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...(A) Whenever a facility or site becomes available or is proposed to become available, BE shall first determine whether a temporary bureau operator agreement is required to ensure continued operations as outlined in paragraph (E) of rule 3304:1-21-06 of the Administrative Code. If continued operations are not required, BE shall determine with active participation from OVRC whether the facility or s...

...The operator shall: (A) Comply with section 3304.30 of the Revised Code. (B) Consult with the BE specialist prior to creating a position and contact the specialist for referrals when filling a new or vacant position. Operators may hire temporary employees while actively seeking qualified applicants who meet the preferences set forth in paragraphs (A)(3) and (A)(4) of this rule. Operators shall document their outr...

...(A) All licensed operators in the BE program are self-employed entrepreneurs who are not employees of the state of Ohio. In addition, or consistent with any terms contained in a BGA for an operator's assigned facility, all operators who choose to participate in the BE program shall: (1) Comply with Chapter 3304. of the Revised Code and Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code. (2) Compl...

...(A) All licensed operators in the BE program are self-employed entrepreneurs who are not employees of the state of Ohio. In addition, or consistent with any terms contained in a BGA for an operator's assigned facility, all operators who choose to participate in the BE program shall: (1) Comply with Chapter 3304. of the Revised Code and Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code. (2) Compl...

...(A) All equipment as defined in paragraph (R) of rule 3304:1-21-01 of the Administrative Code is owned by BE and shall remain the property of BE at all times including after the termination of a BGA, BOA or TBOA. (B) Equipment shall only be moved or transported by BE program personnel or a third party hired by the BE program, but may be moved by an operator if the operator has received written pe...

...(A) A BOA or BTOA shall be entered into between BE and the licensee selected to become the operator by the procedure outlined in rules 3304:1-21-03 and 3304:1-21-06 of the Administrative Code. The agreement shall specify that the operator shall: (1) Operate the facility in accordance with the requirements of the administrative rules, BOA, BTOA, BGA, facility permit, or other agreement for that facility; (2) Receive...

...(A) Before an operator can be assigned to operate a facility, the operator must agree to and sign a BOA or TBOA with the BE program. A BOA shall specify all of the following: (1) That the operator has received a copy of the relevant agreement between the BE program and the grantor for the proposed facility to which the operator will be assigned and agrees to operate the facility in accordance wit...

...(A) Before an operator can be assigned to operate a facility, the operator must agree to and sign a BOA or TBOA with the BE program. A BOA shall specify all of the following: (1) That the operator has received a copy of the relevant agreement between the BE program and the grantor for the proposed facility to which the operator will be assigned and agrees to operate the facility in accordance wit...

...(A) When a facility is transitioned through award, temporary or permanent closing, or combined with an existing facility, or when there is a change in the BOA or operator status, there shall be a detailed stock and equipment inventory performed. BE shall count all stock inventory they determine to be saleable and usable for the location. (B) The operator obligations: (1) The outgoing and incoming operator or their ...

...(A) All reports shall be submitted in a format prescribed by BE for each facility for which that operator is responsible under a BOA and or BTOA. Should BE consider substantive changes in the format it prescribes, BE will actively participate with OVRC before implementation. (B) Effective October 1, 2016 electronic submission, which shall include telephone reporting, is mandatory for all operators. BE may grant a te...

...(A) All reports, service charges, or other payments operators may be required to submit, shall be submitted electronically to BE, which shall include telephone reporting. Should BE consider substantive changes in the format it prescribes, BE will actively participate with OVRC before implementation. Notwithstanding this, the MOR due when transitioning in or out of a facility or site shall be submi...

...(A) Causes for penalty charges include: payments of any type required by BE except payments required by the BGA, that are unpaid, incomplete or late; or checks returned for insufficient funds. The following penalty charges and actions shall be implemented except when the operator submits an an unpaid, incomplete or late payment due to a reported emergency which materially interferes with the operator's ability to fil...

...(A) When a service charge or other payment owed to the BE program is unpaid, incomplete, or late, the BE program manager shall proceed as follows: (1) If this is the first occurrence for the operator in the current federal fiscal year, the operator shall receive a written warning. (2) If this is the second occurrence for the operator in the current federal fiscal year, a fee of one hundred d...

