Meeting Details
March 20, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 hr
Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 west fourth street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Purpose
N/A
1.
Call to Order
President Theaker will call the March 20, 2024 meeting to order.
1.1
Roll Call
Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.
Minutes
Mrs. Plotts was in attendance virtually.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3
Moment of Personal Reflection
2.
Recognition of Guest(s)
Carrie Wood, Director of Literacy
3.
Presentation
Carrie Wood, Director of Literacy
4.
Approval of Minutes
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the February 14, 2024 Annual Records Commission and Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Geissman, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
5.
Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President
Seconded: Kyle Swigart, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
6.
Reports
6.1
Superintendent
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Disclosure Statement Reminder - Due May 15, 2024
Pioneer Career & Technology Center All Boards Dinner - Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Community School Updates
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 Literacy, Carrie Wood
No written report due to presentation.
6.6
Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum
Please see attached written report.
6.7
Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood
Please see attached written report.
6.8
Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed
Please see attached written report.
6.9
Director of Leadership and Learning, Amber Clay-Mowry
Please see attached written report.
7.
Financial Report
A. February 2024 Financial Report (attachment)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Geissman, Board Member
Seconded: William McFarland, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
8.
Establish Public Meeting
That the Governing Board of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), establishes April 17, 2024 (April Regular meeting 12:00 p.m.) as the date for a public meeting for the issue of considering the request of a current employee, Carrie Wood, to be retired from MOESC and rehired with MOESC. The public meeting is in fulfillment of the directives specified in the ORC 3307.353 and 3309.345 respectively.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: William McFarland, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
9.
Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action
Minutes
Items 9.1 through 9.18
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: William McFarland, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
9.1
District Contract True-Ups (attachments)
That the Board approve the following district contract True-Ups with Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2023-2024 school year.
Clear Fork Valley LSD
Colonel Crawford LSD
Crestline LSD
Crestview LSD
Galion City School District
Highland LSD
Hillsdale LSD
Lexington LSD
Lucas LSD
Madison LSD
Mount Gilead EVS
Northmor LSD
Plymouth-Shiloh LSD
9.2
Agreement Appointing Business Advisory Council (BAC) - Bucyrus City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center's Business Advisory Council (BAC) to represent Bucyrus City Schools.
9.3
Agreement for Service - Bucyrus City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Bucyrus City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide as needed Speech and Language Services, by Alison Roof, SLP, effective beginning November 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
9.4
Agreement for Service - Crestline EVS Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Crestline EVS and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Interim Treasurer support.
9.5
Agreement for Service - Crestline EVS Schools and St. Joseph School Crestline (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Crestline EVS, Crestline St. Joseph's School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide professional development training, effective beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
9.6
Agreement for Service - Lucas Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Lucas Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide as needed vision services, effective beginning January 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024.
9.7
Agreement for Service - Madison Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Madison Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide as needed Behavior Support Services, by Michaela Hermes-Martin, BCBA, effective beginning April 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024.
9.8
Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Psychology services, effective beginning February 16, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024
9.9
Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Executive Treasurer Search services, effective beginning March 19, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025.
9.10
Agreement for Service - Northmor Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Northmor Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Speech and Language Therapy services, effective beginning March 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024.
9.11
Agreement for Service - Ashland City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide attendance services, effective beginning August 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
9.12
Agreement for Service - Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide as needed Occupational Therapy services, effective beginning February 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024.
9.13
Agreement for Service - Calvin University (attachment)
That the Board approves the affiliation agreement between Calvin University (Michigan) and Mid-Ohio ESC to support a Speech & Language Therapist clinical placement in Mansfield City schools for the 2023-2024 School year.
9.14
Agreement for Service - Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission - Richland County (attachments)
That the Board approve the Interagency Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between Ohio Heartland Commission, Richland County and Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2023-2024 program year.
9.15
Abraxas and FIRST FY25 Calendars (attachments)
That the Board approve the 2024-2025 School Calendars for Abraxas and FIRST
9.16
Job Description (attachment)
That the Board approve the following job description.
