North Central Ohio Educational Service Center

The Board of Governors discussed various operational matters including financial reports, donations, and appropriations. Reports were provided regarding Tri-Rivers Career Center enrollment and facility updates, including roof repairs and landscaping at the Tiffin office. New business items included the approval of various purchased service and program contracts, recognition of Franklin B. Walter Award winners, and the establishment of interagency agreements. Personnel actions involved the re-employment of a retiree, various contract approvals for certified and classified staff, salary schedule adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year, and the processing of resignations and retirements.

The board conducted a public meeting regarding the reemployment of an Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. The meeting included the approval of financial reports, donations, and budget appropriations, as well as several program and service contracts with various educational entities. The board also approved revised policies, an interagency agreement, and modifications to community school sponsorship contracts. Additionally, the board addressed numerous personnel items, including contract recommendations, non-renewals for grant-funded staff, substitute teacher and aide approvals, salary schedules, resignations, and retirements.

The Board of Governors discussed and approved various financial items including the Treasurer's report, donations, fundraisers, purchase orders, and appropriations. Reports were provided regarding the selection of a new Superintendent for Tri-Rivers Career Center and facility updates at the Tiffin building. New business items included the approval of numerous service and program contracts, adoption of revised board policies, and agreements with various driving schools and grant programs. The board addressed personnel matters, including staff employment, supplemental contracts, leaves of absence, resignations, and a retirement. Additionally, the board convened in executive session to discuss security arrangements and approved a Data Discovery Recovery Plan.

The meeting included the swearing in of re-elected Board Members. Officers were elected, naming Jim McFarland as President and Ryan Pelter as Vice President for 2026, followed by the administration of the Oath of Office. Resolutions for the 2026 calendar year were approved, covering appointments of ESC personnel, including the designation of the Superintendent/CEO as official spokesperson and purchasing agent, and the Treasurer/CFO as responsible for paying contractual obligations. Other resolutions addressed appointments for the Ohio School Boards Association conference and legislative liaison roles, authorization for interim fund investment, designation of official newspapers for publications, designation of Title VII and IX Compliance Officers, establishment of the regular Board meeting schedule and fees for meeting materials, appropriation for the Service Fund, and authorization for the Superintendent/CEO to handle employee resignations and initial employment offers between sessions. Committees, including the Records Commissions Committee and the Audit/Finance Committee, were appointed, and several legal firms were approved to represent the NCOESC.

The key actions taken during this special meeting included the approval of the agenda and addendum. The Board proceeded with member appointments and the swearing-in of appointed members. Specifically, James Gucker was appointed as the Board of Governor representative for Subdistrict #3 to fill the unexpired term of T. Dwain Sayre, effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027. Additionally, Jim McFarland was appointed to a Vacant Board Seat for Subdistrict #4, effective immediately, to serve until December 31, 2027, pending a special election in November 2027. Following these appointments, the Treasurer administered the oath of office to the newly appointed members. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.