Meeting Details
June 24, 2024
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium, 103 Shepherd Dr., Tiffin, OH 44883
Purpose
N/A
______ 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
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
An Executive Session for the purpose of considering the compensation of a public employee was added.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Victor Perez, 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 |
4rd Quarter Crystal Apple honorees are Mrs. Emily Boone, Columbian High School Teacher, and Mrs. Patty Davis, Athletic Secretary.
Minutes
Staffing - Mr. Nadeau reported the district is making progress in hiring needed staff.
Professional development - Michelle Tuite is finalizing plans.
Summer learning opportunities - Mr. Nadeau said the district is running three summer programs: High School, Extended School Year for students with disabilities, and Summer Reading Institute.
Cell phone policy update - Governor DeWine has signed House Bill 250, which calls for every school district in the state to establish an official policy governing cell phone usage and emphasizes limiting cell phones to the greatest extent possible. Tiffin City Schools will work with other area districts for continuity in policies.
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
Dr. Andrew Gase, 199 Harvest Lane, Tiffin, OH, addressed the board asking for the board of education and administrators to support LifeWise Academy.
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 Agendaitems 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: 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 |
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:
Rachel Gaietto, beginning 11/1/2024
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations effective with the conclusion of the 2023-2024 Contract Year:
Professional Staff
Aaron Kapelka
Kara K. Brown
Megan Caulder
Sydney Lommerse
Support Staff
Jennifer Fawcett
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Special Needs Aide, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate
Carla Amory, not to exceed 7.5 hours/week
Becky Brundage Bland, not to exceed 6 hours/week
Lindsey Price, not to exceed 7.5 hours/week
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Substitute Teachers
Kimberly Arias
Julie Arnold
Ashley Bainter
Deborah Baker
Alyssa Bennett
Amber Brodman-Young
Elizabeth Buko-Kiesel
Lynn Busdeker
Patricia Collins
Chloe Cook
Melvin Covell
Emma Dean
John Eckroth
Elizabeth Elchert
Britny Focht
Mindy Fox
Joseph Gase
Marilyn Greene
Karen Hampshire
April Hanchett
Reannon Hayes
Mary Haynes
Loren Hintz
Brittany Hossler
Timothy Howell
Kyle Hoyda
Ciara Jackson
Joseph Jackson
Laraine Jacobus
Stacey Kiesel
Susan King
Alexandra Kirkendall
Michelle Kline
Deborah Melroy
Micah Rettig
Sara Rose
Amanda Schalk
Patricia J. Smith
Linda Werling
Saabrina Whitmer
Tegan Wietrzykowski
Keygan Yonts
Supplemental Contracts
Leigh Alvarado, National Honor Society (50%)
Allen Auble, Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade (50%)
Stacy Basinger, Junior Class Advisor
Stacy Basinger, Student Council, High School
Danielle Blust, Flag Squad
Patrick Boggs, Football, Assistant Varsity
Daniel Cole, Football, Assistant Varsity
Samantha Cole, Academic Competition Sponsor
Amy Cooper, Volleyball, Assistant Varsity
Donald Ferstler, Detention, High School
Katherine Focht, National Honor Society (50%)
Daniel Gilbert, Golf, Assistant Varsity
Jami Hepp, Cheerleading, Varsity/Junior Varsity (Fall)
Jami Hepp, Cheerleading, Varsity/Junior Varsity (Winter)
Christina Joyce, Spring Musical, Assistant Director
John Kihorany, Cross Country, Head Varsity Boys'
John Kihorany, Cross Country, Seventh/Eighth Grade Boys'/Girls'
Mollie Luidhardt, Yearbook, High School
Justin Lutz, Football, Head Varsity
Michael Meadows, Marching Band Director
Michael Meadows, Marching Band Director, Eighth Grade (50%)
Michael Meadows, Pep Band (50%)
Ryan Ottney, Football, Assistant Varsity
Cory Ridge, Spring Musical, Music Director
Trenton Thacker, Marching Band, Assistant Director
Trenton Thacker, Marching Band Director, Eighth Grade (50%)
Trenton Thacker, Pep Band (50%)
Trenton Thacker, Jazz Band
Tyler Turek, Football, Ninth Grade (50%)
Anthony Vasko, Golf, Head Varsity
Loren Weingart, Tennis, Head Varsity Boys'
Loren Weingart, Tennis, Head Varsity Girls'
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Food Service, 4-Hour General Worker
Chelsea Carnahan, Step 0, beginning 8/21/2024
Alecia Miller, Step 0, beginning 8/21/2024
Substitute Educational Aides
Mary Amlin
Carla Amory
Diane Dunbar
Elizabeth Elchert
Mindy Fox
Marsha Hampshire
Amy Irving
Audrey Jackson
Stacey Kiesel
Lindsey Price
Randy Roberts
Amanda Schalk
Patricia J. Smith
Michael Steyer
Linda Werling
Aubrey Wise
Food Service Substitute
Roberta Bridinger
Pupil Activity Permits
Shad Adams, Soccer, Head Varsity Boys'
Zach Arend, Football, Assistant Varsity (50%)
David Auble III, Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade (50%)
David Auble, Jr., Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade (50%)
Hope Boes, Volleyball, Head Varsity
Taylor Boggs, Cheerleading, Seventh Grade (Fall & Winter)
Taylor Boggs, Cheerleading, Eighth Grade (Fall & Winter)
Shaun Conley, Football, Assistant Varsity
Eric Depinet, Football, Assistant Varsity (50%)
Rob Eberly, Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade (50%)
Brian Ferguson, Soccer, Assistant Varsity Girls'
Robert Fittro, Cross Country, Head Varsity Girls'
Eric Gibson, Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade (50%)
Nate Houck, Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade (50%)
Lane Irving, Football, Ninth Grade (50%)
Amani Lott, Football, Assistant Varsity, (50%)
David Pool, Soccer, Assistant Varsity Boys'
Matthew Sharpe, Football, Ninth Grade (50%)
Joseph Stacy, Weight Room Supervisor (Fall)
Ryan Steinmetz, Spring Musical, Technical Director
Michael Steyer, Spring Musical Director
Lindsay Stine, Spring Musical, Choreographer
Donovan Walker, Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade
Michael Work, Football, Ninth Grade (50%)
Pupil Activity Volunteers
Dan Bolen, Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade Volunteer
Gregory Gase, Golf Volunteer
Devin Lee, Football, Varsity Volunteer
Kaitlyn Poll, Cross Country Volunteer
Logan Poll, Cross Country Volunteer
Josh Reed, Football, Seventh/Eighth Grade Volunteer
Chris Roach, Soccer Volunteer
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following contract amendments:
Karin Day, Teacher, Summer Reading Institute, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 32 hours total
Donna Smith, Food Service, 5-Hour General Worker, effective with the 2024-2025 Contract Year
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
Noble 4-5 Elementary
Noble staff donated a two books, valued at $27.00, in memory of Blake Fleure.
Northwest Ohio Education Association donated a book valued at $16.99.
Tiffin Elementary PTO donated a book, valued at $20.00, in memory of Blake Fleure.
Columbian High School
The Tiffin Columbian Alumni Association Academic Enrichment Fund granted $500.00 to be used for Art awards.
Sarka Sheet Metal & Fabrication donated $345.00 to the Columbian Softball Team.
P.T. Services donated $50.00 to TC Athletics.
Susan E. Payne donated $100.00 to TC Athletics in honor of Bryce and Brayden Roggow, Columbian High School Class of 2024.
Minutes
Result: Approved
The Interim Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Second Step Training, after 6/30/2024 and before 8/20/2024, $50 to be paid from Title IIA
Sarah Babione
Kylee Beard
Jennifer Bupp
Michael Felske
Trisha Flint
Brian Gaietto
Pamela Heyman
Alisa Huffman
John Kihorany
Michael Lee
Melissa Mellott
Karen Murphy
Katherine Plott
Claudia Steinmetz
Theresa Stover
Hannah Watson
Minutes
Result: Approved
As exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
As exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
As exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
As exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
Approve an employment contract between the Board and Gerald Nadeau as Superintendent of the Tiffin City School District for a period commencing on August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027, with all terms as negotiated.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
Approve a compensation increase of 2.25% and one step, effective with the 2024-2025 Contract Year, for all returning administrators, supervisors, and management level employees, who were employed pursuant to O.R.C. 3319.02 during the 2023-2024 Contract Year and who have not already received a step increase.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
As exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
As exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, 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 |
As exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
Seconded: Dustin Williams, 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 |
As exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
Approval of the FY25 Permanent Appropriations for the General Fund (001), Permanent Improvement Fund (003), and the Maintenance Fund (034) at the fund level, as exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Larry Kisabeth, 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 |
Approval of the FY25 Temporary Appropriations at the fund level, as exhibited.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
Seconded: Dustin Williams, 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 |
Approval for the Interim Superintendent to enter into an agreement/contract for removal of asbestos discovered during the demolition of board-owned property located at 234 S. Monroe St.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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 |
Gymnastics
Minutes
Dustin Williams said Bill Beaston presented a discussion during the work session regarding gymnastics as a club level sport. Jerry Nadeau said we want to ensure we are evaluating the proposal completely before making a decision. The goal is to continue the process and make sure we are doing what's best for all stakeholders.
Dustin Williams noted the new ELA curriculum has been delivered to Krout.
Dustin Williams said there have been discussion and emails regarding open enrollment. There were glitches in the process this year, but they are being addressed. He said we want that to be positive and keep it positive or at least remain neutral. We want to ensure we are keeping the process fair for everyone.
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Williams
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;
_____ 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
An Executive Session for the purpose of considering the compensation of a public employee was held.
Time in: 7:22 p.m.
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 |
Return to open session.
Time out:
Minutes
Time out: 7:50 p.m.
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: 7:51 p.m.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
Seconded: Dustin Williams, 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 |
The next regular meeting will be August 26, 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