Meeting Details
June 18, 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 June 18, 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)
Jeremy Secrist, Superintendent Lexington Local Schools
Vanessa Wagner, Principal F.I.R.S.T. School
Jolene Edwards, Principal Abraxas School
Chris Jones, Teacher F.I.R.S.T. School
3.
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, Lisa Walter, 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.
4.
Approval of Minutes
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes.
5.
Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda
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
Please see attached written report.
6.4
Director of Literacy, Carrie Wood
Please see attached written report.
6.5
Director of Student Services, Jennifer Crum
Please see attached written report.
6.6
Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood
Please see attached written report.
6.7
Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed
Please see attached written report.
6.8
Director of Leadership and Learning, Amber Clay-Mowry
Please see attached written report.
7.
Financial Report
A. May 2025 Financial Report (attachment)
B. FY25 Permanent Appropriations
Fund 001-9306 FIRST school: Increase Revenue by $47,497.35 for Fy25 reflecting funds received from a water damage insurance claim.
C. FY'26 Temporary Appropriations:
General Fund - $10,000,000.00
Other Funds - 100% of Fy'25 carryover balance and all new funds.
8.
Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action
8.1
Agreement for Service - District Service Contracts (attachments)
That the Board approve the following district service contracts with Mid-Ohio ESC for FY-26:
Buckeye Central Local School District
Colonel Crawford Local School District
Crestview Local School District
Lexington Local School District
Lucas Local School District
Northmor Local School District
8.2
Agreement for Service - Crestline Exempted Village School District (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Crestline Exempted Village School District and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide As Needed Speech Language Therapy Evaluation services, effective beginning May 27, 2025, and ending August 15, 2025.
8.3
Agreement for Service - Crestline St. Joseph School (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Crestline St. Joseph School and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Intervention Specialist and Speech Language Therapy Services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
8.4
Agreement for Service - Fairway School/Crawford County Board of DD (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Fairway School, Crawford County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Occupational Therapy services, for the 2025-2026 school year, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and shall terminate on June 30, 2026.
8.5
Agreement for Service - Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Physical, Occupational, and Speech and Language Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
8.6
Agreement for Service - F.I.R.S.T (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between F.I.R.S.T. (Foundations for Living) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide educational services, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
8.7
Agreement for Service - F.I.R.S.T. (attachment)
That the Board approve the Business Associate Agreement between F.I.R.S.T. (Foundations for Living) and Mid-Ohio ESC, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
8.8
Agreement for Service - Foundation Academy (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Foundation Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Speech Language Therapy, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst Supervision services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
8.9
Agreement - FY26 Indirect Cost Proposal Certification (attachment)
That the Board approve the FY26 Indirect Cost Proposal Certification Agreement.
8.10
Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Galion City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide As Needed Homebound ESY Assistant Physical and Occupational Therapy services, effective beginning June 1, 2025, and ending August 15, 2025.
8.11
Agreement for Service - Galion City Schools and Galion St. Joseph School (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement for service between Galion City Schools (Client A) & Galion St. Joseph School (Client B) and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Speech Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
8.12
Agreement for Service - Galion St. Joseph School (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Galion St. Joseph School and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Intervention Specialist Services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
8.13
Agreement for Service - GOAL Digital Academy (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between GOAL Digital Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Board Certified Behavior Analyst RBT Supervision and Physical Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
8.14
Agreement for Service - GOAL Digital Academy 2024-2025 (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between GOAL Digital Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide attendance services, service will be provided by Steve Haverdill, beginning August 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025.
8.15
Agreement for Service - GOAL Digital Academy 2025-2026 (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between GOAL Digital Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide attendance services, service will be provided by Steve Haverdill, beginning August 1, 2025 and ending on June 30, 2026.
8.16
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 As Needed Academic, Intervention Specialist, and Speech and Language Therapy Extended School Year Services, effective beginning June 1, 2025, and ending August 15, 2025.
8.17
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.
St. Peters Elementary & Junior High/High School
8.18
Agreement for Service - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, to provide ReadOhio Literacy Coaching to Ohio School Districts for FY26 up to $4,412,325.80 and FY27 up to $4,658,215.60.
8.19
Agreement for Service - Pioneer Career and Technology Center (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Pioneer Career and Technology Center and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide as needed Multi-Language Tutor and Preschool Itinerant Intervention services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
8.20
Agreement for Service - SPARC Council (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between SPARC Council and Mid-Ohio ESC, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
8.21
Affiliation Agreement - North Central State College (attachment)
That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between North Central State College and Mid-Ohio ESC, for potential Human Services field placements with our ESC client districts.
8.22
Memorandum of Agreement - Jessica Heldman CPA (attachment)
That the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Jessica Heldman, CPA and Mid-Ohio ESC.
8.23
Insurance Rate (attachments)
That the Board approve the FY26 insurance rates as recommended by Stark County Council of Governments (COG), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
8.24
Liability & Property Insurance - SORSA (attachment)
That the Board approve the liability and property insurance with the SORSA (Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority) effective as of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, total premium $28,256.
8.25
Governing Board Resolution to Establish Educational Requirement for Substitute Teachers (attachment)
That the Board establishes educational requirement for substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year and each year thereafter per the attached resolution.
8.26
Membership Level - Non-Public/Charter Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the Mid-Ohio ESC membership level for non-public and charter schools for the 2025-2026 school year.
