Educational Service Center of Medina County

What Educational Service Center of Medina County does

The Educational Service Center of Medina County (ESCMC) is a public educational service agency organized under the Ohio Revised Code, headquartered at 275 Center Street, Seville, Ohio. It provides centralized operational, staffing, and student-support services on behalf of eight public school districts in Medina County — Black River Local, Brunswick City, Buckeye Local, Cloverleaf Local, Highland Local, Medina City, Medina County Career Center, and Wadsworth City Schools — and participates in the multi-county Ohio Substitute Teacher Services (OSTS) consortium covering 12 or more Northeast Ohio counties. The organization is governed by a public Governing Board and led by Superintendent Dr. Robert Hlasko, with roughly 150 staff across administration, transportation, nursing, special education, alternative education, and HR functions.

ESCMC's core products fall into three service lines. In alternative education, it operates the Alternative School (daily in-person instruction 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at headquarters) and the Online Anytime School Program, a 24/7 credit-recovery and credit-flex platform delivered via the internet with certified-staff support. In transportation, it delivers the ODE-overseen Pre-Service School Bus Driver Training Program statewide across eight Ohio regions, a Schoology-based online Van Driver Certification course, and Special Needs Transportation Services with certified drivers and vehicle aides. In human resources, ESCMC performs pre-employment vetting, training, hiring, supervision, absence management, and payroll processing for substitute teachers; provides executive searches for superintendents and treasurers; administers educator licensure support via LPDC; and runs BCI/FBI background checks as an authorized WebCheck agency. Technology integrations are largely third-party: SchoolBlocks for the website, Schoology for van driver training, PublicSchoolWORKS for compliance training, AppliTrack for substitute applications, Frontline Absence Management for payroll, and StriveScan for College Fair lead capture.

The business model is a hybrid of public-appropriation funding and fee-based service revenue. Substitute teacher payroll is the largest pass-through component, with ESCMC earning service fees for vetting, training, hiring, supervision, and Absence Management processing. Driver training programs charge unit fees of $85 (Van Driver new/re-cert), $100-$150 (Pre-Service Bus Driver and OBI certifications), and $55 for in-service days; background checks cost $30 each for BCI and FBI; and the annual College and Career Fair charges a nonrefundable $45 per-organization registration fee. The go-to-market is primarily direct sales relationships with district superintendents and treasurers, supplemented by participation in the OSTS consortium and annual touchpoint events (RoadEO, Top Scholars Dinner, Staff Recognition Celebration, Teacher of Excellence Award). Reporting lines indicate no external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity; the entity operates as a standalone public agency.

Name

Educational Service Center of Medina County

Legal name

Educational Service Center of Medina County

Website

https://medina-esc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Educational Service Center of Medina County is a public Ohio educational service agency providing alternative education programs, substitute teacher placement, bus and van driver training, and HR services to eight Medina County school districts and the OSTS consortium across 12+ Northeast Ohio counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADABAC

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/School Districts, Local Education Authorities & Boards

SECONDARYBPACACAM

Education Support Temp Staffing (Substitute/Non-Teacher)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Staffing & Temp Agencies (Generalist)

SECONDARYEDAJAHAF

State/Federal Reporting, Accountability & Audit Readiness

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 School Operations & Administration (Scheduling, SIS, Compliance)

