MOESC Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Theaker will call the May 2023 meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.

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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  

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.


1.3 Moment of Personal Reflection

2. Recognition of Guest(s)

Tyanne Brophy, Attendance Counselor 


3. Establish Public Meeting

That the Governing Board of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), establishes June 21, 2023 (June Regular meeting 12:00 p.m.) as the date for a public meeting for the issue of considering the request of a current employee, Tyanne Brophy, to be retired from MOESC and rehired with MOESC. This public meeting is in fulfillment of the directives specified in the ORC 3307.353 and 3309.345 respectively.

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Glenna Plotts, 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  

4. Approval of Minutes

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

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Brad Geissman, 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  

5. Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda

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Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, 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  

6. Reports

6.1 Superintendent

6.2 Board Members

6.3 Executive Director of Business & Innovation, Steve Earnest

Please see attached written report.


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

Please see attached written report.


6.5 Director of Teaching and Learning, Carrie Wood

Please see attached written report.


6.6 Director of Student services, Jennifer Crum

Please see attached written report.


6.7 Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood

7. Financial Report

A. April 2023 Financial Report (attachment)

B. Permanent Appropriations: Fund 022-9920 Business Advisory Council

        -    increase Revenue/Budget $4,875 to cover Teacher Boot Camps in Richland/Crawford/Morrow Counties

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Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, 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  

8. Executive Session

That the Board enter into Executive Session to consider the employment of a public employee or official.

Time:  _______

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Time:  1:00 p.m.

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  

9. Return from Executive Session

That the Board return to Regular Session 

Time: __________

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The Board returned to Regular Session at 2:05 p.m. with all members present.

Immediately following Executive Session,  the Board approved a salary increase for Kevin Kimmel, Lorraine Earnest, Mark Burke and Steve Earnest equal to the base + average step(total of 4.23%) increase approved for all Mid-Ohio ESC employees for the 2023-24 contract year.

 

Result: Approved

Motioned: Brad Geissman, 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  

10. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

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Items 10.1 through 10.19

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, 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  

10.1 Agreement for Service - Bucyrus City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Bucyrus City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Executive Treasurer Search services beginning May 2, 2023, through June 30, 2023.


10.2 Agreement for Service - Bucyrus City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the Service Agreement between Bucyrus City Schools and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, to provide the following Extended School Year services:

Kyleen (Dennison) Rebon, School Psychologist (10 days, June 3, 2023 through July 31, 2023)

Leslee Liberadzki, Speech and Language Pathologist (as needed through term)

Lauren Stacy, Occupational Therapist (as needed needed through term)

to eligible students at Bucyrus City Schools, beginning May 25, 2023, and ending August 15, 2023.


10.3 Agreement Appointing Business Advisory Council (BAC) - Clear Fork Valley LSD (attachment)

That the Board approve Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council (BAC) to represent Clear Fork Valley Local School District.


10.4 Agreement for Service - FIRST (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between FIRST (Foundations for Living) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide educational services, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.


10.5 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the Service Agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, to provide the following Extended School Year services:

Occupational Therapy, provided by Michael Tighe

Physical Therapy, provided by Vincent Scaia

Physical Therapy Assistant, provided by Morgan Hicks

Orientation & Mobility, provided by Heather Geiser

Speech Language Consultation, provided by Carly Nelson

to eligible students at Galion City Schools, beginning June 5, 2023, and ending August 15, 2023.


10.6 Agreement for Service - Highland Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the Service Agreement between Highland Local Schools and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, to provide Extended School Year Orientation & Mobility services, to eligible students at Highland Local Schools, by Heather Geiser, COMS, beginning June 5, 2023, and ending August 15, 2023.


10.7 Agreement for Service - Ashland City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland City School District and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide attendance services by Tyanne Brophy, effective beginning September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.


10.8 Agreement for Service - Ashland City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, for posting job positions on Mid-Ohio ESC's website during the 2022-2023 school year.


10.9 Agreement for Service - Loudonville-Perrysville EVS (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Loudonville-Perrysville EVS and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCIP) and Federal Programs Consulting services by Dr. Mark Burke, effective beginning June 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024.


10.10 Agreement for Service - NEOnet Service Level Agreement and Contract (attachments)

That the Board approve the attached Agreement between The Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology Program of the Metropolitan Regional Service Council (NEOnet) (formerly NCOCC/H-COG) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Service and Support.


