4/28/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, April 28 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Mr. Kisabeth, President

    2. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
    Ms. Anne Spence, 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


    4. PRESENTATION

    Crystal Apple Awards:

        - Mr. Dave Lucius, Washington 

        - Mr. Ryan Ottney, Columbian 

    Band Trip Proposal, Mr. Mike Meadows 

    Columbian Facility Tour, Mr. Tim Murray


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

    District Update 


    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.

    Additionally, we would request that individual students names and/or employees names not be mentioned. If you wish to state a Complaint about a particular employee, curriculum, or instructional materials, we ask that you please review Board Policies KL, KLB, KLD, and   KLD-R and follow the steps contained in those policies before raising a complaint directly with the Board. Persons wishing to submit comments can do so by emailing tcs_boardcomments@tiffincityschools.org. The meeting will be publicly available via Facebook.

    References: Board Policy
    BDDH- Public Participation at Board Meetings
    KL- Public Complaints
    KLB- Public Complaints about Curriculum or Instructional Materials
    KLD- Public Complaints about School Personnel
    KLD-R- Public Complaints about School Personnel
     


    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 

    Cash Summary Report 

    Dashboard 

    Disbursement Summary Report 

     


    7.2 Retirements

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

    Columbian High School: 

    Dr. Harry Gao, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year 

    Mr. Michael Reinhart, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year

    Lincoln: 

    Mrs. Connie Acton, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year 

    Noble: 

    Ms. Anne Hohman, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year 

    Tiffin Middle School: 

    Mr. Adam Schmucker, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year  


    7.3 Resignations

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

    Lincoln Preschool: 

    Mrs. Karen Granata, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year 

    Krout Elementary: 

    Ms. Deanna Kalb, effective April 28th, 2025 

    Mrs. Michelle Wise, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year 

    Tiffin Middle School: 

    Mr. Trent Thacker, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year 

    Transportation Department: 

    Mr. Wesley Ferguson, conclusion of 2024/2025 school year 


    7.4 Administrative Employment

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):

    Administration Building: 

    Mr. Donald "Greg" Devore, Business Director 

    Columbian High School: 

    Ms. Amy Hineline, Assistant Principal 

    Mr. Bradley Scheiber, Assistant Athletic Director 

    Mrs. Colleen Neely, Food Service Supervisor 

    Ms. Tina Nagy, Food Service Assistant Supervisor 

    Mr. William "Bill" Beaston, Athletic Director

    Lincoln School: 

    Mrs. Jill Miller, Whole Child Director 

    Tiffin Middle School

    Mr. Justin "Judd" Lutz, Assistant Principal 

    Washington Elementary: 

    Ms. Jennifer Watson, Principal 


    7.5 Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026

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

    Middle School: 

    Ms. Robin Gardner, Intervention Specialist 


    7.6 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

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

    Pupil Activity Permits: 

    Mr. Donovan Walker, Track Assistant, Varsity Boys' & Girls' 

    Mr. Joe Stacy, Spring Weight Room Supervisor

    Mr. Ryan Ottney, Softball, Head Varsity 

    Student Services: 

    Cynthia Foster, Student Services Secretary 

    Substitute Custodian: 

    Mr. Anthony Smith 

    Washington Elementary:

    Mrs. Danielle McCombs, Special Needs Aide


    7.7 Contract Amendments

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

    Ms. Karin Day - from IDEA - B to General Funds 


    7.8 Leave of Absence

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

    Lincoln Preschool: 

    Ashley Hoy


    7.9 Donations and Grants

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

    Columbian High School: 

    A $1,000 donation for awards to be presented at recognition night. Robert G. Friedman Achievement Award, In memory of Robert G. Friedman. Jenny & Bob Hillis, The Jennifer Friedman Hillis Foundation. 

    The Art Department received a donation of $610.00 from an anonymous donor. 

    Noble Elementary School: 

    Mrs. Roeder's class donated the following books; Black Beauty valued at $7.00, Wild Robot Protects valued at $16.00, and 100 Things to Know about Space valued at $12.00. 

    Noble Elementary Staff donated 2 copies of Minecraft Guide to Enchantments and Potions in memory of William "Cody" Mudock, father of a 4th grade student that attends Noble. Each book is a value of $12.00. 

