10/28/24 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, October 28 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Mr. Williams

    2. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
    Jennifer Hedrick, Interim CFO/Treasurer

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


    3. ADOPT THE AGENDA

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


    4. PRESENTATION

    Washington Elementary, Jennifer Watson 


    5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
    Jerry Nadeau, Superintendent

    District Updates

    1. End of the first grading period

    2.  District Leadership Team

    3. Fall Sports Recognition


    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.


    7. CONSENT AGENDA:

    The 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 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.

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


    7.1 Approve Minutes

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

    • 9/26/24 Special Meeting/Work Session 
    • 9/26/24 Regular Board Meeting 

    7.2 Approve Treasurer's Report

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


    7.3 Approve Committee Reports

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

    Business Council September Minutes


    7.4 Approve Budget Reports

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

    July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 

    Business Council 

    Camp Intervention 

     


    7.5 Resignations

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

    Director of Communication and Student Registration

    Kelly Spahr, beginning 10/2/2024 

    Support Staff 

    Erin Stroub, beginning 10/18/2024

    Jackie Saum, beginning 10/25/2024

    Melissa Ackerman, beginning 10/31/2024

    Suzanne Flores, beginning 10/31/2024

    Custodian 

    Christine Thom, beginning 10/18/2024


    7.6 Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025

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

    Substitute Teacher 

    Abigail Glover

    Autumn Shehlhorst (Counselor)

    Emily Benfer (Counselor)

    Home Instruction, as needed

    Jami Hepp

    Supplemental Contracts

    Amy Cooper, Basketball, Girls' Assistant Varsity

    Loran Weingart, Basketball, Boys' Assistant Varsity 

     

     


    7.7 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

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

    Bus Driver On-Board Instructor

    Lenny Theis, not to exceed 29 hours per week

     

    Library Paraprofessional Aide 

    Cynthia Coy 

     

    Pupil Activity Permit

    Aaron Nelson, Basketball Girls', Eighth Grade 

    Amari Slaughter, Basketball Girls', Seventh Grade

    Brad Burns, Basketball Boys', Assistant Varsity 

    Brian King, Bowling, Assistant Varsity 

    Casey Weidner, Bowling, Head Varsity 

    Charles Boes, Basketball Boys', Eighth Grade

    Emani Lott, Basketball Boys', Seventh Grade

    Jason Smyser, Basketball Boys', Ninth Grade 

    Lloyd (Randy) Drennen, Softball Girls', Head Varsity, 25% 

    Matthew Sieger, Softball Girls', Assistant Varsity

    Paul Fortney, Swimming, Head Varsity 

    Shaun Gunnell, Basketball Girls', Assistant Varsity

    Sierra Steinmetz, Swimming, Assistant Varsity 

    Valerie Drennen, Softball Girls', Head Varsity, 75%

     

    Pupil Activity, Volunteer 

    Ariel Hollins, Bowling 

    Edward Sieger, Softball 

    Grant McMaster, Basketball Boys'

     

    Secretary

    Claire Lonsway

     

    Special Needs Educational Aide 

    Lisa Chaffin

    Jennifer Fawcett 

    Morgan McKeen

    Sarah Banks 

     

    Substitute Educational Aide 

    Klaryssa Seigley 

     

    Substitute Custodian

    Klaryssa Seigley 

     


    7.8 Donations and Grants

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

    Columbian High School 

    A cookie tray was donated by Grace Baptist Church at a value of $50.00. 

    Boys' Basketball Team received a donation at a value of $50.00 from Barbara and Kenneth Carmon in memory of Christopher Murphy.

    Boys' and Girls' Basketball Team received a donation at a value of $100.00 from Potbelly Hill, Wm Reyer & D. Signor in memory of Christopher Murphy. 

    Boys' and Girls' Basketball Team received a donation at a value of $50.00 from Randall and Karol Bendure in memory of Christopher Murphy. 

    Boys' and Girls' Basketball Team received a donation at a value of $50.00 from B. Mark and Patty Davis in memory of Christopher Murphy. 

    Boys' and Girls' Basketball Team received an anonymous donation at a value of $10.00.

    Tiffin Columbian Cheerleading Team received a donation of $50.00 from Colleen Newman. 

    Tiffin Columbian Cheerleading Team received a donation of $30.00 from Karen Murphy. 


    Noble 4-5 Elementary 

    Hempy Water donated 6 cases of water, Watch DOGS Program 

    Tiffin Elementary PTO donated a book valued at $14.95 in memory of Jose Vallo. 