10.11 Agreement for Service - SPARC Council (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between SPARC Council and Mid-Ohio ESC, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.


10.12 Settlement Agreement and Release (attachment)

That the Board approve the settlement agreement and release plan between Loretino Brunetti and Mid-Ohio ESC per the attached agreement, effective March 15, 2023.


10.13 Job Description (attachment)

That the Board approved the new job description for the Assistant Student Services Coordinator (District Specific).


10.14 Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement (attachments)

That the Board authorize the execution and delivery of the Master Electric Energy Sales Renewal Agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and POWER4SCHOOLS, at the conclusion of the current agreement ending December 31, 2023. The renewal agreement will be effective January 2024 through June 2025.


10.15 Insurance Rates (attachments)

That the Board approve the FY24 insurance premium rates as recommended by Stark County Council of Governments (COG), effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.


10.16 Approval of Holidays

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

June 19, 2023


10.17 Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)

That the Board approve the following purchased service agreements.

Alyson Baker, $300 per meeting, to provide District Test Network Coordination Services for the 2023-2024 school year.


10.18 Substitute Teacher Application Fee

That the Board approve the waiver of the $22.00 substitute teacher application fee for the 2023-2024 school year. 


10.19 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

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Items 11.1 through 11.12

Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, 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.

Kimberly Hall, Limited Teaching, Teacher - Abraxas School, effective at the end of 2022-2023 Contract year

Kallie Poast, Limited Teaching, Intervention Specialist/ Visually Impaired, effective July 31, 2023

Virginia Young, Limited Teaching, Teacher - Abraxas School, effective April 21, 2023

Toni Zehe, Administrative, Preschool Consultant, effective July 31, 2023


11.2 Rescinded Employment Contracts - Limited Teaching

That the Board rescind the following Limited Teaching Contracts for the 2022-2023 school year.

Kathleen Keller, Tutor, 1 yr/ 105 days

Dolores Siedel, Tutor, 1 yr/ 105 days


11.3 Non-Renewal - Individual Service

That the Board approve the following Individual Service contracts be non-renewed for the 2023-2024 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 2022-2023 contract year.

INDIVIDUAL SERVICE, POSITION, CONTRACT/LENGTH

Aundrea Gosch, Physical Therapist Assistant

Kristin Husty, English Math Tutor St Peters

Jenny Keesee, Parent Mentor

Christine McElfresh, Orientation And Mobility Consultation Services

Richard Oldrieve, Reading Tutor

Kenneth Parrott, Consultant (Northmor)

Lindsey Schonauer-Howald, Parent Mentor

Jodi Skrovan, Audiologist

Amanda Teater, Occupational Therapist

 


11.4 Non-Renewal - Supplemental Contracts

That the Board non-renew all 2022-2023 supplemental and transition contracts at the end of the current contract year.


11.5 Amended Contracts

That the Board approve the following amended contracts for the 2023-2024 school year.

Emily (Sandish) Dowdell, Occupational Therapist, 168 days to 155 days (Limited Teaching)

Leanna Ferreira, Ed Cons/Gifted Coord, 130 days to 120 days (Administrative)

Stephanie Finnegan, Associate to the Psychologist, 183 days to 174 days (Continuing)

Lisa Gonzalez, Ed Cons/Gifted Coord, 224 days to 204 days (Administrative)

Shannon Landin, Physical Therapy Assistant, 198 days to 184 days (Continuing)

Cristina Pawsey, Associate to the Psychologist, 183 days to 174 days (Continuing)

Jennifer Pennell, Gifted Ed Consultant, 199 days to 120 days (Administrative)

Dorothy Sharrock, Teacher-Abraxas, 230 days to 220 days (Limited Teaching)

Michelle Wolford, Physical Therapy Assistant, 193 days to 184 days (Continuing)


11.6 Employment Contracts - Administrative

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective for the 2023-2024 contract year (contingent upon client service agreement, administrative/fiscal agent agreements and/or on receipt of grant funds, proper certification/licensre and completed background check).

ADMINISTRATIVE, POSITION, CONTRACT/LENGTH

Julie Borchers, Special Ed Consultant, 2 yr/ 224 days

Lori Brumenshenkel, Sped Coordinator, 2 yr/ 204 days

Miles Burson, Educational Consultant (Grants), 1 yr/ 74 days

Jennifer Eckenwiler, Special Ed Consultant, 2 yr/ 214 days

Joanna Greenwalt, School Psychologist, 2 yr/ 204 days

Colleen Haynes, Gifted Coord/Educational Consultant, 2 yr/ 95 days

Trudi Marrapodi, School Psychologist, 3 yr/ 204 days

Patrick Okyere, Special Ed Coordinator, 2 yr/ 204 days

Julia Pilla, School Psychologist, 2 yr/ 204 days

Kyleen (Dennison) Rebon, Assistant Student Services Coordinator, 2 yr/214 days (*)

Sherri Richter, Ed Cons/Gifted Consultant/Literacy, 3 yr/ 204 days

Vanessa Wagner, Principal - F.I.R.S.T. School, 3 yr/ 240 days

Lisa Walter, Educational Consultant, 2 yr/ 204 days

Steven Willeke, School Psychologist, 1 yr/ 41 days

(*) Signing Bonus Agreement (attachment) 


11.7 Employment Contracts - Continuing

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).

CONTINUING, POSITION, CONTRACT/LENGTH

Linda Cuzzolini, Administrative Assistant, 260 days

Christopher Jones, Event Worker, 260 days


11.8 Employment Contracts - Limited Teaching

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective for the 2023-2024 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, CONTRACT/LENGTH 

Demrie Alonzo, Tutor, Non-PRTF, 1 yr/ 184 days

Abbi Binnix, Speech & Language Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Lori Blackburn-Craft, Tutor, 1 yr/ 175 days

Vivian Brownlow, Teacher - FIRST, 2 yr/ 220 days

Emily Burger, Speech & Language Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Abbey Carneal, Speech & Language Pathologist, 2 yr/ 194 days

Madeline Collins, Associate To The Psychologist, 1 yr/ n/a days

Jillian Earnest, Associate To The Psychologist, 1yr/ n/a days

Heather Geiser, Intervention Specialist/Visually Impaired, 2 yr/ 184 days

Hannah Ginn, Intervention Specialist, 2 yr/ 184 days

Nicholas Goodwin, Teacher Abraxas, 1 yr/ 220 days

Erika Gross ( Lorenzen), Occupational Therapist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Meghan Hadley, Associate To The Psychologist, 1 yr/ n/a days

Lauren Hall, Speech & Language Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Allison Hartman, Speech & Language Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days (*)

Wendy Harvey, Associate to Psychologist, 1 yr/ n/a days

Morgan Hicks, Physical Therapist Assistant, 1 yr/ 111 days

Sarah Hoffman, Occupational Therapist, 1 yr/ 171 days 

Lisa Jackson, Associate To The Psychologist, 1 yr/ 108 days

Morgan Klenk, Speech & Language Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days (*)

Stacey Klotzbach, Title 1 Teacher, 1 yr/ 195 days

Curtis Lesher, Guidance Counselor, 1 yr/ 197 days

Leslee Liberadzki, Speech and Language Pathologist, 1yr/ 194 days (*)

Rhonda Loughman, Teacher - F.I.R.S.T. School, 3 yr/ 220 days

Amanda Miller, Occupational Therapist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Kristine Minnick , Occupational Therapist Asst, 1 yr/  184 days

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

Amy O'Connell, Intervention Specialist, 1 yr/ 182 days

Reba Rice, Teacher - Abraxas School, 1 yr/ 220 days

Alison Roof, Speech & Language Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days

Wendi Ruhe, Speech & Language Pathologist, 3 yr/ 194 days

Vincent Scaia, Physical Therapist, 3 yr/ 194 days

Claire Slavinski, Sp Ed Assessment Coord, 2 yr/ 194 days

Erin Snyder, Speech & Language Pathologist, 3 yr/ 194 days

Jessica Staton, Speech & Language Pathologist, 2 yr/ 194 days

Toni Tamburino , Speech & Language Pathologist, 1 yr/ 194 days

April Thompson, Intervention Specialist, 1 yr/ 184 days

Michael Tighe, Occupational Therapist, 2 yr/ 194 days

Michelle Webb, Occupational Therapist, 3 yr/ 194 days

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

Melinda Wood, Occupational Therapist, 3 yr/ 194 days

(*) Signing Bonus Agreement (attachment)


