Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Mahoning County Educational Service Center Governing Board held
Thursday, June 30, 2016, 4:30 p.m. at 7300 N. Palmyra Rd., Canfield, OH
The meeting was called to order by the President, Atty. Kathi McNabb Welsh, at 4:30 p.m.
Atty. Welsh led the Pledge to the Flag. This was followed by a moment of silence.
On roll call the following members were present: Marie Dockry, James Hall, Richard S.
Scarsella and Kathi McNabb Welsh. Also in attendance: Ron Iarussi, Superintendent;
Blaise Karlovic, Treasurer; Karen Sciortino, Deputy Treasurer; Cheryl McArthur,
HR/Business Operations; Doug Hiscox, Assistant Superintendent.
A motion was made by Mrs. Dockry, seconded by Mr. Scarsella to approve the agenda.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Mrs. Dockry, yea; Mr. Hall, yea; Mr. Scarsella, yea;
Atty. Welsh, yea. The President declared the motion carried.
Atty. Engler arrived at 4:34 p.m.
A motion was made by Mrs. Dockry, seconded by Atty. Engler, to approve the following
Treasurer reports:
Minutes – May 19, 2016 Regular Meeting
Payment of Bills and Expenses
Financial Report and Investments for June 2016
General Fund…………………………………………………………..2,283,283.92
Help Me Grow……………………………………………………………...5,837.45
Permanent Improvement…………………………………………………...2,525.49
Teacher Professionalism……………………………………………………..908.00
ELI Private Pay Fees……………………………………………………….2,706.95
Title II A Professionalism Development…………………………………...3,411.00
Computer Network – Data Acquisition Site……………………………..221,194.48
ACCESS Onenet Subsidy………………………………………………...18,124.53
ACCESS Diocese State Subsidy……………………………………………..803.65
ACCESS EMIS Subsidy………………………………………………….19,325.73
Computer Network – Huntington Trust Escrow……………………………..212.44
First Place Scholarship Fund…………………………………………………900.00
Mahoning County Track……………………………………………………..403.00
Professional Development/SIRI Follow Up………………………………18,603.37
Public School Preschool…………………………………………………..17,420.37
Alternative Education Challenge………………………………………….14,334.10
College Credit Plus Grant…………………………………………………28,444.47
SSTR5 Early Literacy…………………………………………………….68,760.38
Regional Facilitator……………………………………………………….21,437.46
School Psychology Intern…………………………………………………..4,218.92
SSTR5 Secondary Transitions………………………………………………..801.40
Transition Implementation Grant…………………………………………14,344.18
Title VI-B SSTR5………………………………………………………..148,085.51
LEP Title III………………………………………………………………..4,768.21
SSTR5 Early Learning (EL 2)……………………………………………...5,804.58
MIECHV HMG GR………………………………………………………58,209.52
Region State Professional Development………………………………...195,445.45
Pathways II Rehabilitation Services………………………………………74,090.57
Grand Total All Funds……………………………………………….3,234,405.18
Budget
Transfer Funds
Appropriation Measure
Temporary Appropriation
On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Hall, yea; Mr. Scarsella, yea; Mrs. Dockry, yea;
Atty. Engler, yea. The President declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Dockry, seconded by Mr. Scarsella, to approve the following:
1. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Akron Children's Hospital to provide nursing services to
MCESC programs for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
2. Approve Membership renewal for BASA for Ron Iarussi and Doug
Hiscox.
3. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Boardman Local School District to provide transportation for
the MCESC Transition to Work classroom for the 2016 - 2017 school
year.
4. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Brookfield Local School District for the MCESC to provide
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE TO FLAG
MOMENT OF
SILENCE
ROLL CALL
AGENDA
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TREASURER’S
REPORTS
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CONTRACTS
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teaching and learning, marketing and school psychology services for the
2016 - 2017 school year.
5. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Campbell City School District for the MCESC to provide the
Campbell ECE classroom for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
6. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Creative Leadership Solutions Purchasing Agreement to
provide Community of Practice professional development services on
November 14-15, 2016.
7. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Crestwood Local School District for the MCESC to provide
e-learning services for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
8. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Dave Caperton to provide 90 minute 2016-2017 School Year
Kickoff
9. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and ESC of Central Ohio/OCALI to provide to days of
professional development with Christie Filler on August 8-9, 2016 for the
TIP grant.
10. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Fuel Education, LLC to provide online educational products
for the Career Readiness Grant from August 1, 2016 through July 31,
2019, pending receipt of Career Readiness Grant.
11. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Janet Donofrio to plan (two days) and present (eight days) of
Leveled Literacy from August 1, 2016 through November 30, 2016.
12. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Kent State University for an intern (Kelly Murphy) of the
Kent State University School Psychology Program for the 2016 - 2017
school year.
13. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Lockwood United Methodist Church to provide classroom
space for preschool classrooms from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
14. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Marion City Schools to approve agreement to provide a
Simulated Workplace Instructional Coach for the 2016-2017 school year.
15. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Marlington Local School District for the MCESC to provide
e-learning services for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
16. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and MCESCEA to approve MOU regarding temporary
reassignment of Intervention Specialist to Transition Implementation
Program Coordinator.
17. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and MCSEIC to approve resolution with Mahoning County School
Employee Insurance Consortium to amend the bylaws which will allow
plan design change.
18. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Nicole Mathias to plan and provide up to 14 Workshop
Survival sessions during the 2016-2017 school year.
19. Approve membership to Ohio Association of School Business Officials
for Cheryl McArthur for the 2016-2017 school year.
20. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Ohio University for the MCESC to serve as a clinical site for
students in the College of Health Sciences and Professions from January 1,
2017 through December 31, 2022.
21. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Potential Development for the MCESC to provide e-learning
services for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
22. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Punderson Manor Lodge and Conference Center to provide
rooms and food for teaching and learning conference on August 5, 2016.
23. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Quest to provide meeting room and food for SPDG Meeting on
September 26-28, 2016.
24. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Quest to provide meeting room and food for SPDG Meeting on
October 17 - 18, 2016.
25. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Quest to provide meeting room and food for SPDG Meeting
Package on November 15, 2016.
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26. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Quest to provide meeting room and food for SPDG Lead
Meeting on March 3, 2017.
27. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Quest to provide meeting room and food for SPDG Meeting
Package on March 6, 2017.
28. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and REM Consulting to provide consulting services to the
MCESC for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
29. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Staff Excel, LLC to facilitate Emergenics workshop on June
16, 2016 and June 20, 2016 for $300 a half day.
30. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Struthers City School District for the MCESC to provide the
Struthers ECE classroom for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
31. Approve Membership renewal for The Ohio Coalition for Equity &
Adequacy.
32. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and United Local School District for the MCESC to provide
teaching and learning and e-learning services for the 2016 - 2017 school
year.
33. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Valley Christian Schools for the MCESC to provide e-
learning services for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
34. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Warren City Schools for the MCESC to provide e-learning
services for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
35. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Wills Mobility and Vision Services, LLC to provide up to 25
hours per week of direct service for OM and VI at $85 per hour and up to
8 hours per week of planning and documentation at $45 per hour or the
2016 - 2017 school year.
36. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Wright Specialty to provide liability insurance for the
period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
37. Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Youngstown State University for an intern (Nicole Cicozi) of
the YSU School Psychology Program for the 2016-2017 school year.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Scarsella, yea; Mrs. Dockry, yea; Atty. Engler,
