MOESC Regular Board Meeting

Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 West Fourth Street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Wednesday, May 21 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    1. Call to Order

    President Theaker will call the May 21, 2025 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. Recognition of Guest(s)

    Aaron Hinchliffe, Ohio School Board Assoication 

    Andrea Karpiak-Feasel, Program Coordinator Mansfield Adult Education Aspire Program 

    Dave Jones, Director of Community Schools 


    3. Presentations

    Ohio School Board Association Service Awards to Glenna Plotts & Kyle Swigart

    Community Schools 


    4. 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, Jennifer Arnold, 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.


    5. Approval of Minutes

    The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the April 16, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes.


    6. Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda

    7. Reports

    7.1 Superintendent

    7.2 Board Members

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

    Please see attached written report.


    7.4 Director of Literacy, Carrie Wood

    7.5 Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum

    7.6 Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood

    Please see attached written report.


    7.7 Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed

    7.8 Director of Leadership and Learning, Amber Clay-Mowry

    Please see attached written report.


    8. Financial Report

    A. April 2025 Financial Report (attachment)

    B. Permanent Appropriations (attachment)

    Fund 022-9920 Business Advisory Council: Increase Revenue to $7,000 for Fy25 to cover Teacher Boot Camps in Richland/Crawford/Morrow Counties.  Increase expenditures by $4,750.00 to support program.

    Fund 451-9206 One-Net Connectivity Grant: Increase revenue to $1,991.15 for total Fy25 allocation.  Increase expenditures by $191.15.

    Fund 572-9725 Title 1-D:  Increase revenue to $131,774.65 for total Fy25 allocation.  Increase expenditures by $26,940.62

            

     


    9. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

    9.1 Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T. 2025-2026 School Calendar

    That the Board approve the 2025-2026 School Calendar for Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T.


    9.2 Board Policy - Special Update - March 2025

    That the Board approve the following policies:

    ADMINISTRATION

    1613 - Student Supervision and Welfare (Revised)

    PROFESSIONAL STAFF

    3213 - Student Supervision and Welfare (Revised)

    CLASSIFIED STAFF

    4213 - Student Supervision and Welfare (Revised)

    STUDENTS

    5223 - Released Time for Religious Instruction During the School Day (Rejected)


    9.3 Authorize Attendance - 2025 National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Annual Leadership Conference

    That the Board approve out-of-state travel for David Jones to attend the 2025 National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Annual Leadership Conference to be held on October 20-23, 2025, in Houston, Texas.


    9.4 Rescinded - Agreement for Service - Ashland County Community Academy

    That the Board rescind 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.


    9.5 Agreement for Service - Ashland University (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland University College of Education and Mid-Ohio ESC to establish a collaborative program offering a Principal Licensure Program, effective May 2025 through May 2028.


    9.6 Agreement for Service - Aspire/GED program (attachment)

    That the Board authorizes the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Mansfield City Schools and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to be the successor fiscal agent for the Aspire program as of July 1, 2025 as outlined in the attached change of fiscal agreement.


    9.7 Aspire/GED Program Salary Schedule for 2025-2026 (attachment)

    That the Board approves the Aspire/GED Program Salary Schedule for 2025-2026. Said salary schedule is to be made a part of the Board file.


    9.8 Agreement for Service - Bucyrus City Schools (attachment)

    That the Board will approve agreement for service between Bucyrus City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Support and Professional Development Services, including but not limited to: consultation, technical assistance, career pathways coaching services to the district, effective July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.


    9.9 Agreement for Service - Non-Public / Charter / Community Schools (attachments)

    That the Board approve the agreement for service between the following non-public / charter schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide services as outlined in the Membership Benefits document for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Foundations Academy

    The Richland School of Academic Arts


    9.10 Agreement for Service - Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission - Richland County (attachments)

    That the Board approve the Interagency Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding between Ohio Heartland Commission, Richland County and Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2025-2026 program year.


    9.11 Agreement for Service - St. Francis Xavier School (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between St. Francis Xavier School and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide leadership training and educational consultant services for the 2024-2025 school year, effective July 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025.


    9.12 Memorandum of Understanding - Teacher Apprenticeship/Grow Your Own Program (attachments)

    9.13 Approval of Holidays

    That the Board approve the following days as holidays with the Mid-Ohio ESC offices being closed for business.

    June 19, 2025 (in observation of Juneteenth) 

    July 4, 2025 (in observation of the 4th of July) 


    9.14 Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)

    That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.

