Meeting Details
March 19, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 hr
Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 West Fourth Street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Purpose
N/A
President Theaker will call the March 19, 2025 meeting to order.
Treasurer Miller will call the roll.
Minutes
Mrs. Glenna Plotts attended virtually.
Mrs. Schumacher was absent.
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Linda Schumacher, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Amy Wood, Director of Grants & Special Projects
Kevin Fourman, Educational Consultant & TurboCert Coordinator
Grants & Special Projects
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Linda Schumacher, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Brad Geissman, 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 | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Community School Updates
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
No report this month due to presentation.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written 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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Linda Schumacher, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Minutes
8.1 - 8.10
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Kyle Swigart, 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 | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
That the Board approve the waiver of the $22.00 substitute teacher application fee for the 2025-2026 school year.
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
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)
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.
That the Board approves the updated Substitute/Tutor list for the 2024-2025 school year for F.I.R.S.T. and Abraxas.
Minutes
9-1 - 9.5
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 | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
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
That the Board approve the following amended contracts.
Jordan Yeater, Speech & Language Pathologist, 194 days to 158 days (Limited Teaching)
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.
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.
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)
That the Board review the following MOESC services, programing, access, and pricing for the 2025-2026 school year.
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 | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Linda Schumacher, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | |||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
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
Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
---|---|---|---|
William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
Linda Schumacher, Board Member | |||
Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
Doug Theaker, Board President | X |