yea; Mr. Hall, yea; Atty. Welsh, yea. The President declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Dockry, seconded by Mr. Hall, to approve the following:
Approve Agreement between Mahoning County Educational Service
Center and Cocca Development to approve renewal of the third
amendment of the lease from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Approve termination of the fourth amendment of the lease between
Mahoning County Educational Service Center and Cocca Development
effective July 1, 2016.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Mrs. Dockry, yea; Atty. Engler, yea; Mr. Hall, yea;
Mr. Scarsella, yea; Atty. Welsh, yea. The President declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mrs. Dockry, seconded by Atty. Engler, to approve the following
district transportation:
AUSTINTOWN
Almasi Wilma Bus
Basista Michael Bus
Batchelor Jeremy Van
Bernier Bonita Bus
Bietsch Warren Bus
Bryant Lisa Bus
Burd John Van
Burns Theresa Van
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DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION (16-60)
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Carson Charles Bus
Cartwright Kenneth Bus
Cassano Samuel Van
Cataline Richard Bus
Clemens Cynthia Bus
Colaluca Vincent Van
Conley Vicki Bus
Dallas William Bus
Daltorio Dominick Bus
Dearth Tracy Bus
Diefenderfer Amy Van
Driscoll Linda Bus
Evans Rita Bus
Fleps Robert Bus
Ford Donald Bus
Frost Kenneth Bus
Grimm David Bus
Halko Robert Bus
Herschel Mary Ann Bus
Hicks Dwight Bus
Kopinsky Dennis Bus
Land Jacqueline Bus
Loebel Kevin Bus
Matyas Dixie Bus
McCall Mary Bus
Mackey Deborah Bus
Martin John Bus
` Medley Jerry Bus
Miller Brenda Bus
Morar Daniel Bus
Morrison Nicole Bus
Mraz Anna Bus
Murphy Barbara Bus
Murphy-Penk Colleen Bus
Naze Tanya Bus
Parker Jeffrey Bus
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Pastore James Bus
Penk James Van
Reel Linda Bus
Reid Mary Bus
Rice Michelle Bus
Rutushin Raymond Bus
Rymer-Steinek Nicole Van
Sabatino Frank Bus
Sawyer Kimberly Bus
Steiner Seth Van
Theis Robert Bus
Tolley Tina Bus
Toth Jeffrey Van
Wagner III Frank Bus
Wanamaker Lara Bus
Williams Karen Bus
Wilson Douglas Bus
Yantes Robert Van
Zoerb Lynn Bus
Zone James Bus
BOARDMAN
Aey Diedra Bus
Aey Stacy Bus
Aron Diane Bus
Aron George Bus
Borton Thomas Bus
Brewer Kristine Bus
Brothers Matthew Bus/Van
Brown Darlene Bus
Burns Michele Bus
Charnesky Daniel Bus/Van
Collingwood Karen Bus
Diaz Robert Bus
Daniels Dan Bus
Dunn Ryan Bus
Fait Kathy Bus
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Finnie Dorian Bus
` Finnie Wayne Bus
Gahagan James Bus
Genuske David Bus
Giancola Sandra Aide
Giesey Tina Bus
Gillette Marc Bus
Gillins Anthony Bus
Hammond Anna Bus
Harris Patricia Bus
Harris Thomas Bus
Helly Cheryl Bus
Hickok James Bus
Hockensmith Jack Bus
Jadallah Cheryl Bus
Kannal Ira Bus
Kinsley Lisa Bus
Kohuth Laurie Bus
Kunzer Michael Bus/Van
Ladd Cynthia Bus
Leone Ronald Bus
Leone, Jr Ron Bus
Lewis Bonnie Bus
McCarthy Thomas Bus
Mendenhall Christopher Bus
Merlino Christine Aide
Osman Thomas Bus
Passarelli Robert Bus
Petrony Heather Bus
Robison Jolene Bus
Russo Saundra Bus
Sanfilippo April Bus
Soles Robert Bus
Toohey Kathleen Bus
Townsend Sharon Aide
Tribe Joyce Bus
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Tuminello James Bus
Wagner-Smith Rhonda Bus
Wilson Anastasia Bus
Woolley Laurie Bus
CANFIELD
Hursh Robert Bus
McCall Diane Bus
Szabo Charles Bus
Wingard Kathleen Bus
JACKSON MILTON
Davis Robert Bus
Kaloci Deborah Bus
LOWELLVILLE
Nock Frank Bus
POLAND
Audi Michael Van
Brennen Marybeth Bus
Campbell Matthew Van
Carroll Karen Bus
Cherol Frank Bus
Craig Mary Jo Bus
Digiacomo David Van
Dutko Ronald Bus
Geltz Jeffrey Bus
Gingery John Bus
Gomori Jeffrey Bus
Hartman Robert Bus
Kovalovsky Diana Bus
Kosa Richard Bus
McCree Joseph Bus
Medvec Michael Bus
Miller Sandra Bus
Mrakovich Michael Van
Peluso Diana Bus
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Raseta Ruth Bus
Raybuck Barbara Bus
SEBRING
Kimball Michael Bus
Mathias Nicole Van
Rogers Devin Bus
Scott Joshua Van
Thomas Tammy Bus
Viscounte Antoinette Bus
Weibush Deborah Van
SOUTH RANGE
Darkadakis Elizabeth Bus
Evans Donna Bus
Freedy Anthony Bus
Freedy Janet Bus
Hammond Brenda Bus
SPRINGFIELD
Barger Rhonda Bus
Berry Deborah Bus
Heffner Delilah Bus
Kawecki Cheryl Bus
Krall Michael Bus
Molnar Melissa Bus
Pero James Bus
Pitts Nancy Bus
Summers Karen Bus
Withers Tricia Bus
WEST BRANCH
Banks Merrellyn Van
Bardo Michael Bus
Barnett Nancy Bus
Birkhimer Debra Bus
Bonar Elaine Van
Brown Jason Van
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Brown Michael Van
Bryan Nicholas Bus
Buckley Kevin Van
Buehler Barbara Bus
Coblentz Lydia Bus
Coffee Brian Van
Cope Sarah Bus
DeShields Penny Van
DeShields Walter Van
Dorris Christopher Van
Doyle Keli Bus
