4/22/24 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium, 103 Shepherd Dr., Tiffin, OH 44883
Monday, April 22 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Mr. Williams

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

    3. ADOPT THE AGENDA

    The Board members, including the administration, will review the agenda. The Board must approve any additions, deletions, or corrections.


    4. RECOGNITIONS
    Mr. Robert Boes

    3rd Quarter Crystal Apple honorees Mrs. Patricia Smith, Executive Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, and Mr. Aaron Schmits, Columbian Art Teacher.


    5. PRESENTATION

    Mrs. Sarah Cook and students:  donations for Tiffin Middle School state testing


    6. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

    Community Eligibility Provision:  free student meals in 2024-2025.


    7. 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.


    8. 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.


    8.1 Approve Minutes

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

    3/19/24 Special Meeting/Work Session

    3/19/24 Regular Meeting


    8.2 Approve Treasurer's Report

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attachedTreasurer's reports, as exhibited.


    8.3 Approve Committee Reports

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.


    8.4 Resignations

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

    Professional Staff

    Tamra Andrews, at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 Contract Year

    Jaycie Foos, resigning from Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach position only, beginning 4/4/2024

    Support Staff

    Emily Bogard, beginning 6/6/2024

    MaKenna Carter, at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 Contract Year

    Gabrielle Mitchell, at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 Contract Year


    8.5 Employ Professional Staff 2023-2024

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

    Substitute Teacher

    Franklin Kaiser, beginning 4/11/2024

    Supplemental Contract

    Claudia (Riedy) Steinmetz, Spring Musical Choreographer


    8.6 Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025

    Teacher Limited Contract – Second One-Year (2024 – 2025)

    Abigail M. Chlosta

    Kristin M. Coleman

    Michelle A. Debusman

    Miriah L. Depinet

    Heidi M. Ekleberry

    Kendra D. Hartman

    Macey M. Malagon

    Aubrey A. Margraf

    Sarah A. Marvin

    Theresa R. Oakleaf

    Connor P. Rettenmund

    Hannah G. Rohrbacher

    Faythe G. Smetzer

    Natalie L. Stake-Mitchell

    Hannah N. Watson

    Alexis L. Yates

    Teacher Limited Contract – Third One-Year (2024 – 2025)

    Allison M. Adelsperger

    Chelsea L. Arbogast

    Sarah G. Babione

    Jessica M. Barrick

    Jennifer R. Bauerschmidt

    Kaitlyn N. Boehler

    Kara K. Brown

    Jennifer M. Cox

    Jaycie C. Foos

    Jessica J. Hoyda

    Alisa M. Huffman

    Krista M. Lewis

    Stephanie L. Marlowe

    Claudia G. (Riedy) Steinmetz

    Krystal M. Satyanathan

    Shawn M. Siebenaller

    Trenton R. Thacker

    Courtney J. Workman

    Teacher Limited Contract – Fourth One-Year (2024-2025)

    Celeste E. Dunn

    Katherine B. Focht

    Sydney E. Lommerse

    Mackenzie N. Nino

    Jaclyn M. Nye

    Emily G. Schermer

    Kelsey J. Wickham

    Teacher Limited Contract – First Three-Year (2024-2027)

    Nattaporn K. Perrine

    Taylor L. Reinbolt

    Allie J. Stump

    Tara S. Visser

    Teacher Limited Contract – Second Three-Year (2024-2027):

    Donald R. Cook

    Mykel L. Heberling

    Abigail M. Keegan

    Erin S. Lawrence

    Elizabeth M. Tanner

    Travis P. Wise


    8.7 Employ Support Staff 2023-2024

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

    2nd Shift Custodian

    Eric Wise, Step 0

    Spring Musical Costumer and Assistant

    Joan Ledwedge, $550 payable from Columbian Drama Club (300-9976) upon certified completion of duties

    Substitute Bus Driver

    David J. Althaus


    8.8 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

    Two-Year Contract (2024 – 2026) (1st Two-Year Contract)

    Special Needs Aides

    Melissa K. Ackerman

    Mikayla D. Breaux

    Makenna L. Carter

    Jenna M. Heiser

    Kendel L. Klotz

    Ashley M. Lowry

    Santina M. Marks

    Tracy E. Metzger

    Susan K. Moyer

    Cindy L. Park

    Nichole L. Strait

    Jessica K. Wise

    Educational Aide

    Marsha P. Vera

    Mechanic

    Fred L. Jones

    Sweeper

    Jonathan E. Parsons

    Robin L. Paulus

    Custodian

    Mitchell R. Scheiber

    Food Service General Worker

    Andra S. Meyer

    Misty D. Runion

    Jacqueline L. Thom

    Service Technologist

    Shawna J. Blust

    Hunter Null

    Bus Driver

    Shaunte M. Bradshaw

    Gene A. Englehart

    Keith J. Kirchner

    James A. Scherger

    Secretary

    Sarah E. Brill

    Account Clerk

    Shauna R. Mears

    Two-Year Contract (2024 – 2026) (2nd Two-Year Contract)

