Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 west fourth street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Wednesday, February 14
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
President Theaker will call the February 14, 2024 meeting to order.
Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.
President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mark Bobo, Director, Member Relations Ohio School Boards Association
Jeremy Secrist, Superintendent Lexington Local Schools
Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services
Michaela Hermes, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Shelly Patrick, Assistant Director of Student Services
Dr. Lisa Riegel, MOESC & Akron Children's Hospital
That the Board approve the attached joint resolution from the Ohio School Boards Association and Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center in memory of Robert H. Whitney and awarding three $500 scholarships during the 2024 Franklin B. Walter program in his memory.
Student Services
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the January 17, 2024 Organizational and Regular Meeting minutes.
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Financial Disclosure Statement Reminder - Due May 15, 2024
Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Program - Tuesday, March 12, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Pioneer Career & Technology Center All Boards Dinner - Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Community School Updates
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
A. January 2024 Financial Report (attachment)
B. Transfer: From General Fund(001-9303) To Facilities Maintenance Fund(001-9708) $250,000.00
That the Board approve a three (3) year contract extension for Superintendent Kevin Kimmel beginning August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028.
That the Board approve the following policy.
STUDENTS
PO 5330.05 PROCUREMENT AND USE OF NALOXONE (NARCAN) IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
That the Board approve the Mid-Ohio ESC offices being closed for business on Monday, April 8, 2024 due to the solar eclipse.
That the Board approve the amended 2023-2024 School Calendars for Abraxas and FIRST
That the Board approve out of state travel for Heather Dillon, Educational Consultant to attend the Academic Growth Data Credential, Regional Data lead pathway on October 19-22, 2024 to be held in Cary, North Carolina.
That the Board approve out of state travel for Carrie Wood, Director of Literacy to attend the Reading League Conference on October 15-18, 2024 to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
That the Board accept a $300.00 donation from Schmidt Security Pro for sponsorship of Artapolooza 2024
That the Board approve the agreement between EHOVE Career Center, Lorain County Community College and Mid-Ohio ESC, effective beginning February 1, 2024 and ending February 1, 2029.
That the Board approve the Security & Privacy agreement between Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology (NEOnet) and Mid-Ohio ESC.
That the Board approve the amended agreement between Fredericktown Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Leadership Supports and Teaching & Learning (T&L) services, effective beginning January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Bucyrus City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Physical Therapy services for a student placed at the LEAP Program, effective beginning February 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools, Galion St Joseph's School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Title I teacher services on an as-needed basis for the 2023-2024 school year.
That the Board approve the agreement between Northmor Local Schools, Galion St. Joseph's School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Title I teacher services on an as-needed basis for the 2023-2024 school year.
That the Board approve the agreement between Upper Sandusky Exempted Village Schools (Mansfield LEAP Program) and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Speech Language Therapy services, effective beginning January 22, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024.
That the Board approve the agreement between Wynford Local Schools, Galion St. Joseph's School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Title I teacher services on an as-needed basis for the 2023-2024 school year.
That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.
Brenda George, $350, to provide a 1.25 hour virtual in-service to related service ESC staff
Ellie Plessinger, Certified Moderator, $1,000, to provide comprehensive moderating services for the SLP Shortages Recruitment and Retention Think Tank Workgroup
That the Board approve the following resignations.
Lizbeth Figeroa, School Psychologist, effective end of 2023 - 2024 contract year
Sarah Hoffman, Occupational Therapist, effective end of 2023 - 2024 contract year
Rachel Stevens, Educational Aide, effective January 31, 2024
Carrie Wood, Director of Literacy, effective June 1, 2024
That the Board approve the following termination.
Brenda White, Long Term Substitute Teacher (Abraxas), effective January 30, 2024. - Abandonment of Duties
That the following personnel contracts be approved effective the 2024-2025 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
Dr. Mark Burke, Executive Director of Achievement & Leadership, Administrative, 3 yr., 250 days
Stephen Earnest, Executive Director of Business & Innovation, Administrative, 1 yr., 140 days
That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts.
Douglas Thomas, $35 per/hr., Ready for Hire Teacher, Summer 2024 (SPARC Grant)
Jordan Yeater, per diem, to provide SLP services
Time: __________ p.m.