Edie Jody Bus
Edwards Debra Bus
Falasca Michael Van
Fink Kimberly Bus
Frantz Cari Bus
Gandee Denise Bus
Ginocchi Denise Van
Greenawalt Michael Bus
Haidet Thressa Bus
Hancock John Van
Harter Christine Bus
Henry Toni Bus
Hinchliffe Larry Bus
Howell Dennis Bus
Hughes Misty Bus
Johnston Albert Bus
McLean Jodi Bus
McMahon Samantha Van
Milliken Linda Bus
Montgomery Randall Van
Oblisk Cheryl Bus
Pelley Charles Bus
Petkash Jenny Bus
Phillis Christine Bus
Sanor Mark Bus
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Schaeffer Douglas Bus
Sellaroli Louis Van
Shafer Deborah Bus
Sihock Kristie Van
Spahr Elena Bus
Suggett Constance Bus
Szymanski Joel Van
Wyatt Tracy Van
Wallace McKenzie Van
Zeisler Rebecca Bus
WESTERN RESERVE
Allen Robert Van
Conrad Gary Bus
Criswell Wilma Bus
Houston Shirley Bus
Miller Ronald Bus
Mowery David Bus
Terry David Bus
On roll call the vote was as follows: Mrs. Dockry, yea; Atty. Engler, yea; Mr. Hall, yea;
Mr. Scarsella, yea; Atty. Welsh, yea. The President declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Hall, seconded by Mrs. Dockry, to approve the following
personnel recommendations:
1. Resignations
Thomas Davies, ACCESS Programmer, effective June 30, 2016
Diane Fabian, ACCESS, Student Services Liaison, effective June 30,
2016
Kevin Homistek, ACCESS, WAN administrator, effective June 30, 2016
John Laplante, ACCESS, Executive Director, effective June 30, 2016
Bonnie Manchester, ACCESS, Fiscal Services Liaison, effective June 30,
2016
Gretchen Martin. ACCESS, Student Services Liaison, effective June 30,
2016
Becky Sabino, ACCESS, Network Support Technician, effective June 30,
2016
Dale Santangelo, ACCESS, LAN Manager, effective June 30, 2016
Anneliese Smith, ACCESS, Associate Director, effective June 30, 2016
James Wilson, ACCESS, Treasurer, effective June 30, 2016
April Lynch, Intervention Specialist, effective June 30, 2016
Margaret Pentz, Intervention Specialist effective June 30, 2016
Robinette Dotson, Youngstown Early College Academic
Coordinator, effective June 30, 2016
Liesl Blackwell, SSTR5 Consultant, effective July 31, 2016
Fawn McPheters, MUC Intervention Specialist, effective June 30, 2016
Kathleen Wagner, Preschool Disability Teacher, effective June 30, 2016
Dawn Speece, Physical Therapist, resignation for purpose of retirement
effective June 30, 2016
Margaret Griffin, Speech-Language Pathologist, effective June 30, 2016
Nicole Polster, School Psychologist, effective June 30, 2016
Ryan Jones, Bookkeeper, effective June 30, 2016
Patricia Wirtz, Help Me Grow Home Visitor/Service Coordinator,
effective June 30, 2016
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2. Leave of Absences
Lori Ross, Preschool Disability Teacher, FMLA for pregnancy leave
tentative dates, April 14, 2016 through October 3, 2016; pregnancy leave
due to complications will continue approximately from October 4, 2016
through January 20, 2017.
Carolyn Lorenzi, Work Study Coordinator, intermittent FMLA for child
care leave from August 10, 2016 through October 31, 2016.
3. Contract
Kristin Peace, Human Resource Generalist, one year classified contract,
effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, $44,800, 261 days, prorated
4 days, pending receipt of all hiring documentation.
Nikitas Tsikouris, Bookkeeper, one year classified contract, effective July
1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, $33,000, 261 days, pending receipt of all
hiring documentation.
Susan Koulianous, SSTR5 Consultant, one year certified special limited
contract effectiveJuly 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 209 days, $77,970
pending receipt of all hiring documentation.
Kelly Murphy, School Psychologist Intern, one year certified special
limited contract effectiveJuly 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 186
days, salary to be determined by ODE, pending receipt of all hiring
documentation.
Nicole Ciozzi, School Psychologist Intern, one year certified special
limited contract effectiveJuly 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017,186
days, salary to be determined by ODE, pending receipt of all hiring
documentation.
Sarah Brady, School Psychologist, one year certified limited contract,
effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 204 days, $46,930, pending
receipt of all hiring documentation.
Katherine Rabel, Instructional Supervisor, one year certified limited
contract, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 209 days, $73,160
pending receipt of all hiring documentation.
Renee Foester, Instructional Supervisor, one year certified limited
contract, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 209 days, $74,400
pending receipt of all hiring documentation.
