3/24/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, March 24 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Mr. Larry Kisabeth, President

    2. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
    Mrs. Jennifer Hedrick, Interim Treasurer

    ______ 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


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

    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


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