    2024-2025:

    Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Grants & Special Projects, to provide Grant Consultation and Mentorship Coordination for the Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Mentorship Program and Coordination for all SLP Mentorship Program Mentees, during the 2024-2025 School Year.

    2025-2026:

    Alyson Baker, $300/meeting, to provide District Test Network Coordination services for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Richard Goodright, $70/hr. plus travel, to provide Title IX Consultant services to Mid-Ohio ESC for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Kaylene Love, $200/per news release, to provide PR & Marketing services as requested for the 2025-2026 school year.


    9.15 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.


    10. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

    10.1 Resignations (attachments)

    That the Board approve the following resignations.

    Hannah Adams, Educational Aide (Plymouth), Limited Non-Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year 

    Tyler Albright-Wuchich, Associate Vision Support Specialist, Limited Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year

    Emily Dowdell, Occupational Therapist, Limited Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year 

    Jennifer Eckenwiler, Special Ed Consultant, Administrative, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year 

    Leslee Liberadzki, Speech and Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year 

    Renee Neron, Curriculum Director, Administrative, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year 

    Amy Secrist, Social Emotional Learning Counselor (St. Peter's School), Limited Non - Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year

    Angela Skinner, Speech and Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year 

    Meredith Snow, Speech and Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year *

    Daci Statler, Behavior Specialist, Limited Teaching, effective June 30, 2025 

    Virginia Utz, Occupational Therapist, Limited Teaching, effective June 1, 2025


    10.2 Non-Renewal - Individual Service

    That the Board approve the following Individual Service contracts be non-renewed for the 2025-2026 school year as a routine action taken until client districts submit service requests and/or grant funding has been secured, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 contract year.
    NAME. POSITION, CONTRACT TYPE, LENGTH

    William Humphrey, Educational Consultant, $47.65 /hr., As-needed time sheet

    Robert Keller, Title 1 Tutor (St. Peters), $49.00/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Lindsey Schonauer-Howald, Parent Mentor, $25.00/hr., As-needed time sheet


    10.3 Non-Renewal - Limited Teaching

    That the Board approve the following Limited Teaching contracts be non-renewed for the 2025-2026 school year as a routine action taken until client districts submit service requests and/or grant funding has been secured, effective at the end of the 2024-2025 contract year.
    NAME. POSITION, CONTRACT TYPE, LENGTH

    Charles M. Brown, Intervention Specialist (St. Peters), 1 yr / 170 days

    Ann Marie Hill, Title 1A Tutor (St. Peters), 1 yr / 170 days

    Curtis Lesher, Guidance Counselor (St. Peters), 1 yr / 170 days

    Anne Petrie, Tutor/Teacher Mentor (St. Peters), 1 yr / 170 days

    Walter Windom, Tutor (St. Peters), 1 yr / 170 days


    10.4 Non-Renewal - Supplemental Contracts

    That the Board non-renew all 2024-2025 supplemental and transition contracts at the end of the current contract year.


    10.5 Amended Contracts

    That the Board approve the following amended contracts.

    (2024-2025)

    Rylie Goodman, Speech and Language Pathologist, 194 days to 179 days (Limited Teaching) 

    (2025-2026)

    Morgan Mansfield, RBT (Lexington), 184 days to 183 days (Limited Non-Teaching)

    Sherri Richter, Educational Consultant, 209 days to 204 days (Administrative)


    10.6 Employment Contracts - Administrative

    That the following personnel contracts be approved effective the 2025-2026 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