Julianne Ware, Instructional Supervisor, one year certified limited
contract, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 209 days, $71,920
pending receipt of all hiring documentation.
Tonya Bunkley Thornton, Youngstown Early College Academic
Coordinator, one year special classified contract, 228 days, salary to be
determined, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, pending receipt
of all hiring documentation.
Lauren Stepanian, Occupational Therapist, one year certified limited
contract, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 186 days $58,236
pending receipt of all hiring documentation.
Amanda Horne, Intervention Specialist, one year certified limited
contract, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 186 days, $34,817
pending receipt of all hiring documentation.
Lori Vandeborne, Simulated Workplace Instructional Coach, one year
special limited certified contract, 260 days $68,000 plus pick up on the
pick up, 20 vacation days, pending receipt of all hiring documentation.
4. Approve employment contract for Douglas Hiscox to serve as Assistant Superintendent
for the period May 20, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
5. Approve resolution to rescind non-renewal of James Ihnat approved at the May 19,
2016 board meeting and to approve a one-year limited teaching contract for the 2016-2017
school year.
6. Approve one year, part-time, certified employment contracts, effective July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017 for the following returning staff up to the number of days shown:
Amy Gelfand, School Psychologist, 170 days
Melissa Jenkins, School Psychologist, 164 days
Doug Schneider, School Psychologist, up to 40 days
Bethany Schll-Lavery, School Psychologist, 123 days
Rachel Gragg, Speech-Language Pathologist, 79 days
Susan Testa, Speech-Language Pathologist, 120 days
Rachel Allen, OT, 175 days
Diane Kluchar, OT, 160 days
Jennifer Lassonde, OT, 120 days
Melissa Malito, OTA, 80 days
Maureen Newell, OTA, 120 days
Jamie Wolfe, OTA, 120 days
Carolyn Wyand, OT, 130 days
Angel Suarez, PTA, 155 days
Stephanie Taranto, PT, 80 days
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7. Approve one year classified contract effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for
the following returning staff:
Kristin Peace, Human Resource Generalist
8. Supplemental Contracts
A. Approve the following supplemental hours to meet district requests at $60 per hour
plus mileage for the following staff:
Diane Kluchar, OT, up to 4 hours
Donna Lambert, OT, up to 8 hours
Linda Ankerman, OT, up to 3.75 hours
Shannon Mulichak, OT, up to 12 hours
Kathy O'Shaughnessy, PT, up to 40.75 hours
Sarah Backus, SLP, up to 18 hours
Julie Sokol, SLP, up to 22 hours
B. At the request of the Mahoning County High School Governing Board, approve Laurie
Boyer-Senich, Intervention Specialist, $25 per hour for OGT prep.
C. Teresa Schultheis, Preschool Disability Teacher, to provide summer instruction for
$25 per hour to meet district needs for up to 24 hours.
D. Tammy Matulek, Intervention Specialist, to provide ESY for $25 per hour to meet
district needs for up to 40 hours
E. Laurie Boyer-Senich, Intervention Specialist, teacher for MCSPA Summer School up
to 100 hrs. at $25 hr.
9. Approve the following job descriptions:
Assistant Superintendent
Director of Technology
Director of Human Resources
Executive Administrative Assistant
Human Resource Generalist
10. Contract Amendments
Jennifer Lassonde, Occupational Therapist amend contract status from
full time to part-time effective July 1, 2016
Patricia Robertson, Supervisor of SLP, up to 10 additional days for the
2015 - 2016 school year
Patricia Robertson, Supervisor of SLP, amend contract to 211 days
effective July 1, 2016
Karen Trevis, Supervisor of OT/PT, amend contract to 204 days
effective July 1, 2016
Jennifer Green, Preschool Disability Teacher, up to 5 days to attend
training necessary for collaboration with Head Start.
Christopher Stewart, amend contract to Technology Coordinator,
effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 232 days.
Kyle Sheehan, amend contract from Intervention Specialist to PACE
Coordinator, effective July 1, 2016 for 211 days, $58,300.
Andrew Velchek, amend to Director of Technology, three year classified
contract, $91,140 with pick up on the pickup, effective July 1, 2016
through June 30, 2019.
Christopher Stewart, amend to Technology Coordinator, one year
classified contract, 232 days, $45,512 effective July 1, 2016 through June
30, 2017.
Cheryl Mitchell McArthur, amend to Director of Human Resources and
Operations, $93,620 with pick up on the pick up, effective July 1,
2016 through June 30, 2019.
