1/6/2025 Organizational Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dustin Williams, Board Member

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

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


3. Elect President Pro Tempore

The Tiffin City Board of Education, the Board must elect a president pro tempore to conduct the meeting. The president will ask for nominations. When all nominations are presented, the president will close the nominations and ask for a roll call to elect the president pro tempore.

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


4. Elect Vice President Pro Tempore

The Tiffin City Board of Education, the Board must elect a vice president pro tempore to conduct the meeting. The president will ask for nominations. When all nominations are presented, the president will close the nominations and ask for a roll call to elect the vice president pro tempore.

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


5. 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


6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

6.1 Elect President for 2025

The first order of business is to elect a new President for the Tiffin City Board of Education for 2025.
The President Pro Tempore will ask for nominations for the President of the Tiffin City Board of Education for Calendar Year 2025. Nominations do not require a second.
Nominees:


When all nominations are voiced, the President Pro Tempore will ask for a motion to close nominations.


6.2 Motion to Close Nominations for President

6.3 Roll Call to Elect President

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


6.4 Administration of Oath of Office to President
Anne Spence, Treasurer/CFO

The newly elected President assumes the chair.


6.5 Elect Vice President for 2025

The second order of business is to elect a new Vice President for the Tiffin City Board of Education for 2025.
The President will ask for nominations for the Vice President of the Tiffin City Board of Education for Calendar Year 2025. Nominations do not require a second.
Nominees:


When all nominations are voiced, the President will ask for a motion to close nominations.


6.6 Motion to Close Nominations for Vice President

6.7 Roll Call to Elect Vice President

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


6.8 Administration of Oath of Office to Vice President
Anne Spence, Treasurer/CFO

The newly elected Vice President assumes the chair.


7. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025

Board Committees

Finance
1.
2

Policy & Governance
1.
2.

Legislative Liaison
1.

Student Achievement Liaison
1.

 

Superintendent Committees: 

Business Advisory Council 
1.
2.

Educational Programming 
1.
2.

Facilities
1.
2.

Support Services
1.
2.

 

 


8. MEETING DATES FOR 2025

At this time, the Board will adopt the following resolution that will set the regular meeting dates for Calendar Year 2025.
The Tiffin City Board of Education will hold its regular meetings for 2025 on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m., with the exception of May and December, which will be the third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
The following are the exact dates for the meetings to be held:

January 27, 2025
February 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
April 28, 2025
May 19, 2025
June 23, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 25, 2025
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 24, 2025
December 15, 2025
All special meetings will be announced by the Board.


9. BOARD DELEGATE TO OSBA 2025 FALL CONFERENCE

At each organizational meeting, the Board approves one of its Board members to be the Board delegate to the OSBA Fall Conference Business Meeting.
Board delegate OSBA Fall Conference Business Meeting 2025:


10. BOARD ALTERNATIVE TO OSBA 2025 FALL CONFERENCE

At each organizational meeting, the Board approves one of its Board members to be the Board alternate delegate to the Fall OSBA Business meeting.
Board alternate delegate to OSBA Fall Conference Business Meeting 2025:


11. APPROVE “STANDING AUTHORIZATIONS” FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following standing authorizations for Calendar Year 2025:

Advance on Taxes Collected
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Section 321.34 of the Revised Code, money in the County Treasury to the account of this School District, may, if requested by Resolution, be drawn upon in advance of the tax settlement dates; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Tiffin City School District, that the auditor and treasurer of Seneca County, be and they hereby are, requested to draw, pay and advance to the treasury, to the account of the School District, all monies lawfully applicable to the purposes of Calendar Year 2025.

Payment of Bills

Authorization for the Treasurer to pay all bills within the limits of the appropriation resolution as bills are received and when the merchandise/services have been received in good condition.
Then and Now Certificates

Authorization for the Treasurer to review and approve all Then and Now Certificates per ORC 5705.41(D).
Employment of Temporary Personnel Authorization for the Superintendent to employ personnel and accept resignations, as he determines necessary to cover emergency situations.

Appointment of Purchasing Agent

Authorization for the Superintendent to serve as purchasing agent for the School District.
State and Federal Programs The Tiffin City Board of Education agrees to act as fiscal agent for all state and federal programs for Fiscal Year 2025.

Board Service Fund

Authorization to establish the Board service fund for Calendar Year 2025 at $12,000.00.

Certificate of Available Sources

Authorization for the Treasurer to file the Certificate of the Total Amount From All Sources Available For Expenditures, and Balances and Amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

Legal Counsel

The following firms are designated as official representatives of various legal issues for District affairs: Bricker & Eckler, LLP; Squire Patton Boggs; Scott Scriven LLP; Supance & Howard

Self-Insurance Trust

Authorization for the Superintendent to serve as the delegated representative to the North Central Ohio Trust Regional Council of Governments Joint Self-Insurance Health Program and for the Treasurer to serve as alternate.

Sales Tax Resolution 

Upon the recommendation of the Treasurer, the Board of Education authorizes the Treasurer/CFO to authorize the payment of reasonable sales tax for approved purchases or expenses when a tax exemption certificate cannot be used or its use is impractical under the circumstances. 

Liability and Bond Insurance 

Ohio School Council and UIS Insurance 

Credit Card Compliance Officer 

Appointment for Carol Vaughn to be the credit card compliance officer. 

Title IX Coordinator 

Appointment for Michelle Tuite to be the Title IX Coordinator. 

Public Records Designee 

Appointment for Anne Spence to the be Public Records Designee 

Notice of Medical Insurance availability for Board Member in accordance with section 3313.202 Ohio Revised Code. 


12. AGENT FOR ALL FEDERAL AND STATE AND PRIVATELY FUNDED PROJECTS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education formally appoint the Superintendent to act as its agent for all federal, state, and privately funded projects during Calendar Year 2025. This is necessary for the Superintendent to be able to legally sign forms.


13. ALTERNATIVE TAX BUDGET INFORMATION

The Treasurer recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Alternative Tax Budget Information for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2025 as required by the Seneca County Budget Commission, which has waived the adoption of a tax budget pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.281.
The county budget commission must certify tax rates to the board of education by March 1, even when a tax budget is waived, and issue an official certificate of estimated resources and amended official certificates of estimated resources based on alternative tax budget information the commission required the board of education to provide. The treasurer for the board of education must file one copy of the alternative tax budget information with the County Auditor on or near January 20.


14. 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


14.1 Approve Minutes

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

December 16th, 2024 - Special Board Meeting/Work Session

December 16th, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting 


14.2 Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025

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

Teacher: 

Jay Reiman

 

Home Instruction Teacher: 

Rita Brown 


14.3 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

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

Special Needs Aide: 

Lauren "Brooke" Ginnever


14.4 Resignations

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

Mitchell Scheiber  


14.5 Clinical Education Agreement between Bowling Green State University

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the agreement between Tiffin City Schools and Bowling Green State University, as exhibited; 


15. ACTION ITEMS:

15.1 Annual Report on Nutritional Standards

As exhibited: 

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


15.2 Board Participation - Negotiations

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


15.3 Board of Education Code of Ethics

Adopt the Code of Ethics, as exhibited: 

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


15.4 Groundskeeper Job Description

As exhibited: 

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


16. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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:


17. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

Return to open session.
Time out:


18. ADJOURNMENT

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


19. Next Regular Meeting

The next regular meeting will tentatively be on January 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium, pending board action.


20. 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