MOESC Regular Board Meeting

Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 West Fourth Street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Wednesday, November 19 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    1. Call to Order

    President Theaker will call the November 19, 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)

    Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services 

    Eric Turlo, Director of Student Services

    Johanna Gilland, Central Ohio Regional Speech & Language Pathologist Consultant

    Kylie Dennison-Rebon, Central Ohio Regional School Psychology Consultant


    3. Presentation

    MOESC Student Services 


    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, Kevin D. Kimmel, 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 October 15, 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 Directors of Student Services, Jennifer Crum and Eric Turlo

    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

    8. Financial Report

    A. October 2025 Financial Report (attachment)

    B. Approve Fund - Budget/Revenue:  SPDG-MTSS Literacy Grant $150,000  Fund:  599-9226 

    C. Approve Fund - Budget/Revenue:  Wearable Tech for Future Designers (Columbus Foundation STEM Grant) $5,000 Fund: (019-9405) 

    D. Approve Fund - Budget/Revenue:  Sustainable Systems Lab (Columbus Foundation STEM Grant) $5,000 Fund: (019-9409) 


    9. Board Initiated Business

    9.1 Resolution of Appointment to Knox County Career Center

    That the Board approve the resolution of appointment to Knox County Career Center for William (Bill) Hope for a three-year term, commencing on January 1, 2026 and expiring on December 31, 2028. 


    9.2 Resolution of Appointment to Pioneer Career & Technology Center

    That the Board approve the resolution of appointment to Pioneer Career & Technology Center for  Ben Blubaugh for a three-year term, commencing on January 1, 2026 and expiring on December 31, 2028. 


    10. Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action

    10.1 Amended Agreement for Service - Goalbook Toolkit - GOAL Digital Academy (attachment)

    That the Board approve the amended agreement between GOAL Digital Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide access to the Goalbook Toolkit platform, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.


    10.2 Amended Staffing Agreement - Northmor School District (attachment)

    That the Board approve the amended staffing agreement between Northmor School District and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide staffing services for the 2025 - 2026 school year.


    10.3 Agreement for Service - Lexington Local Schools - AAC (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Lexington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Speech Language Therapy Support for AAC Evaluations, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.


    10.4 Agreement for Service - Lexington Local Schools - SLP (attachment)

    That the Board approves the agreement between Lexington Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide As Needed Speech and Language Services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.


    10.5 Agreement for Service - Madison Local Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approves the agreement between Madison Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Board Certified Behavior Analyst RBT Supervision Services and As needed RBT services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.


    10.6 Agreement for Service - Mansfield City Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Mansfield City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide access to student activities and events during the 2025-2026 school year.


    10.7 Agreement for Service - Northmor Local Schools (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement between Northmor Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide consultation on Behavior Support– Neuro-Somatic Wellness services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.


    10.8 Agreement for Service - Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission - Crawford County (attachments)

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


    10.9 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 Board Certified Behavior Analyst Services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.


    10.10 Agreement for Service - Wayside Christian School (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement for service between Wayside Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Resident Educator Mentoring services, effective beginning November 19, 2025, and ending May 29, 2026.


    10.11 Affiliation Agreement - North Central State College (attachment)

    That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between North Central State College and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Physical Therapy Assistant field placements, within our ESC client districts, effective November 19, 2025.


    10.12 Board Certified Behavior Analyst Development Program Agreement (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement with Meaghan Clapper for participation in the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Development Program.


    10.13 Speech Language Pathology Development Program Agreement (attachment)

    That the Board approve the agreement with Amanda Badertscher for participation in the Speech Language Pathologist Development Program.


    10.14 Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) STEM Classroom Grants (attachments)

    That the Board accept the following Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) STEM Classroom Grants:

    Vivian Brownlow, F.I.R.S.T. School, Wearable Tech for Future Designers, $5,000.00.

    Chris Jones, F.I.R.S.T. School, Sustainable Systems Lab, $5,000.00.