Brie Little, amend to Executive Administrative Assistant, one year
classified contract $47,940 effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Andrea Hiner, Assistant Technology Coordinator, two year classified
contract, 240 days, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
Kyle Sheehan, Kyle, amend to PACE Coordinator, one year certified
limited contract, 211 days, $58,300, July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
11. Approve resolution approving addendum to the contract for Douglas Hiscox to serve
as Assistant Superintendent for the period May 20, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
12. Approve factoring schedule for administrative personnel and appropriate placement of
designated staff on said schedule.
13. Approve factoring schedule for non-union personnel and appropriate placement of
designated staff on said schedule.
14. At the request of the Mahoning County High School Governing Board, approve the
following for summer school teaching at $25 per hour:
Rose Pirone, up to 20 days
Brian Palmer, up to 30 days
15. Stipends
A. At the request of the Mahoning County High School Governing Board, pay Michael
Capps, $1,500 stipend per semester for the 2015-2016 school year for participation in
school committee work.
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B. Debbie Catullo, Intervention Specialist, approve $500 stipend for serving as a RE
mentor for a second teacher.
C. Beverly Lankitus, Physical Therapist, $1,500 to assist with physical therapy duties for
the 2016-2017 school year
D. Staci DiRenzo, School Psychologist, $1,500 to assist with school psychologist duties
for the 2016-2017 school year
16. Professional Leave
Meeting: X EMIS Training
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 6-7, 2016
Attendee: Diane Fabian
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X EMIS Alliance Training
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 6-7, 2016
Attendee: Gretchen Martin
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X AESA National Conference
Location: New Orleans, LA Date: December 2-4, 2015
Attendee: Amy Andrascik
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X BASA Conference (Crisis Communication)
Location: Columbus, OH Date: March 8-10, 2016
Attendee: Amy Andrascik
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X OESCA Conference
Location: Columbus, OH Date: April 11-12, 2016
Attendee: Amy Andrascik
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Autism Across the Spectrum, Current Practical Strategies for Behavior
Skill Development in Every Level of Autism
Location: Youngstown, OH Date: June 8, 2016
Attendee: Amy Joachim
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Switch-It: Bringing Smart Technologies to Power Mobility
Location: Akron, OH Date: June 9, 2016
Attendee: Beverly Lankitus
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X OASPA Spring Conference
Location: Dublin, OH Date: March 3-4, 2016
Attendee: Cheryl McArthur
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X HVCLN Meeting - HMG Home Visiting Colaborative
Location: Pickerton, OH Date: June 21-22, 2016
Attendee: Christine Hanysh
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Math Committee
Location: Columbus, OH Date: May 31-June 2, 2016
Attendee: Corey Bubon
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Early Childhood Leadership Academy
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 3, 2016
Attendee: Debra Demyen
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X SSTR5 Summit Presenter
Location: MCCTC Date: June 23, 2016
Attendee: Debra Demyen
Entity: MCESC
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Meeting: X Area VR Contracts On-Site Meeting: Quarter 3
Location: Medina, OH Date: June 15, 2016
Attendee: Elaine Gamberale
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Union Leadership Institute
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 20-22, 2016
Attendee: Elizabeth Morgan
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Spring Title Conference
Location: Columbus, OH Date: March 14-16, 2016
Attendee: Douglas Hiscox
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Austism Strategies Seminar for Behavior Skill Development
Location: Youngstown, OH Date: June 8, 2016
Attendee: Heather Hevener
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Now You See Me - Visual Rehabilitation in Pediatrics
Location: Cleveland, OH Date: June 8, 2016
Attendee: Janith Slosser
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Now You See Me - Visual Rehabilitation in Pediatrics
Location: Cleveland, OH Date: June 9, 2016
Attendee: Jennifer Lassonde
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Standards
Location: Boardman, OH Date: May 19, 2016
Attendee: Jennifer Vigorito
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X OACTS Conference
Location: Granville, OH Date: June 20-21, 2016
Attendee: Jessica Cene
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Students Referred for SLD in Dyslexia Pilot Program
Location: Pittsburgh, PA Date: June 20, 2016
Attendee: Juli Baumgarner
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Switch-It: Bringing Smart Technologies to Power Mobility
Location: Akron, OH Date: June 9, 2016
Attendee: Kathleen O'Shaughnessy
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X HVLCN Face to Face Planning Meeting
Location: Pickerington, OH Date: June 21-22, 2016
Attendee: Kim Johnson
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Evaluation Committee Meeting
Location: Columbus, OH Date: September 16, 2015
Attendee: Kimberly Davis
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X OTES State Trainer
Location: Columbus, OH Date: October 12-14, 2015
Attendee: Kimberly Davis
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Capital Conference
Location: Columbus, OH Date: November 9-11, 2015
Attendee: Kimberly Davis
Entity: MCESC
