Meeting Details
February 26, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium, 103 Shepherd Dr., Tiffin, OH 44883
Purpose
N/A
Minutes
Present:
Mr. Dustin Williams
Mr. Larry Kisabeth
Dr. Meagan McBride
Mr. Victor Perez
Mrs. Heidi Stephey
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 |
2nd Quarter Crystal Apple honorees are Michelle McComas, Noble Teacher, and Heather Steinhauser, Special Needs Aide at Lincoln.
Minutes
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
150+ staff members attended the meeting.
Melanie Sutter, 154 Cottager Ave., Tiffin, OH addressed the board in support of Mr. Robert Boes and the teachers.
Brian Hall, 848 Lawrence Dr., Wadsworth, OH addressed the board in support of Mr. Boes.
Charlotte Lininger, 8519 W. Twp. Rd. 96, New Riegel, OH addressed the board in support of Mr. Boes.
Donald Swartz, 142 Elmer St., Tiffin, OH addressed the board in support of Mr. Boes.
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the consent agenda: Items 6.1through 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
After the initial motion and second to approve the consent agenda, discussion ensued regarding Item 7.6 Administrative Employment. Mr. Perez made a motion to remove 7.6 from the agenda; the motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Perez motioned to hold an executive session to consider the employment of a public employee. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Stephey.
Time into executive session: 7:42 p.m.
Return to open session.
Time out: 7:54 p.m.
Mr. Williams clarified that Item 7.6 is not a new position and will remain on the consent agenda. Mr. Williams offered an apology to staff for the timing of information that appeared in the Advertiser-Tribune prior to staff being notified. He said it will not happen in the future.
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 |
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:
1/22/24 Special Meeting Minutes
1/22/24 Regular Meeting Minutes
2/9/24 Special Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attachedTreasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Committee Reports, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Support Staff
Casey Parsell, beginning 2/2/2024
Molly Zender, beginning 2/15/2024
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve a long-term leave of absence for Miriah Depinet, 4/1/2024 through 5/24/2024.
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Gerald Nadeau, Chief Academic Officer, Classification I, Step 7, 8/1/2024-7/31/2027
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Home Instruction
Brandie Reinhart
Rachel Walland
Substitute Teachers
Olivia Bean
Grace Boles
Laraine Jacobus
Adrienne Lucius
Nikolas McAvoy
Cole Rumschlag, beginning 2/12/2024
Supplemental Contracts
Patrick Boggs, Track, Assistant Varsity Boys'/Girls'
Kara Brown, Track, TMS Assistant Girls'
Erica Cok, Softball, Head Varsity
Amy Cooper, Track, Head Varsity Girls'
Douglas Hartenstein, Baseball, Assistant Varsity
John Kihorany, Track, Head Varsity Boys'
Michael Meadows, Track, Assistant Varsity Boys'
Hannah Rohrbacher, Track, TMS Assistant Boys'
Loran Weingart, Tennis, Varsity Boys'
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Substitute Educational Aide
Albri Jones
Randy L. Roberts
Pupil Activity Permits
David Auble III, Baseball, Assistant Varsity
Lynn Busdeker, Track, Assistant Varsity Girls'
Robert Fittro, Track, TMS Head Girls'
Emani Lott, Track, TMS Head Boys'
Addison Morlock, Softball, Assistant Varsity
Koryn Morlock, Softball, Assistant Varsity
Carter Mullins, Baseball, Assistant Varsity
Kaitlyn Poll, Track, Track, TMS Assistant Boys'/Girls'
Christopher Sauber, Baseball, Assistant Varsity
Nicholas Weber, Baseball, Head Varsity
Pupil Activity Volunteer
Jack Allen, Track, TMS Volunteer
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
District
Webster Foundation donated $800.00 to support Camp Invention.
Columbian High School
The Tiffin Columbian Alumni Association Academic Enrichment Fund granted $4,000.00 to be used for the Columbian Academic Breakfast.
Leverne and Linda Burns donated $500.00 to boys' basketball and $1,000.00 to the tennis program.
Brad and Joan Batton donated $50.00 to the football and wrestling teams in memory of Jim Keller.
Marc and Abriel Copeland donated $100.00 to the football and wrestling teams in memory of Jim Keller.
Randal and Carolyn Price donated $25.00 to the football and wrestling teams in memory of Jim Keller.
Tiffin Middle School
Tiffin Walmart donated snacks for Mrs. Conner's students and supplies for teachers valued at $175.00.
Nicole and Charlie Lawrence donated snacks for Mrs. DeVore's class valued at $100.00.
Noble 4-5
The Noble staff donated a book valued at $18.00 in memory of Brenda Auble.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, as exhibited.
Minutes
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 |
Effective August 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Heidi Stephey, Board Member
Seconded: Victor Perez, 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 |
As exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
Seconded: Larry Kisabeth, 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 |
As exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Victor Perez, Board Member
Seconded: Heidi Stephey, 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 |
As exhibited.
Minutes
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 |
Accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor, as exhibited.
Minutes
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 |
As exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Victor Perez, 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 |
As exhibited.
Minutes
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 |
As exhibited.
Minutes
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 |
As exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
Seconded: Victor Perez, 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 |
Minutes
Mr. Williams noted the Leadership Class instructors were in the room, as well as a lot of red in the room, signifying unified support around a topic. He said he felt it was a good lesson that when we see something we don't agree with, we do have the power to do something and that is a lesson that can be taken back to students.
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;
X 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: 8:31 p.m.
Mr. Richards exited executive session at 8:45
Mr. Cook exited executive session at 8:55
Result: Approved
Motioned: Victor Perez, Board Member
Seconded: Heidi Stephey, 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 |
Return to open session.
Time out:
Minutes
Return to open session.
Time out: 10:31 p.m.
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
Minutes
Meeting started: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting ended: 10:31 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Victor Perez, Board Member
Seconded: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member
The next regular meeting will be March 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
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