3/19/24 Regular Board Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Williams

2. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
Mr. Cook

Minutes

Present:

Mr. Dustin Williams

Mr. Larry Kisabeth

Dr. Meagan McBride

Mrs. Heidi Stephey

Absent:

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

The agenda was adopted with one addition.  Reason a. to consider the employment of a public employee was added as a matter to hold executive session.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

4. PRESENTATION
Mr. Ryan Imke

Update to Tiffin Middle School Schedule and Course Offerings

Minutes

Mr. Imke also provided information regarding the Project Lead the Way grant.  He thanked Mrs. Brette Ott and Mrs. Jennifer Church for their work on the grant.


5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

Eclipse Update

Minutes

Assistant Superintendent Robert Boes gave a brief update on the district's plans surrounding the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.  The district will be closed on the day of the eclipse with plans to utilize a calamity day on April 9, if necessary.  He thanked Bascom Communications for their generous donation of eclipse glasses for the students and staff of Tiffin City Schools.


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.  30+ staff members were in attendance.


7. CONSENT AGENDA:

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

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

7.1 Approve Minutes

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:

2/26/24 Special Meeting/Work Session

2/26/24 Regular Meeting

2/29/24 Special Meeting

3/11/24 Special 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 Retirements

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:

Professional Staff

Douglas E. Hartenstein, at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 Contract Year

Minutes

Result: Approved


7.4 Resignations

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:

Professional Staff

Travis Kinn, Basketball, Head Varsity Boys', at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season

Support Staff

David Auble III, Baseball, Assistant Varsity

Ron Davis, beginning 3/2/2024

Gregory Gase, beginning 3/16/2024

Chris Sauber, Baseball, Assistant Varsity

Minutes

Result: Approved


7.5 Employ Professional Staff 2023-2024

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:

Substitute Teacher

Meaghan Sandrock

Minutes

Result: Approved


7.6 Employ Support Staff 2023-2024

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:

Substitute Educational Aide

Britten Raitz

Pupil Activity Volunteers

David Auble III, Baseball Volunteer

Chris Sauber, Baseball Volunteer

Nicole Strait, Softball Volunteer

Support Staff Amendment

Angie Clouse, Secretary, Step 20, 260 days, beginning 1/16/2024

Minutes

Result: Approved


7.7 Donations and Grants

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:

District

Tiffin Lions Club donated $100.00 to Camp Invention.

National Machinery Foundation donated $3,000.00 for Camp Invention.

Columbian High School

Cheryl Hochstettler, Outland Insurance Agency, donated $30.00 to S.A.D.D.

Welty Financial Services donated $75.00 to S.A.D.D.

Roger Smith Insurance Services donated $50.00 to S.A.D.D.

United Insurance & Investments donated $50.00 to S.A.D.D.

Tiffin Middle School

Arnold Vending Co. donated cookies and fruit snacks valued at $340.00 to be used for PBIS prizes.

Minutes

Result: Approved


7.8 Fund to Fund Transfer

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following fund to fund transfers from General Fund:

$4,789.43 from 001 to 009-9003

$6,358.18 from 001 to 009-9005

$4,639.48 from 001 to 009-9006

$28,807.77 from 001 to 009-9009

$25,736.33 from 001 to 009-9678

Minutes

Result: Approved


8. ACTION ITEMS:

8.1 Approve Updated FY24 Appropriations and Revenues
Mr. Cook

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Dustin Williams, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

8.2 Approve PLTW-Ardagh Group Grant and Related Stipends
Mr. Ryan Imke

Project Lead the Way Grant, as exhibited.  

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:

Project Lead the Way Coursework, $1,500, to be paid from PLTW Grant

Brette Ott

Jennifer Church

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

8.3 Approve Coaching Evaluation Tools
Mr. Bill Beaston

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

8.4 Approve 2024-2025 Columbian High School and Tiffin Middle School Curriculum Guides

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

Seconded: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

8.5 Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Real Property Owned by the Board

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

9. BOARD DISCUSSION:

Minutes

In addition to the stated topics, Mr. Williams said the board and administration will be meeting in subcommittees to address various aspects of district operation, clarify who is doing which tasks, and allow the board better oversight and understanding of operations.  Dr. McBride said she recognizes the frustration of not knowing when or if the district is ready to move on, but these things take time to put together before they are ready to be shared out.


9.1 Community Service Seal

Minutes

Mr. Williams said an item to reduce the number of hours required to earn a community service diploma seal from 120 to 60 appeared on a previous board agenda, but was not approved.  He clarified that the board approved the 2023-2024 Columbian Curriculum Guide which stated a 60 hour requirement, so no further board action is needed to effect the reduction.  Dr. McBride noted a current Columbian senior had reached out via email to the board to advocate for the reduction.  Mr. Williams said he had also been contacted by a student with the same request. 


9.2 Agenda Review Rules

Minutes

Mr. Williams informed the board and administration of the rules he put in place to prevent last-minute changes to the board agenda, noting the confusion those changes have created in the past.  He noted that those would be the rules so long as he is board president and future holders of the office can create agenda rules as they deem appropriate.


10. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Hold an Executive Session for one or more of the following matters to:
_____ a. consider the appointment___, employment___, 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

No action anticipated.  Time in:  7:13 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

11. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Return to open session.
Time out:

Minutes

Time out:  8:52 p.m.


12. ADJOURNMENT

The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:

Minutes

Meeting started:  6:30 p.m.
Meeting ended:  8:53 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dustin Williams, Board MemberX  
Victor Perez, Board Member   
Dr. Meagan McBride, Board MemberX  
Larry Kisabeth, Board MemberX  
Heidi Stephey, Board MemberX  

12.1 Next Regular Meeting

The next regular meeting will be April 22, 2024 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