Meeting Details
June 17, 2026
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 17, 2026 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.
Establish Public Meeting
That the Governing Board of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), establishes July 15, 2026 (July Regular meeting 12:00 p.m.) as the date for a public meeting for the issue of considering the request of a current employee, Beth Gildenmeister, to be retired from MOESC and rehired with MOESC. This public meeting is in fulfillment of the directives specified in the ORC 3307.353 and 3309.345 respectively.
3.
Approval of Minutes
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the May 20, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes.
4.
Approval of Adjustments/Adoptions of the Agenda
5.
Reports
5.1
Superintendent
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Community School Updates
5.2
Board Members
5.3
Executive Director of Achievement & Leadership, Dr. Mark Burke
Please see attached written report.
5.4
Director of Literacy, Carrie Wood
Please see attached written report.
5.5
Director of Student Services, Eric Turlo
Please see attached written report.
5.6
Director of Grants & Special Projects, Amy Wood
Please see attached written report.
5.7
Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Reed
Please see attached written report.
5.8
Director of Leadership and Learning, Amber Clay-Mowry
Please see attached written report.
6.
Financial Report
A. May 2026 Financial Report (attachment)
B. Approve Fund - Budget/Revenue: Turbo Cert Coordinator (CFCC) $47,500 (Fund: 019-9455)
C. Approve Final FY26 Facility Maintenance Budget
D. Approve Final FY26 Permanent Appropriations
E. Approve FY27 Temporary Appropriations
General Fund - $11,500,000.00
Other Funds - 100% of FY26 carryover balance and all new funds.
F. Approval of Transfer of Inactive Funds to District Contract Fund (001-9000)
7.
Superintendent Recommendations - Operational Action
7.1
Amended Staffing Agreement - Fredericktown Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the amended staffing agreement between Fredericktown Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide staffing services for the 2025 - 2026 school year. *
7.2
Amended Staffing Agreement - Mansfield Christian School
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.
7.3
Amended Agreement for Service - Fredericktown Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the amended agreement between Fredericktown Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Leadership & Learning, Gifted & Talented, and ML/ESL Tutor, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
7.4
Agreement for Service - District Service Contracts (attachments)
That the Board approve the following district service contracts with Mid-Ohio ESC for FY-27:
Bucyrus City Schools
Colonel Crawford Local Schools
Crestline Exempted Village Local Schools
Lucas Local Schools
Madison Local Schools
Northmor Local Schools
Mt. Gilead Exempted Village Schools
Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools
7.5
Agreement for Service - Abraxas (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Abraxas and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide educational services, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
7.6
Agreement for Service - Buckeye Central Local School District (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Buckeye Central Local School District and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide Neuro-Somatic Wellness professional development services, effective beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
7.7
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, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
7.8
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, 2026 through June 30, 2027. *
7.9
Agreement for Service - GOAL Digital Academy - Attendance (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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
7.10
Agreement for Service - GOAL Digital Academy - Leadership & Learning (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between GOAL Digital Academy and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Leadership & Learning services, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
7.11
Agreement for Service - Ashland St. Edward School (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Ashland St. Edward School and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide As-Needed Intervention Specialist Services, effective beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
7.12
Agreement for Service - Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools - ESY (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide ESY Speech and Language Services, effective beginning May 20, 2026, and ending August 30, 2026.
7.13
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, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
7.14
Agreement for Service - Carey Exempted Village Schools (Mansfield LEAP Program) (attachment)
That the Board approve the service agreement between Carey Exempted Village Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide As Needed Physical Therapy Services, effective beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
7.15
Agreement for Service - Centerburg Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Centerburg Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide support and professional development for gifted learners, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
7.16
Agreement for Service - Dale Roy School, Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Dale Roy School - Ashland County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide As-Needed BCBA services, effective beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
7.17
Agreement for Service - Danville Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Danville Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide support and professional development for gifted learners, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
7.18
Agreement for Service - Delaware Christian School (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Delaware Christian School and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Speech Language Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
7.19
Agreement for Service - East Knox Local Schools (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between East Knox Local Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide support and professional development for gifted learners, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
7.20
Agreement for Service - Richland County Juvenile Justice Center (attachments)
That the Board approve the agreement between Richland County Juvenile Justice Center and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide LPDC services for teachers for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
7.21
Agreement for Service - Shelby Sacred Heart School (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between Shelby Sacred Heart School and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Physical and Speech Language Therapy services, effective beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
7.22
Agreement for Service - The Richland School of Academic Arts (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between The Richland School of Academic Arts and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) trainings, effective beginning August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
7.23
Abraxas School Student Handbook - Review and Adoption (attachment)
That the Board review and adopt the following Abraxas School Student Handbook.
7.24
F.I.R.S.T. School Student Handbook - Review and Adoption (attachment)
That the Board review and adopt the following F.I.R.S.T. School Student Handbook.
7.25
Amended Agreement for Service - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (attachment)
That the Board approve the Third Amendment between Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, to provide additional funding for coaches in the ReadOhio project.
7.26
Agreement for Service - SPARC Council (attachment)
That the Board approve the agreement between SPARC Council and Mid-Ohio ESC, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
7.27
Authorize Attendance - 2026 National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Annual Leadership Conference
That the Board approve out-of-state travel for Dave Jones, Mark Burke and Kevin Kimmel to attend the 2026 National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA) Annual Leadership Conference to be held October 27-29, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.
7.28
Insurance Rate (attachments)
That the Board approve the FY27 insurance premium rates as recommended by Stark County Council of Governments (COG), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. *
7.29
Liability & Property Insurance - SORSA (attachment)
That the Board approve the liability and property insurance with the SORSA (Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority) effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, total premium $27,744.00.
