Meeting Details
November 27, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium
Purpose
N/A
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Minutes
Dr, Meagan McBride led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
Minutes
Present:
Dr. McBride
Mr. Dustin Williams
Dr. Andrew Gase
Mr. Larry Kisabeth
Mr. Victor Perez
3.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
The Board members, including the administration, will review the agenda. The Board must approve any additions, deletions, or corrections.
Minutes
As presented.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member
Seconded: Victor Perez, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
4.
RECOGNITIONS
4.1
First Quarter Crystal Apple Awards
Mrs. Annette Edmond, Tiffin Middle School Secretary
Mrs. Elizabeth Humphrey, Columbian High School Art Teacher
Minutes
Mr. Robert Boes presented the first quarter Crystal Apple to Columbian teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Humphrey. Mrs. Humphrey was nominated by Mr. Aaron Schmits. Mrs. Annette Edmond will be honored at the December board meeting.
5.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
5.1
Board Policy Updates
Minutes
Mr. Ben Richards said the district's board policies as a whole need to be updated. He will propose the process to do so at an upcoming meeting.
5.2
First Reading of Revised Board Policy EBCD and EBCD-R Emergency Closings
Minutes
Mr. Richards presented updated Board Policies EBCD and EBCD-R, Emergency Closings. The update eliminates the usage of blizzard bags in the event of a school closing.
5.3
Annual Report on Nutrition Standards
Minutes
Mr. Richards presented the Tiffin City Schools report on nutritional standards, an annual requirement of the state.
6.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD:
Per Board Policy BDDH: “Each person addressing the Board shall give his/her name and address. If several people wish to speak, each person is allotted three minutes until the total time of 30 minutes is used. During that period, no person may speak twice until all who desire to speak have had the opportunity to do so. The period of public participation may be extended by a vote of the majority of the Board, present and voting.”
Persons wishing to submit comment can do so by emailing tcs_boardcomments@tiffincityschools.org. The meeting will be publicly available via Facebook.
Minutes
None.
7.
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the consent agenda: Items 6.1 through 6.9. Action by the Board of Education in “Adoption of the Consent Agenda” means that all VI items are adopted by one single motion unless a member of the Board or the Superintendent requests that any such item be removed from the consent agenda and voted upon separately. Employments, where applicable, are contingent upon 1) Verification of education and experience; 2) Proof of proper certification/licensure; 3) Favorable results from a criminal records check.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member
Seconded: Dustin Williams, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
7.1
Approve Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as presented:
- 10/9/2023 Special Meeting
- 10/23/2023 Special Meeting
- 10/23/2023 Regular Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.2
Approve Treasurer's Report
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.3
Approve Committee Reports
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.4
Approve Job Descriptions
- Central Office Administrative Secretary
- Transportation Secretary/Assistant Supervisor
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.5
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Support Staff
Haley Hepp, beginning 11/6/2023
Kimberly A. Nye, beginning 11/24/2023
Tamal Watkins, beginning 10/27/2023
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.6
Administrative Employment
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Minutes
None.
7.7
Employ Professional Staff 2023-2024
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Substitute Teachers
Elizabeth Elchert
Camdyn Oberholzer
Avery Shaw
Kian Thompson
Home Instruction, as needed, at $28.60 per hour
Renee Lacy
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.8
Employ Support Staff 2023-2024
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Substitute Educational Aide
Elizabeth Elchert
Substitute Bus Drivers
Leslie Bowman
Randall Hoover
Diane Ziegler
Bus Driver On-Board Instructor
Diane Ziegler, not to exceed 29 hours per week, $26.79 per hour
Pupil Activity Permits
J. Robert Fittro, Cross Country, Varsity Girls'
Kenny (Lou) Garcia, Boys' Basketball, Assistant Varsity (100%)
Support Staff Changes
Brogan Jones, Account Clerk, move to Step 10, effective 12/1/2023
Abigail Young, Executive Secretary, move to Step 10, effective 12/1/2023
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.9
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
District
- The B.A. Seitz Fund granted $1,000.00 to support Tiffin City Schools families and students in basic needs.
- David and Brenda Burns donated $35.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Karen, Robin, and Teresa Turner donated $50.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Jack Buskirk donated $25.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Tom and Janet Lonsway donated $50.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Steve and Nancy Gilbert donated $25.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Don and Nancy Burner donated $25.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Andy and Teri Miller donated $20.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Tom and Debbie Gerschutz donated $40.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Gary and Nellie Wright donated $25.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Tom and Liz Paulus donated $20.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Steve and Susie Steviak donated $20.00 to Pay It Forward in memory of John Bowen.
- Animal Care Center of Tiffin donated care for Dusty valued at $630.58.
Columbian High School
- Grace Baptist Church donated a tray of cookies valued at $50.00 to the staff of Columbian.
Tiffin Middle School
- Grace Baptist Church donated a tray of cookies valued at $50.00 to the staff of TMS.
- Tiffin Columbian Alumni Association donated $1,340.00 to the Science Department to be used for Kesler Science subscriptions.
- Arnold Vending donated 128 bags of potato chips valued at $256.00 to be used for PBIS reward prizes.
Krout 2-3 Elementary
- Michelle SanGregory Kramer donated her book Bub the Beagle, valued at $15.53, to the Krout library.
- Christina Wheeler donated snacks valued at $150.00 for 3rd grade testing.
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.10
Stipends
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Building Leadership Team, September 2023 through May 2024, $500, payable from annual curriculum budget
Ashley Aichholz
Todd Aichholz
Allen Auble
Jessica Barrick
Stacy Basinger
Erin Biglin
Rita Brown
Jennifer Church
Daniel Cole
Samantha Cole
Judy Downie
Krystal Dunlap
Katherine Focht
Stacey Geiger
Alisha Goshe
Katelyn Hafer
Jessica Hoyda
Natallie Jones
Nicole Long
Mollie Luidhardt
Melissa Mellott
Brette Ott
Brandie Reinhart
Cory Ridge
Tiffany Thompson
Kerry Tschanen
Tara Visser
Lauren Warnement
Kelsey Wickham
Lisa Wilson
Travis Wise
JoLynn Rhodes
District Leadership Team, September 2023 through May 2024, $100 per meeting, not to exceed nine meetings, payable from annual curriculum budget
Leigh Alvarado
Stacy Basinger
Erin Biglin
Samantha Cole
Lindsay Distel
Judy Downie
Alisha Goshe
Katelyn Hafer
Jessica Hoyda
Natallie Jones
Brette Ott
Brandie Reinhart
JoLynn Rhodes
Cory Ridge
Tiffany Thompson
Lauren Warnement
District Leadership Chair, September 2023 through May 2024, $200 per meeting, payable from annual curriculum budget
Katherine Focht
Assistant Transportation Supervisor (Years 3 & more), $4,905
Jodi Saum-Stockner
Self-Paced Phonics First Course, $500
Abigail Chlosta
Miriah Depinet
Celeste Dunn
Heidi Ekleberry
Kendra Hartman
Sarah Marvin
Hannah Rohrbacher
Alison Scheiber
Faythe Smetzer
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.11
Statement of Purpose Budget Reports 2023-2024
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve Statement of Purpose Budget Report(s) from the following student activity groups for the year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024:
Fund 018 SCC 9006 Washington Support Fund
Fund 300 SCC 9906 Columbian Boys' Golf
Fund 300 SCC 9907 Columbian Girls' Golf
Fund 300 SCC 9908 Columbian Tennis Mixed
Fund 300 SCC 9919 Columbian Cheerleading
Fund 300 SCC 9921 Columbian Girls' Soccer
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.
ACTION ITEMS:
8.1
Approve Amendment to Locally Approved Diploma Seal
Amendment reducing the number of required hours from 120 to 60 to earn the locally approved community service seal.
Minutes
Result: Tabled
Motioned: Victor Perez, Board Member
Seconded: Dustin Williams, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
8.2
Approve Cash Balance Resolution
Approve a target cash balance of ninety (90) days true cash for Tiffin City School district with a minimum true day cash requirement of sixty (60) days as a floor. When the forecasted cash balance falls below ninety days in any fiscal year of a five year forecast period, the superintendent and treasurer shall begin to develop a plan for board approval to maintain the district's cash balance at ninety (90) days and work to insure that as the plan is implemented measures are taken to avoid breaching a sixty (60) day true day cash operating level.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member
Seconded: Dustin Williams, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
8.3
Approve Resolution Declaring Proper Public Purpose
Resolution declaring that expenditures of school district funds for beverages, food, and other amenities for school district employees or third parties participating in board-sponsored activities to be a public purpose of the school district and authorizing the treasurer of this board to approve such expenditures from time to time within the confines of the then-current budget.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dustin Williams, Board Member
Seconded: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
8.4
Approve NCOESC Purchased Service Contract
Rent for North Central Ohio Educational Service Center's Special Education Unit located in Noble Elementary School.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member
Seconded: Victor Perez, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
8.5
Approve On-Site Technical Services Agreement
"Rent-a-Tech" services agreement, 12/4/2023-6/30/2024
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member
Seconded: Dustin Williams, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
8.6
Adopt Resolution Approving Grant Application
Resolution approving the Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Joint Solid Waste Management District competitive funding grant application to purchase recycled trash containers for Frost-Kalnow Stadium.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member
Seconded: Dustin Williams, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
9.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Minutes
Mr. Kisabeth spoke about presenting at the OSBA Capital Conference, along with Dr. McBride and Mr. Richards.
The passing of Gail Schreiner, a retired Tiffin City Schools employee, was recognized.
10.
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Hold an Executive Session for one or more of the following matters to:
X a. consider the appointment___, employment X, dismissal___, discipline___, promotion___, demotion___, or compensation_____ of a public employee(s) or official(s)___, or consider the investigations of charges or complaints against a public employee(s)___, official(s), licensee(s) or "regulated individual(s)"___; unless the person(s) being investigated of charges or complaints requests a public hearing;
_____ b. consider the purchase or sale of public property if the public interest would be hurt by the premature disclosure of the information;
_____ c. confer with the public body's attorney for the purpose of considering disputes if a court action concerning the dispute is either pending or imminent;
_____ d. prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees;
_____ e. consider matters required by federal laws, or rules, or state statutes to be kept confidential;
_____ f. consider specialized details of security arrangements if the information could be used for criminal purposes.
_____ g. no action taken.
Time in:
Minutes
Time entered executive session: 7:31 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dustin Williams, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
11.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to open session.
Time out:
Minutes
Time out: 8:03 p.m.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
Minutes
Meeting started: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting ended: 8:03 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dustin Williams, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Andrew Gase, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X |
12.1
Next Regular Meeting
The next regular meeting will be December 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
13.
412 CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE
Section 5705.412, RC
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the TIFFIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION, SENECA COUNTY, OHIO, to adopt any appropriation measure, make any qualifying contract, or increase during any school year any wage or salary schedule shown above, has in effect the authorization to levy taxes including the renewal or replacement of existing levies which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to provide the operating revenues necessary to enable the district to maintain all personnel and programs for all the days set forth in its adopted school calendars for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in succeeding fiscal years equal to the number of days instruction was held or is scheduled for the current fiscal year, as required by Section 5705.412.
TIFFIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By
President, Board of Education
By
Treasurer
By
Superintendent of Schools
