5/20/24 Regular Board Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Williams

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

______ Mr. Williams
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey

Minutes

Present were:

Mr. Dustin Williams

Mr. Larry Kisabeth

Dr. Meagan McBride

Mr. Victor Perez

Mrs. Heidi Stephey


3. ADOPT THE AGENDA

The Board members, including the administration, will review the agenda. The Board must approve any additions, deletions, or corrections.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

Seconded: Victor Perez, Board Member

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

4. RECOGNITIONS

4.1 2024 Retirements

Thank you and congratulations to these retirings employees who have dedicated 130 years of combined service to the students and families of Tiffin City Schools!

Gary Borton, 11 years of service

Michelle Distel, 29 years of service

Douglas Hartenstein, 32 years of service

Mark Ingalls, 33 years of service

Stephanie Ricker, 25 years of service


5. PRESENTATION

5.1 Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions
Ryan Cook, CFO/Treasurer

6. INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

6.1 Title VIB, Special Education, Public Input
Jerry Nadeau, Interim Superintendent

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.

Minutes

None.


8. CONSENT AGENDA:

The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the consent agenda:  Action by the Board of Education in Adoption of the Consent Agenda means that all Consent Agenda items are adopted by one single motion unless a member of the Board or the Interim 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.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

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

8.1 Approve Minutes

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

4/22/24 Special Meeting/Work Session

4/22/24 Regular Meeting

4/25/24 Special Meeting

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.2 Approve Treasurer's Report

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

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.3 Retirements

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

Professional Staff, effective with the conclusion of the 2023-2024 contract year

Mark P. Ingalls

Support Staff, effective with the conclusion of the 2023-2024 contract year

Gary E. Borton

Michelle Distel

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.4 Resignations

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

Professional Staff, effective with the conclusion of the 2023-2024 contract year

Allison Adlesperger

David Alvarado

Jaycie Foos

Mykel Heberling

Elizabeth Humphrey

Hannah Rohrbacher

Support Staff

Lisa Boehler, beginning 5/7/2024

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.5 Administrative Employment

The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):

Abigail R. Clifford, Psychologist, Class IV-SP, Step 4, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027

Randy L. Conger, Transportation Supervisor, Step 10, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027

Tammy J. Harer, Director of Data and Reporting, Step 5, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027

Timothy W. Murray, Assistant High School Principal, Class III, Step 1, 8/1/2024-7/31/2025

Michael G. Newlove, Elementary Principal, Class III, Step 13, 7/1/2024-6/30/2027

Kathryn J. Plott, Social Worker, Class IV-SP, Step 12, 8/1/2024-7/31/2027

Michelle Wise, Elementary Principal, Class III, Step 10, 7//1/2024-6/30/2026

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.6 Employ Professional Staff 2023-2024

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

Lead Teacher, Extended School Year, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 9 hours/week

Natallie Jones

Amber Plikerd

Teacher, Extended School Year, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 9 hours/week

Kara Brown

Jodi Roszman

Lauren Stultz

Teacher, TCHS Summer School, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours per week in the month of June 2024

Emily Boone

Megan Caulder

Donald Cook

Sarah Cook

Donald Ferstler

Daniel Gilbert

Emily Tobolt

Teacher, Summer Reading Institute, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 18 hours total

Karin Day

Teacher, Summer School, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours total

Stacy Basinger

Rita Brown

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.7 Employ Support Staff 2023-2024

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

Educational Aide, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 7.5 hours/week

Becky Bland

Amber Hescht

Linda Moyer

Ashley Lowry

Heather Steinhauser

Marsha Vera

Kimberly Yates

Bus Driver, Extended School Year, as needed

Hugh D. Anderson

Christopher D. Bean

Shaunte M. Bradshaw

Cheryl L. Cartwright

Susan M. Couch

Frederick L. Ehresman

Gene A Englehart

Teresa A. Faber

Wesley J. Ferguson

David W. Kay

Keith J. Kirchner

Stephen W. Kizer

David J. Moon

William L. Omlor

Kimberly S. Park

Debra M. Reamer

Jodi L. Saum-Stockner

James A. Scherger

Robert L. Sherman

Aubrey A. Wise

Custodian, 2nd Shift

Robin Paulus, Step 3, beginning 5/20/2024

Summer Sweepers, 2024, as needed

Annabelle Auble, Step 2

Aden Baines-O'Hagan, Step 0

Brook Boes, Step 3

Renee Boes, Step 0

Decker DeVore, Step 1, beginning 5/20/2024

Vincent W. Kidwell, Jr., Step 0

Ryan J. Lyon, Step 0

Tyler Mesnard, Step 2

Brock Reed, Step 0

Kale Riley, Step 0

Braden Staib, Step 0

Lukas Stultz, Step 0

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.8 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

