1/27/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, January 27 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Mr. Larry Kisabeth, President

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

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


    3. ADOPT THE AGENDA

    The Board members, including the administration, will review the agenda. The Board must approve any additions, deletions, or corrections.

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


    4. PRESENTATION

    Mrs. Laura Bryant - Curriculum Department Updates 

    Mrs. Michelle Tuite - Title I


    5. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
    Mr. Jerry Nadeau, Superintendent

     

    Points of Discussion: 

    Collective Vision

    Disposal of Land 

    State of the District Update


    6. TREASURER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
    Mrs. Anne Spence, Treasurer/CFO

    Points of Discussion: 

    Financial Documents

    Recommendation for General Banking from RFI

    State Funding - Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid (DPIA)


    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.


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


    8.1 Approve Treasurer's Report

    8.2 Retirements

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

    Washington Elementary: 

    Heather Weinandy - conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year

    Columbian High School: 

    Dr. Todd R. Edmond - conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year


    8.3 Resignations

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

    Administration Building: 

    Shauna Mears, effective January 23rd, 2025 

    High School Principal: 

    Tim Murray, effective July 31st, 2025 


    8.4 Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025

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

    Substitute Teachers: 

    Jessica Hade

    Kasean Poole

    Mackenzie Buck 

    Madison Wagner

    Taylor Wiseman 


    8.5 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

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

    Bus Driver: 

    Beth Cessna, route 160 AM&PM, 4hr per day, Pre-Trip .25hr per day & Fuel .25 per week. 

    Food Service Substitute: 

    Rhonda Craig

    Pupil Activity Permits 

    Brooke Stover, Volleyball 8th Grade 

    Substitute Aides: 

    Jessica Hade 

    Kasean Poole

    Lisa A Brashares

    Mackenzie Buck 

    Sydney Sours

    Taylor Wiseman


    8.6 Contract Amendments

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

    Bus Driver:

    Steve Kizer added a route 73A, 2 hr daily, effective January 13th, 2025 for remainder of contract year. 

    William Omlor changed route assignment from 62AM, 2 hr daily to 153/253 AM & PM 5.5hr daily. Also, change fueling from .5 to .25 weekly, effective January 13th, 2025 for remainder of contract year. 

    Coach:

    Brent Busdeker Wrestling 7th/8th Grade change from 100% to 25%. 

    Luciano Busdeker Wrestling 7th/8th Grade change from Volunteer to 75%. 

    Educational Aides:

    Ashley McKinney, 6.5 hours amended to 7 hours, effective 12/1/2024 

    Brandy Bridinger, 6.5 hours amended to 7 hours, effective 12/1/2024  

    Jessica Wise, 6.5 hours amended to 7 hours, effective 12/1/2024 

    Nicole Strait, 6.5 hours amended to 7 hours, effective 12/1/2024  

    Roben Dieter, 6.5 hours amended to 7 hours, effective 12/1/2024 


    8.7 Donations and Grants

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

    Athletic Department: 

    "Old Fort Banking Company and Associates are proud to serve each and every community for which we live and work.  Recently, during the Fall High School sports season, Bank associates participated in a fundraiser to display support for local schools." As a result of that multi-week event, a $100.00 donation was made to our school's athletic department. 

    Columbian High School: 

    Boys' and Girls' Basketball Team received a donation at a value of $30.00 from Alma and Kim Schmitz and Don and Jill Marugg, in memory of Christopher Murphy. 

    Columbian Art department received a donation of $200.00 from Grant and Elizabeth Comnick in memory of Bryce Harrison. 

    Columbian Art department received a donation of $100.00 from Tricia Guggenbiller in memory of Bryce Harrison. 

    Pay It Forward received a donation over $300.00 from the TC Girls' Basketball stocking fundraiser. 

    Krout Elementary: 

    Krout Library received a donation of $100.00 from James Boroff. 

    Oral Health Consultants at the Ohio Department of Health donated a $150.00 gift card to Lakeshore for Krout participating in a dental survey last school year. 

    Middle School

    Tiffin Lions Club donated 45 dozen Popcorn Balls for students at a value of $220.00.


    8.8 Northern Buckeye Education Council

    This agreement allows additional technology assistance for Tiffin City Schools. 


    8.9 Operation of Programs Funded by Title I-D

    9. ACTION ITEMS:

    9.1 Approve 2025-2026 Tiffin Columbian Course Selection Guide

    As exhibited: 

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


    9.2 Approve 2025-2026 Tiffin Middle School Course Selection Guide

    As Exhibited: 

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


    9.3 Approve the Tiffin City Schools Board Member Handbook

    As exhibited: 

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


    9.4 Approve Specialized Education of Ohio Service Agreement

    As exhibited: 

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


    9.5 Approve the Reading Improvement Plan 2024-2025

    As Exhibited: 

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


    9.6 Approve Amergis Service Agreement

    As exhibited: 

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


    10. BOARD DISCUSSION:

    Topics for Discussion:

    Disposal of Property 

    Facilities 

    Levy Discussion 

    School Alignment


    11. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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

    Hold an Executive Session for one or more of the following matters to:
    __X___ a. consider the appointment__X_, 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;
    __X__ 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:


    12. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Return to open session.
    Time out:


    13. ADJOURNMENT

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

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


    13.1 Next Regular Meeting

    The next regular meeting will be February 24th, 2025 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


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