC 121.22. 

Minutes

Time:  12:45 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. William Hope, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board MemberX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board MemberX  
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  

7. Return from Executive Session

That the Board return from Executive Session. 

Minutes

Time:  1:00 p.m.

All members present


8. Reports

8.1 Superintendent

8.2 Board Members

8.3 Executive Director of Business & Innovation, Steve Earnest

No written report this month due to presentation.


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

Please see attached written report.


8.5 Director of Teaching and Learning, Carrie Wood

Please see the attached written report.


8.6 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

8.7 Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood

9. Financial Report

A.  February 2023 Financial Report (attachment)
 

Minutes

By consent,  the Board waived the Fy'22 Exit Conference presentation by the Auditor of State's office. 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member

Seconded: William McFarland, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board MemberX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board MemberX  
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  

10. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Kyle Swigart, Board Member

Seconded: William McFarland, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board MemberX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board MemberX  
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  

10.1 District Contract True-Ups (attachment)

That the Board approve the following district contract True-Ups with Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2022-2023 school year.

Highland LSD

Madison LSD

Mount Gilead EVSD

Plymouth-Shiloh LSD


10.2 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Occupational and Physical Therapy Services, to be provided by Michael Tighe, OT; Vincent Scaia, PT; and Morgan Hicks, PTA; effective beginning February 17, 2023, through June 30, 2023.


10.3 Agreement for Service - Ashland University (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland University and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to provide the facilitation of the Ravenna School District Strategic Plan Implementation, effective beginning January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2023.


10.4 Agreement for Service - Cardington Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Cardington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Assistant Physical Therapy services, by Aundrea Gosch, effective beginning March 6, 2023, through June 30, 2023.


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

That the Board approve the agreement between Richland School for Academic Arts and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide behavior support services, to be provided by Michaela Hermes, BCBA, effective March 3, 2023 through June 30, 2023.


10.6 PRTF 2023-2024 School Calendars (attachments)

10.7 Mid-Ohio ESC Organizational Table (attachment)

That the Board approve the Mid-Ohio ESC Organizational Table


10.8 Purchased Service Agreements (attachments)

That the Board approve the following purchase service agreements.

Ellie Beach. $22/hr., to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant services SUMMER (Youth Development Specialist)

Joseph Bell, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services AFTER SCHOOL (teacher)

Joseph Bell, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

Nathan Davis, $35/hr., to provide Sparc Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

Nancy Foltz, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services AFTER SCHOOL (teacher)

Nancy Foltz, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

Amanda Martin, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services AFTER SCHOOL (teacher)

Amanda Martin, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

Melinda Meisse, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

Lydia Schmitt, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

Peter Schmitt, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

Katie Stasen, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

Aaron Wilburn, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire grant services SUMMER (teacher)

DK Smith Law LLC (David Smith), $265/hr., to provide Title IX Services for the 2022-2023 school year


10.9 Updated Substitute/Tutor List 2022-2023 (available for review)

That the Board approve the updated Substitute Teacher/tutor List for the 2022-2023 school year.


11. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Brad Geissman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board MemberX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board MemberX  
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX  

11.1 Resignations (attachments)

That the Board approve the following resignations.

Megan McCarty, Limited Teaching, Associate to the School Psychologist & School Psychologist Development Program, effective March 7, 2023 

Ann Pfister, Individual Service, Behavior Supports Services, effective June 1, 2023

Carly Ysidron, Limited Teaching, Speech & Language Pathologist, effective at the end of the 2022-2023 contract year


11.2 Amended Contracts

That the Board approve the following amended contracts.

Emily Dowdell, Occupational Therapist (Limited Teaching), from 194 Days to 168 Days


11.3 Employment Contracts

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 checks).
NAME, POSITION. CONTRACT TYPE, LENGTH       

Aundrea Gosch, Physical Therapist Assistant, Individual Service, $25.04 per/hr., 39 days   


11.4 Supplemental Contracts

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

2022-2023

Violeta Chinni, per diem rate - Family Engagement Coordinator, up to 10 additional days by July 2023 to be paid from the 21st CCLC Grant (middle school 5 days, high school 5 days).

Morgan Hicks, per diem rate - Physical Therapy Assistant, as needed physical therapy services for Galion City Schools.

Vincent Scaia, per diem rate - Physical Therapist, as needed physical therapy services for Galion City Schools.

Michael Tighe, per diem rate - Occupational Therapist, as needed occupational services for Galion City Schools.

Kalin Wilburn, per diem rate - Grant Manager, up to 10 additional days in July 2023 to be paid from the SPARC Ready for Hire grant (summer II).

Amy Wood, per diem - Educational Consultant, up to 15 additional days in July 2023 to be paid from the SPARC Ready for Hire grant (summer II). 

 


12. Discussion

12.1 Review Policy & Administrative Guidelines

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

Bylaw

PO 0131.1 - TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS (Revised)

Administration

PO 1544 - RETIRE/REHIRE (Revised)

PO 1615 - USE OF TOBACCO BY ADMINISTRATORS (Revised)

Program

PO 2412 - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (Revised)   

Professional Staff

PO 3120.09 - VOLUNTEERS (Rescind)

PO 3144 - RETIRE/REHIRE (Revised)

PO 3215 - USE OF TOBACCO BY PROFESSIONAL STAFF (Revised)

Classified Staff

PO 4120.09 - VOLUNTEERS (Rescind)

PO 4144 - RETIRE/REHIRE (Revised)

PO 4215 - USE OF TOBACCO BY CLASSIFIED STAFF (Revised)

Students

PO 5310 - HEALTH SERVICES (Revised)

PO 5460 - GRADUATION (Reject) 

PO 5512 - USE OF TOBACCO (Revised)

PO 5610 - REMOVAL, SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, AND PERMANENT EXCLUSION OF STUDENTS (Reject)

Finances

PO 6325 - PROCUREMENT - FEDERAL GRANTS/FUNDS (Revised)

Property

PO 7434 - USE OF TOBACCO ON SCHOOL PREMISES (Revised)

PO 7540 - TECHNOLOGY (Revised)

PO 7540.01 - TECHNOLOGY PRIVACY (Revised)

PO 7540.02 - WEB ACCESSIBILITY, CONTENT, APPS, AND SERVICES (Revised)

PO 7540.03 - STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY (Revised)

PO 7540.04 - STAFF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE AND SAFETY (Revised)

Operations

PO 8300 - CONTINUITY OF ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS PLAN (Revised)

PO 8120 - VOLUNTEERS (Replacement/Revised)

PO 8305 - INFORMATION SECURITY (Revised)

PO 8315 - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (Revised)

PO 8390 - ANIMALS ON EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER PROPERTY (Revised)

PO 8400 - SCHOOL SAFETY (Revised)

PO 8420 - EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AT SCHOOL (Revised)

PO 8462 - STUDENT ABUSE AND NEGLECT (Revised) 

Relations

PO 9160 - PUBLIC ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL EVENTS (Revised)

PO 9700.01 - ADVERTISING AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES (Revised)

 


13. Adjournment

Time:______________p.m.

Minutes

President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board MemberX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board MemberX  
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board Vice PresidentX