Meeting Details
December 18, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm
2 hr
Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium
Purpose
N/A
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
Minutes
Present:
Dr. Meagan 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
1st Quarter Crystal Apple
Mrs. Annette Edmond, Tiffin Middle School Secretary
Minutes
Mr. Ben Richards presented the first quarter Crystal Apple to Tiffin Middle School secretary Mrs. Annette Edmond. Mrs. Edmond was nominated by Mr. Ryan Imke.
5.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
5.1
Proposed Calendar 2024-2025
Minutes
Mr. Richards turned the floor over to Mrs. Samantha Cole of the Calendar Committee. Miss Natallie Jones from the committee was also present. Mrs. Cole explained the rationale the committee used in coming up with the calendar they presented. She said no group got everything they wanted, but they strove to ensure everyone got at least some of what they wanted. Mr. Richards thanked the group for their work and collaboration.
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: 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 |
7.1
Approve Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:
11/27/2023 Special Meeting Minutes
11/27/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
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 Committee Reports, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.4
Employ Support Staff 2023-2024
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Bus Driver
Keith J. Kirchner, Step 1, beginning 1/8/2024, Route 147/247 AM & PM 5.5 hours/day, .25 hours/day pre-trip & .25 hours/week fueling
Special Needs Aide
Kendel Klotz, Step 10, 185 days, 6.5 hours/day, beginning 12/18/2023
Food Service Substitute
Amanda Kinn
Substitute Educational Aides
Gina Kirwin
Robin Paulus
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.5
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
Columbian High School
Phil and Julie Cloud donated $335.00 to be used for a cross country banner.
Anne and Andy Gase donated $50.00 to the Drama Department in memory of Scott Daniel.
Tiffin Middle School
Jolly's Drive In donated 134 free root beer coupons, valued at $200.00, to be used for PBIS reward prizes.
Jimmy John's donated 250 free 8" sandwich coupons, valued at $2,000.00, to be used for Student of the Month awards.
Noble 4-5 Elementary
Noble staff donated two books, valued at $27.98, in memory Donald Arter III, father of 4th grader Domonic Arter.
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.6
Stipends
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Phonics First Self-Paced Course, $500
Jennifer Cox
LPDC, $500
Leigh Alvarado
Christina Joyce
Paula Pauly
Educator Mentor
Laurie Morter, $1,000 ($500 per mentee)
District Leadership Team, September 2023 through May 2024, $100 per meeting, not to exceed nine meetings, payable from annual curriculum budget
Amber Plikerd
Minutes
Result: Approved
7.7
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 200 SCC 9972 Columbian National Honor Society
Fund 300 SCC 9904 Columbian Football
Fund 300 SCC 9909 Columbian Track
Fund 300 SCC 9914 Columbian Volleyball
Fund 300 SCC 9922 Columbian Bowling
Fund 300 SCC 9926 Columbian Aquatics
Fund 300 SCC 9956 Columbian Band
Fund 300 SCC 9961 Columbian Business Advisory
Fund 300 SCC 9964 Columbian Camp Invention
Fund 300 SCC 9970 Columbian Library Fund
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.
ACTION ITEMS:
8.1
Adopt Resolution to Join Natural Gas Consortium
Resolution to join the Ohio School Council's natural gas consortium, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, 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 |
8.2
Approve OSBA Membership January - December 2024
Annual renewal of Ohio School Board Association membership, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
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 |
8.3
Approve Extension of Lease Agreement
Extension of the lease agreement with GD Century Farms, as exhibited.
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 |
8.4
Set Organizational Meeting Date and Time
The Board president recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education set its Organizational Meeting for January _________, at_____________________________, at _____________.
Minutes
The Organizational Meeting will be held Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at Tiffin Middle School.
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 |
8.5
Elect President Pro Tempore
Before the Organizational Meeting of the Tiffin City Board of Education, the Board must elect a president pro tempore to conduct the meeting. The president will ask for nominations. When all nominations are presented, the president will close the nominations and ask for a roll call to elect the president pro tempore.
_________________________________________________________________________
Minutes
Mr. Kisabeth nominated Dr. McBride to be president pro tempore.
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
Elect Vice President Pro Tempore
Before the Organizational Meeting of the Tiffin City Board of Education, the Board must elect a vice president pro tempore to conduct the meeting. The president will ask for nominations. When all nominations are presented, the president will close the nominations and ask for a roll call to elect the vice president pro tempore.
________________________________________________________________________
Minutes
Mr. Kisabeth nominated Mr. Williams to be vice president pro tempore.
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 |
9.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Minutes
Mr. Richards commended and thanked Dr. Gase for his many years of service and dedication to the students, families, and staff of Tiffin City Schools.
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 in: 7:22 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dustin Williams, 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 |
11.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to open session.
Time out:
Minutes
Exited Executive session at 8:50 p.m.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
Minutes
Meeting started: 6:31 p.m.
Meeting ended: 8:50 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 tentatively be on January 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium, pending board action at the Organizational Meeting in January.
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
