Meeting Details
November 18, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
1 hr
Mid-Ohio ESC , 890 West Fourth Street, Mansfield OH, 44906
Purpose
N/A
President Theaker will call the November 18, 2026 meeting to order.
Treasurer Miller will call the roll.
President Theaker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jeremy Secrist, Director
Jolene Edwards, Abraxas Principal
Vanessa Wagner, F.I.R.S.T. Principal
MOESC's Private Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF's), Abaraxas & F.I.R.S.T.
The President will call for corrections and a motion to approve the October 21, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes.
Mid-Ohio ESC Updates
Community School Updates
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
No written report this month due to presentation.
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Please see attached written report.
Please see attached written report.
A. October 2026 Financial Report (attachment)
B. Approve Fund - Budget/Revenue: FY27 SLP/SP Consultant Grant (Fund: 516-9227) $400,000
C. Transfer of Funds:
From: General Fund (001-9303) To: Facility Maintenance Fund (001-9708) $200,000
From: General Fund (001-9303) To: Technology Maintenance Fund (001-9710) $8,080
That the Board approve the resolution of appointment to Pioneer Career & Technology Center for Mary Jean Theaker for a three-year term, commencing on January 1, 2027 and expiring on December 31, 2029.
That the Board approve the amended 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.
That the Board approve the amended staffing agreements for the 2026-2027 school year for the following districts:
Mansfield Christian Schools *
Plymouth-Shiloh Local Schools
That the Board approves the agreement between Bucyrus City Schools and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide PBIS training effective beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
That the Board approve the agreement between ChannelBound, LLC and Mid-Ohio ESC to provide ACA Compliance Services for the Breckpoint Minimum Value and Affordability Plan Coverage (MVP) plan effective November 1, 2026.
That the Board approve the agreement between Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company of America and Mid-Ohio ESC, beginning January 1, 2027. Mid-Ohio ESC will offer any current and new Educational Aides, Paraprofessionals, and Long-Term Substitutes Group Term Life Insurance. This coverage will be paid 100% by Mid-Ohio ESC and billed back to the district. *
That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between Mount Vernon Nazarene University and Mid-Ohio ESC, for potential Speech-Language Pathology field placements within our ESC client districts.
That the Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between The Ohio State University and Mid-Ohio ESC, for potential Speech-Language Pathology field placements within our ESC client districts.
That the Board approve out-of-state travel for Bethany Rachel to attend Integrated Systems Technologies (IST) FANUC training to be held on November 30th - December 3rd, 2026 in Auburn Hill, Michigan.
That the Board approves the Mid-Ohio ESC Renewal Application Team recommendation that the Community School Sponsorship Contract for Findlay Digital Academy be extended five years. The current sponsorship contract expires on June 30, 2027.
That the Board approve the Memorandums of Understanding between Mid-Ohio ESC, Bethany Rachel and Southern County Educational Service Center, for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
That the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Toledo and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide reduced tuition to employees.
That the Board approve the program agreement between Ohio Schools Council (OSC) and Mid-Ohio ESC, to provide agency authorization, to insure that the OSC secures and provides the electricity necessary to meet the requirements of Mid-Ohio ESC.
That the Board approve the following days as holidays with the Mid-Ohio ESC offices being closed for business:
November 26 & 27, 2026
December 24, 25 & 31, 2026
January 1, 2027
That the Board approve the following purchased services agreements.
Galion City Schools, $24.50/per participant for a total of $73.50, to provide CPR, First Aid and AED training for Mid-Ohio ESC employees serving the district.
That the Board approves the updated Substitute/Tutor list for the 2026-2027 school year for F.I.R.S.T. and Abraxas.
That the Board approve the following amended contracts.
Kelly Dawson, Educational Aide (Plymouth-Shiloh), 183 days to 127 days (Limited Non-Teaching)
That the following personnel contracts be approved effective the 2026-2027 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
Isabella Snyder, Speech & Language Pathologist, Limited Teaching, 1 yr / 115 days (prorated from 194 days) (**)
(**) $10,000 signing bonus
2025-2026 Sponsor Annual Performance Report for Community Schools: GOAL Digital, Findlay Digital and Tomorrow Center
That the Board review the 2027-2028 School Calendar for Abraxas and F.I.R.S.T. Schools.
That the Board discuss the appointment to Tri-Rivers Career Center for a three-year term, commencing January 1, 2027 and expiring on December 31, 2029.
That the Board review the following policies:
Program
2623 - Student Assessment and Academic Intervention Services (Revised)
2623.01 - Academic Intervention (New)
2623.02 - Third Grade Reading Guarantee (Revised)
2623.03 - K-3 Mathematics Diagnostic Assessments (New)
2675 - Advanced Mathematics Placement and Promotion (New)
Students
5330.02 - Procurement and Use of Ephinephrine Devices Auto Injectors In Emergency Situations (Rejected)
5460 - Graduation Requirements (Rejected)
Operations
8390 - Animals on Educational Service Center Property (Revised)
That the Board review the following policies:
Students
5830 - Student Fundraising (Rejected)
Finances
6605 - Crowdfunding (Rejected)
6608 - Accountability and Oversight of Fundraiser and Crowdfunding Disbursements (Rejected)
Relations
9211 - Educational Service Center Support Organizations (Rejected)
9215 - School Support Organizations (Rejected)
9700 - Relations with Special Interest Groups (Rejected)
9700.01 - Advertising and Commercial Activities (Revised)
That the Board reviews and approves the following job descriptions.
Media and Marketing Intern
Time: __________ p.m.