5/19/2025 Regular Board Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Kisabeth, President

2. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
Ms. Anne Spence, Treasurer/CFO

______ 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

Retirements, Building Administrators 

Transportation Facility, Mr. Randy Conger 

Five Year Forecast, Ms. Anne Spence 


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

District Planning


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 minutesuntil 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 

Outstanding Accounts Payable Checks 

Outstanding Checks 

 


7.2 Resignations

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

Columbian High School: 

Ms. Celeste Dunn, conclusion of the 2024/2025 school year

Mr. Tim Murray, effective May 9th, 2025 

Middle School:

Mr. Andrew Marchman, effective May 12th, 2025

Washington Elementary School: 

Ms. Annabelle (Auble) Robinson, conclusion of the 2024/2025 school year  

Ms. Sydney Orchowski, conclusion of the 2024/2025 school year 

 


7.3 Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025

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

Teacher, TCHS Summer School, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 5 hours per week in the month of June 2025 

Mr. Daniel Gilbert

Mr. Don Cook 

Mr. Donald Ferstler

Ms. Emily Boone

Ms. Emily Tobolt 

Ms. Lisa Wilson 

Lead Teacher, Extended School Year, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 11 hours/week 

Ms. Natallie Jones 

Teacher, Extended School Year, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 10 hours/week 

Ms. Julie Hicks 

Ms. Lauren Stultz 

Teacher, Grading, not to exceed 5 hours 

Mr. Jim Picciuto 

Teacher, Professional Development, not to exceed 3 hours

Ms. Lauren Warnement


7.4 Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026

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

Columbian:

Ms. Carina Hart

Lincoln:

Ms. Quinn Kantner 

Middle School:

Mr. Samuel Berlekamp 

Noble:

Ms. Lisa Covell

Ms. Nora Zirm 

Supplemental: 

Mr. Daniel Cole, Football, Varsity Assistant Coach 

Mr. John Eckroth, Football, Varsity, 50% Assistant Coach

Mr. Justin Lutz, Football, Varsity, Head Coach 

Mr. Ryan Ottney, Football, Varsity, Assistant Coach

Mr. Tyler Turek, Football, Freshman, 50% Assistant Coach 

Teacher Limited Contract - First Two Year Contract (2025-2027) 

Ms. Abigail M. Chlosta 

Ms. Alexis L. Yates

Ms. Alisa M. Huffman 

Ms. Chelsea L. Arbogast

Ms. Claudia G. Riedy

Mr. Connor P. Rettenmund

Ms. Courtney J. Workman 

Ms. Hannah N. Watson

Ms. Jennifer R. Bauerschmidt

Ms. Jennifer M. Cox 

Ms. Jessica J. Hoyda 

Ms. Jessica M. Barrick 

Ms. Kaitlyn N. Boehler 

Ms. Kristin M. Coleman 

Ms. Krystal M. Satyanathan 

Ms. Michelle A. Debusman 

Ms. Natalie L. Stake-Mitchell 

Ms. Sarah G. Babione 

Mr. Shawn M. Siebenaller 

Ms. Stephanie L. Marlowe

Ms. Theresa R. Oakleaf 

Teacher Limited Contract - First Three Year Contract (2025-2028)

Ms. Celeste E. Dunn 

Ms. Emily G. Schermer 

Ms. Jaclyn M. Nye

Ms. Kelsey J. Wickham 

Teacher Limited Contract - Second One Year Contract (2025-2026)

Ms. Adrienne T. Lucius 

Ms. Alyssa M. Clason 

Ms. Brea A. Minnich 

Ms. Camden J. Grunden 

Ms. Hannah J. Sharpe 

Mr. James V. Picciuto 

Ms. Julie M. Hicks 

Ms. Kristen M. Wise 

Ms. Lynn A. Phillips 

Ms. Maria C. Welter 

Ms. Mary F. Massi

Ms. Morgan O. Wise

Ms. Samantha R. Hoover

Ms. Sarah E. Hicks 

Mr. Tyler N. Turek 

Teacher Limited Contract- Second Three Year Contract (2025-2028)

Mr. Aaron C. Schmits 

Mr. Patrick A. Boggs

Continuing Contract/Tenure 

Mr. Don Cook 

Ms. Krista Lewis 

Ms. Sarah Cook 

Ms. Stacey Geiger 

 


7.5 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

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

Accompanist: 