     

    Grants: 

    Columbian 

    Mr. Monsour was awarded the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation grant of $8,691 to fund a Biotechnology program at TC. 

    Middle School

    Through the collaborative efforts of Mr. Ridge, Mr. Imke and Mr. Streng, the music department was awarded the National Machinery Foundation grant of $54,773 to fund a 25 station music technology lab at TMS. 

     

     

     

     

     

     


    7.9 Stipends

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

    District Leadership Team, $100/meeting, not to exceed $900/year

    Alissa Goshe

    Brette Ott 

    Cory Ridge

    Jessica Hoyda 

    Katelynn Hafer 

    Katherine Focht

    Kristal Dunlap

    Kristen Coleman 

    Judy Downie 

    Lauren Warnement 

    Leigh Alvarado 

    Lindsey Distel

    Shawnie McLellan 

    Stacy Basinger

    Wendy Demith 

    Building Leadership Team, $500/year 

    Alexis Yates

    Allen Auble 

    Alisha Goshe

    Allie Stump

    Ashley Aichholz 

    Brette Ott

    Cory Ridge

    Daniel Cole

    Jessica Barrick

    Jessica Hoyda

    Judy Downie

    Katelynn Hafer 

    Katherine Focht

    Kristal Dunlap

    Kristin Coleman

    Lauren Warnement

    Leigh Alvarado

    Lindsey Distel

    Lisa Wilson

    Loren Burkes

    Melissa Mellott

    Mollie Luidhardt

    Natalie Stake

    Nicole Arnold

    Rose Horn 

    Samantha Cole 

    Shawn Siebenaller

    Shawnie McLellan 

    Stacy Basinger

    Stacey Geiger

    Todd Aichholz 

    Tori Lee 

    Travis Wise

    Autism: Communication and Social Skill Training, $375.00 total, due upon completion 

    Alyssa Clason

    Ashley Spencer 

    Lynn Phillips

    Science of Reading Pathway E, $400

    John Eckroth 

    Science of Reading Pathway A, $1,200

    Tegan Wietrzyowski 

    Spring Musical 

    Claudia Steinmetz, Choreography, Set design 

    Joan Ledwedge, Costumes 

     


    7.10 Leave of Absense

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

    Annabelle Auble 

    Cindy Park

    Kim Yates

    Jonathan Parsons

    Samantha Hoover

     


    7.11 Contract Amendments

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following contract amendments: 

    Special Needs Educational Aide

    Lori Harp, amend to 7.0 hours/day, effective with the 2024-2025 contract year 

    Tiffany Metzger, amend to Tracy Metzger to reflect the board approval on 9/26/24 to add .50 hour/day, effective with the 2024-2025 Contract Year 

    Pupil Activity Permits

    Morgan Harrigan, Head Girls' Basketball Coach, amend from step 0 to step 5 


    7.12 OSBA Online Service Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the OSBA Online Service Agreement. 


    7.13 North Central Ohio Service Center

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the North Central Ohio Service Center agreements. 

    - Audiologist Services

    - BCBA Services 

    - Braille Services 

    - Technology, phone system support


    7.14 Hopewell Loudon Service Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the agreement between Tiffin City and Hopewell Loudon for a Special Education student. 


    7.15 YouScience Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the agreement for YouScience. 


    7.16 Western Governors Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Western Governors Agreement for Student Teaching. 


    8. ACTION ITEMS:

    8.1 Approve Specialized Education of Ohio Service Agreement

    As exhibited.

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


    8.2 ASPIREDU, INC

    Approve ASPIREDU, INC, Grade Guardian/Drop Out Detective Agreement

    As exhibited.

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


    8.3 Approve Anne Spence, Treasurer Contract

    As exhibited: 

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


    8.4 Esports Supplemental MOU

    As exhibited: 

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


    8.5 8.5 Approve the amended Permanent Appropriations FY25

    Treasurer recommends the board accept the amended permanent appropriations FY25 as exhibited: 

     

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

     

     

     

     


    8.6 8.6 Consulting Agreement, Anne Spence

    As exhibited: 

     

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


    9. BOARD DISCUSSION:

    10. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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


    Hold an Executive Session for one or more of the following matters to:
    __X_ a. consider the appointment___, employment___, dismissal___, discipline___, promotion___, demotion___, or compensation of a public employee(s) or official(s)_X__, 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:


    11. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Return to open session.
    Time out:


    12. ADJOURNMENT

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

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


    12.1 Next Regular Meeting

    The next regular meeting will be November 25th, 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


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