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Meeting: X Association of Education Service Agencies Conference
Location: New Orleans, LA Date: December 2-4, 2015
Attendee: Kimberly Davis
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X OPES Training
Location: Columbus, OH Date: December 11, 2015
Attendee: Kimberly Davis
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Now You See Me - Visual Rehabilitation in Pediatrics
Location: Pittsburgh, PA Date: June 10, 2016
Attendee: Krista Dombroski
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Ohio Schools Council 2015 Fall Seminar and Legal Update
Location: Independence, OH Date: October 15, 2015
Attendee: Linda Yosay
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X AESA National Conference
Location: New Orleans, LA Date: December 2-4, 2015
Attendee: Linda Yosay
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: ODE Content Advisory Committee Question Review
Location: Columbus, OH Date: August 21-26, 2016
Attendee: Lisa Iberis
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Standards Revision Team
Location: New Albany, OH Date: June 17, 2016
Attendee: Marlo Moransky-Miller
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: Review Newly Developed Test Items for Ohio's State Tests
Location: Columbus, OH Date: July 31-August 2, 2016
Attendee: Marlo Moransky-Miller
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X FHA Survey Training
Location: Willmington, OH Date: June 5-9, 2016
Attendee: Melanie Lamb
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Psychopharmacology for Mental Health
Location: Youngstown, OH Date: June 17, 2016
Attendee: Nicholas Grenzig
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Biology Rangefinding
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 12-17, 2016
Attendee: Paula Roberts
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Ohio High School Biology Rubric Validation Meeting
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 27-30, 2016
Attendee: Paula Roberts
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Google 101 ang Google 201 Training
Location: MCESC Date: June 21, 2016
Attendee: Sarah Thompson
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Columbiana County: Caring for Our Youth
Location: Lisbon, OH Date: June 22, 2016
Attendee: Sarah Thompson
Entity: MCESC
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Meeting: X SSTR5 Collaborative Summit 2016
Location: MCCTC Date: June 23, 2016
Attendee: Sarah Thompson
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: American Government Content Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: Columbus, OH Date: July 13-14, 2016
Attendee: Sean Sich
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: Network of Regional Leaders Meeting
Location: Columbus, OH Date: July 26, 2016
Attendee: Sean Sich
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Help Me Grow Training
Location: Boardman, OH Date: May 19, 2016
Attendee: Stephine Lewis
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X Autism Across the Spectrum
Location: Boardman, OH Date: June 8, 2016
Attendee: Susan Carney
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X SunGard Program
Location: Hudson, OH Date: May 12, 2016
Attendee: Theresa Hartman
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X TEACCH 2016 Conference
Location: Sewickley, PA Date: July 18-22, 2016
Attendee: Tricia Oskorip
Entity: MCESC
Meeting: X OLI4 Central Meetings/Walter Horn Banquet
Location: Dublin, OH Date: June 14-15, 2016
Attendee: Andrew Tommelleo
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X HSTW Planning
Location: Steubenville, OH Date: June 16, 2016
Attendee: Andrew Tommelleo
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Curriculum Planning
Location: Zanesville, OH Date: June 21, 2016
Attendee: Andrew Tommelleo
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: SREB Summer Conference
Location: Louisville, KY Date: July 13-15, 2016
Attendee: Andrew Tommelleo
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: Career Connections Conference
Location: Easton, OH Date: July 25, 2016
Attendee: Andrew Tommelleo
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: OACTE Summer Conference
Location: Easton, OH Date: July 25-27, 2016
Attendee: Andrew Tommelleo
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X AT Network Meeting
Location: Columbus, OH Date: May 20, 2016
Attendee: Denise Malkovits
Entity: SSTR5
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Meeting: X Integrated Comprehensive Systems
Location: Rootstown, OH Date: June 28-30, 2016
Attendee: Denise Malkovits
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X UDL Summer Institute
Location: Columbus, OH Date: July 17-22, 2016
Attendee: Denise Malkovits
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X OSU Student Union
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 13-14, 2016
Attendee: Gregory Boerio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X OLI4 Centralized Training Cohort 1 & 2
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 13-15, 2016
Attendee: Joseph Fuline
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Leading for Social Justice: Ohio's 2016 Institute
Location: Rootstown, OH Date: June 28-30, 2016
Attendee: Liesl Blackwell
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X ICS Leading for Social Justice Training
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 20-22, 2016
Attendee: Lorene Pfahler
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Measure of Quality Train the Trainer
Location: Reynoldsburg, OH Date: May 6, 2016
Attendee: Lorie Lubman
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Tech in the Classroom Train the Trainer
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 2, 2016
Attendee: Lorie Lubman
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X LETRS Train the Trainer Final Modules
Location: Dublin, OH Date: June 13-16, 2016
