MOESC Regular Board Meeting

Treasurer Miller will call the roll.

President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

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That the Board approve a base increase of 3.25% on all salary schedules for the 2025-2026 contract year. MOESC administrators (Superintendent, Treasurer, and Executive Director of Achievement & Leadership), not paid on a salary schedule, will receive an increase reflective of the average step increase (2.43%) of all MOESC employees in addition to the base increase (3.25%). Said Salary schedules are to be made a part of the Board file.

That the Board approve out-of-state travel for Carrie Wood to attend the Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching Training of the Trainers Event on April 28 - May 1, 2025, to be held in Dallas, Texas, all expenses for the trip will be covered by the training vendor (ExcelinEd).

That the Board rescind the staffing agreement for Lexington Local School District for the 2024-2025 school year.

That the Board approve the agreement between Bucyrus City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, for Speech Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy services, to be provided by Alison Roof, SLP; and Lauren Stacy, OT; effective beginning August 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland County Community Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide 1 day of Leadership & Learning services, effective beginning January 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025.

That the Board approve the agreement between Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Mental Health and Wellness Support Services, by Dr. Lisa Riegel, Akron Children's Hospital/Mid-Ohio ESC Regional School Support Coordinator, effective beginning January 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2025.

 

That the Board approve the agreement between Abraxas and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Mental Health and Wellness Support Services, by Dr. Lisa Riegel, Akron Children's Hospital/Mid-Ohio ESC Regional School Support Coordinator, effective beginning January 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2025.

That the Board approve the Renewal Community School Sponsorship Contract for GOAL Digital Academy (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030)

That the Board approve the contract agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC Employee and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Educational Achievement Bonus based on the completion of course credit hours earned through an accredited program, as authorized by a MOESC supervisor. 

That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements:

Barker Family Entertainment, $1,480.00, to provide miscellaneous family/student related activities on February 19, 2025, to be paid from the Galion 21st Century Grant.

Erica Carson Entertainment LLC, $1,000.00, to provide family entertainment activities on February 19, 2025, to be paid from the Galion 21st Century Grant.

Gordon Flesch, to provide F.I.R.S.T. school copier and service from February 2025 through June 30, 2026, per the attached contract.

Virginia Jordan, Virtual SLP Aide Facilitator, $13.35/hour, to support Lexington Local Virtual SLP services, effective February 12, 2025 through April 25, 2025.

Dr. Jim Mahoney, not to exceed $2,500.00, to be the presentor at the Mid-Ohio ESC Fall Administrator Conference, August 5, 2025.

ProCare Therapy/Vocovision, to provide Consultants for assignment for 2024 - 2025 school year, per the attached contract.

ProCare Therapy (Addendum), Jill McQuerry, $90/hour, to provide SLP teleservices, effective February 11, 2025 through April 30, 2025.

Varsity Tutors for Schools, not to exceed $1,920.00, to provide Live High-Dosage Tutoring.

Presentation speakers, for the August 12, 2025, Includapalooza Conference for School-Based Professionals, these agreement shall begin on February 1, 2025, and end August 30, 2025, spanning across fiscal years 2025-2026:

    Lisa Audet, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Kent State University, not to exceed $1,500.00

    Richard J. Cowan, Ph.D., Kent State University, not to exceed $750.00

    Teresa Farnham, M.A. of Clarity for Communication, not to exceed $400.00

    Rose Griffin of ABA Speech, not to exceed $1,000.00

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

That the Board approve the following resignations.

Tyanne Brophy, Attendance Counselor, Limited Non-Teaching, effective end of 2024 - 2025 contract year

Shannon Wilburn, Teacher - Abraxas, Limited Teaching, effective 1/21/2025

That the Board approve the following amended contracts.

Katie Richards, OTA, 184 days to 140 days, (Limited Teaching) 

Jessica Staton, Speech & Language Pathologist, 171 days to 172 days (Limited Teaching) 

Jordan Yeater, Speech & Language Pathologist, 194 days to 134 days (Limited Teaching) 

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

Carley Morgan, Educational Aide (Plymouth), Limited Non-Teaching, 1 yr / 82 days

Daci Statler, Behavior Specialist, Limited Teaching, 1 yr / 72 days 

Eric Turlo, Director of Student Services, Administrator, 2 yr / 224 days (effective SY 2025-2026) 

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

Sarah Mace, OT, per diem, to provide Occupational Therapy services to Abraxas and Foundation for Living F.I.R.S.T. Schools, effective beginning January 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2025.

Lauren Stacy, OT, per diem, to provide Occupational Therapy services, up to 15 total hours, to Bucyrus City Schools.

Speech Language Therapists, to provide Speech Language Therapy services for Lexington Preschool and Northmor Local/LEAP Program placements, beginning February 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2025:

    Jennifer Plante, SLP, per diem

    Christine Rogers, SLP, per diem

    Angela Skinner, SLP, per diem

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

Alison Roof, SLP, per diem, to provide Speech and Language Pathology services, up to 30 total hours, to Bucyrus City Schools.

That the Board review the following job descriptions.

Administrative Assistant A (Receptionist)

Behavior Specialist 

Director of Teaching & Learning 

Educational Consultant

Educational Consultant / Gifted Consultant

Event Worker

Facility Manager

Facility Worker

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Worker

Office Manager

Office Manager - PRTF

Print Shop Manager

Technology Manager 

 

That the Board review the following Policies:

BYLAWS

0131.1 Technical Corrections (Revised)

0171 - Review of Policy (Rescind)

ADMINISTRATION

1422.01 - Drug-Free Workplace (New)

PROGRAM

2260.02 - Single Gender Classes and Activities (New)

2340 - Field and Other District-Sponsored Trips (Revised)

2430.02 - Participation of Community/STEM School Students in Extra-Curricular Activities (Rejected)

2431 - Interscholastic Athletics (Rejected)

2460 - Special Education (Revised)

STUDENTS

5223 - Released Time of Religious Instruction (Rejected)

5330 - Use of Medications (Revised)

5350 - Student Health, Wellbeing, and Suicide Prevention (Revised)

5460 - Graduation Requirements (Rejected)

5610 - Removal, Suspension, Expulsion, and Permanent Exclusion of Students (Rejected)

5751 - Parental Status of Students (Rejected)

5780.01 - Parents' Bill of Rights (New)

PROPERTY

7421 - Restrooms, Locker Rooms, Shower Rooms and Changing Rooms (New)

7440.01 - Video Surveillance and Electronic Monitoring (New)

OPERATIONS

8142 - Criminal History Record Check for Contracted School Services (Revised)

8452 - Automated External Defibrillators ("AED") and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Revised)

8500 - Food Services (Rejected)