Meeting Details
October 18, 2023
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 hr
Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 west fourth street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Purpose
N/A
President Theaker will call the October 18, 2023 meeting to order.
Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.
Minutes
Board members Kyle Swigart and Erin Stine were absent from the meeting.
Also present at the meeting: Steve Earnest, Executive Director of Business & Innovation and Jennifer Reed, Director of Human Resources
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | |||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the September 27, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: William McFarland, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Community School Updates
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Please see attached written report.
A. September 2023 Financial Report (attachment)
B. 2023-24 Permanent Appropriations (attachment)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President
Seconded: William McFarland, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Minutes
Items 6.1 through 6.18
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Geissman, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
That the Board rescind the consulting service agreement between Lighthouse Therapy LLC and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, beginning August 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the following amended staffing agreement for the 2023-2024 school year.
Mansfield Christian
That the Board approve the revised agreement for service between Crestline EVSD (Client A) & Crestline St. Joseph School (Client B) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Intervention Specialist and Speech Language Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Clear Fork Valley Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Virtual Speech Language Therapy services, effective beginning September 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Foundation Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Speech Language services, effective beginning October 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide English Language Learner Tutoring and Vision (in-district) services, effective beginning August 15, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Hillsdale Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide 5 days of HQIM training, beginning on August 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Lexington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Registered Behavior Technician and Speech Language Consultation services, effective beginning October 9, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield St. Peter's Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide 1/2 unit of Talented & Gifted services for the 2023-2024 school year.
That the Board approve the agreement between Northmor Local Schools (Mansfield Imperial) and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Virtual Speech Language Therapy services, through EASE Therapy, effective beginning October 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Gilead Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Vision services, effective beginning August 15, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the client services agreement between ProCare Therapy and Mid-Ohio ESC, where Lauren Salyer, SLP, will provide services beginning October 16, 2023 and ending May 23, 2024.
That the Board approves the revised contract between Sunbelt Staffing and Mid-Ohio ESC, where Dorothy Balkin, Psychologist, will provide Psychology Services, to Crestline Exempted Village Schools and Ashland County Community Academy beginning August 9, 2023 and ending May 31, 2024.
That the Board review and adopt the following revised 2023-2024 Galion 21CCLC parent/student handbook and 21CCLC staff handbook.
It is recommended that the Board approve the following policies:
Bylaws
0141.2 - Conflict of Interest (Revised)
Program
PO 2623.02 - Third Grade Guarantee (Revised)
Professional Staff
PO 3120.08 - Employment of Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities (Revised)
Classified Staff
PO 4120.08 - Employment of Personnel for C-Curricular/Extra-Curricular Activities (Revised)
Students
PO 5320 - Immunization (Revised)
PO 5330 - Use of Medications (Revised)
PO 5330.05 - Procurement and Sue of Naloxone (Narcan) in Emergency Situations (Replacement) - REJECT
PO 5337 - Care of Students with Active Seizure Disorders (New)
Finances
PO 6700 - Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (Revised)
Property
PO 7440 - Facility Security (Revised)
Operations
PO 8120 - Volunteers (Revised)
PO 8210 - School Calendar (Revised)
PO 8330 - Student Records (Revised)
PO 8600 - Transportation - REJECT
PO 8650 - Transportation by School Van - REJECT
That the Board approve the following days as holidays with the Mid-Ohio ESC offices being closed for business.
November 23 & 24, 2023
December 25, 2023
January 1, 2024
That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.
Nannette Crothers, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant services After School II (teacher).
Joanna Greenwalt, $4180.00, to provide services to Jillian Earnest, School Psychology Development Program practicum student
Heather Kapustar, $770.00., to provide support services to April Thompson, PK Intervention Specialist (Supplemental License)
Tiffany Machlitt, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant services After School II (teacher).
Keilly Rodriguez, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant services After School II (teacher).
Jade Wexler, $1500/session, to provide three Literacy Network Webinars to be paid for by the Adolescent Literacy Grant.
Aaron Wilburn, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant services After School II (teacher).
Lisa Yarger, $35/hr., to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant services After School II (teacher).
That the Board approve the updated Substitute Teacher/tutor list for the 2023-2024 school year.
Minutes
Items 7.1 through 7.4
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
That the Board approve the following resignations.
Mindy Wymer, School Psychology Development Program, effective 10/02/2023.
That the Board approve the following amended contracts.
Sarah Hoffman, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 171 days to 176 days (Limited Teaching)
That the following personnel contracts be approved effective the 2023-2024 contract year (*contingent upon client service agreement, administrative/fiscal agent agreements and/or on the receipt of grant funds, proper certification/licensure and completed background checks.
NAME. POSITION, CONTRACT TYPE, LENGTH
Scott Brown, Long Term Substitute Teach (Abraxas), Individual Service, $27.61 per hr., 1 yr., as-needed timesheet
Jada Grant, Registered Behavior Technician, Limited Non-Teaching, 1 yr., 146 days
That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts.
Carly Nelson, per diem, to provide Speech Language Consultation (assistive technology) as needed, up to 15 hours.
Michelle Webb, per diem, to provide OTA Supervision at Crestline EVSD as needed, beginning August 14, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023.
To consider the employment of a public employee or official per ORC 121.22.
Minutes
Time: 12:30 p.m.
President Theaker invited the following into Executive Session:
Kevin Kimmel, Superintendent
Lorraine Earnest, Treasurer
Jennifer Reed, Director of Human Resources
Steve Earnest, Executive Director of Business & Innovation
The Board returned to Regular Session at 3:17 p.m. with all members present(excluding Stine and Swigart).
Result: Approved
Motioned: William McFarland, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Minutes
That the Board set a Special Board meeting at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 for the purpose of considering the employment of a public employee or official per ORC 121.22
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Geissman, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Time: __________ p.m.
Minutes
President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: William McFarland, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Geissman, Board Member
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Erin Stine, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |