Meeting Details
December 17, 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 December 17, 2025 meeting to order.
Treasurer Miller will call the roll.
Minutes
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| 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.
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the November 19, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member
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 | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| 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 | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| 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.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
A. November 2025 Financial Report (attachment)
B. Approve Fund - Budget/Revenue: ASPIRE Local Funds $8,000 Fund: 019-9499
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: William McFarland, Board Vice President
Seconded: Linda Schumacher, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | X | ||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Minutes
6.1 - 6.11
Mr. Brad Geissman was excused from the remainder of the Board meeting at 1:30p.m.
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 | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
That the Board approve the amended staffing agreement between Mansfield Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide staffing services for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
That the Board approves the agreement between Ashland County Community Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide As Needed Speech Language Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
That the Board approves the agreement between Madison Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide As Needed Speech and Language Therapy, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
That the Board approves the agreement between Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide professional development on Executive Functioning, effective beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
That the Board approve the agreement between U.S. OMNI & TSACG Compliance Services and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide retirement plan consulting, compliance and administration services.
That the Board accept a donation from Altrusa International for Aspire GED Supplies, materials and transportation costs, $2,000.
That the Board approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar and Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T. Schools.
That the Board approve 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)
That the Board approve the following Job Description:
Human Resource Intern
That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.
Casey Clark Photography, per attached agreement, to provide photography services for the new MOESC Board of Governors.
Sarah Powell, $500.00, to provide a one-hour virtual presentation for the Adolescent Literacy Network.
That the Board approves the updated Substitute/Tutor list for the 2025-2026 school year for F.I.R.S.T. and Abraxas.
Minutes
7.1 - 7.4
Result: Approved
Motioned: Linda Schumacher, 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 | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
That the Board approve the following resignations.
Jennifer Crum, Director of Student Services, Administrative, effective January 30, 2026
Amy Lawson-Allred, Associate to the Psychologist, Limited Teaching, effective December 12, 2025
That the Board approve the following amended contracts.
Britney Hess, OT, 95 days to 51 days (Limited Teaching)
Katie Richards, OTA, 36 days (Limited Teaching) to OT, 120 days (Limited Teaching), 156 total contracted days for SY 25-26
Nicole Young, Orientation Specialist/Career Navigator (Aspire Grant) from Individual Service, $23.00/hr., As-needed time sheet to 99 days (Limited Teaching)
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
Adalyn Farley, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, 2 yr / 78 days (pro-rated) *
Mark Wilcheck, PT ABE/HSE Instructor (Aspire Grant), Individual Service, $23.00/hr., As-needed time sheet
That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2025-2026 contract year.
Jennifer Plante, SLP, FY26 per diem, to provide as needed Speech Language Therapy Service to Ashland County Community Academy
Jared Price, $500.00, Educational Achievement Bonus for the successful completion of 100 course credit hours
That the Board approve Wednesday, January 21, 2026 as the 2026 Organizational (12:00 noon) and Regular Board (immediately following the Organizational Meeting) meeting.
Minutes
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 | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
That the Board approve _____________ as President Pro Tempore for the 2026 Organizational Meeting. ________ will be appointed as back-up President Pro Tempore if this becomes necessary.
Minutes
Doug Theaker will serve as President Pro Tempore and William McFarland will serve as the back-up.
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 | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
That the Board approve the following resignation:
Kevin D. Kimmel, Superintendent, effective end of the workday, December 30, 2025
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. William Hope, Board Member
Seconded: William McFarland, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
That the Board approve the following administrative contract:
Kevin D. Kimmel, Superintendent, effective January 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, per the attached document
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, 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 | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |
Minutes
The Board presented commendations to the following members of the Mid-Ohio ESC Board of Governors in recognition of their service: Glenna Plots, for 10 years of service; and Linda Schumacher, for 2 years of service.
Time: __________ p.m.
Minutes
President Theaker declared the meeting adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member
Seconded: Linda Schumacher, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| William McFarland, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Mr. William Hope, Board Member | X | ||
| Linda Schumacher, Board Member | X | ||
| Brad Geissman, Board Member | |||
| Mrs. Glenna Plotts, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Kyle Swigart, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Theaker, Board President | X |