7.30
License Agreement - Neola, Inc. (attachment)
That the Board approve the License Agreement between Neola, Inc. and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide updates for Bylaws, Policies and Administrative Guidelines for Board Policy.
7.31
Memorandums of Understanding - University of Toledo (attachments)
That the Board approves the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) contracts between the University of Toledo and Mid-Ohio ESC, pursuant to the School Psychology Internships for Jacob Littleton and Kylie Ransom.
7.32
PRTF Substitute Teacher Rates
That the Board approve the PRTF Substitute Teacher Rate based on the Mid-Ohio ESC Salary Schedule for Teacher BA Step 0.
7.33
Purchased Services Agreement (attachments)
That the Board approve the following purchase services agreement.
Marissa Maidment, $50/hr. on an as needed basis, to provide administrative guidance and support for the Mid-Ohio ESC TurboCert program during the 2026-2027 school year.
7.34
Amended Purchased Services Agreement (attachment)
That the Board approve the following amended purchased services agreement.
AttendanceK12, not to exceed $15,856.50/year, to provide attendance tracking software for 2026-2029 (3 years).
7.35
Updated Substitute/Tutor List 2025-2026 (attachments)
That the Board approves the updated Substitute/Tutor list for the 2025-2026 school year for F.I.R.S.T. and Abraxas.
8.
Director of Student Services Recommendations - Operational Action
8.1
Rescind - School Psychology Development Program Agreement
That the Board rescind the agreement with Gabriella Johnson for participation in the School Psychology Development Program.
9.
Superintendent Recommendations - Personnel Action
9.1
Resignations (attachments)
That the Board approve the following resignations.
Brittany Grimes, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), Limited Non-Teaching, effective May 29, 2026
Leslie Newland, Occupational Therapist Assistant (St. Mary), Individual Service, effective May 28, 2026
Michele Perry, IDEA - B Paraprofessional (Mansfield Christian), Individual Service, effective May 28, 2026
Christine Rogers, Speech and Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, effective at the end of the 2025 - 2026 contract year
Heidi Vitte, Educational Aide (Northmor), Individual Service, effective at the end of the 2025 - 2026 contract year
9.2
Amended Contracts
That the Board approve the following amended contracts.
2026 - 2027
Michaela Martin, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Administrative, 204 days to 224 days
Christine Rogers, Speech and Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching to Speech and Language Pathologist, $____, 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
2026 - 2027
Victoria Bennett, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr / 190 days
Banca DeCoster, Title 1 Tutor (Mansfield Christian), Individual Service, $18.50/hr., As-needed time sheet
Aimee Ford, Title 1 Coordinator / Teacher (Mansfield Christian), Limited Teaching, 1 yr / 195 days
Lisa Holewinski, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr / 190 days
Alexus Holmes, Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Limited Non-Teaching, 1 year / 250 days
Deshanna Kennard, IDEA-B Paraprofessional (Mansfield Christian), Individual Service, $19.80/hr., As-needed time sheet
Nicole Malone-Martinez, IDEA-B Paraprofessional / Title 1 Tutor (Mansfield Christian), Individual Service, $17.50/hr., As-needed time sheet
Cynthia Michael, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr / 190 days
Cindy Reynolds, Title 1 Teacher (Mansfield Christian), Individual Service, $25.75/hr., As-needed time sheet
Lindsey Schonauer, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr / 190 days
Heather Schwartz, Educational Consultant (DEW Funded), Administrative, 1 yr / 190 days
Ardyth Stull, Title 1 Teacher (Mansfield Christian), Individual Service, $23.70/hr., As-needed time sheet
9.4
Supplemental Contracts
That the Board approve the following supplemental contracts.
2025 - 2026
Madeline Collins, SLP, FY26 per diem, to provide ESY Speech and Language Services to Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools, beginning May 20, 2026 and ending August 30, 2026.
Makenna Cramer, RBT, FY26 per diem, to provide ESY Registered Behavior Technician Services to Fredericktown Local Schools, beginning May 20, 2026 and ending August 30, 2026.
Nicole Malone Martinez, FY26 per diem, ESY Title 1 Tutor from June 1st – 5th, 2026.
Ardyth Stull, FY26 per diem, ESY Title 1 Tutor from June 1st – 5th, 2026.
2026 - 2027
Chelsi Lohr, $900, LPDC Member
Heather McClain, $900, LPDC Member
Shelly Patrick, $900, LPDC Member
Julie Pfeifer, $900, LPDC Member
Paul Salvatori, PT, FY27 per diem, to provide Physical Therapy services to Shelby Sacred Heart School beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Paul Salvatori, PT, FY27 per diem, to provide Physical Therapy services to Carey Exempted Village Schools beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
Vanessa Wagner, $900, LPDC Member
9.5
Rescinded Employment Contract
That the Board approve the following rescinded employment contract.
2026 - 2027
Alexus Holmes, Long Term Substitute (Abraxas), Individual Service, $30.46/hr., As-needed timesheet
10.
Director of Student Services Recommendations - Personnel Action
10.1
Rescind - Employment Contract
That the Board rescind the following employment contract:
2026-2027
Gabriella Johnson, Associate to the Psychologist, $30.46/hr., Individual Service, As-needed time sheet
11.
Board Initiated Business
11.1
Authorize Bonuses (available for review)
That the Board authorizes the payment of performance bonuses, according to the attached document.
12.
Adjournment
Time: __________ p.m.