Keywords

• School district services
• Alternative education programs
• Substitute teacher staffing
• School transportation training
• Educator human resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Substitute Teacher Services: ESCMC completes pre-employment vetting of substitute teachers and provides substitute services including all pre-employment processing, training, hiring, supervision, Absence Management, and payroll for subscribing districts. Revenue generated through service fees to districts.
2. Transportation Training Services: Pre-Service School Bus Driver Training Program providing classroom and practical components for driver certification. Van Driver Course for new and re-certification. Revenue generated through course fees (New Driver $150, Recert $100, OBI courses $100).
3. College and Career Fair: Annual event hosting 80+ colleges and career organizations. Nonrefundable $45 registration fee per participant to defray event costs.
4. Background Check Services: Webcheck agency providing FBI and BCI background checks for educational purposes. BCI check $30, FBI check $30. Revenue from processing fees.
5. Van Driver Certification Course: Online Van Driver Course for certification. Cost $85 for new and re-certification drivers. Revenue from course fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Educational Service Center of Medina County provides centralized educational support services to public school districts in Medina County and surrounding Northeast Ohio counties, including alternative education programs (Online Anytime School and in-person Alternative School), substitute teacher placement and HR services, background checks, school bus and van driver certification training, special needs transportation, and recognition/scholarship programs. It partners in the Ohio Substitute Teacher Services (OSTS) consortium and operates under Ohio Department of Education oversight as a state-authorized public service agency.

Product overview

The Educational Service Center of Medina County is an educational service provider offering a portfolio of programs and services for Medina County school districts. The core educational products include the Online Anytime School Program (24/7 credit recovery and acceleration) and the Alternative School Program (daily in-person instruction). Transportation services encompass Pre-Service School Bus Driver Training, Van Driver Certification (via Schoology), and Special Needs Transportation. HR services include Substitute Teacher Services, background checks (via WebCheck), and educator licensure support. The organization also runs enrichment programs including the Top Scholars Program, College and Career Fair, Teacher of Excellence Award, Distinguished Service Award, scholarship programs, and the annual School Bus Driver Road-E-O competition. The website is powered by SchoolBlocks and SchoolFeed platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Online Anytime School Program: An online education program offering credit recovery, credit flex, enrichment, and summer school options with 24/7 access for students.
• Alternative School