8.27
Authorize Attendance - MAASS Conference
That the Board approve out of state travel for Superintendent Kimmel to attend the annual Mid American Association of School Superintendents on September 17-19, 2025, to be held in Chicago.
8.28
Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)
That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements:
InnevAto EDU, 3 year contract per the attached agreement, to provide learning management services to Abraxas.
8.29
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
9.1
Resignations (attachments)
That the Board approve the following resignations.
Haley Bryant, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year
Julie Kemper, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year
Tiffany Lloyd, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year
Carly Nelson, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year
Tiffany O'Neil, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year
Ricky Stephens, Assistant Special Education Director, Administrative, effective end of the 2024 - 2025 contract year
Michael Tighe, Occupational Therapist, Limited Teaching, effective August 31, 2025
Lisa Walter, Educational Consultant, Administrative, effective August 28, 2025 *
9.2
Amended Contracts
That the Board approve the following amended contracts.
Lisa Cook, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), 185 days to 190 days (Administrative)
Makayla Kuhlman, RBT, Limited Non-Teaching, 2 yr / 184 days to Behavior Specialist, Limited Teaching, 2 yr / 184 days
Jennifer Pennell, Educational Consultant, Administrative, 3 yr / 120 days to Individual Service, $51.27/hr., As-needed time sheet
9.3
Employment Contracts
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
Jennifer Arnold, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, 1 yr / 194 days
Cecelia Abigail Baldasare, Pre-K Intervention Specialist, 1 yr / 184 days (*) Contract Board Approved May 21, 2025
Shantelle Barhorst, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 2 yr / 190 days
Amy Close, PT Career Navigator/Orientation Specialist (Aspire Grant), $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Jennifer Crowl, PT ABE/HSE Instructor (Aspire Grant), $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Amanda Doan, PT ABE/HSE & ESOL Instructor (Aspire Grant), $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Andrea Karpiak-Feasel, Director of Adult Education (Aspire Grant), Administrative, 1 yr / 240 days
Kathleen Goodwin, PT ABE/HSE Instructor (Aspire Grant), $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Emily Hager, Educational Consultant, Administrative, 2 yr / 190 days (*)
Jennifer Hawkey, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 2 yr / 190 days
Hilary Hood, Occupational Therapist, $54.68/hr., As-needed time sheet
Nicholas Jacobs, Director of Literacy (Regional), Administrative, 2 yr / 215 days
Rachel Jamieson-Knighten, Teacher (Abraxas), Limited Teaching, 1 yr / 220 days
Kim Kancler, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 2 yr / 190 days
Jack Macfarlane, PT ABE/HSE Instructor (Aspire Grant), $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Charlene McPeek, Office Manager / Data Manager (Aspire Grant), Limited Non-Teaching, 1 yr / 210 days
Stacie Meyers, Educational Consultant, 2 yr / 200 days (*) Contract Board Approved May 21, 2025
Janet Nelson, PT ESOL Instructor (Aspire Grant), $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Whitney Sauceda, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 2 yr / 190 days
Emily Schwan, PT ABE/HSE Instructor (Aspire Grant), $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Connie Shaffer, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 2 yr / 190 days
Nanette Stanish, PT ABE/HSE Instructor (Aspire Grant), $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Candice Teague, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 2 yr / 190 days
Holly Warrell, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 2 yr / 190 days
Steven Wilkinson, FT Adult Education Lead Instructor (Aspire Grant), 1 yr / 240 days
Shyanne Wolfe, RBT, Limited Non-Teaching, 2 yr / 184 Days
Nicole Young, PT Orientation Specialist/Career Navigator (Aspire Grant), $23.00/hr., As-needed time sheet
(*) signing bonus
9.4
Supplemental Contracts
That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the following contract years:
2024-2025
Amanda Braen, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed homebound ESY physical therapy assistant services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
Madeline Collins, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed SLP extended school year services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
Ashley Grueshaber, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed intervention specialist extended school year services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
Tiffany Lloyd, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed intervention specialist extended school year services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
Chelsi Lohr, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed academic extended school year services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
Renee Neron, $740.28, Madison Administrative Stipend
Jennifer Plante, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed SLP extended school year services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
Meredith Snow, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed summer SLP services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
Natalie Stevens, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed intervention specialist extended school year services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
Michael Tighe, FY25 per diem, to provide as-needed homebound ESY occupational therapy services, beginning June 1, 2025 and ending August 15, 2025
2025-2026
Danya Davis, per diem, 4 days to support MDT implementation before and after school for Lucas Local Schools
Leanna Ferreira, $1,500, Gifted Team Lead
Rebecca Kidney, $900, LPDC Member
Heather McClain, $900, LPDC Member
Michelle Patrick, $900, LPDC Member
Julie Pfeifer, $900, LPDC Member
Sherri Richter, $1,500, L&L Team Lead
Vanessa Wagner, $900, LPDC Member
Vanessa Wagner, $3,000, Mentoring Services for Abraxas
10.
Discussion
10.1
Job Description (attachments)
That the Board review the following job descriptions.
Literacy Coach (DEW Funded)
Pre-K Itinerant Intervention Specialist
11.
Board Initiated Business
11.1
Executive Session
To consider the employment of a public employee or official per ORC 121.22.
11.2
Authorize Bonuses (attachment)
That the Board approve an administrative bonus per the attached document.
12.
Adjournment
Time: __________ p.m.