Mr. Jeff Breitigam, as needed, not to exceed 75 hours per year, $25.00 per hour

Accounts Payable Clerk: 

Kathy Guinther

Special Education Bus Driver, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate

Mr. Fred Ehresman, not to exceed 17 hours/week

Mr. Gene Englehart, not to exceed 9 hours/week

Special Needs Aide, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week

Ms. Lucy Baines

Ms. Tracy Metzger 

Special Needs Aide, 1:1, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week

Ms. Amber Hescht 

Ms. Carol Butcher 

Ms. Elizabeth Elchert

Ms. Jessica Porter

Ms. Mallary Nielson 

Ms. Samantha Kilgore 

Special Needs Aide, 1:1, Extended School Year Bus Aide, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 6 hours/week

Ms. Carol Butcher 

Special Needs Aide, Extended School Year, Substitutes as needed, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week

Ms. Ashley Lowery

Ms. Heather Steinhauser

Substitute Bus Drivers, Extended School Year, as needed

Ms. Jodi Saum-Stockner 

Ms. Teresa Faber 

Summer Sweepers

Ms. Annabelle Robinson 

Ms. Brook Boes 

Mr. Damian York 

Mr. Dylan Fortner 

Mr. Kale Riley 

Ms. Kenadie Sherman

Mr. Lukas Stultz 

Ms. Madelynn Distel 

Ms. Mallary Nielson 

Ms. Mya Carrick 

Mr. Rafael Zirger

Mr. Tyler Mesnard 

Mr. Vincenzo Busdeker 

 

 


7.6 Employee Support Staff 2025-2026

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

Coaching Volunteer:

Mr. Javell Eaton, Football, Varsity 

Pupil Activity:

Mr. Matthew Sharpe, Football, Freshman, 50% Assistant Coach

Mr. Nate Houck, Football, Middle School, 50% Assistant Coach 

Two Year Contract: First Two - Year Contract (2025-2027)

Bus Driver

Ms. Beth A. Cessna 

Mr. David J. Althaus 

Ms. Marsha L. Mullholand 

Custodian

Mr. Gregory A. Gase 

Mr. Kevin A. Sherer 

Mr. Richard C. Everhart II 

Educational Aide 

Ms. Jillian M. Banks 

Food Service, General Worker 

Ms. Alecia M. Miller 

Ms. Bridget A. Harman 

Library Paraprofessional 

Mc. Cynthia L. Coy 

Secretary

Ms. Claire A. Lonsway 

Ms. Cynthia F. Foster

Special Needs Aides

Ms. Ashley J. Spencer

Ms. Brandy L. Bridinger 

Ms. Brittany D. Vanover 

Ms. Danielle M. McCombs 

Ms. Elizabeth L. Kimmet 

Ms. Jenna R. Carrick 

Ms. Jennifer Fawcett

Ms. Jessica R. Porter

Ms. Lindsey N. Price 

Ms. Morgan T. McKeen 

Ms. Roben B. Dieter 

Ms. Sarah A. Lenz 

Ms. Sarah K. Banks 

Mr. Todd G. Simonds 

Sweeper

Mr. Dylan M. Fourtner 

Two Year Contract: Second Two - Year Contract (2025-2027)

Bus Driver 

Mr. David J. Moon 

Ms. Kimberly S. Park 

Custodian

Ms. Sonya R. Dickerson Crawley

Custodian/Bus Washer 

Mr. Dennis R. McDonald 

Educational Aide

Ms. Diane E. Dunbar 

Ms. Joyce V. Dimaun

Ms. Rebecca J. Bohn 

Food Service, Department Head

Ms. Danielle D. Lofay

Ms. Kaitlyn M. Rano 

Food Service, General Worker 

Ms. Donna M. Smith 

Ms. Laura A. Legros 

Ms. Sandra R. Burns 

Food Service, Truck Driver 

Ms. Jill A. Saum 

Maintenance 

Mr. Daniel P. Morlock 

Special Needs Aide

Ms. Amanda S. Winnick 

Ms. Amy N. Dolch 

Ms. Carol J. Butcher 

Ms. Carrie L. Haver-Elchert 

Ms. Linda K. Moyer 

Ms. Mallary J. Nielsen 

Ms. Michelle M. Smyser 

Ms. Samantha N. Kilgore 

Two - Year Contract: Third Two - Year Contract (2025-2027)

