Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, June 23
- 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 Award, Mr. Bob Boes
- Ms. Natallie Jones, Washington
- Ms. Karen Granata, Lincoln
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 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
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
Current Period Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report
Dashboard
Disbursement Summary Report
Outstanding Checks
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:
Middle School:
Dr. Vicki Wheatley, effective the conclusion of the 24/25 school year
The Superintendent recommends a compensation increase of 1% for all returning Administrators, Supervisors, and Support Staff not represented by a CBA, effective for the 2025-2026 contract year.
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Extended Days, not to exceed 10 days
Mr. Bradley Scheiber
Ms. Laura Bryant
Ms. Molly Armstrong
Mr. William Beaston
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Pay It Forward, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours total
Ms. Stacy Basinger
Ms. Rita Brown
Substitute Teacher, Third Grade Reading Guarantee, Summer School, 2 hours per day, May 27-June 6, 2025, total 9 days, hourly rate $28.60
Ms. Abbie Klotz
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Special Needs Aide, 1:1, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week through June 27th, 2025
Ms. Danielle McCombs
Special Needs Aide Substitute, 1:1, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week through June 27th, 2025
Ms. Savannah Stacy
Summer Sweepers
Mr. Carter Cook
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Columbian High School:
Mrs. Michelle Tuite, Principal, effective August 1st, 2025
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Columbian:
Ms. Savana Presson
Noble:
Ms. Abigail Glover
Washington:
Ms. Brandy Madden
Ms. Cynthia Coy
Supplemental:
Mr. Allen Auble, Football Middle School Assistant, 1/2 stipend
Ms. Allie Stump, Middle School Student Council
Mr. Anthony Vasko, Varsity, Golf
Ms. Brett Ott, Middle School, TV Lab
Ms. Chris Joyce, Assistant Spring Musical Director
Ms. Claudia Steinmetz, Musical, Assistant Choreographer, Set Design
Mr. Cory Ridge, Spring Musical Director
Mr. Donald Ferstler, High School Detention
Ms. Jami Hepp, Cheerleading, Varsity/Jr. Varsity, (Fall)
Ms. Jami Hepp, Cheerleading, Varsity/Jr. Varsity, (Winter)
Mr. John Kihorany, Cross County, Head Boys'
Mr. John Kihorany, Cross County, Head Middle School 7/8
Ms. Kate Focht, National Honor Society
Ms. Laurie Braley, Middle School Detention
Ms. Laurie Braley, Middle School Yearbook
Ms. Leigh Alvarado, National Honor Society
Mr. Michael Felske, District Athletic Events & Activities Manager
Mr. Michael Meadows, Marching Band Director
Mr. Michael Meadows, Jazz Band
Mr. Michael Meadows, 8th Grade Marching Band (50%)
Mr. Michael Meadows, Pep Band (50%)
Mr. Michael Steyer, Musical Director
Mr. Patrick Boggs, Football, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Samuel Berlekamp, Assistant Marching Band Director
Mr. Samuel Berlekamp, 8th Grade Marching Band (50%)
Mr. Samuel Berlekamp, Pep Band (50%)
Ms. Samantha Cole, High School Academic Competition Sponsor
Ms. Stacy Basinger, High School Student Council
Mr. Stacy Basinger, Junior Class Advisor
Educational Aides:
Ms. Kenita Narruhn
Food Service Department:
Ms. Jacqueline Thom, Department Head
Lincoln:
Ms. Reannon Hayes, Psychologist Assistant
Pupil Activity Permits:
Mr. David Auble, Middle School Assistant, Football (1/2 stipend)
Mr. Dylan Reid, Musical, Set Construction
Mr. Eric Depinet, Football, Varsity Assistant, (1/2 stipend)
Mr. Eric Gibson, Football, Middle School Assistant, (1/2 stipend)
Ms. Hope Boes, Volleyball, Head Varsity
Mr. Jac Alexander, Basketball, Boys' Varsity
Mr. J. Robert Fittro, Cross Country, Head Girls'
Ms. Joan Ledwedge, Musical, Costumes
Mr. Joseph Stacy, Weight Room Supervisor (Fall)
Mr. Lane Irving, Freshman Assistant, Football, (1/2 stipend)
Ms. Lindsey Stine, Musical Choreographer
Mr. Rob Eberly, Football, Middle School Assistant, (1/2 stipend)
