1/27/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Mr. Kisabeth led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Ms. Spence conducted Call to Order. Mr. Kisabeth noted that Mrs. Stephey had an excused absence from the meeting this evening. 

Mr. Williams requested to add item (A) Employment for Executive Session. Approved as amended. 

Curriculum Department Update: 

Mrs. Laura Bryant presented on Curriculum updates. She has a team of 3 individuals. There are 3 types of curriculum; taught, written, tested. Mrs. Bryant has been working with Mrs. Tuite to update the curriculum department webpage. The curriculum department work plan highlights include: One Plan & DLT, Explicit vocabulary instruction, curriculum review, collaboration, MTSS, and testing gifted/ELL program. The One Plan is a three year plan for the state. We are currently in the middle of our plan. We have the remainder of this year and next year. January 2026 ONA questions are released. March 2026 ONA and One Plan is due. State approval will be June 2026. TCS is in cohort 3. TCS has 2 goals relating to the One Plan. Attendance and Instruction. During first quarter update at DLT and BLT it is evident that the district is growing in the same direction with accountability. Reading Improvement Plan (RIMP) This is the lowest level plan in the state. This plan allows the district to increase literacy scores. Mr. Kisabeth asked about the attendance part of our goal. Mrs. Bryant said attendance is the worst at Columbian and she would defer to Mrs. Tuite for additional attendance information. Documented procedures, drill down on data and reviewing the tardy policy at TMS and Columbian. Mr. Williams asked about ELA curriculum reviews. Mrs. Bryant responded with there have been pros and cons suggested.  A positive is that the students enjoy the themed topics. A negative would be pacing of the units. Mrs. Bryant is currently collaborating other local districts that utilize CKLA. Mr. Perez asked if there was a Math component. Mrs. Bryant said not at this time. The state is tracking data currently. 

Title I

TCS receives funds from the State of Ohio for Title I. $500,000 for Title Services. This also includes Calvert. The funding covers salaries and supplies. Tiffin City has 4 buildings that receive Title money: Washington, Krout, Noble and Middle School. Title teachers send out letters informing parents about Title services. Also, if an uncertified teacher is placed in a classroom to sub for a Title teacher, a letter is sent home to notify parents. Thankfully, TCS has not been in this situation since Mrs. Tuite has been in district. Prior to Ryan Cook (Treasurer) Title funds were utilized for curriculum, PBIS and supplies. Ryan Cook suggested that Title monies be used for salaries moving forward. That is how the district is currently operating. Mr. Nadeau mentioned that the district is always evaluating student needs. The monies that cannot be rolled over or taken advantage of prior to losing the money. Mr. Boes continues to evaluate student enrollment with staff ratio. 

Collective Vision: 

The overall goal is for the Strategic Plan to be board approved in February. At this time, a Business Plan will be added as well. 

Disposal of Land: 

The district is currently engaging with board council. Charter schools in the area need to be offered the land first. The district will continue to provide timely updates on the process. The overall goal would be for the land to be sold by Spring. 

State of the District: 

Congratulations to all the sports teams, choir, band and academics. The district will continue to move forward with any setbacks that may occur. We will continue to move forward with focus and intent. 

Financial Documents: 

Ms. Spence did a brief overall of all the financial documents. Overall, supplies, equipment, capital purchases decreased. The districts true cash days' is 162 days. The Tax Budget has been filed with the auditor. Mr. Kisabeth asked if the money can be moved out of investments if in desire need. Ms. Spence said to pull money from investments there is a certain timeframe to follow. The district has been deficit spending for a few years now. 

General Banking from RFI: 

Ms. Spence completed an RFI for proposal of general banking services. In response 3 banks responded. Premier, Huntington, and Old Fort. Ms. Spence completed a metric review for all 3 responding banks. This included but not limited to online banking, availability, and experience with public organizations. Currently the district uses PNC and we receive an annual service fee. This fee last year was around $30,000 and do not offer interest. Ms. Spence recommended Old Fort Bank. The representative there was helpful and excited to work with TCS. Old Fort Bank offers a low fee. It was discussed that with $500,000 in the bank Old Fort would waive all fees. There is also a sweep account to receive interest. The online program is convenient to use. Mr. Perez clarified that there were only three banks that responded to the RFI. The board discussed not acting on this item rather than waiting until the February board meeting to place a resolution on the agenda. 

State Funding (DIPA) 

Previously $73,093.66 to an increase of $1,731,382.43. Mr. Perez mentioned even with this increase this doesn't change the 5 year forecast. 

Board Discussion: 

Mr. Williams asked about the makeup of calamity days. Mr. Nadeau commented about our team of individuals that takes the delay and closures very seriously. The calendar allows us to have breathing room for calamity days. If the hours are met then we will need to extend the calendar. Mr. Nadeau is hopeful that this will not happen. Ms. Jones and Mr. Ridge do a nice job with communicating out to the union when questions and concerns arise. Mr. Kisabeth wants to thank the students and staff for all they do. The Board of Education appreciates you all.  

No public comment. 

The consent agenda was approved. 

Disposal of Property: 

This was previously discussed in the Work Session. The district is currently working on selling the property. There are guidelines and protocols the district need to adhere by prior to selling. This process has been started. The target date to sell the land by would be Spring. Mr. Williams asked about the land currently being leased. What is the timeframe to notify the individual? Mr. Nadeau responded that this process has been started. 

Facilities: 

Lincoln boiler needs to be repaired. Evaluating learning for student learning. While the facilities are being evaluated a business plan will also we developed. This will allow accounts to be created to for emergencies. 

Levy Discussion: 

Operating funds and the district has not received any new money since 2013. It is important to involve the community and receive the support. The district will be on the ballot as of 11/2025. The district needs to collect data and present a plan. There has been a decrease in operating funds of $141,000. Mr. Kisabeth mentioned that the district is doing everything that needs to be done currently to be fiscally responsible. Mr. Nadeau mentioned that every year the district looks at staffing and how attrition could be beneficial for the district. Ms. Spence mentioned that even though attrition is a great opportunity but it does not last forever. 

Mr. Williams requested item (A) for employment to be amended to Executive Session. 

Entered Executive Session: 7:53pm 

No action was taken. 

Meeting started at 6:30pm 

Meeting ended at 9:22pm