Custodian 

Mr. Carl J. Assenheimer 

Food Service, General Worker 

Ms. Holly R. Nolan 

Secretary

Ms. Jill M. Gooding 

Special Needs Aide 

Ms. Connie M. Vassalle 

Ms. Lori A. Harp

Ms. Renee A. Boes 

Mr. Ryan M. Bloomfield 

One Year Contract (2025-2026) (Limited Contingent)

Auxiliary Nurse 

Ms. Barbara J. Goshe 

 


7.7 Donations and Grants

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

Columbian High School: 

Columbian Art Club received a $10,000 donation from the American Legion Post 169 

Jr. Home Alumni Assn, Inc. donated $400.00 to be used for the Dad Kernan awards presented at Senior recognition night.

The Key Club has received the following donations for the Walk For Water project:

    - Assured Title Agency of Tiffin donated $75.00

    - Elisabeth McFarlan-Hutson donated $200.00 

    - Steven and Trisha Daniel donated $50.00 

 Middle School School:

The Choir Program received donations to help cover the cost for the Cedar Point trip: 

    - Connie Distel donated $100.00

    - Dennis Armstrong & Carmen Doty-Armstrong donated $100.00

    - Deborah Cain donated $50.00 

    - Shawn & Wendy Cain donated $50.00

Culligan of Tiffin donated 8 cases of bottled water to the 6th grade students for state Math testing valued at $70.00.


7.8 Stipends

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

Phonics First Training, June 16-20th, 2025, to be paid from Title 1, $150.00 per day, paid upon completion of training; 

Ms. Mary Massi

Ms. Hannah Sharpe

Ms. Sarah Hicks

Ms. Kristen Wise 

Phonics First Training, Self Paced, 4 days, to be paid from Title 1, $150.00 per day, paid upon completion of training;

Ms. Samantha Hoover

Ms. Maria Welter  

 


7.9 Findlay Interpreting Services, LLC

This agreement is between Tiffin City Schools and Findlay Interpreting Services, LLC to provide a Teacher of the Deaf for a student that is attending Extended School Year Services. 


8. ACTION ITEMS:

8.1 Approve Administrative Contracts

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Administrative Contracts, as exhibited;

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


8.2 Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement, as exhibited; 

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

  


8.3 Approve Five - Year Forecast and Assumptions

As exhibited: 

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


8.4 Approve HMH Into Math & Waggle Curriculum

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the 4 year HMH Into Math & Waggle curriculum, as exhibited; 

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


8.5 Approve Minutemen HR Management Services

The Treasurer recommends the approval from the Board of Education of the Minutemen Unemployment Service Agreement, as exhibited; 

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

 


8.6 Approve NCAT Service Agreement 2025-2026

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the NCAT Service Agreement for 2025-2026, as exhibited; 

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

 


8.7 Approve North Central Ohio Educational Service Center for Educational Service Agreement

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the NCOESC Education Services Agreement for Education Services (TDC), as exhibited; 

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


8.8 Approve North Central Ohio Education Service Center County Service Agreement Estimated Data 2025-2026

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the NCOESC 2025-2026 estimated data, as exhibited; 

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


8.9 Approve Resilience Therapy Service Contract Agreement

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Resilience Therapy Service Contract Agreement, as exhibited; 

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


8.10 Approve Resolution for Special Education Model Policies and Procedures

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Resolution for Special Education Model Policies and Procedures, as exhibited; 

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


8.11 Approve Resolution for Adoption of Policy Manual

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the resolution for adoption of policy manual, as exhibited; 

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

 


8.12 Approve Resolution for Account Creation for 035

The treasurer recommends the Board of Education approval the Resolution for account 035 to be established, as exhibited; 

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


8.13 Fund to Fund Transfer

The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following fund to fund transfers: 

001 to 006 (Food Services) $75,000.00

001 to 035 (Severance Fund) $700,000.00

001 to 002-9013 (HB 264) $49,554.00

 


8.14 Approve Transfer of Funds from STAR Ohio to Huntington Investment

The Treasurer recommends the approval from the Board of Education for the transfer of funds from STAR Ohio account in the amount of six million dollars to the district's Huntington Investment account with maturity schedule, as exhibited; 

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


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:
___X__ a. consider the appointment___, employment__X_, dismissal___, discipline___, promotion___, demotion___, or compensation_____ of a public employee(s) or official(s)_X__, 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 June 23rd, 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