Meeting Details
May 21, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 hr
Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 West Fourth Street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Purpose
N/A
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
2025 MOESC Satisfaction Survey Report
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Community School Updates
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
Please see attached written report.
7.5
Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum
Please see attached written report.
7.6
Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood
Please see attached written report.
7.7
Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed
Please see attached written report.
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)
That the Board approve the attached Memorandums of Understanding for the Teacher Apprenticeship/Grow Your Own Program.
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
12.
Adjournment
Time: __________ p.m.
