6/23/2025 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

Crystal Apple Award, Mr. Bob Boes 

    - Ms. Natallie Jones, Washington 

    - Ms. Karen Granata, Lincoln  


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 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 

Current Period Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report 

Dashboard

Disbursement Summary Report

Outstanding Checks 

 

 


7.2 Retirements

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  


7.3 Approve a compensation increase of 1% for Administrators, Supervisors, and Support Staff

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.


7.4 Administrative Employment 2024-2025

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 


7.5 Employ Professional Staff 2024-2025

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 


7.6 Employ Support Staff 2024-2025

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 

 

 


7.7 Administrative Employment 2025-2026

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 


7.8 Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026

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 


7.9 Employ Support Staff 2025-2026

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

 


7.10 Resignations

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 


7.11 Donations and Grants

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

 


7.12 Stipends

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 


7.13 Contract Amendments

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. 


7.14 Non-Renewals at the Conclusion of the 2024-2025 Contract 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

 


7.15 Statement of Purpose Budget Reports 2024-2025

7.16 Certificate of Fiscal Officer (Then and Now)

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 


7.17 Bascom Communications Service Agreement

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. 


7.18 Edmentum

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Edmentum contract for the 2025-2026 school year, as exhibited; 


7.19 Navigate360

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


7.20 YMCA

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; 

 


8. ACTION ITEMS:

8.1 Approve the School Psychologist Contracted Services Agreement

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


8.2 Approve the Tiffin City School District and Seneca County General Health District Contract

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


8.3 Approve Navigate360 Bundle

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


8.4 Approve the Health Partners of Western Ohio & Tiffin City Schools MOU

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


8.5 Approve the New Job Descriptions 

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

 

 


8.6 Approve the Athletic Department Handbook

The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Athletic Department handbook, as exhibited; 

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


8.7 Approve the Final FY25 Appropriations and Revenues

 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


8.8 Approve FY26 Temporary Appropriations

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


8.9 Approve the IGBLA Updated Policy

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


8.10 Approve the Master Service Agreement for Specialized Education of Ohio, INC

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


8.11 Approve Service Agreement between Tiffin City Schools and Trusted Talents LLC

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


8.12 Approve Bus Driver Routes 2025-2026

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


8.13 Approve Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative Services Agreement

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


8.14 Approve Perry Pro Tech

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


8.15 Approve a Resolution Requesting Certification of Alternative Tax Rates for an Income Tax

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


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 July 28th, 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