Night Sweeper

Ryan J. Lyon, Level 0, beginning 8/27/2024

Substitute Bus Driver

David J. Althaus

Lisa M. Bogart

Leslie H. Bowman

Brian L. Coleman

Barbara A. Curry

Gregory A. Distel

Stephen A. Drown

Jolene M. Englehart

J. Thomas Fisher

David R. Gross

Randall E. Hoover

Fred L. Jones

Donald L. Judd

Lynn M. Krupp

Debora L. Kubes

Derek I. Lewis

Jodi L. Saum-Stockner

Bryan A. Schalk

Norbert J. Scherger

Daniel R. Sherman

Paul E. Shoemaker

Howard W. Stultz III

Donna D. Thacker

Diane E. Ziegler

Bryan J. Zimmerman

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.9 Support Staff Changes

Kendel Klotz, amend to Step 12, effective with the 2024-2025 Contract Year

Jillaine Dunn, amend to 190 days, effective with the 2024-2025 Contract Year

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.10 Non-Renewal of Contracts

The Interim Superintendent recommends, under Ohio Revised Code Section 3319.083, that the Board not renew the contracts of the employees identified below for the 2024-2025 school year and that the Treasurer be authorized to furnish each employee with written notice of the Board’s intention not to re-employ the employee at the expiration of his/her current contract:

Deanna Boyd (Special Needs Aide)

Heather Skalley (Food Service General Worker)

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.11 Donations and Grants

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

District

The Youth Advisory Council granted $1,000.00 to be used for Camp Invention.

Columbian High School

Jenny and Bob Hillis donated $2,000.00 to be used for the Robert G. Friedman Achievement Awards.

Cynthia and Russell Hillier donated $100.00 to be used for the Artist of the Year Award.

The Junior Home Alumni Association donated $400.00 to be used for the Dad Kernan Academic and Athletic Scholarships.

Mike Davidson donated  a cornet, valued at $150.00, to the Columbian Band.

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.12 Stipends

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

Better Than Carrots and Sticks Class, to be paid from Title II and General Fund, as needed

Leigh Alvarado, $200

Jennifer Bauerschmidt, $200

Erin Biglin, $200

Emily Boone, $200

Rita Brown, $200

Judy Downie, $200

Trisha Flint, $100

Jennifer Gressman, $150

Kimberly Heyman, $200

Jessica Hoyda, $200

Lynn Hull, $200

Stephanie Marlowe, $200

Jeanette Marshall, $200

Shawnie McLellan, $200

Nattaporn Perrine, $200

Brandie Reinhart, $200

Elizabeth Tanner, $200

Tiffany Thompson, $200

Courtney Workman, $150

Minutes

Result: Approved


8.13 Fund to Fund Transfer

The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following fund to fund transfers: 

001 to 009-9003 (Supplies Krout) up to $4,563.78

001 to 009-9005 (Supplies Noble) up to $5,812.93

001 to 009-9006 (Supplies Washington) up to $4,672.21

001 to 009-9009 (Supplies Columbian) up to $28,683.66

001 to 009-9678 (Supplies Middle School) up to $24,698.29

001 to 300-9951 (Athletic Administration) $135,000.00

001 to 002-9013 (HB 264) $42,980.00

Minutes

Result: Approved


9. ACTION ITEMS:

9.1 Approve Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions

As exhibited above.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

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

9.2 Adopt Resolution to Re-Create Position and Recall Robert Boes

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

Seconded: Victor Perez, Board Member

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

9.3 Approve 2024-2025 Student/Parent Handbooks

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

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

9.4 Approve 260-Day Employee Calendar

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

Seconded: Victor Perez, Board Member

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

9.5 Approve OAPSE 570 Insurance MOU

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

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

9.6 Approve NCOESC County Service Agreement 2024-2025

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

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

9.7 Approve NCAT Service Agreement 2024-2025

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

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

9.8 Approve P.T. Services Professional Services Agreement

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Victor Perez, Board Member

Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

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

9.9 Approve SLP Services Agreements

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

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

9.10 Approve High Road School ESY Services

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

Seconded: Victor Perez, Board Member

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

9.11 Approve On-Site Technical Services Agreement

As exhibited.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

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

10. BOARD DISCUSSION:

Minutes

Mr. Perez congratulated the sports teams recently competing.  He also talked about improvements and facility maintenance happening throughout the district, including the new tennis courts.

Dr. McBride thanked all involved in making graduation a successful event, especially Mrs. Nancy Warnement.

Mr. Nadeau again congratulated the 2024 retirees and welcomed Mr. Brad Jones, School Psychologist, and Mrs. Michelle Wise, Krout 2-3 Principal, to the district.

Mr. Kisabeth urged the board to keep facilities in mind and to continue to consider and act upon the work of the Superintendent Advisory Committee.  Mr. Cook said ThenDesign Architecture is working to compile the master plan and all other work done by the committee and TDA to then be able to present it to the board and make a recommendation.  Mr. perez pointed out that Tiffin City Schools does all the maintenance of the stadium and that at some point, all entities who use the stadium should reconvene to create a plan to support the stadium.  He said many people point out that it belongs to the community, but the community also needs to support it.


11. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 X 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:  7:37 p.m.

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

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

12. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Return to open session.
Time out:

Minutes

Time out:  8:47 p.m.


13. ADJOURNMENT

The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams

Minutes

Meeting started:  6:30 p.m.
Meeting ended:  8:48 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member

Seconded: Heidi Stephey, Board Member

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

13.1 Next Regular Meeting

The next regular meeting will be June 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.


14. 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