Mr. Ryan Steinmetz, Musical, Technical Director
Mr. Shaun Conley, Football, Varsity Assistant
Ms. Taylor Boggs, Cheerleading, 7th & 8th Grade
Mr. Zach Arend, Football, Varsity Assistant, (1/2 stipend)
Special Needs Educational Aide:
Ms. Donna Smith
Ms. Emily Benfer
Ms. McKensey Carter
Ms. Molly Wright
Ms. Sonya Larick
Transportation Department:
Bus Driver:
Ms. Jolene M. Englehart, 61 AM & PM 4hr per day, .25hr per day pre trip & .25hr per week fuel
Substitute Bus Driver:
Ms. Lisa M. Bogart
Ms. Leslie H. Bowman
Mr. Brian L. Coleman
Ms. Barbara A. Curry
Mr. Gregory A. Distel
Mr. Stephen A. Drown
Ms. Jolene M. Englehart
Mr. Wesley J. Ferguson
Mr. Joseph T. Fisher
Mr. Gregory A. Gase
Mr. David R. Gross
Mr. Randal E. Hoover
Mr. Fred L. Jones
Mr. Donald L. Judd
Ms. Lynn M. Krupp
Ms. Debora L. Kubes
Mr. Derek I. Lewis
Ms. Debra M. Reamer
Ms. Jodi L. Saum-Stockner
Mr. Bryan A. Schalk
Mr. Norbert J. Scherger
Mr. Daniel R. Sherman
Mr. Paul E. Shoemaker
Mr. Howard W. Stultz III
Ms. Donna D. Thacker
Ms. Diane E. Ziegler
Mr. Bryan J. Zimmerman
Two Year Contract: First Two - Year Contract (2025-2027)
Accounts Payable Clerk:
Ms. Kathy Guinther
Volunteer Coaches:
Mr. Joseph Book, Cross Country, Middle School
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Administration Building:
Ms. Laura Bryant, effective July 31st, 2025
Mrs. Michelle Tuite, effective August 1st, 2025
Columbian High School:
Ms. Jennifer Musgrave, effective June 30th, 2025
Food Service Department:
Ms. Andra Meyer, effective the conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Lincoln Preschool:
Ms. Jill Miller, effective June 10th, 2025
Ms. Roben Dieter, effective the conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Krout Elementary:
Ms. Elizabeth Kimmet, effective the conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Noble Elementary:
Ms. Morgan Netcher, effective the conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Washington Elementary:
Ms. Cynthia Coy, effective the conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Summer Sweepers:
Ms. Mya Carrick, effective May 27th, 2025
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
Middle School:
Power of the Pen received a $2,000 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Noble Elementary:
Who Was Walt Disney donated by Elementary PTO in honor of Michelle McComas' retirement, value of $17.00
Dog Man Big Jim Begins donated by Elementary PTO in honor of Anne Hohman's retirement, value of $14.00
Cupcake Diaries: Katie, Batter Up! donated by Noble Staff in memory of Jamie Lininger (Charlotte Lininger's (TMS) husband) with a value of $22.00
Mia and Friends, donated by Noble Staff in memory of Jamie Lininger with a value of $12.00
What is the World Cup?, donated by Noble Staff in memory of Jamie Lininger with a value of $17.00
US Army Alphabet Book donated by Elementary PTO in memory of Arthur Carp with a value of $18.00
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Acadience Training K-6, 2 days, $150.00 per day, to be paid upon completion
Ms. Kaitlyn Boehler
Business Advisory Committee, $5,000:
Ms. Pat Smith
Lincoln Preschool: Lead Teacher, 2024/2025 school year, $3,000
Ms. Lindsey Distel
PAX Training, $150.00 per person, completion of training on May 28th, 2025
Ms. Alexis Yates
Ms. Alyssa Clason
Ms. Amanda Winnick
Ms. Ashley McKinney
Ms. Brea Shook (Minnich)
Ms. Brandy Bridinger
Ms. Cindy Coy
Ms. Heather Steinhauser
Ms. Jennifer Fawcett
Ms. Jessica Wise
Ms. Kate Plott
Ms. Kristin Coleman
Ms. Kristen Wise
Ms. Lynn Phillips
Ms. Maria Welter
Ms. Morgan Wise
Ms. Roben Dieter
Ms. Samantha Hoover
Ms. Sarah Banks
Ms. Sarah Hicks
Ms. Quinn Kantner
Spring Musical Support Staff: Drama Account Stipend
Ms. Claudia Reidy/Steinmetz, Assistant Choreographer, Set Design
Mr. Dylan Reid, Set Construction
Ms. Joan Ledwedge, Costumes
TCHS Summer School Teachers, 1 hour training, $28.60 per hour
Mr. Daniel Gilbert
Mr. Don Cook
Mr. Donald Ferstler
Ms. Emily Boone
Ms. Emily Tobolt
Ms. Lisa Wilson
Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025
Teacher, TCHS Summer School, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 20 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
Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026 - Ms. Lisa Covell amended to Ms. Lydia Covell.
Ms. Kendel Klotz, Special Needs Aide, amended from 6.5 hours per day to 7 hours per day.
Transportation Department:
Mr. Gene Englehart, amend contract from 185 days to 184 days. Effective start date of 10/1/2025 for the 25/26 school year only.
Ms. Teresa Faber, amend contact from 185 days to 184 days for the 25/26 school year.
Home Instruction:
Ms. Ashley Aichholz
Ms. Celeste Dunn
Mr. Donald Ferstler
Ms. Emily Boone
Ms. Hannah Sharpe
Ms. Jami Hepp
Mr. Joseph Gase
Ms. Krista Lewis
Ms. Laraine Jacobus
Ms. Laurie Morter
Ms. Lisa Wilson
Ms. Lynn Phillips
Ms. Sarah Babione
Ms. Stacey Kiesel
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve Statement of Purpose Budget Report(s) from the following student activity groups for the year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025:
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education authorize the payment of the following amounts due, as certified by the fiscal officer that there was at the time of the making of such contract or order and at the time of the execution of such certificate a sufficient sum appropriated for the purpose of such contract or order and in the treasury or in process of collection to the credit of the appropriate fund free from any previous encumbrances:
PowerSchool 2024-2025 School Year
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the amended Service Agreement with Bascom Communications Ethernet Transport Services to be paid from the K-12 Connectivity Grant, as exhibited.
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Edmentum contract for the 2025-2026 school year, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve Navigate360 suite, as exhibited;
Behavioral Threat & Suicide Case Management Subscription: 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
PBIS Rewards: 8/15/2025 - 8/14/2026
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 15 Year Cooperative Use Agreement between the Young Men's Christian Association of Bucyrus-Tiffin, Inc. and Tiffin City Schools, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the School Psychologist Service Agreement, as exhibited:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Seneca County General Health District contract, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Navigate360 - Protect360 subscription, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Health Partners of Western Ohio MOU, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the follow Job Descriptions, as exhibited;
Athletic Trainer
Curriculum Coordinator
School Safety Director
RTI/Literacy Coordinator
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Athletic Department handbook, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Final FY25 Appropriations and Revenues, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education Approve the FY26 Temporary Appropriations at the fund level, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the update Board Policy IGBLA, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the Master Service Agreement between Specialized Education of Ohio and Tiffin City Schools, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education to approve the Service Agreement between Tiffin City Schools and Trusted Talents LLC. Doing Business as Schooley Mitchell (SM), as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the bus driver route summary, as exhibited.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the NOACSC Service Agreement from July 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2026, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education Approve the Perry Pro Tech service agreement for PaperCut, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve a Resolution Requesting Certification of Alternative Tax Rates for an Income Tax, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
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 July 28th, 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