Products and services

• Online Anytime School Program A 24/7 online education program that enables students to pursue classes and credits toward their diplomas from home, offering credit flex, credit recovery, enrichment, and summer school options with certified staff assistance. For students seeking alternative pathways to graduation.
• Alternative School Program A daily in-person alternative education program (8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Monday-Friday) at 275 Center Street, Seville, for students who cannot complete high school graduation requirements at their home school. Combines online curriculum with certified teacher support.
• Substitute Teacher Services Comprehensive substitute teacher placement services including pre-employment vetting, training (via PublicSchoolWORKS), hiring, supervision, Absence Management, and payroll for school districts in Medina County and OSTS consortium counties.
• Human Resources Services Comprehensive HR services for ESC employees and county school districts including job postings, executive searches for superintendents and treasurers, educator licensure support, background checks (BCI/FBI via WebCheck), and LPDC processing.
• Pre-Service School Bus Driver Training Program Competency-based training program for prospective school bus drivers including classroom and practical components. Covers driver recertification, Ohio Advance School Bus Driver Classes, in-service programs, and Road-E-O events across Ohio's eight regions, delivered under Ohio Department of Education oversight.
• Van Driver Program Online certification course for school van drivers mandated by Ohio Department of Education, delivered via Schoology since August 2025, at a cost of $85 for both new and re-certification drivers.
• Special Needs Transportation Services Specialized transportation services for students with special needs, provided in partnership with Medina County school districts. Includes certified drivers trained under Ohio Department of Education's School Van Driver Training Program and qualified vehicle aides for handling and wheelchair securement.
• Home Schooling Support Services Home education notification processing for Buckeye and Highland Local School Districts, including receiving notification materials, maintaining files, notifying parents of compliance, and reporting to districts.
• Background Check Services (BCI / FBI WebCheck) Authorized WebCheck agency providing FBI and BCI background checks for educational purposes via electronic fingerprinting, with per-check fees of $30 for BCI and $30 for FBI.
• Positive Interactions Training Special needs transportation in-service program teaching tools for promoting safe environments and positive interactions. Covers behavior recognition, wheelchair securement, distracted driving, inclement weather, bullying, and active shooter response for transportation staff.
• College and Career Fair Annual College and Career Fair at Medina County Fairgrounds Community Center, featuring 80+ colleges and career organizations with optional StriveScan student barcode lead-capture, authorized by Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling.
• School Bus Driver Safety Road-E-O Competition Annual School Bus Driver Safety Road-E-O competition featuring written tests and driving course maneuvers; top six regional drivers advance to the State Road-E-O competition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47 out of 50 registered bus drivers competed in 2025 RoadEO demonstrating driver competency and safety training effectiveness
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ohio Substitute Teacher Services (OSTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSTS is a collaboration among Educational Service Centers of Northeast Ohio, Lorain County, and Medina County. Working together, the organization provides comprehensive substitute services to client districts across 12+ counties including Belmont, Columbiana, Coshocton, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Lake, Lorain, Medina, and Tuscarawas Counties. ESCMC is a partner providing substitute teacher services through this consortium.
• Medina County Economic Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of the annual Medina County College and Career Fair. The fair is held at the Medina County Fairgrounds Community Center and attracts 80+ colleges and career organizations. Partnership provides college and career readiness resources for Medina County students and families.
• Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe annual Medina County College and Career Fair is authorized by OACAC. This affiliation provides credibility and networking opportunities for the fair and ensures alignment with professional standards for college admission counseling.
• Ohio Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPre-Service School Bus Driver Training Program is delivered under Ohio Department of Education oversight. State divided into eight regions with county superintendent as fiscal agent. Van drivers certified under ODE's School Van Driver Training Program.
• Ohio Association of Public School EmployeesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner in School Bus Driver Safety Road-e-o competition promoting safety, professionalism, and recognition through cooperative effort of school districts.
• Ohio Association of Pupil TransportationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner in School Bus Driver Safety Road-e-o. April Johnson serves as North Region Director for OAPT. Organization provides professional development, networking opportunities and resources for pupil transportation.
• Ohio School Bus Mechanics AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partner in School Bus Driver Safety Road-e-o competition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Imagine Learning: K-12 supplemental and intervention learning provider delivering credit recovery, language, and special education programming; comparable to ESCMC's Online Anytime School for credit recovery and alternative education use cases.
• Edmentum: K-12 online learning provider covering credit recovery, alternative education, and supplemental programs at scale; directly comparable to ESCMC's Online Anytime School product category.
• Frontline Education: K-12 human capital management SaaS provider whose Absence Management / Frontline substitute placement platform is integrated into ESCMC's substitute stack; broader portfolio spans SIS, professional development, and HR solutions used by districts.

Direct peers

• Source4Teachers: Regional substitute teacher and education support staffing provider serving K-12 districts; competes with ESCMC's substitute teacher placement business on per-diem staffing.
• Parallel Employment Group: Substitute teacher and education staffing firm serving K-12 districts in multiple states; overlaps directly with ESCMC's substitute teacher placement and HR/staffing offerings.
• Educational Service Center of Lorain County: Fellow Ohio Educational Service Center and named OSTS consortium partner; provides the same mandated mix of HR, alternative education, transportation training, and substitute teacher services to school districts in Lorain County.
• Educational Service Center of Wayne County: Ohio ESC providing mandated support services (HR, transportation, alternative education, substitute placement) to member school districts in Wayne County; same operating model as ESCMC.
• Educational Service Center of Summit County: Ohio ESC serving Summit County districts with the same statutory blend of HR, alternative education, transportation training, and substitute teacher placement services as ESCMC.
• Kelly Education: National substitute teacher and education staffing firm placing substitutes and support staff into K-12 districts; competes most directly with ESCMC's substitute teacher placement line on a multi-state scale.
• Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County: Ohio Educational Service Center that participates in the OSTS substitute-teacher consortium; operates under the same statutory mandate and delivers a near-identical service portfolio to member districts in Cuyahoga County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ESCOFMEDINACOUNTY
• Xx.com/MedinaCountyESC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/educational-service-center-of-medina-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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