MOESC Organizational Meeting

Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 west fourth street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Wednesday, January 17 - 12:00pm - 12:15pm

    1. Call to Order

    President Pro Tempore Doug Theaker will call the 2024 Organizational Meeting to order.


    1.1 Roll Call

    Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.


    1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

    President Pro Tempore will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.


    1.3 Moment of Personal Reflection

    2. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Members

    Treasurer Earnest will administer the Oath of Office to Brad Geissman, William Hope, and Douglas Theaker. 


    3. Selection of President for 2024

    Nominations of President for 2024
    ____________________ placed the name of _________________ in nomination for President.
    ____________________ placed the name of _________________ in nomination for President.
    President Pro Tempore will declare the nominations closed.
    Motion by ______________, seconded by _____________ for ___________________for President.
     


    4. Selection of Vice - President for 2024

    Nominations for Vice-President
    _____________ placed the name of ______________ in nomination for Vice-President.
    _____________ placed the name of ______________ in nomination for Vice-President.
    President Pro Tempore will declare the nominations closed.
    Motion by __________, seconded by ____________ for _____________ for Vice- President.


    5. Oath of Office for President and Vice-President

    Treasurer Earnest will administer the Oath of Office to the new President and Vice-President.
    President for 2024 presides from this point forward.


    6. Superintendent Recommendations:

    6.1 Approval of Regular Board Meeting Schedule (attached)

    That the Board approve the 2024 Regular Board Meeting Schedule as the third Wednesday of the month (except February, June and September) at 12:00 at the Mid-Ohio ESC and Special Meetings as needed.


    6.2 Records Commission Appointments

    That the Board appoint the Board President, Superintendent and Treasurer to serve on Records Commission committee and to schedule its annual meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 11:30 a.m. in the Mid-Ohio ESC Board Room. 


    6.3 Establish Commission Service Fund

    The Service Fund is used for the payment of expenses for Board members to conduct Board Business.  The Board Service Fund is recommended to be established at a level permitted by O.R.C. 3315.15 ($20,000).


    6.4 GASB 34 Reporting Format

    That the Board authorize the Treasurer to prepare cash basis GASB 34 look-alike statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.


    6.5 Annual Memberships

    That the Board approve the following annual memberships:

    OSBA (Ohio School Board Association)

    AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies)

    OESCA (Ohio Educational Service Center Association)

    OACSA (Ohio Association of Charter School Authorizers)

    OSBA LAF (Ohio School Board Legal Assistance Fund)

    OEPI (Ohio Education Policy Institute)

    NACSA (National Association of Charter School Authorizer)

    Crawford County Family and Youth Council

    Richland County Family and Youth Council

    Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce

    Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce

    Richland County Area Chamber and Economic Development


    6.6 Legal Counsel

    That the Board approve the following law firms to be retained as legal counsel for Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center for the calendar year 2024.

    Agins & Gilman, LLC

    Bricker Graydon, LLP

    Dickinson Wright, PLLC

    McGown & Markling Co. LPA

    Pepple & Waggoner, LTD

    Renwick, Welsh & Burton, LLC

    Walter I Haverfield, LLP
     


    6.7 Board of Governors Annual Compensation

    Board will establish the annual pay for meetings and mileage equal to maximum allowable compensation permitted by law.


    6.8 Purchasing Agent

    That the Board authorize the Superintendent as the Purchasing Agent for Mid-Ohio ESC.


    6.9 Employment Offers

    That the Board authorize the Superintendent, during periods when this Board is not in session, to make offers of employment directly to candidates, on behalf of this Board, and to acknowledge acceptance of such offers on behalf of this Board, subject to a subsequent vote of ratification by this Board; provided however that upon ratification by this Board, the employment shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the employee's acceptance of the Superintendent's offer.

    Nothing in this resolution shall require the Board of Education to employ or continue to employ an individual who has not provided criminal records check satisfactory to the Board or who has not satisfied any other prerequisite to employment created by law or Board Policy.

    The authorization provided by the resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.


    6.10 Resignations

    That the Board authorize the Superintendent, on behalf of this Board, to accept resignations which have been submitted by employees during times when this Board is not in session, subject to ratification by this Board; provided however, that upon ratification by this Board, such resignations shall be deemed effective as of the date and time of the Superintendent's acceptance.

    The authorization provided by this resolution shall remain in effect until withdrawn by formal action of this Board.


    6.11 Invest Interim and Inactive Funds

    That the Board authorize the Treasurer to invest all interim (not to exceed $10 million) and inactive funds (not to exceed $5 million) at the most productive rate, per Board policy, when funds are available.


    6.12 Payment of Bills

    That the Board authorize the Treasurer to pay all bills within the limits of the appropriation, and fund availability, as bills are received and the merchandise has been received in good condition.


    6.13 Transfer of Funds

    That the Board authorize the Treasurer to make transfers between and within funds when necessary and properly appropriated, to be approved at the next subsequent Board of Governors Meeting.


    6.14 Advertise for Bids

    That the Board authorize the Treasurer to advertise for bids as specified by law.


    6.15 Compliance Officers

    That the Board appoints the Executive Director of Business & Innovation and Director of Student Services as Compliance Officers.


    6.16 Professional Meetings

    That the Board authorizes the Superintendent to approve employee attendance at in-state professional meetings, per Board policy, and in an amount not to exceed the limits in the Annual Appropriations.


    6.17 Public Records

    That the Board recommends that the Superintendent or Treasurer or a designee attend the Public Records training on behalf of the Board.


    6.18 Federal Funds and Grants

    That the Board authorize the Superintendent to apply for any funds or grants as appropriate and administer all federal programs in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.


    6.19 Contracts

    That the Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into contracts with providers in amounts not to exceed $5,000 per contract.


    6.20 Mileage Reimbursement

    That the Board authorize the mileage reimbursement for all Mid-Ohio ESC employees to be established at the current Internal Revenue Service Rate.


    6.21 Official Newspaper

    That the Board approve the Mansfield News Journal as the official newspaper of general circulation for Mid-Ohio ESC.


    6.22 Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer

    That the Board appoint the Superintendent or designated employee as the Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer. It is the responsibility of this officer to oversee that there is no discrimination when it comes to employment of staff for Mid-Ohio ESC and the opportunities are open to all.


    7. Adjournment

    Motion by ______________, seconded by_________________ to adjourn the Organizational Meeting.
    Time:___________


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