Office Manager - PRTF School
9.17
Substitute Teacher Application Fee
That the Board approve the waiver of the $22.00 substitute teacher application fee for the 2024-2025 school year.
9.18
Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)
That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.
95 Percent Group, LLC, $2,700, to provide one full day of Professional Learning, Morpheme Magic Advanced Word Study Training, Adolescent Literacy Grant
Marion Goodwill Industries, $14.95/hr., for up to 90 hours per high school youth, not to exceed $24,900 to provide SPARC Council Ready for Hire grant services (provide paid internships for high school youth in Crawford and Morrow counties) Summer III
North End Community Improvement Collaborative INC (NECIC Staffing), $14.95/hr. not to exceed $20,930, to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant services paid internships for high school youth, Summer III
Richland County Board of Development Disabilities, $44,500, to Provide SPARC Council Ready for Hire Grant Services, Summer III
Brenda George, $1,000, to provide a 2 hour in person in-service training to related service ESC staff
Adrienne Hopson, $150 to provide Speaking/Outreach for the SPARC Program, After School II
Isaac Keinath, $30/hr., not to exceed $2,000, to provide attendance liaison services per the ODEW approved Chronic Absenteeism Plan, 21st CCLC
Dr. Sarah Lupo, $12,000, to provide two full days of Professional Learning, Tier 1 Instruction and Intervention, Adolescent Literacy Grant
10.
Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action
Minutes
Items 10.1 through 10.4
Result: Approved
Motioned: Kyle Swigart, Board Member
Seconded: William McFarland, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
10.1
Resignations (attachments)
That the Board approve the following resignations.
Lisa Cook, Literacy Coach, Administrative, effective July 31, 2024
Wendy Henige, Educational Consultant, Administrative, effective July 31, 2024
Jenny Keesee, Parent Mentor, Individual Service, effective February 24, 2024
10.2
Amended Contracts
That the Board approve the following amended contracts for the 2023-2024 contract year.
Sarah Mace, Occupational Therapist, 167 days to 144 days (Limited Teaching)
Trudi Marrapodi, School Psychologist, 204 days to 194 days (Administrative)
Aurora McVey, Educational Aide, 174 days to 175 days (Limited Non-Teaching)
10.3
Employment Contracts
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
Lisa Cook, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1yr., 185 days
Rylie Goodman, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, 1 yr., 194 days *
Wendy Henige, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr., 214 days
Leah Kelley, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr., 190 days
Sarah Klenk, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr., 190 days
Kyrie Lee, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr., 190 days
Tiffany Lloyd, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr., 214 days
Molly Taylor, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr., 190 days
* Signing Bonus
10.4
Supplemental Contracts
That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts.
Jolene Edwards, $2,500, Ready for Hire Site Coordinator (Summer III)
Lizabeth Figueroa, per diem, School Psychology Services, 2023-2024 contract year
Allison Roof, per diem, Speech and Language Services, 2023-2024 contract year
Vanessa Wagner, $2,500, Ready for Hire Site Coordinator (Summer III)
Kalin Wilburn, per diem, Grant Manager, up to 10 additional days in July 2024 to be paid from the SPARC Ready for Hire grant (Summer III).
11.
Discussion
11.1
Board Policy
That the Board review the following policies.
PROGRAM
2623 - Student Assessment & Academic Intervention Services (Revised)
2623.02 - Third Grade Reading Guarantee (Revised)
PROFESIONAL STAFF
3120.04 - Employment of Substitutes (Revised)
3140 - Termination & Resignation (Revised)
CLASSIFIED STAFF
4124 - Employment Contract (Revised)
4140 - Termination & Resignation (Revised)
STUDENTS
5310 - Health Services (Revised)
OPERATIONS
8600 - Transportation (Rejected)
8600.04 - Bus Driver Certification (Rejected)
8640 - Transportation For Non-Routine Field & Other Center Sponsored Trips (Rejected)
8650 - Transportation By Vehicles Other Than School Busses / Van (Rejected)
8660 - Incidental Transportation of Students By Private Vehicle (Revised)
12.
Adjournment
Time: __________ p.m.
Minutes
President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 1:43p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: William McFarland, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
