12/5/2024 Special Board of Education Meeting/Work Session

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dustin Williams, Board Member

Minutes

Mr. Williams led the pledge. 


2. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
Anne Spence, Treasurer/CFO

Minutes

Ms. Spence called roll at 12:06pm.


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

Minutes

Mr. Williams asked for a motion to approve the agenda.  The motion was made by Mr. Kisabeth and seconded by Dr. McBride.  The agenda was approved as presented.

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 Member   

4. 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 Agenda 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.

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


4.1 Approve Minutes

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

November 25th, 2024 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session

November 25th, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting 

Minutes

Mr. Williams asked for a motion. Dr. McBride motion and Mr. Kisabeth seconded. The minutes were approved as presented. Mrs. Stephey joined the meeting at 12:08.

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 Member   

5. BOARD DISCUSSION

Athletics 

District Finance 

Superintendent and Treasurer Goals 

Committee Structure 

Organizational Chart and Staffing 

Communication Plan 

Minutes

Mr. Perez entered the Board meeting at 2:21pm.

During the Board meeting, the members discussed several important topics. The SBC was a focal point, along with the future direction of the conference and its impact on our athletic department. We also recognized the need to celebrate our athletes and explore rewards and incentives across various activities and athletics, all aimed at promoting a positive culture that nurtures the development of the whole child.

Ms. Spence addressed the possibility of transitioning Consultant Services to a vendor that aligns more closely with our District's goals and programs. Additionally, she emphasized our commitment to evaluating funding sources and grants to maintain fiscal responsibility.

In her update, Ms. Spence is continuing to assess our protocols and processes to ensure we are following best practices. She also shared insights on investment opportunities and the potential for better partnerships with banking institutions.

Lastly, the Board discussed our District finances and explored options for generating new revenue, including the consideration of a levy and innovative solutions like energy efficiency and solar opportunities.

 


6. ADJOURNMENT

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

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

Minutes

The meeting was adjourned at 3:59pm. 

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  

6.1 Next Regular Meeting

The next regular meeting will be Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.


7. 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