...(A) When there is evidence that demonstrates a pattern an operator is managing a facility in violation of the provisions of Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code with exception of paragraph (A)(1), (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4) of rule 3304:1-21-04 of the Administrative Code, BE shall place the operator on a performance improvement plan. (1) The performance improvement plan shall be provided to the operator in wr...

...(A) BE with participation of the local selection panel shall place an operator on a performance improvement plan where there is a pattern of evidence demonstrating that an operator has violated the provisions of Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code. The performance improvement plan, and any amendments, shall: (1) Be drafted with participation from the local selection panel; (2) State th...

...BSVI has authority and responsibility for the BE pursuant to 34 C.F.R 395 and sections 3304.28, and 3304.29 of the Revised Code including, but not limited to: (A) Actively participate with the OVRC in major administrative decisions and in policy and program development; (B) Make every reasonable effort to provide all licensees with information, forms, BE computer programs and reports in an accessible format as defi...

...BSVI has authority and responsibility for administration of the BE program consistent with 34 CFR 395, Chapter 3304. of the Revised Code, and Chapter 3304:1-21 of the Administrative Code. In addition to these responsibilities the BE program shall: (A) Actively participate, as defined in paragraph (B) of rule 3304:1-21-01 of the Administrative Code, with the OVRC on major administrative decisions and in...

...BE and OVRC will determine biannually at the meeting preceding October first, seven equitably representative electoral districts for the purpose of electing Ohio vendors representative committee (OVRC) representatives and alternates. The districts are as follows: Columbus, Zanesville, Akron-Canton, Cleveland, Toledo, Dayton, and Cincinnati. (A) The OVRC shall be composed of seven operators who are party to a BOA and...

...(A) The OVRC is fully representative of all blind licensees issued licenses by BSVI pursuant to Chapter 3304. of the Revised Code. (1) The OVRC is comprised of seven representative districts in Ohio. (a) The OVRC shall vote on the district boundaries at the meeting preceding October first. (b) Districts shall be centered around Columbus, Zanesville, Akron-Canton, Cleveland, Toledo, Cincinnati, ...

...(A) The OVRC is fully representative of all blind licensees issued licenses by BSVI pursuant to Chapter 3304. of the Revised Code. (1) The OVRC is comprised of seven representative districts in Ohio. (a) The OVRC shall vote on the district boundaries at the meeting preceding October first. (b) Districts shall be centered around Columbus, Zanesville, Akron-Canton, Cleveland, Toledo, Cincinnati, ...

...(A) BSVI may deny, revoke, or suspend a license upon proof that the licensee or applicant: (1) Has engaged in fraud, material deception, or material misrepresentation; (2) Has had the BOA terminated at least two times pursuant to paragraphs (G)(1), (G)(2), (G)(6) and (G)(7) of rule 3304:1-21-06 of the Administrative Code; (3) Is convicted of criminal activity as defined in paragraph (N) of rule 3304:1-21-01 of the...

...(A) BSVI may deny, revoke, or suspend a license upon proof that the licensee or applicant: (1) Engages in fraud, material deception, or material misrepresentation as an applicant or as a licensee in the BE program; (2) Pleads guilty to or is convicted of a criminal activity; (3) Carries or possesses a firearm or concealed weapon in violation of law, regulation, or policy at the licensee's f...

...(A) A licensee or authorized representative may grieve in writing any action taken directly against the grievant or an action or inaction that affects the administration of BE. The grievance must be received by the BE manager or designee within forty-five calendar days of when the date the grievant became or reasonably should have become aware of the action taken. Only OVRC, by a majority vote, may grieve in writing ...

...(A) OOD establishes this rule to satisfy the requirement of affording a fair hearing to licensees as required by 20 USC 107b(6) and 34 CFR 395.13, in effect on the effective date of this rule. (B) A licensee dissatisfied with any BSVI action arising from the operation or administration of the BE program, including employment decisions and ministerial decisions, is encouraged, but not required, to...

...(A) This rule is adopted in compliance with, and under the authority of division (F) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code, (B) Any person may ascertain the time and place of all regularly scheduled meetings of the retirement board and the time, place, and purpose of all special meetings of the retirement board by: (1) Writing to one of the following addresses: "State Teachers Retirement System 275 East Bro...