Attendee: Lorie Lubman
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: SSTR5 Retreat
Location: Geneva, OH Date: July 6-7, 2016
Attendee: Lorie Lubman
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: DIBELS Next Training
Location: Columbus, OH Date: July 18, 2016
Attendee: Lorie Lubman
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: ELA/KRA Updates
Location: Columbus, OH Date: July 27-28, 2016
Attendee: Lorie Lubman
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: KRA Train the Trainer and the Role of Coaching
Location: Columbus, OH Date: August 1-3, 2016
Attendee: Lorie Lubman
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: Early Literacy Meeting
Location: Columbus, OH Date: August 9-10, 2016
Attendee: Lorie Lubman
Entity: SSTR5
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Meeting: X IEP/ETR Work Session
Location: Dublin, OH Date: June 24, 2016
Attendee: Maria Hoffmaster
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Social Justice Training
Location: Rootstown, OH Date: June 28-30, 2016
Attendee: Maria Hoffmaster
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Connect for Success
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 13-14, 2016
Attendee: Marla Peachock
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X ICS Conference: Leading for Social Justice
Location: Rootstown, OH Date: June 28-30, 2016
Attendee: Marla Peachock
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Secondary Transition Work Group Session
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 15-16, 2016
Attendee: Mary Fran Jones
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: Annual ACTE Conference, Secondary Transition
Location: Columbus, OH Date: July 25-27, 2016
Attendee: Mary Fran Jones
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X CTPD Meeting (SST Career Tech)
Location: Marion, OH Date: August 25, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X SST Director's Meeting
Location: Dublin, OH Date: September 9-11, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X OOD/ODE Transition Meeting
Location: Columbus, OH Date: September 16-17, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X State Systemic Improvement Plan - MTSS Committee and Dean's
Compact
Location: Dublin, OH Date: September 23-25, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Special Education Leadership Conference
Location: Columbus, OH Date: September 29-October 1, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Early Literacy Foundation for Success (ELFS) Team
Location: Columbus, OH Date: October 7, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X SST Director's Meeting
Location: Dublin, OH Date: October 7-9, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Early Literacy Foundation for Success Planning Retreat
Location: Dublin, OH Date: October 29, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
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Meeting: X Early Learning Foundations for Success Planning
Location: Dublin, OH Date: November 23, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X 2015 Ohio PBIS Showcase
Location: Columbus, OH Date: November 30-December 1, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Early Literacy Foundations for Success Planning
Location: Dublin, OH Date: December 2-3, 2015
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Early Literacy Foundations for Success Planning
Location: Dublin, OH Date: January 12-13, 2016
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Early Literacy Foundations for Success Planning Meeting
Location: Dublin, OH Date: January 26-27, 2016
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X ESC Quarterly Meeting with ODE
Location: Columbus, OH Date: February 4, 2016
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Early Literacy Foundation Stakeholders Group
Location: Dublin, OH Date: February 9-10, 2016
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Early Literacy Foundation Skateholder
Location: Dublin, OH Date: February 29-March 1, 2016
Attendee: Michele DiMuzio
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Early Literacy Specialist Meeting
Location: Columbus, OH Date: March 22-23, 2016
Attendee: Michelle Elia
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X LETRS Training
Location: Dublin, OH Date: May 22-26, 2016
Attendee: Michelle Elia
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Connect for Success & LETRS Training
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 12-16, 2016
Attendee: Michelle Elia
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X Network of Regional Leaders - Diverse Learners
Location: Mansfield, OH Date: June 2, 2016
Attendee: Michelle Elia
Entity: SSTR5
Meeting: X 2016 Ohio Special Education Conference
Location: Columbus, OH Date: June 2-3, 2016
Attendee: Tina DeVito
Entity: SSTR5
On roll call the vote was as follows: Atty. Engler, yea; Mr. Hall, yea; Mr. Scarsella, yea;
Mrs. Dockry, yea; Atty. Welsh, yea. The President declared the motion carried.
Discussion:
Straight A
Administrative Salary Schedule
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Dedication Plaque
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A motion was made by Atty. Engler, seconded by Mr. Hall, to adjourn at 5:23 p.m.
On roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Hall, yea; Mr. Scarsella, yea; Mrs. Dockry, yea;
Atty. Engler, yea; Atty. Welsh, yea. The President declared the motion carried.
The foregoing is a true and accurate account of the proceedings
of the Mahoning County Educational Service Center Governing
Board at its regular meeting held Thursday, June 30, 2016 at
7300 N. Palmyra Rd, Canfield, OH 44406.
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President
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Treasurer
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Date
ADJOURN (16-62)
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