Meeting Details
April 17, 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 April 17, 2024 meeting to order.
1.1
Roll Call
Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.
Minutes
Brad Geissman was absent from the meeting.
1.2
Pledge of Allegiance
President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3
Moment of Personal Reflection
2.
Public Participation
The Governing Board of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), will now conduct a public hearing on the issue of considering the request of a current employee, Carrie Wood, to be retired from MOESC and rehired with MOESC. This hearing is in fulfillment of the directives specified in the ORC 3307.353 and 3309.345 respectively.
3.
Recognition of Guest(s)
Amber Clay-Mowry, Director of Leadership & Learning
4.
Presentation
Amber Clay-Mowry, Director of Leadership & Learning
5.
Approval of Minutes
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the March 20, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
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 | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
6.
Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
7.
Reports
7.1
Superintendent
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Disclosure Statement Reminder - Due May 15, 2024
Community School Updates
7.2
Board Members
7.3
Executive Director of Business & Innovation, Steve Earnest
Please see attached written report.
7.4
Executive Director of Achievement & Leadership, Dr. Mark Burke
Please see attached written report.
7.5
Director of Literacy, Carrie Wood
Please see attached written report.
7.6
Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum
Please see attached written report.
7.7
Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood
Please see attached written report.
7.8
Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed
Please see attached written report.
7.9
Director of Leadership and Learning, Amber Clay-Mowry
No written report due to presentation.
8.
Financial Report
A. March 2024 Financial Report (attachment)
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: Linda Schumacher, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
9.
Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action
Minutes
Items 9.1 through 9.17
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 | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| 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.
Bucyrus City Schools
Mansfield City Schools
9.2
Amended Staffing Agreement (attachment)
That the Board approve the following amended staffing agreement for the 2023-2024 school year.
Mansfield Christian School
9.3
Policy Approval
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Board policies:
PROGRAM
2623 - Student Assessment & Academic Intervention Services (Revised)
2623.02 - Third Grade Reading Guarantee (Revised)
PROFESSIONAL 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)
9.4
School Psychology Development Program (attachment)
That the Board approve the following agreement with Jacob Littleton for his participation in the School Psychology Development Program.
9.5
Agreement for Service - Crestline EVS Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Crestline EVS Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Leadership Supports and Teaching & Learning Services, one full unit, effective beginning April 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024.
9.6
Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Special Education Consultant Services, effective beginning March 20, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024.
9.7
Agreement for Service - NEOnet Service Level Agreement and Contract (attachments)
That the Board approve the attached Agreement between The Northeast Ohio Network for Educational Technology Program of the Metropolitan Regional Service Council (NEOnet) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Service and Support.
9.8
Agreement for Service - State of Ohio, Department of Education and Workforce (attachment)
That the Board approve the Second Amendment to Agreement for Services between the State of Ohio, Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) and Mid-Ohio ESC, to amend Appendix A Scope of work and to replace the FY25 Budget.
9.9
Amended Sponsorship Contract with the GOAL Digital Academy (attachment)
That the Board approve and ratify the amended and restated community school contract with GOAL Digital Academy as presented.
9.10
Amended Sponsorship Contract with the Tomorrow Center (attachment)
That the Board approve and ratify the amended and restated community school contract with The Tomorrow Center as presented.
9.11
Memorandum of Understanding - Montgomery County Educational Service Center - (attachment)
That the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Montgomery County ESC and Mid-Ohio ESC, to support Paraprofessional Specialized Training: Co-Design Team Member, effective beginning December 14, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024.
9.12
Resolution to authorize the replacement of Conference Center floor covering (Attachment)
That the board approve the attached resolution authorizing the superintendent to enter into a contract for the replacement of Conference Center flooring.
9.13
Approval of Capital Improvements (attachment)
That the Board approve the attached quote for flooring replacement in the Mid-Ohio Conference Center.
9.14
Lease Agreement - LEAP Program (attachment)
That the Board approve the lease agreement between the LEAP Program and Mid-Ohio ESC beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027.
9.15
Job Description (attachment)
That the Board approve the following job description.
Office Manager - PRTF School
9.16
Authorize Attendance - AER International Conference
That the Board approve an out of state travel for Lindsay Wollet, TVI; Tyler Albright, TVI; and Heather Geiser, O & M; to attend the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired Conference on July 24-28, 2024, to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
9.17
Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)
That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.
Tammy Stevens, $60.00/hr., to provide Special Education consultation services 03/20/2024-06/30/2024,
Joe Sumner, $35.00/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire Grant services, After School II (teacher)
Joe Sumner, $35.00/hr., to provide SPARC Ready For Hire Grant services, Summer III (teacher)
Kids Read Now, $14,701.50, to provide Comprehensive reading program to district students in program year 2023-2024, Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD)
North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), $14.95/hr., not to exceed $36,000, to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant services paid internships for high school youth, Summer III (amended)
North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), $14.95/hr., not to exceed $36,000, to provide SPARC Ready for Hire grant paid internships for high school youth, After School II (amended)
10.
Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action
Minutes
Items 10.1 through 10.3
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
10.1
Resignations (attachments)
That the Board approve the following resignations.
Mya Cannon, Intervention Specialist, Limited Teaching, effective end of 2023 - 2024 contract year
Crystal Lilley, RBT (Bucyrus City), Limited Non-Teaching, effective March 29, 2024
Christine Rogers, Speech and Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective end of 2023 - 2024 contract year
10.2
Amended Contracts
That the Board approve the following amended contracts.
Stephen Earnest, Executive Director of Business & Innovation, 140 days to 25 days (Administrative) (2024-2025)
Sarah Mace, Occupational Therapist, 144 days to 150 days (Limited Teaching)
Trudi Marrapodi, School Psychologist, 194 days to 199 days (Administrative)
Carrie Wood, Director of Literacy, 224 days to 223 days (Administrative)
10.3
Employment Contracts
That the following personnel contracts be approved effective the noted 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
(2023-2024)
Patrick Browning, Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Abraxas), Individual Service, 1 yr., $28.57 / hour, as needed timesheet
Donna Farland-Smith, Parent Mentor (Grant Funded), Individual Service, 1 yr., $24.85 / hour, as needed timesheet
Kathleen Kochheiser, Paraprofessional/IDEA (Mansfield Christian), Individual Service, 1 yr., $40.00 / hour, as needed timesheet
(2024-2025)
Constant Faith, School Psychologist, Administrative, 2 yr., 204 days *
Jacob Littleton, Associate to Psychologist, Limited Teaching, 1 yr., 92 days
* Signing Bonus
11.
Adjournment
Time: __________ p.m.
Minutes
President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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 | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
