Meeting Details
March 24, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Purpose
N/A
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
______ 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
Columbian Business Students - Trip Proposal Presentation
Mr. Ryan Imke - Tiffin Middle School Principal
5.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
District Updates
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. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
7.1
Approve Treasurer's Report
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Cash Reconciliation
Outstanding Checks
Cash Summary Report
General Fund Report
7.2
Retirements
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:
Food Service:
Ms. Audrey Williams, effective conclusion of 2024/2025 school year
Noble:
Ms. Michelle McComas, effective conclusion of 2024/2025 school year
Transportation Department:
Ms. Deb Reamer, effective conclusion of 2024/2025 school year
7.3
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Columbian:
Mr. Jay Reiman, effective conclusion 2024/2025 school year
Mr. Lloyd (Randy) Drennen, effective March 3rd, 2025, Softball
Mr. Matthew Sharpe, effective conclusion 2024/2025 school year
Mr. Matt Sieger, effective March 13th, 2025, Softball
Mrs. Valerie Drennen, effective February 28th, 2025, Softball
Krout:
Sarah Grasley, effective conclusion 2024/2025 school year
Lincoln:
Breanna Clark, effective conclusion 2024/2025 school year
Student Services:
Ms. Celeste Zirm, effective May 28th, 2025
Washington:
Mrs. Lisa Chaffin, effective February 28th, 2025
7.4
Administrative Employment
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Mrs. Michelle Tuite, Director of Parent/Community Partnerships
Mr. Robert Boes, Assistant Superintendent
7.5
Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Home Instruction Tutor:
Ms. Sarah Babione
Krout/Washington:
Ms. Julie Hicks, Intervention Specialist, effective March 24th, 2025
Substitute Teachers:
Ms. Dawn Wright
Ms. Faith Eachus
Ms. Hallie Rogers
Ms. Wendy A. Fey
Supplemental:
Mr. Aaron Schmits, Art Club Advisor, remainder of 2024/2025 school year
Mrs. Claudia Steinmetz, Art Club Advisor, remainder of 2024/2025 school year
Mrs. Kate Focht, Assistant Varsity, Softball, 100%
Mr. Ryan Ottney, Interim Varsity Head Coach, Softball, 100%
7.6
Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Columbian:
Mr. John Eckroth, effective 2025/2026 school year, Columbian, Physical Education
Mr. Tyler Turek, effective 2025/2026 school year, Columbian, Social Studies
7.7
Employ Support Staff 2024-2025
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Coaching Volunteers:
Mr. Austin Burgess, Baseball
Substitute Aides:
Ms. Faith Eachus
Ms. Madison Miller
7.8
Leave of Absence
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following leave of absence:
Ms. Brittany Vanover: extension, effective 3/17/25
Mrs. Linda Moyer: 2/27/25 - 4/21/25
7.9
Contract Amendments
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following contract amendments:
Transportation Department:
Mr. Wesley Ferguson, Route 72A increased from 1hr per day to 1 1/2hr per day, effective January 21st. 2025.
7.10
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
Middle School:
Binders and folders were donated for TMS students by Terry & Darla Domich at a value of $75.00.
An $80.00 donation from Suzanne Fanning for TMS Power of the Pen.
Ballreich Snack Food Company donated 25 cases of potato chips (800 bags) at a value of $900.00.
7.11
Heidelberg College Credit Plus Agreement
This is an agreement between Heidelberg University and Tiffin City Schools for the 2025/2026 school year.
7.12
Heidelberg Partner School Field Placement Agreement
This is an agreement between Heidelberg and Tiffin City Schools to work together to support and improve outcomes for teacher candidates, mentor teachers, and students.
7.13
Terra State Community College College Credit Plus Agreement
This is an agreement between Terra State Community College and Tiffin City Schools for the 2025/2026 school year.
8.
ACTION ITEMS:
8.1
Approve Administrative Contract for the Assistant Superintendent
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Administrative Contract for the Assistant Superintendent, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.2
Approve Administrative Contract for the Director of Parent/Community Partnerships
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Administrative Contract for the Director of Parent/Community Partnerships , as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.3
Approve Advertisement for Bids
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve to advertise and receive bids for Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium Renovation, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.4
Approve the Agreement with DataServ
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the agreement to provide an Operational Co-Pilot, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.5
Approve Northern Buckeye Education Council Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the agreement with Northern Buckeye Education Council; as exhibited:
1. TMS National Machinery Grant Funded Music Lab (3 seperate quotes)
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.6
Approve Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Resolution
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Ohio Schools Council Cooperative Resolution to advertise and receive bids for schools bus chassis and bodies, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.7
Adopt Resolution to Purchase from Bids Received by Ohio Schools Council
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of (1) International 2027 CE PB110 school bus from school bus bids received by Ohio Schools Council, as exhibited:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.8
Approve the Agreement for The Motz Group LLC.
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the agreement for construction services for the Frost Kalnow Stadium turf replacement project, as exhibited:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.9
Approve the Account Clerk - Accounts Payable Job Description
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the following Account Clerk- Accounts Payable job description; as exhibited.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.10
Approve the Account Clerk - Benefits Clerk Job Description
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the following Account Clerk- Benefits Clerk job description; as exhibited.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.11
Approve the Account Clerk Payable & Receivable Job Description
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the following Account Clerk - Payable & Receivable job description; as exhibited.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.12
Approve the School Psychologist Job Description
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the following School Psychologist job description; as exhibited.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.13
Approve the Student Services Secretary Job Description
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the following Student Services Secretary job description; as exhibited.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
8.14
Approval of Business Class Trip to Atlanta, Georgia
The Business Class is seeking approval for out of state travel to Atlanta for "Future Bound". This will allow up to 24 students and 6 chaperones to attend the event. Fundraising will occur to cover expenses not covered by the scholarship.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
9.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Apple Technology
Audit of Date Provided by Interim Treasurer
District Planning
Sale of Land
10.
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Hold an Executive Session for one or more of the following matters to:
__X___ a. consider the appointment___, employment__X_, dismissal___, discipline_X__, 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.
__X___ g. no action taken.
Time in:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
11.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to open session.
Time out:
12.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
12.1
Next Regular Meeting
The next regular meeting will be April 28th, 2025 at 6:30pm 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
