5/19/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, May 19 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    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


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