    Leah Barger, Educational Consultant, 3 yr / 120 days

    Julie Borchers, Special Ed Consultant, 3 yr / 224 days

    Amber Clay-Mowry, Director of Leadership and Learning, 2 yr / 224 days

    Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services, 3 yr / 224 days

    Kyleen Dennison-Rebon, Assistant Student Services Coordinator, 2 yr / 214 days

    Jillian Earnest, School Psychologist, 2 yr / 204 days

    Leanna Ferreira, Educational Consultant, 3 yr / 120 days

    Angela Fetter, Special Ed Consultant, 2 yr / 204 days

    Kevin Fourman, Educational Consultant, 1 yr / 214 days

    Wendy Harvey, School Psychologist, 2 yr / 204 days

    Colleen Haynes, Educational Consultant, 3 yr / 95 days

    David Jones, Director of Community Schools, 2 yr / 224 days

    Lisa Jackson, School Psychologist, 2 yr / 204 days

    Suzanne Kochheiser, Adolescent Literacy Grant, 1 yr / 204 days

    Connie Massaro, Educational Consultant, 2 yr / 120 days

    Stacie Meyers, Educational Consultant, 2 yr / 200 days 

    Carolyn Miller, School Psychologist, 3 yr / 90 days

    Jennifer Morris, Assistant Special Education Director, 2 yr / 193 days

    Michelle Patrick, Assistant Director of Student Services, 3 yr / 224 days

    Julia Pilla, School Psychologist, 3 yr / 204 days

    Jennifer Reed, Director of Human Resources, 2 yr / 224 days

    Lisa Walter, Educational Consultant, 2 yr / 204 days

    Nathan Whitman, School Psychologist, 3 yr / 190 days

    Steven Willeke, School Psychologist, 1 yr / 41 days


    10.7 Employment Contracts - Continuing

    That the following personnel contracts be approved effective for the 2025-2026 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

    Jill Weidner, Payroll Manager, Continuing, 208 days


    10.8 Employment Contracts - Limited Teaching

    That the following personnel contracts be approved effective for the 2025-2026 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

    Katherine Anderson, Speech and Language Pathologist, 1 yr / 194 days

    Cecelia Abigail Baldasare, Pre-K Intervention Specialist, 1 yr / 184 days

    Charis Bower, English Language Tutor, 2 yr / 184 days

    Patrick Browning, Intervention Specialist (Abraxas), 1 yr / 220 days

    Vivian Brownlow, Teacher - F.I.R.S.T., 3 yr / 230 days

    Marisa Carafelli, Intervention Specialist - F.I.R.S.T., 2 yr / 230 days

    Madeline Collins, Speech and Language Pathologist, 1 yr / 194 days

    Aimee Ford, Title 1 Coordinator/Teacher (Mansfield Christian), 1 yr / 195 days

    Deborah Fraley, Speech and Language Pathologist, 2 yr / 194 days

    Johanna Gilland, Special Education Consultant (SLPC Grant), 1 yr / 194 days

    Hannah Ginn, Intervention Specialist, 3 yr / 184 days

    Rylie Goodman, Speech and Language Pathologist, 1 yr / 194 days

    Aundrea Gosch, Physical Therapist Assistant, 1 yr / 111 days

    Nichole Gott, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 1 yr / 74 days

    Jordann Graves, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 1 yr / 184 days

    Erin Hadley, Physical Therapist, 3 yr / 194 days 

    Meghan Hadley, Speech and Language Pathologist, 1 yr / 194 days

    Allison Hartman, Speech and Language Pathologist, 2 yr / 194 days

    Britney Hess, Occupational Therapist, 1 yr / 117 days 

    Morgan Hicks, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2 yr / 74 days

    Jessica Hodge, Physical Therapist Assistant, 2 yr / 111 days 

    Ashley Hoffer, Occupational Therapist Assistant, 1 yr / 111 days 

    Kori Hoffman, Speech and Language Pathologist, 1 yr / 194 days

    Chris Jones, Teacher - F.I.R.S.T. School, 3 yr / 230 days

    Jacob Littleton, Associate to The Psychologist, 1 yr / 92 days 

    Chelsi Lohr, Teacher - F.I.R.S.T. School, 2 yr / 230 days

    Sarah Mace, Occupational Therapist, 3 yr / 167 days

    Kirstie Naumoff, School Social Worker, 1 yr / 184 days

    Jennifer Plante, Speech and Language Pathologist, 2 yr / 194 days

    Christine Rogers, Speech and Language Pathologist, 1 yr / 117 days

    Paul Salvatori, Physical Therapist, 1 yr / 194 days

    Amy Secrist, Behavior Specialist, 2 yr /184 days 

    Lauren Stacy, Occupational Therapist, 2 yr / 194 days

    Jessica Staton, Speech and Language Pathologist, 3 yr / 194 days

    Natalie Stevens, Pre-K Intervention Specialist, 1 yr / 184 days

    Tiffany Stout, Intervention Specialist, 3 yr / 184 days

    Toni Tamburino, Speech and Language Pathologist, 2 yr / 194 days

    Michael Tighe, Occupational Therapist, 3 yr / 194 days

    Kaitlin Wagner, Occupational Therapist, 2 yr / 194 days

    Jordan Yeater, Speech and Language Pathologist, 2 yr / 194 days


    10.9 Employment Contracts - Limited Non-Teaching

    That the following personnel contracts be approved effective for the 2025-2026 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-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Sarah Brown, RBT (Lexington), 2 yr / 183 days

    Quenten Grace, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Brittany Grimes, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Carla Handshoe, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Susan James, Office Manager, 2 yr / 250 days