11.9 Employment Contracts - Limited Non-Teaching

That the following personnel contracts be approved for the 2023-2024 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/LENGTH

Steve Haverdill, Attendance Counselor, 1yr/ 187 days

Susan James, Administrative Assistant, 2 yr/ 250 days 

Jared Price, Custodial / Maintenance, 2 yr/ 260 days

Amy Secrist, Resiliance Coach, 2 yr/185 days

Jill Weidner, Payroll Manager, 2 yr/ 206 days


11.10 Employment Contracts - Individual Service

That the following personnel contracts be approved effective for the 2023-2024 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

Megan Brown, Title 1 Tutor, $15.75/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Sarah Brown, RBT- Behavior Consultant, $25.00/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Katelyn Garza, ASP Clerk (Shelby St Mary's), $17.00/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Makenna Cramer, RBT (Fredericktown), $25.63/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Valeri Hairston, Speech Language Pathologist CFY Supervision, $55.00/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Wendy Harvey, Administrative Assistant, $22/per hr., As-needed time sheet, July 1, 2023 - August 15, 2023

Audrey Hickinbotham, Title 1 Teacher Mansfield Christian, $16.75/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Leslee Liberadzki, Speech and Language Pathologist, $45.95/per hr., As-needed time sheet, May 25, 2023 - August 15, 2023

Nicole Malone-Martinez, Paraprofessional, $14.50/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Morgan Mansfield, RBT (Lexington), $25.00/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Leslie Newland, OTA, $45.00/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Kyleen (Dennison) Rebon, School Psychologist, $414.63/per day, 10 additional days, As-needed time sheet, from June 3, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Nikole Ringer, RBT (Lexington), , $25.00/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Solveig Root, Speech Language Pathologist, $55.00/per hr., As-needed time sheet

Lauren Stacy, Occupational Therapist, $49.94/per hr., As needed time sheet, May 25, 2023 - August 15, 2023

Nick Terry, Print Shop Manager, $40.00/per hr., As-needed time sheet

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


11.11 Supplemental Contracts

That the following supplemental contracts be approved.

2022-2023

Heather Geiser, per diem, Orientation & Mobility Specialist, to provide extended school year services for Highland Local Schools and Galion City Schools, as needed

Morgan Hicks, per diem, Physical Therapy Assistant, Galion City Schools

Carly Nelson, per diem, Speech Language Consultation, Galion City Schools

Kallie Poast, per diem, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, not to exceed 10 days 

Vincent Scaia, per diem, Physical Therapist, Galion City Schools

Michael Tighe, per diem, Occupational Therapist, Galion City Schools

2023-2024

Demrie Alonzo, $300/meeting, School Counselor Network Meetings

Jennifer Eckenwiler, 1% ($554.40), Madison Substitute Stipend

Leanna Ferreira, $1,500.00 Gifted Team Lead

Johanna Gilland, $1,500.00 SLP Team Lead

Joanna Greenwalt, $1,500.00 Psychologist Team Lead

Michaela Hermes, $1,500.00 Behavior Team Lead

Lisa Jackson, 1% ($123.89), Madison Substitute Stipend

Shannon Landin, $1,500.00 PT Team Lead

Sarah Mace, $1,500.00 OT Team Lead

Heather McClain, $900.00 LPDC Member

Renee Neron, 1% ($901.76), Madison Substitute Stipend

Michelle Patrick, $900.00 LPDC Member

Julie Pfeifer, $900.00, LPDC Member

Sherri Richter, $1,500.00 Teaching & Learning Team Lead

Dorothy Sharrock, $900.00 LPDC Member

James Smith, $1,000.00 Resident Educator Coordinator

Vanessa Wagner, $900.00 LPDC Member

Vanessa Wagner, $3,000 Mentoring Services for Abraxas

 

 


11.12 Amended Signing Bonus (attachments)

That the Board approve the following amended signing bonus. 

Kori Hoffman, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, 1 yr., 194 days (*)

Jordan Yeater, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, 1 yr., 194 days (*)


12. Adjournment

Time: __________ p.m.

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President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Glenna Plotts, 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