    The book Who Would Win: Alligator vs Python was donated by Chris Lutz in memory on James "Jamie" Lininger, husband of Charlotte Lininger (TMS). The book value is $4.00. 

    Washington Elementary School: 

    A donation of $100.00 from the Tiffin Alumni Association for the purchase of ball cart for lunch recess equipment. 

    Donation of playground equipment from the Kiwanis of Seneca County. 


    7.10 Stipends

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:

    Musical Account: $75.00 each 

    Mr. Alex Scheer

    Mr. Craig Alley 

    Mrs. Kim Ridge 

    Mr. Michael Sooy 

    Ms. Sarah Law

    Mr. Trenton Thacker 

    Tiffin Middle School: 

    Ms. Leslie Poignon, completion of PLTW course (Medical Detectives), completion date: summer of 2025, $1,500 (PLTW Grant) 


    7.11 Coalition Involvement Agreement

    This is an agreement between CARSA and the School Sector Representative, active 2/1/2025 until terminated by a mutual accord. Agreement will be reevaluated by both parties on an annual basis.


    7.12 FY 26 MOU for SNAP-Ed

    This Memorandum of Understanding for SNAP-Ed confirms that Tiffin City Schools will work cooperatively with OSU Extension to provide the Services listed in Exhibit A (Services). 


    7.13 Mental Health & Recovery Services Board Behavioral Health School Funding Opportunity

    This agreement acknowledges Tiffin City Schools participation in the behavioral health funding opportunity in school year 2025-2026. 

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


    7.14 North Central Ohio Educational Service Center

    This program contract is an agreement between Tiffin City Schools and NCOESC to provide Support Services (BCBA) for one (1) day to a Unit at Krout Elementary for FY25.


    7.15 Resolution Authorizing Participation in the ODOT Road Salt Contracts Award in 2025

    This is an agreement to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT) annual road salt bid. 


    7.16 Soliant Service Agreement

    This agreement is between Tiffin City Schools and Soliant for Speech Therapy services at Columbian High School.  This agreement is in effect from 3/27/202-5/23/2025. 


    8. ACTION ITEMS:

    8.1 Approve Banking Resolution

    This is a Resolution to move Tiffin City Schools general banking to Old Fort Bank and investments to Huntington Bank. 

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


    8.2 Approve Civic Plus Then and Now

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Civic Plus invoice, as exhibited; 

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


    8.3 Approve Julian & Grube Medicaid AUP Services

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Julian & Grube Medicaid AUP Services through FY27, as exhibited: 

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


    8.4 Approve New Curriculum

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City School Board of Education approve the following curriculums, as exhibited; 

    Columbian:                                                                       Lincoln:                                                     

    CK-12 Chemistry                                                              Academic Readiness Intervention System 

    Economics by McGraw Hill                                             Frog Street Core Curriculum 

    Next Gen Personal Finance 

    Middle School:                                                                  Noble: 

    HMH: Into Math                                                                Big Ideas Math 

     

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


    8.5 Approve Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates from the Budget Commission and Authorizing the necessary Tax Levies 

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Resolution Accepting the Amounts and Rates from the Budget Commission and Authorizing the necessary Tax Levies; as exhibited: 

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


    8.6 Approve Tiffin Columbian High School Band Trip to Nashville, Tennessee

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Tiffin Columbian High School Band Trip to Nashville, Tennessee on April 1-4th, 2026. 

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


    8.7 Approve Tiffin Columbian High School Graduating Class of 2025

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Tiffin Columbian Graduating Class of 2025, pending completion of all requirements of Tiffin City Schools and the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, as exhibited:

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


    8.8 Approve Tiffin Middle School Overnight Power of the Pen Trip

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Tiffin Middle School Overnight Power of the Pen trip on Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd at Ashland University.  

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


    8.9 Approve Specialized Education of Ohio Service Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Specialized Education of Ohio Service Agreement for a student to attend Extended School Year Services. June 9th, 2025 - June 30th, 2025 as exhibited:

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


    8.10 Approve Transfer of Funds

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the following transfer: 

    $2,000.00 from Columbian Student Council (200-9920) to Junior Class Prom (200-9816)


    9. BOARD DISCUSSION:

    District Planning 


    10. 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:
    _____ 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:


    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 May 19th, 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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