    10.15 SPDG MTSS-Literacy Grant (attachment)

    That the Board accept the following SPDG MTSS-Literacy Grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, $150,000.00.


    10.16 Approval of Holidays

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

    November 27 & 28, 2025

    December 24, 25, 26, 31, 2025

    January 1, 2026


    10.17 Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)

    That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.

    Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society, Inc., $650.00, to rent the Central Guard Room at the Ohio State Reformatory for the 2026 Administrative Conference.

    The Renhill Group, pricing per the attached agreement, to provide comprehensive substitute staffing management services, effective August 1, 2025.


    10.18 Amended Purchased Services Agreement (attachment)

    That the Board approve the Amended Purchased Services Agreement:

    Allison Whitaker, M. Ed., BCBA, COBA, New Beginnings Behavioral Therapy, $150/hr., to provide up to 170 hours of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Supervision Services, Beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.


    10.19 Updated Substitute/Tutor List 2025-2026 (available for review)

    That the Board approves the updated Substitute/Tutor list for the 2025-2026 school year for F.I.R.S.T. and Abraxas.


    11. Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action

    11.1 Resignations (attachments)

    That the Board approve the following resignations.

    Emily Schwan, PT ABE/HSE Instructor (Aspire Grant), Individual Service, effective November 14, 2025


    11.2 Amended Contracts

    That the Board approve the following amended contracts.

    Makenna Cramer, RBT (Fredericktown), Limited Non-Teaching, 170 days to 174 days 

    Suzanne Kochheiser, Adolescent Literacy Grant, Administrative, 204 days to 179 days 

    Michaela Hermes Martin, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Administrative, 224 days to 204 days


    11.3 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

    Trisha Bell, RBT, Individual Service, $18.88/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Meaghan Clapper, RBT, Individual Service, $18.88/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Julie Harless, RBT, Individual Service, $18.88/hr., As-needed time sheet

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

    Crystal Lilley, RBT, Individual Service, $25.49/hr., As-needed time sheet

    Stephanie Shireman, Educational Aide (Northmor), Individual Service, $13.00/hr., As-needed time sheet


    11.4 Supplemental Contracts

    That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2025-2026 contract year.

    Demrie Alonzo, $300/meeting, School Counselor Network Meetings, for the 2025-2026 school year.

    Amanda Braen, PTA, FY26 per diem, to provide Physical Therapy Assistant services.

    Lindsay Cardwell, Associate to School Psychologist, FY26 per diem, to provide Physical Therapy Assistant services.

    Madeline Collins, SLP, FY26 per diem, to provide SLP Services in support of AAC Evaluations for Lexington Local Schools.

    Leanna Ferreira, Educational Consultant, FY26 per diem, to provide support for student services events not to exceed 22.5 hours.


    11.5 Rescinded Supplemental Contracts

    That the Board rescind the following supplemental contracts for the 2025-2026 contract year.

    Nichole Gott, OTA, FY26 per diem, to provide as needed out-of-district Occupational Therapy services to Crestline Exempted Village Schools.


    12. Discussion

    12.1 Board Policy - Special Update - Transportation Supplement - October 2025

    That the Board review the following policies:

    CLASSIFIED STAFF

    4162 - Drug and Alcohol Testing of CDL License Holders (New)

    4162.01 - Drug and Alcohol Testing of Employees without CDL Licenses Who Transport Students in Alternative Vehicles (Non-DOT Testing) (New)

    OPERATIONS

    8600 - Transportation (New)

    8600.04 - Bus and Alternative Vehicle Driver Certification (New)

    8640 - Transportation for Non-Routine Trips (New)

    8650 - Transportation by Alternative Vehicles (New)


    12.2 Job Description (attachment)

    That the board approve the following Job Description. 

    Human Resources Intern


    12.3 Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T. 2026-2027 School Calendar

    That the Board review the 2026-2027 School Calendar for Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T. Schools.


    13. Adjournment

    Time: __________ p.m.


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