MOESC Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

President Theaker will call the March 19, 2025 meeting to order.


1.1 Roll Call

Treasurer Miller will call the roll.

Minutes

Mrs. Glenna Plotts attended virtually.

Mrs. Schumacher was absent.

VoterYesNoAbstaining
William McFarland, Board Vice PresidentX  
Mr. William Hope, Board MemberX  
Linda Schumacher, Board Member   
Brad Geissman, Board MemberX  
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board MemberX  
Mr. 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)

Amy Wood, Director of Grants & Special Projects 

Kevin Fourman, Educational Consultant & TurboCert Coordinator


3. Presentation

Grants & Special Projects 


4. Approval of Minutes

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the February 19, 2025 Records Commission Meeting minutes.

The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. 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   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

5. Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Brad Geissman, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. William Hope, 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   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

6. Reports

6.1 Superintendent

Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Community School Updates


6.2 Board Members

6.3 Executive Director of Achievement & Leadership, Dr. Mark Burke

6.4 Director of Literacy, Carrie Wood

6.5 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

6.6 Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood

No report this month due to presentation.


6.7 Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed

6.8 Director of Leadership and Learning, Amber Clay-Mowry

Please see attached written report.


7. Financial Report

A. February 2025 Financial Report (attachment)

B. Transfer of Funds :           From:  RITT Fund (506-9215)   To:    General Fund (001-9000)       $5,000    -     to cover expenses for District Parent Mentor for remainder of 2024-25 school year

C: FY'25 New Funds:

  001-1290-510-9306-000000-000-00-025   Supplies Insurance Claim -FIRST Program   Budget/Revenue - $10,000

  001-1290-412-9306-000000-000-00-025   Purch. Srvc. Insurance Claim -FIRST Program   Budget/Revenue - $5,000

  001-1290-640-9306-000000-000-00-025   Equipment Insurance Claim -FIRST Program   Budget/Revenue - $25,000

 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President

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 Member   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

8. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

Minutes

8.1 - 8.10

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. William Hope, 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   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

8.1 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Scholarships

That the Board authorizes the following students each receive a $500 Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Scholarship on behalf of the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Board of Governors:

Rebekah Case, Lucas Local School District 

Jeremy Leber, Crestview Local School District

Isabella Stang, Bucyrus City School District 

Katelyn Swingle, Plymouth-Shiloh Local School District


8.2 Amended Agreement for Service - Lexington Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the amended agreement between Lexington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide as-needed Extended Day Board Certified Behavior Analyst Services, for Lexington Local Schools, to be provided by Michaela Martin, BCBA, effective beginning November 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.


8.3 Amended Agreement for Service - Mt. Gilead Exempted Village Local Schools (attachment)

That the Board approve the amended agreement between Mt. Gilead Exempted Village Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Mental Health and Wellness Customized Support Services, by Dr. Lisa Riegel, Akron Children's Hospital/Mid-Ohio ESC Regional School Support Coordinator, effective beginning September 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025.


8.4 Agreement for Service - Lexington Local School District (attachment)

That the Board approve the agreement between Lexington Local School District and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Homebound Instruction Services, for a student at Lexington Local School District, effective beginning March 3, 2025, and ending June 30, 2025.


8.5 Master Electric Energy Sales Agreement (attachments)

That the Board authorize the execution and delivery of the Master Electric Energy Sales Renewal Agreement between Mid-Ohio ESC and ENGIE Resources LLC, at the conclusion of the current agreement ending June 30, 2025.  The renewal agreement will be effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.


8.6 Substitute Teacher Application Fee

That the Board approve the waiver of the $22.00 substitute teacher application fee for the 2025-2026 school year.


8.7 District Contract True-Ups (attachments)

That the Board approve the following contract True-Ups with Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2024-2025 school year.

Crestline Exempted Village Schools

Crestview Local Schools

Galion City Schools

Hillsdale Local Schools

Lexington Local Schools

Madison Local Schools

Mansfield City Schools

Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools


8.8 Board Policy - Vol. 43, No. 2 - January 2025

That the Board approve 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)


8.9 Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)

That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.

Lucas Beekman, $750.00 (all inclusive), to provide a student workshop during The Student Leadership Conference.

Lucas Beekman, $200, to provide art evaluation for the Gifted Department.

Cardinal Rehab LLC, $65.00/hour, to provide Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant services, effective March 17, 2025 through May 23, 2025.

Steve Earnest, $125.00/hour, to provide Fiscal Consultant, effective March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 (as needed).  

Galion City School District, not to exceed $3,000.00, to provide transportation for Galion High School's 21st Century summer programming (as needed).

Adam Lockwood, Lockwood Educational and Psychological Consulting LLC, not to exceed $1,000.00, to provide a presentation on Artificial Intelligence during the Mid-Ohio ESC Student Service Conference.

The Renhill Group, pricing per the attached agreement, to provide comprehensive substitute staffing management services, effective August 1, 2024.

Linda Wilson, $200, to provide art evaluation for the Gifted Department.


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

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


9. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

Minutes

9-1 - 9.5

Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. William Hope, 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   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

9.1 Resignations (attachments)

That the Board approve the following resignations.

Abbey Abraham, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year

Jennifer Arnold, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective May 30, 2025

Lisa Gonzalez, Gifted Consultant, Administrative, effective June 30, 2025

Wendy Henige, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, effective May 30, 2025

 


9.2 Amended Contracts

That the Board approve the following amended contracts.

Jordan Yeater, Speech & Language Pathologist, 194 days to 158 days (Limited Teaching) 


9.3 Supplemental Contracts

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

Chelsi Lohr, per diem, to provide homebound instruction for a student at Lexington Local School District.


9.4 Amended Supplement Contracts

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

Michaela Martin, per diem (timesheet required), to provide as-needed Extended Day Board Certified Behavior Analyst services to Lexington Local Schools.


9.5 Rescinded Employment Contracts

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

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


10. Discussion

 


10.1 MOESC Services for the 2025-2026 school year (attachments)

That the Board review the following MOESC services, programing, access, and pricing for the 2025-2026 school year. 

  • Unit pricing for Talented & Gifted, Leadership Supports, & Attendance Services (client/partner/member & non-client)
  • Services (client/partner/member & non-client)
  • Student Events, Network Meetings, Facilities (client/partner/member & non-client)

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President

Seconded: Mr. William Hope, 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   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

10.2 New Digital Sign - Quote from Adams Signs (attachment)

That the Board review the following quote for the new digital sign from Adams Signs.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. 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   
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX  

11. Adjournment

Time: __________ p.m.

Minutes

President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 1:54 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member

Seconded: Mr. William Hope, 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  
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board MemberX  
Doug Theaker, Board PresidentX