MOESC Regular Board Meeting

Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 west fourth street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Wednesday, August 21 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    1. Call to Order

    President Theaker calls the August 21, 2024 meeting to order.


    1.1 Roll Call

    Treasurer Miller will call the roll.


    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, Christine Rogers, 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)

    Dave Jones, Director of Community Schools


    4. Approval of Minutes

    The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the July 17, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes.


    5. Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda

    6. Reports

    6.1 Superintendent

    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

    6.6 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

    6.7 Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood

    Please see attached written report.


    6.8 Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed

    6.9 Director of Leadership and Learning, Amber Clay-Mowry

    Please see attached written report.


    7. Financial Report

    A. June 2024 Financial Report (attachment)

    B. July 2024 Financial Report (attachment)

    C. Transfer: From General Fund (001-0000) To: Print Shop Fund (001-9301) $11,785.10

    D. Transfer: From General Fund (001-9000) To: MOESC Facilities Fund (001-9324) $72,564.17

    E. Approve FY25 Facility Maintenance & Technology Maintenance Fund expenditures (attachment)


    8. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

    8.1 Mid-Ohio ESC Organizational Table (attachment)

    That the Board approve the Mid-Ohio ESC Organizational Table


    8.2 Agreement for Service - District Service Contracts (attachments)

    That the Board approve the following district service contracts with Mid-Ohio ESC for FY25

    Galion City School District (2.0)

    Hillsdale Local School District 


    8.3 Title IX District Services Agreement (attachments)

    8.4 Staffing Agreements (attachments)

    8.5 Amended Interagency Agreement - Madison Local Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approve the amended Title 1D – Neglected Part D, Interagency Agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and Foundations for Living (located in Madison Local School district). The agreement has been amended to reflect a amended term agreement of one year, FY25 – July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.


    8.6 Agreement for Service - Bucyrus City Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Bucyrus City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide one Refresher CPI training, effective beginning August 1, 2024, through August 30, 2024.


    8.7 Agreement for Service - Clear Fork Valley Local Schools (Attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Clear Fork Valley Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide one CPI De-escalation training, effective beginning August 1, 2024, through August 30, 2024.


    8.8 Agreement for Service - Madison Local Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Madison Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Alternative Administrative Licensure Structured Mentoring services to Jennifer Eckenwiler, Madison Local Schools Preschool Special Education Coordinator, effective beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.


    8.9 Agreement for Service - Mansfield St Peter's Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield St Peter's School and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Talented & Gifted services, effective beginning August 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.


    8.10 Agreement for Service - Pioneer Career and Technology (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Pioneer Career and Technology Center and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide as needed English Language Learner and Preschool Itinerant Intervention services, effective beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025


    8.11 Agreement for Service - Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide one Refresher CPI training, effective beginning September 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024


    8.12 Agreement for Service - Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide School Psychology Evaluation Services, effective beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.


    8.13 Agreement for Service - Celeryville Christian School (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Celeryville Christian Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide one Refresher CPI training, effective beginning October 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024.


    8.14 Agreement for Service - St Joseph Catholic School Title 1 Pooling Agreement (attachment)

    That the Board approve the consolidated agreement between St Joseph Catholic Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Title 1 services. The following districts are consolidating their Title 1 allocations for the services identified herin the agreement for the 2024-2025 school year.

    Galion City Schools

    Northmor Local Schools

    Wynford Local Schools


    8.15 Agreement for Service - The Ohio State University (attachment)

    That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between The Ohio State University and the Mid-Ohio ESC.


    8.16 Agreement for Service - Northpoint ESC and St Francis Xavier (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Northpoint ESC, St Francis Xavier Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Leadership & Learning Services, effective beginning August 1, 2024, through August 30, 2024.


    8.17 Community School Sponsorship Policies - Review and Adoption

    That the Board review and approve, as needed, the revised Community School Sponsorship Policies to align with the 2024-2025 Sponsor Evaluation Quality Practices Rubric, per the attached resolution.

    Review:

    Sponsorship Mission and Strategic Plan (A.01)

    Role as Sponsor (A.02; A.05; A.06; A.07)

    Sponsor Conflict of Interest (A.04)

    Application and Decision Making (B.01; B.05; B.03)

    Review of Application (B.04/E.06; B.05; B.06)

    Contract Review Policy (C.03)

    Oversight and Evaluation (D.01; D.02; D.03; D.04; D.05; D.07)

    Intervention Policy (D.06)

    Renewal of Sponsored Schools (E.01; E.02; E.03)

    Termination (E.04)

    Closure Process (E.05)

    Technical Assistance (F.01; F.02; F.03; F.04)

    Attachments

    8.18 Community School Closure Policy and Procedures (attachments)

    That the Board review and adopt the following procedures surrounding its obligation to oversee the school closure of a community school if necessary.

    Sponsor Supplemental Closing Plan

    Sponsor Supplemental Checklist for Community School Closure

    Financial Difficulty and Closing Procedure Plan


    8.19 Job Description (attachment)

    That the Board approve the job description for Special Education Consultant (SLPC Grant).


    8.20 Donation from Richland Newhope (attachment)

    That the Board accept a donation from Richland Newhope of new therapy equipment, $1,636.32, for the Student Services Department.


    8.21 Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Grants

    That the Board accepts the following grants for FY25:

    Adolescent Literacy Specialist: $141,500

    Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) - Galion Elementary: $100,000

    Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) - Galion Middle School: $100,000

    Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) - Galion High School: $200,000


    8.22 Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)

    That the Board approve the following purchased service agreements.