    Linda Kaufman, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Christine Lee, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Ellisha Lemaster, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Anita Lewis, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Aurora McVey, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Carley Morgan, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Adalyne Patrick, RBT, 1 yr / 184 days

    Jared Price, Maintenance Technician, 2 yr / 260 days

    Tina Seiler, Executive Administrative Assistant, 1 yr / 250 days

    Lorraine Sparks, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Kelsey Weaver, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days

    Ashley Wright, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 1 yr / TBD days


    10.10 Employment Contracts - Individual Service

    That the following personnel contracts be approved effective for the 2025-2026 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

    Scott Brown, Long Term Substitute (Abraxas), $29.50/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Makenna Cramer, RBT (Fredericktown), $26.66/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Erin Jones, Occupational Therapist Assistant, $35.93/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Caitria Karna, Speech and Language Pathologist, $54.68/hr., As-needed time sheet 

    Deshanna Kennard, IDEA - B Paraprofessional (Mansfield Christian), $19.25/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Kathleen Kochheiser, IDEA - B Paraprofessional (Mansfield Christian), $40.00 /hr., As-needed time sheet

    Peter Lehman, Long Term Substitute (Abraxas), $29.50/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Nicole Malone-Martinez, IDEA - B Paraprofessional/Title 1 Tutor, $16.25/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Leslie Newland, Occupational Therapist Assistant, $45.00/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Michele Perry, IDEA - B Paraprofessional (Mansfield Christian), $16.10 /hr., As-needed time sheet

    Cindy Reynolds, Title 1 Teacher (Mansfield Christian), $25.00/hr., As-needed time sheet 

    Solveig Root, Speech and Language Pathologist, $58.28/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Ardyth Stull, Title 1 Teacher (Mansfield Christian), $23.00 /hr., As-needed time sheet

    Nick Terry, Print Shop Manager, $45.00 /hr., As-needed time sheet

    Tessie Wakefield, Speech and Language Pathologist, $ 55.94/hr., As-needed time sheet


    10.11 Supplemental Contracts

    That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts:

    2025-2026:

    Leah Barger, $500/each, Gifted Book Study Design 

    Leah Barger, $200/each, Gifted Book Study Facilitation 

    Candace Bores, $10,000, Conference Center Coordinator

    Danya Davis, $500/each, Gifted Book Study Design 

    Danya Davis, $200/each, Gifted Book Study Facilitation 

    Leanna Ferreira, $500/each, Gifted Book Study Design 

    Leanna Ferreira, $200/each, Gifted Book Study Facilitation 

    Johanna Gilland, $1,500, SLP Team Lead

    Colleen Haynes, $500/each, Gifted Book Study Design 

    Colleen Haynes, $200/each, Gifted Book Study Facilitation 

    Rebecca Kidney, $500/each, Gifted Book Study Design 

    Rebecca Kidney, $200/each, Gifted Book Study Facilitation 

    Shannon Landin, $1,500, PT Team Lead

    Sarah Mace, $1,500, OT Team Lead

    Michaela Martin, $1,500, BCBA Team Lead

    Connie Massaro, $500/each, Gifted Book Study Design 

    Connie Massaro, $200/each, Gifted Book Study Facilitation 

    Jennifer Pennell, $500/each, Gifted Book Study Design 

    Jennifer Pennell, $200/each, Gifted Book Study Facilitation 

    Julia Pilla, $1,500, Psych Team Lead

    Sherri Richter, $500/each, Gifted Book Study Design 

    Sherri Richter, $200/each, Gifted Book Study Facilitation 


    11. Discussion

    11.1 Job Description (attachments)

    That the Board review the following job descriptions. 

    Adult Basic Education / High School Equivalency Lead Instructor (Full Time) - Aspire Program

    Adult Basic Education / High School Equivalency Instructor (Part Time) - Aspire Program

    Adult Education Director - Aspire Program

    Adult Education Distance Education Specialist - Aspire Program

    Adult Education Office and Data Manager - Aspire Program

    Assistant Director of Student Services 

    Associate to the School Psychologist 

    Attendance Counselor

    Director of Grants & Special Projects 

    Director of Literacy 

    Director of Human Resources

    English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor (Part Time) - Aspire Program

    Executive Administrative Assistant

    Executive Director of Achievement and Leadership

    Orientation Specialist / Career Navigator - Aspire Program

    School Psychologist

     

    Attachments

    12. Adjournment

    Time: __________ p.m.


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