1115 Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County Essex Place 6393 Oak Tree Blvd., Independence, Ohio 44131 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 18, 2018 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. Roll Call - Present Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Administration Present - Bob Mengerink, Bruce Basalla, Steve Rogaski, Jennifer Dodd Public Participation - There was none. Resolution #2018-01-09 - Approve the Agenda Motion: Christine Krol; seconded by Carol Fortlage Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Anton Hocevar, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-01-10 - Accept the December 2017 Financial Statements Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC hereby accepts the Treasurer s Financial Statements for the month of December 2017 including the following reports: General Fund Analysis Report, Cash Position Financial Report by Fund, Schedule of Investments and Bank Reconciliation. Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-01-11 - Accept the December 2017 Check Register This Resolution was tabled until the next Governing Board meeting on February 22, 2018. Resolution #2018-01-12 - Approve Board Member Reimbursement for Travel Expenses Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC authorizes the Treasurer to reimburse Carol Fortlage ($251.99) for expenses incurred. Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Anthony Miceli Abstain: Carol Fortlage Page 1 of 5
1116 Resolution #2018-01-13 - Approve Board Member Reimbursement for Travel Expenses Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC authorizes the Treasurer to reimburse Anthony Miceli ($546.18) for expenses incurred. Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage Abstain: Anthony Miceli The Treasurer updated the Governing Board on the audit being performed by the Auditor of State s Office. It is expected to be completed by the end of January with a post audit in mid-february. Once everything is finalized the Governing Board will be notified. Also, the Treasurer noted that the Positive Education Program and the Education Alternatives programs will be undergoing an audit of their respective food service programs. Resolution #2018-01-14 Designation of Members to the Business Advisory Council Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC authorizes the Superintendent per ORC 3313.821, to designate members of the ESC s Business Advisory Council, the Northeast Ohio Business Advisory Council. Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Carol Fortlage Anton Hocevar, Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-01-15 - Approve authorizing the Use of the Entity Name of the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC authorizes the Superintendent to initiate the process of trademarking and utilizing the name Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio for the entity. Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Frank Mahnic During the discussion of this resolution Mr. Hocevar stepped out of the meeting. The time was 8:54 a.m. The Roll Call vote was taken while Mr. Hocevar was out of the room. Nays: Frank Mahnic, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Carol Fortlage Absent: Anton Hocevar Page 2 of 5
1117 Motion passed 3-1 Mr. Hocevar returned to the meeting at 9:00 a.m. The Superintendent had a discussion with the Governing Board regarding the quarterly progress report of his Goals and Objectives. The Governing Board received Certificates of Appreciation passed out by Mr. Rogaski. Dr. Mengerink updated the Governing Board on the closing of the ECOT Digital Community School noting that the ESC s Ohio Online Learning Program may benefit by the closing. We anticipate seeing an increase in enrollment due to the closure of ECOT. Lastly, the Superintendent spoke about the Dalad Management Contract that would be voted on in the Consent Agenda. He mentioned that the contract was reviewed by the Facilities Committee and went over the changes with the Governing Board. Resolution #2018-01-16 - Approve Consent Agenda except for item b Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC approves the Consent Agenda with the following items: a. Minutes of December 14, 2017 Regular Meeting c. List of Personnel Changes d. List of New Teacher Substitutes-NCSSA e. List of NCSSA Renewals f. Dalad Management Contract Frank Mahnic, Carol Fortlage, Anton Hocevar, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Resolution #2018-01-16.1 - Approve Item b from the Consent Agenda Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC approves the Consent Agenda with the following items: b. Minutes of January 4, 2018 Organizational Meeting Motion: Anton Hocevar; seconded by Carol Fortlage Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Nays: Anton Hocevar Abstain: Frank Mahnic Motion passed 3-1 Resolution #2018-01-17 - Executive Session Be it Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC enters into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing: 1) employment and 2) compensation of employees of the board per ORC 121.22(G) at 9:50a.m. Page 3 of 5
1118 Frank Mahnic. Christine Krol, Carol Fortlage, Anton Hocevar, Anthony Miceli Reconvened at 10:27a.m. Resolution #2018-01-018- Accept Committee Appointments Be It Resolved that the Governing Board of the ESC accepts the following appointments by the Governing Board President. Curriculum Committee: Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Facilities & Building: Frank Mahnic, Anton Hocevar Finance Committee: Carol Fortlage, Anthony Miceli Insurance Committee: Frank Mahnic, Anthony Miceli Policy Committee: Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol Technology Committee: Carol Fortlage, Christine Krol Motion: Carol Fortlage; seconded by Frank Mahnic Carol Fortlage, Frank Mahnic, Anton Hocevar, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Board Reports Mrs. Fortlage reported that Russ Fortlage was appointed to the CVCC Board by the Independence Schools. Dr. Krol reported that she attended the first curriculum meeting and was impressed by the quality and makeup of the committee. She commented that after the meeting she felt that she had a better understanding of what services the ESC provides school districts and students. Mr. Mahnic reported on ESC Annexation Legislation and that Cuyahoga Hts Schools appointed John Kurtz to the CVCC Board. Mr. Miceli also commended the Administration for the work done on the Curriculum Committee. Adjournment - Resolution #2018-01-19 Adjournment at 10:42 a.m. Frank Mahnic, Carol Fortlage, Anton Hocevar, Christine Krol, Anthony Miceli Page 4 of 5
1119 ADDITIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER Next Regular Board Meeting, February 22, 2018 ESC Offices - Room F Minutes submitted by Bruce Basalla Minutes approved 2/22/2018 NSBA April 7-9, 2018, San Antonio, Texas President Treasurer Page 5 of 5