    Galion City Schools, $66,076.54, to provide 21st CCLC site staffing for Site Coordinators, Tutors and Program Assistants (Elementary) for the 2024-2025 school year

    Galion City Schools, $51,679.82, to provide 21st CCLC site staffing for Site Coordinators, Tutors and Program Assistants (Middle School) for the 2024-2025 school year

    Galion City Schools, $64,468.82, to provide 21st CCLC site staffing for Site Coordinators, Tutors and Program Assistants (High School) for the 2024-2025 school year

    Mansfield Ohio State University, Donna Farland-Smith, not to exceed $25,000.00, to provide Parent Mentor services

    McWatters Consulting LLC - $9,999.00 to provide 21st Century Community Learning Grant consulting services for Galion Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year

    McWatters Consulting, LLC - $9,999.00 to provide 21st Century Community Learning Grant consulting services for Galion Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year

    McWatters Consulting, LLC - $9,999.00 to provide 21st Century Community Learning Grant consulting services for Galion High School for the 2024-2025 school year

    Nikki Cox, $50.00/hr., not to exceed 10 total hours, to provide structured mentoring services for Jennifer Eckenwiler, Madison Preschool Coordinator, during the 2024-2025 school year


    8.23 Official Call to OSBA Annual Meeting

    The Official Call to the OSBA Annual Business Meeting will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2:30 p.m., and the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show will be held November 10-12, 2024. The Board of Governors will need to appoint an official delegate and an alternate to the Annual Meeting.

    Delegate: 

    Alternate:


    9. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

    9.1 Resignations (attachments)

    That the Board approve the following resignations.

    Johanna Gilland, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective end of 2023 - 2024 contract year 

    Cristina Pawsey, Associate to the Psychologist, Continuing, effective end of 2023 - 2024 contract year


    9.2 Rescinded Employment Contracts

    That the Board rescind the following Employment Contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.

    Krystal Shaarda, Title I Tutor, $20.60/hour, As-needed time sheet 

    Rita Wallace, Speech & Language Pathologist, $52.34/hour, As-needed time sheet 


    9.3 Amended Contracts

    That the Board approve the following amended contracts.

    Hannah Adams, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 

    Hannah Ginn, Intervention Specialist (Limited Teaching) to Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Limited Teaching) 

    Brittany Grimes, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 

    Michaela Hermes, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, 194 days to 224 days (Administrative)

    Kaycee Hess, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching)

    Erin Jones, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 167 days to 148 days (Limited Teaching) 

    Linda Kaufman, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 

    Christine Lee, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 

    Anita Lewis, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 

    Aurora McVey, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 

    Kirstie Naumoff, School Social Worker (Galion), 184 days to 179 days (Limited Teaching)

    Amy Secrist, Social-Emotional Learning Counselor, 170 days to 140 days (Limited Non-Teaching)

    Lorrraine Sparks, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 

    Nick Terry, Print Shop Manager, $40.00 hour to $45.00/hour, As needed time sheet (Individual Service) effective 7/1/2024

    Kalin Wilburn, Grant Manager, 224 days to 214 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 

    Ashley Wright, Educational Aide (Plymouth), TBD days to 186 days (Limited Non-Teaching) 


    9.4 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

    Elyssa Brinkmeier, Educational Aide (Plymouth), Limited Non-Teaching, 1 year / 186 days

    C. Michael Brown, Intervention Specialist (St. Peter), Limited Teaching, 1 year / 170 days

    Johanna Gilland, Special Education Consultant (SLPC Grant), Limited Teaching, 1 year / 194 days

    Carla Handshoe, Educational Aide (Plymouth), Limited Non-Teaching, 1 year / 183 days 

    Ann Marie Hill, Tutor (St. Peter), Limited Teaching, 1 year / 170 days

    Robert Keller, Tutor (St. Peter), Individual Service, $49.00/hr., As-needed time sheet 

    Ellisha Lemaster, Educational Aide (Plymouth), Limited Non-Teaching, 1 year / 186 days

    Curtis Lesher, Guidance Counselor (St. Peter), Limited Teaching, 1 year / 170 days

    Anne Petrie, Tutor/Teacher Mentor (St. Peter), Limited Teaching, 1 year / 170 days

    Lindsey Schonauer-Howald, Parent Mentor, $25 per/hr., 785 hrs.

    Meredith Snow, Speech & Language Pathologist (GOAL Digital), Limited Teaching, 1 year / 181 days

    Ardyth Stull, Title 1 Coordinator/Teacher (Mansfield Christian), Limited Teaching, 1 year / 195 days

    Walter Windom, Tutor (St. Peter), Limited Teaching, 1 year / 170 days

    Kelsey Weaver, Educational Aide (Plymouth), Limited Non-Teaching, 1 year / 186 days


    9.5 Supplemental Contracts

    That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts.

    Kylie Dennison-Rebon, $1,000.00, Psychologist Supervisor to Intern Lisa Jackson

    Stephanie Finnegan, $1,500.00, Provide Mentor Services to Amy Secrist, Associate to the Psychologist

    Johanna Gilland, per diem, Provide CFY Supervision to Rylie Goodman and Madeline Collins, CFY Speech & Language Pathologists (SLPC Grant) 

    Hannah Ginn, $1,500.00, Provide Mentor Services to TBD

    Jessica Hodge, $1,500.00, Provide Mentor Services to TBD

    Carly Nelson, per diem, Provide CFY Supervision to CYF Meghan Hadley

    Julia Pilla, $2,000.00, Psychologist Supervisor to intern Jillian Earnest

    Paul Salvatori, per diem, Provide Physical Therapy services 

    Vincent Scaia, per diem, Provide Physical Therapy services 

    Amy Secrist, $40.00/hour, Provide as needed Associate to the School Psychologist services as authorized by the Director of Student Services 

    April Thompson, $1,500.00, Provide Mentor Services to Natalie Stephens, Preschool Itinerant


    10. Adjournment

    Time: __________ p.m.


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