MOESC Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Theaker will call the October 16, 2024 meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Miller will call the roll.

Minutes

Mrs. Linda Schumacher was absent from the meeting.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Linda Schumacher, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.


1.3 Moment of Personal Reflection

2. Recognition of Guest(s)

David Axner, Executive Director Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA)


3. Presentation

2024 Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) Exemplary Leadership Award presented to Superintendent Kimmel. 


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the September 25, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President

Seconded: Kyle Swigart, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Linda Schumacher, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member  X
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

5. Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: Brad Geissman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Linda Schumacher, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

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

Please see attached written report.


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. September 2024 Financial Report (attachment)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Brad Geissman, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Linda Schumacher, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

8. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

8.1 - 8.12

Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President

Seconded: Kyle Swigart, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Linda Schumacher, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

8.1 Rescinded - Agreement for Service - Lucas Local Schools

That the Board rescinds the agreement for service between Lucas Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Registered Behavior Technician, RBT, services between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025


8.2 Amended Agreement for Service - Shelby City Schools and Shelby Sacred Heart School (attachment)

That the Board approve the amended agreement for service between Shelby City Schools (Client A) & Shelby Sacred Heart School (Client B) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Speech Language Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.   


8.3 Agreement for Service - Bucyrus, Crestview, Lexington, Mansfield, Mt. Gilead, Pioneer and Plymouth-Shiloh (attachments)

That the Board approve the agreements between the following districts and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide access to the Goalbook Toolkit platform, effective beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025:

Bucyrus City Schools

Crestview Local Schools

Lexington Local Schools

Mansfield City Schools

Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools

Pioneer Career and Technology Center

Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools

 


8.4 Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Executive Treasurer Search services beginning October 15, 2024, through June 30, 2025


8.5 Agreement for Service - Mansfield Christian School Title 1 Pooling (attachment)

That the Board approve the pooling agreement Mansfield Christian School and the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to provide Title I services. The following districts are pooling their Title I allocations for the Title 1 services identified within the staffing agreements effective July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025:

 

Ashland City Schools

Clear Fork Valley Schools

Crestline Exempted Village Schools

Crestview Local Schools

Fredericktown Local Schools

Galion City Schools

Lexington Local Schools

Lucas Local Schools

Madison Local Schools

Mansfield City Schools

Mount Vernon City Schools

Northmor Local Schools

Ontario Local Schools

Shelby City Schools


8.6 Agreement for Service - Mansfield St. Peter's School Title 1 Pooling (attachment)

That the Board approve the pooling agreement Mansfield St. Peter’s School , and the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center to provide Title I services. The following districts are pooling their Title I allocations for the Title 1 services identified within the staffing agreements effective July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025:

 

Crestview Local Schools

Crestline Exempted Village Schools

Lexington Local Schools

Madison Local Schools

Mansfield City Schools

Ontario Local Schools


8.7 Agreement for Service - Shelby Sacred Heart School (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement for service between Shelby Sacred Heart School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Physical Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.   


8.8 Affiliation Agreement - University of Mount Union (attachments)

That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between University of Mount Union and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide a program for our Occupational Therapist, effective beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.


8.9 Approval of Goalbook Toolkit (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Goalbook and Mid-Ohio ESC, to receive access to the Goalbook Toolkit platform, effective beginning September 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027.


8.10 Authorize Attendance - National 2025 Annual Boost Conference

That the Board approve out-of state travel for Amy Wood to attend the National 2025 Annual Boost Conference, on April 29-May 2, 2025, to be held in Palm Springs, CA, paid from 21 CCLC funds.


8.11 Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)

That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.

Ohio Bird Sanctuary, $680.00, to provide in-person educational days, January 15-16, 2025, paid from 21 CCLC funds

Charles Carlin, Ph.D., Professor at The University of Akron, $700.00, to provide two presentations


8.12 Updated Substitute/Tutor List 2024-2025 (available for review)

That the Board approves the updated Substitute Teacher/Tutor list for the 2024-2025 school year for F.I.R.S.T. and Abraxas.


9. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

9.1 - 9.3

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

Seconded: William McFarland, Board Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Linda Schumacher, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

9.1 Resignations (attachments)

That the Board approve the following resignations.

Taylor Hashman, RBT, Limited Non-Teaching, effective October 18, 2024 


9.2 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

Adalyne Patrick, RBT, Limited Non-Teaching, 1 yr / 132 days 


9.3 Supplemental Contracts

That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2024-2025 contract year

Demrie Alonzo, per diem, provide as needed English Language Learner Tutoring services

Charis Bower, per diem, provide as needed English Language Learner Tutoring services

Heather McClain, $500.00, provide Resident Educator Mentoring services for Chelsi Lohr, a teacher at F.I.R.S.T.

Julie Pfeifer, $500.00, provide Resident Educator Mentoring services for Patrick Browning, a teacher at ABRAXAS

Julia Pilla, per diem, to provide as needed psychology evaluation services

Christine Rogers, per diem, to provide as needed Speech Language Therapy services 


10. Adjournment

Time: __________ p.m.

Minutes

President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Linda Schumacher, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX