MOESC Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Theaker will call the October 18, 2023 meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

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

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

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.


1.3 Moment of Personal Reflection

2. Approval of Minutes

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

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

3. Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President

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

4. Reports

4.1 Superintendent

4.2 Board Members

4.3 Executive Director of Business & Innovation, Steve Earnest

Please see attached written report.


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

Please see attached written report.


4.5 Director of Literacy, Carrie Wood

Please see attached written report.


4.6 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

4.7 Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood

4.8 Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed

4.9 Director of Leadership and Learning, Amber Clay-Mowry

5. Financial 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

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

6. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

Items 6.1 through 6.18

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 Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Glenna Plotts, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member   
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

6.1 Rescind Agreement for Service - Lighthouse Therapy LLC

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.


6.2 Amended Staffing Agreement (attachment)

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

Mansfield Christian 


6.3 Amended Agreement for Service - Crestline EVSD & St Joseph (attachment)

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.


6.4 Agreement for Service - Clear Fork Valley Local Schools (attachment)

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.


6.5 Agreement for Service - Foundation Academy (attachment)

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.


6.6 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)

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.


6.7 Agreement for Service - Hillsdale Local Schools (attachment)

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.


6.8 Agreement for Service - Lexington Local schools (attachment)

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.


6.9 Agreement for Service - Mansfield St. Peter's School (attachment)

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. 


6.10 Agreement for Service - Northmor Local Schools (attachment)

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.


6.11 Agreement for Service - Gilead Christian School (attachment)

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.


6.12 Agreement for Service - ProCare Therapy (attachments)

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.


6.13 Revised Agreement for Service - Sunbelt Staffing (attachment)

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.


6.14 Galion 21CCLC Handbook - Review and Adoption (attachments)

That the Board review and adopt the following revised 2023-2024 Galion 21CCLC parent/student handbook and 21CCLC staff handbook. 


6.15 Approval of Board Policies

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


6.16 Approval of Holidays

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


6.17 Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)

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).


6.18 Updated Substitute/Tutor List 2023-2024 (available for review)

That the Board approve the updated Substitute Teacher/tutor list for the 2023-2024 school year.


7. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

Items 7.1 through 7.4

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Glenna Plotts, Board Vice President

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

7.1 Resignations (attachments)

That the Board approve the following resignations.

Mindy Wymer, School Psychology Development Program, effective 10/02/2023.


7.2 Amended Contracts

That the Board approve the following amended contracts.

Sarah Hoffman, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 171 days to 176 days (Limited Teaching)


7.3 Employment Contracts

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


7.4 Supplemental Contracts

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.


8. Executive Session

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

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

9. Special Board Meeting

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

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

10. Adjournment

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

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