Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, April 28
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
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
Crystal Apple Awards:
- Mr. Dave Lucius, Washington
- Mr. Ryan Ottney, Columbian
Band Trip Proposal, Mr. Mike Meadows
Columbian Facility Tour, Mr. Tim Murray
District Update
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Middle School:
Ms. Robin Gardner, Intervention Specialist
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
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following contract amendments:
Ms. Karin Day - from IDEA - B to General Funds
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following leave of absence:
Lincoln Preschool:
Ashley Hoy
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.
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)
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.
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).
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
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.
This is an agreement to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation's (ODOT) annual road salt bid.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
District Planning
______ 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:
Return to open session.
Time out:
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The next regular meeting will be May 19th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
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