    Special Needs Aide

    Jessica N. Cantu

    Jolinda M. Elchert

    Wendy A. Gifford

    Melinda. A. Graham

    Jeffrey T. Greer

    Jennifer L. Keckler

    Ashley L. McKinney

    Library Paraprofessional

    Alissa R. Kelley

    Brie V. Streacker

    Educational Aides

    Olivia Boeser

    Jamie D. Walton

    Custodian

    Hailey A. Cooper

    Food Service General Worker

    Jacquelyn M. Comer

    Jane M. Kelbley

    Secretary

    Megan E. Auble

    Account Clerk

    Wendy S. Campbell

    Brogan M. Jones

    Executive Secretary

    Abigail C. Young

    Two-Year Contract (2024 – 2026) (3rd Two-Year Contract)

    Special Needs Aide

    Lucy Baines

    Suzanne M. Flores

    Amber L. Hescht

    Danielle R. O’Quinn

    Aubrey A. Wise

    Educational Aide

    Katherine A. Miller

    Custodian

    John Z. Reuter

    Food Service Department Head

    Heather J. Musa – Francis

    Secretary

    Jillaine E. Dunn

    Bus Driver

    Lisa L. Boehler

    Frederick L. Ehresman

    Teresa A. Faber

    Aubrey A. Wise

    One-Year Contract (2024 – 2025) (Limited Contingent)

    Auxiliary Nurse

    Barbara J. Goshe 

    Pupil Activity Contract

    Morgan Harrigan, Basketball, Head Varsity Girls'

    Ryan Fretz, Basketball, Head Varsity Boys'


    8.9 Non-Renewals at the Conclusion of the 2023-2024 Contract Year

    Home Instruction

    Chelsea Arbogast

    Donald Ferstler

    Stacey Kiesel

    Renee Lacy

    Laurie Morter

    Brandie Reinhart

    Jodi Roszman

    Rachel Walland

    Lisa Wilson

    Tornado Academy Consultants

    Todd Aichholz

    Allen Auble


    8.10 Donations and Grants

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

    District

    Bascom Communications donated eclipse glasses, valued at $1150, to the students and staff of Tiffin City Schools.

    Steele Solutions donated $250 to be used for Camp Invention.

    Tiffin Rotary Foundation donated $400 to be used for Camp Invention.

    The Gillmor Foundation donated $500 to be used for Camp Invention.

    The White Family Charitable Fund granted $3,000 to be used for Camp Invention.

    Columbian High School

    Hempy Water donated 20 cases of water, valued at $150, to be used for the spring musical.

    Culligan Water donated 20 cases of water, valued at $150, to be used for the spring musical.

    Dave Davies donated $50 to Columbian High School STAND.

    Tiffin Alumni Association granted $1,486.25 to be used for graduation yard signs for seniors.

    Mike and Delores Herbert donated $50 to the Track and Field team, in memory of Rich Focht.

    Tiffin Middle School

    TMS PTO donated 3,200 bottles of water and 2,800 peppermint candies, valued at $492, for students during state testing.

    The following each donated a case of water, valued at $3.64, for students during state testing:

    Noel Dutcher

    Sabrina Whitmer

    Christine Shaver (2)

    Kathleen Spriggs

    Taylor Howell

    Kimberly Arias (2)

    Anjee Beaston

    Brandy Madden

    Mindy Fox (2)

    Jessica Everhart

    Mary Weidner

    The following each donated a bag of mints, valued at $5, for students during state testing:

    Noel Dutcher

    Connor Fritts

    Joni Koch

    Katherine Miller

    Juli Huston

    Catrina Weickert (2)

    Taylor Howell

    Kelli Jones (2)

    The following each donated a box of snacks, valued at $10, for students during state testing:

    Amanda Hunt

    Noel Dutcher

    Joni Koch

    Katherine Miller

    Sabrina Whitmer

    Juli Huston

    Leslie Poignon

    Taylor Howell

    Shannon Chwalik

    Jaeda May

    Jamie McDole (2)

    Christine Shaver

    Jessica Coger

    Amy Terry

    Brandy Madden

    Mindy Fox


    9. ADDITIONAL CONSENT AGENDA

    Two-Year Contract (2024 – 2026) (3rd Two-Year Contract)

    Courtnie Williams – Educational Aide

    Courtnie A. Williams - Secretary


    10. ACTION ITEMS:

    10.1 Approve the Tiffin Columbian Graduating Class of 2024

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Tiffin Columbian Graduating Class of 2024, pending completion of all requirements of Tiffin City Schools and the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, as exhibited.


    10.2 Approve 2024-2025 School Nurse Service Agreement

    10.3 Adopt Resolution Approving Written Post-Issuance Compliance Policy
    Ryan Cook, CFO/Treasurer

    Resolution approving a written post-issuance compliance policy in connection with the issuance of tax-exempt and tax-preferred obligations by the school district and the associated board policy, DIF Policy and Procedures Concerning Post-Issuance Compliance, as exhibited.


    10.4 Approve Mid-Year Update to NCOESC Contract Amount for FY24
    Ryan Cook, CFO/Treasurer

    As exhibited.


    10.5 Approve 2-Year Amplify K-8 ELA Curriculum

    10.6 Accept Superintendent Resignation

    11. BOARD DISCUSSION:

    Next steps.


    12. 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:


    13. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Return to open session.
    Time out:


    14. ADJOURNMENT

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


    14.1 Next Regular Meeting

    The next regular meeting will be May 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.


    15. 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


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