Meeting Details
January 22, 2024
5:45pm - 6:30pm
45 min
Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium
Purpose
N/A
1.
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
Minutes
Present:
Mr. Dustin Williams
Mr. Larry Kisabeth
Dr. Meagan McBride
Mr. Victor Perez
Mrs. Heidi Stephey
2.
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, no corrections.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X | ||
| Heidi Stephey, Board Member | X |
3.
BOARD DISCUSSION
District Finances
Minutes
In reference to track replacement, Mr. Williams noted a lease agreement is basically a loan and asked what the lifespan of a track is. Mr. Cook noted that a 15 year term versus a 10 year term would help with short term cash flow. Mr. Ben Richards said he has spoken to legal counsel and he then recapped the track situation. Dr. McBride questioned whether the district would be able to collect the judgement amount.
Mr. Richards said the district was previously advised to refrain from public comment on the situation, but felt the district could now go on a public relations blitz and speak openly. He said it is incumbent upon the board and administration to fight on behalf of the Tiffin City Schools taxpayers. He noted the company has refused to provide any assistance and has not filed bankruptcy.
Mr. Williams said there is a need to discuss how to pay for the track replacement. Mr. Cook said he would be comfortable baking the cost into permanent improvements using a lease purchase agreement.
Mr. Kisabeth said the district has done everything right and is not at fault. He further said TCS students deserve a decent track.
Mr. Cook said his recommendation would be 10 year financing with a lease purchase, getting the district on track financially, then wiping out the debt early. Mr. Kisabeth suggested 15 year financing to lessen the payment, then paying extra each month.
Mr. Richards said to be done by the fall, graduation would need to be moved to another location this year. Tiffin University has been the backup plan in the past, but may need to be the primary site for one year.
4.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
Minutes
Meeting started: 5:46 p.m.
Meeting ended: 6:25 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Heidi Stephey, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Williams, Board Member | X | ||
| Victor Perez, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X | ||
| Heidi Stephey, Board Member | X |
4.1
Next Regular Meeting
The next regular meeting will be February 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
5.
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
