Meeting Details
July 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 July 17, 2024 meeting to order.
1.1
Roll Call
Treasurer Earnest will call the roll.
Minutes
Kyle Swigart was absent from the meeting.
Result: Approved
| 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 | |||
| 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)
Jolene Edwards, Abraxas Principal
Julie Pfeifer, Abraxas Teacher
Garrett Quickle, Fiscal Assistant
3.
Board of Governors Commendation
4.
Approval of Minutes
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the June 26, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Linda Schumacher, 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 | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
5.
Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda
Minutes
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
6.
Reports
6.1
Superintendent
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
MOESC Fall Administrative Conference - Tuesday, August 6, 2024
MOESC All Staff Meetings - Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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
Please see attached written report.
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. June 2024 Financial Report (attachment)
Minutes
June 2024 financial report was not available at the time of the July board meeting. June 2024 financial report will be reviewed at the August 2024 board meeting.
8.
Establish Public Meeting
That the Governing Board of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), establishes August 21, 2024 (August Regular meeting 12:00 p.m.) as the date for a public meeting for the issue of considering the request of a current employee, Christine Rogers, 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: William McFarland, Board Vice President
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 | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
9.
Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action
Minutes
Item 9.1 through 9.13
Result: Approved
Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President
Seconded: Brad Geissman, 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 | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
9.1
Agreement for Service - District Service Contracts (attachments)
That the Board approve the following district service contracts with Mid-Ohio ESC for FY25
Bucyrus City School District
Clear Fork Valley Local School District
Highland Local School District
Lexington Local School District
Madison Local School District
Mansfield City School District
Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District
9.2
Agreement for Service - Abraxas (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Abraxas and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide educational services, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
9.3
Agreement for Service - Highland Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Highland Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide as needed Vision Services (TVI and O & M), effective beginning August 16, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.
9.4
Agreement for Service - Lexington Local schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Lexington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Mental Health and Wellness Support Services, by the Behavior Support Team (Lisa Riegel, Akron Children's Hospital/Mid-Ohio ESC Regional School Support Coordinator and Shelly Patrick, PBIS Lead), effective beginning June 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.
9.5
Agreement for Service - Lucas Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Lucas Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Mental Health and Wellness Support Services, by the Behavior Support Team (Lisa Riegel, Akron Children's Hospital/Mid-Ohio ESC Regional School Support Coordinator), effective beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.
9.6
Agreement for Service - Mansfield St Peter's Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield St Peter's Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Talented & Gifted services, effective beginning August 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
9.7
Agreement for Service - NCOESC, Madison Local Schools and St. Mary of the Snow School (attachment)
That the Board approve the multi-organization agreement for service between North Central Ohio ESC (Client A), Madison Local Schools (Client B), St. Mary of the Snow School (Client C) and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Learning Loss Intervention and Assistance and Intervention Specialist services, to be provided by Tiffany Stout, Intervention Specialist, effective beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.
9.8
Agreement for Service - Ashland City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Mental Health and Wellness Support Services, by Lisa Riegel, Akron Children's Hospital/Mid-Ohio ESC Regional School Support Coordinator, effective beginning June 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.
9.9
Agreement for Service - Maven Cloud (attachments)
That the Board approve the agreement between Maven Cloud and Mid-Ohio ESC to replace the current phone system.
9.10
Memorandum of Understanding - University of Toledo (attachments)
That the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) contracts between the University of Toledo and Mid-Ohio ESC, pursuant to the School Psychology Internships for Lisa Jackson and Jillian Earnest.
9.11
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Grants (attachment)
That the Board accept the following Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Grants:
School Psych Interns (2) FY25, $65,714.28
Parent Mentor FY25, $50,000.00
SLP/SP Regional Consultants FY25, $400,000.00
9.12
Crawford County CEO Program (attachments)
That the Board approve Mid-Ohio ESC to contribute $3,000 to the Crawford County CEO Program, to be paid for by the Ready for Hire Grant.
9.13
Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)
That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.
AttendanceK12, $26,144.20 ($2.70 x 9,683 students), to provide reporting, tracking & notification services for MOESC attendance client districts during the 2024-2025 school year
10.
Executive Session
That the Board enter executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, per ORC 122.22
Minutes
The Board entered into executive session at 12:55 p.m.
Returned to regular session at 1:08 p.m. with all members present.
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 | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
10.1
Board Initiated Business
That the Board authorizes the Treasurer to pay CompHealth $12,627.36 for the placement fee of Paul Salvatori, physical therapist, per the agreement between MOESC and CompHealth that was board approved on January 18, 2023.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Geissman, 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 | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
11.
Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action
Minutes
Item 11.1 through 11.4
Result: Approved
Motioned: Linda Schumacher, 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 | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
11.1
Resignations (attachments)
That the Board approve the following resignations.
Patrick Browning, Long Term Substitute (Abraxas), effective 6/30/2024
Patricia Comerford, School Psychologist, Administrative, effective end of 2023 - 2024 contract year
Cindy Lemaster, Fiscal Assistant, Continuing, effective 12/31/2024
Garrett Quickle, Fiscal Assistant, Limited Non-Teaching, effective 6/30/2024
Lindsay Wollet, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Limited Teaching, effective end of 2023 - 2024 contract year
11.2
Amended Contracts
That the Board approve the following amended contracts.
Miles Burson, Educational Consultant, 74 days to 63 days (Administrative)
Steve Helbert, Attendance Counselor, 97 days to 73 days (Continuing)
Cindy Lemaster, Fiscal Assistant, 208 days to 132 (Continuing)
Trudi Marrapodi, School Psychologist, 199 days to 204 days (Administrative)
Erin Snyder, Speech & Language Pathologist, 194 days to 117 days (Limited Teaching)
11.3
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
Patrick Browning, Intervention Specialist, Limited Teaching, 1 yr / 220 days (*)
Taylor Hashman, RBT, Limited Non-Teaching, 1 yr / 184 days
Mindy Miller, Intervention Specialist (Galion), $42.35/hr., As-needed time sheet
Garrett Quickle, Assistant Treasurer, Administrative, 2 yr / 255 days
Paul Salvatori, PT, Limited Teaching, 1 yr / 194 days
Shannon Wilburn, Teacher - Abraxas, Limited Teaching, 1 yr / 220 days
(*) signing bonus
11.4
Supplemental Contracts
That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts.
Tiffany Stout, per diem, Provide as-needed Intervention Specialist & Learning Loss Intervention and Assistance services
Kalin Wilburn, per diem, Grant Manager, up to 14 (amended from 10) additional days in July 2024 to be paid from the SPARC Ready for Hire grant (Summer III)
Stephen Earnest, Executive Director of Business and Innovation, per diem for 9 additional days under 2023-24 employment contract
12.
Discussion
Minutes
Result: Approved
12.1
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Development Program (attachments)
That the Board approve the following documents for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Development Program.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Development Program - Board Policy
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Development Program - Participant Contract
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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 | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
12.2
Job Descriptions (attachments)
That the Board review the following job descriptions.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - revised
Behavior Specialist - new
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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 | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
13.
Adjournment
Time: __________ p.m.
Minutes
President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 1:21 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Geissman, 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 | X | ||
| Kyle Swigart, Board Member | |||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
