Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, July 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
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 following minutes, as exhibited:
Special Board Meeting Minutes: July 10th, 2025
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Cash Reconciliation
Dashboard
Outstanding Checks
Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
Policy/Governance/Records Committee: July 14th, 2025
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff for 2025-2026;
Columbian High School:
Ms. Amy Spell
Ms. Andrea Robinson
Substitute Teachers:
Ms. Amber Hescht
Ms. Amy Chapman
Ms. Ashley Bainter
Ms. Britney Focht
Ms. Dawn Wright
Ms. Deborah Baker
Mr. Douglas Hartenstein
Ms. Emily Davis
Mr. Eric Peacock
Ms. Faith Eachus
Mr. Franklin Kaiser
Ms. Jamie Walton
Mr. Javelle Eaton
Mr. Joseph Gase
Mr. Joseph Jackson
Ms. Julie Arnold
Ms. Karen Hampshire
Mr. Kenneth Stahl
Ms. Kyle Hoyda
Ms. Linda Werling
Ms. Lisa Brashares
Ms. Lisa Swickard
Ms. Loren Hintz
Ms. Lynn Busdeker
Ms. Mary Hayes
Mr. Melvin Covell
Ms. Michelle Kline
Ms. Mindy Fox
Ms. Molly Lofton
Ms. Olivia Butler
Ms. Patricia Smith
Mr. Randy Roberts
Ms. Roben Dieter
Ms. Sabrina Whitmer
Ms. Sara Rose
Ms. Stacey Kiesel
Ms. Susan King
Supplemental:
Ms. Amy Cooper, Volleyball, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Daniel Gilbert, Golf, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Loren Weingart, Tennis, Varsity, Head Boys'
Mr. Loren Weingart, Tennis, Varsity, Head Girls'
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education employ the following Support Staff for 2025-2026;
Athletic Trainer:
Mr. Dillon Hoskins
Bus Aide, Special Needs:
Mr. James Scherger, 1.5hr per day, 4 days per week, level 5
Ms. Jolene Englehart, 1.5hr per day, 4 days per week, level 5
Food Service Department:
Ms. Amy Bennington
Ms. Loretta Browne
Washington Library Paraprofessional:
Ms. Kaitlyn Poll
Special Needs Educational Aides:
Ms. Ashley Langley
Ms. Jessica Porter
Mr. Joseph Gill
Substitute Aides:
Ms. Carla Amory
Ms. Diane Dunbar
Ms. Jamie Walton
Ms. Jessica Wise
Ms. Joyce Black
Ms. Lisa Brashares
Ms. Lisa Swickard
Ms. Marsha Hampshire
Ms. Mary Amlin
Mr. Mike Steyer
Ms. Mindy Fox
Mr. Randy Roberts
Ms. Roben Dieter
Ms. Roberta Bridinger
Ms. Stacey Kiesel
Pupil Activity Permits:
Mr. Christopher Roach, Soccer, Assistant Girls' (1/2 stipend)
Mr. David Pool, Soccer, Assistant Boys'
Mr. Jason Fox, Football, Middle School (1/2 stipend)
Ms. Melissa A. Hoffman, Soccer, Head Girls'
Mr. Michael Work, Football, Freshman, (1/2 stipend)
Coaching Volunteers:
Mr. Aaron Steyer, Football
Ms. Claire Lonsway, Cross Country, Boys'
Mr. Gregory Gase, Golf
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Middle School:
Ms. Brette Ott, effective conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Noble Elementary School:
Ms. Jessica Hoyda, effective conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Special Needs Aide:
Ms. Amber Hescht, effective conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Transportation Department:
Mr. Dennis McDonald, effective conclusion of the 24/25 school year
Ms. Margot Rennels, effective conclusion of the 24/25 school year
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Columbian Assistant Principal:
Mr. Drew Bauman
Curriculum Coordinator:
Ms. Brette Ott
School Safety Director:
Mr. Doug Skornicka
RTI/Literacy Coordinator:
Ms. Jessica Hoyda
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
The following stipends will be received upon completion of Professional Development on August 22nd and August 25th:
Ms. Alisha Goshe: $75.00
Ms. Brette Ott: $225.00
Mr. Chris Monsour: $150.00
Mr. Don Cook: $75.00
Ms. Julie Hicks: $150.00
Ms. Kate Focht: $150.00
Ms. Sara Cook: $75.00
The following stipends will be received upon completion of TMS Professional Development on August 7th:
Ms. Alisha Goshe: $75.00
Ms. Allie Stump: $75.00
Ms. Brette Ott: $75.00
Mr. Cory Ridge: $75.00
Ms. Jessica Barrick: $75.00
Ms. Natalie Stake: $75.00
Mr. Todd Aichholz: $75.00
The following stipends will be received upon completion of the Math Curriculum training on August 4th:
Ms. Adrienne Lucius: $150.00
Ms. Allie Stump: $150.00
Ms. Charlotte Lininger: $150.00
Ms. Chelsea Arbogast: $150.00
Ms. Jill Devore: $150.00
Mr. Patrick Boggs: $150.00
Ms. Wendy Demith: $150.00
The following stipends will be received upon completion of the Frog Street Professional Development held on August 5th:
Ms. Alexis Yates: $150.00
Ms. Emily Schermer: $150.00
Ms. Teresa White: $150.00
Ms. Quinn Kantner: $150.00
The following stipend will be received upon completion of the Circles Training:
Ms. Amy Spell: $525.00
The following stipend will be received upon completion, Acadience Training K-6, 2 days, $150.00 per day:
Ms. Brandy Madden
Ms. Cynthia Coy
The following stipend will be received upon completion of Columbian Professional Development, on July 29th, 2025: 1 day at $150.00:
Mr. Daniel Cole
Ms. Kate Focht
Ms. Kristal Dunlap
Ms. Mollie Luidhardt
Ms. Rita Brown
Ms. Samantha Cole
Ms. Stacy Basinger
Ms. Stacey Geiger
Mr. Travis Wise
The following stipend will be received upon completion of Special Education Professional Development, on August 14th, 2025: 1 day at $150.00:
Ms. Abigail Keegan
Ms. Alexis Yates
Ms. Alyssa Clason
Ms. Amanda Whitman
Ms. Amy Cooper
Ms. Amy Spell
Ms. Andrea Robinson
Ms. Beth Margraf
Ms. Brandy Madden
Ms. Brandie Reinhart
Ms. Charlotte Lininger
Ms. Chelsea Arbogast
Ms. Cindy Coy
Ms. Emily Benfer
Ms. Erin Lawrence
Ms. Emily Schermer
Ms. Hannah Sharpe
Ms. Jodi Zirger
Ms. Julie Hicks
Ms. Karin Day
Ms. Lauren Stultz
Ms. Laurie Morter
Ms. Lisa Wilson
Ms. Lynn Phillips
Ms. Mari Hadding
Ms. Molly Riley
Ms. Quinn Kantner
Ms. Renee Lacy
Ms. Rita Brown
Ms. Robin Gardner
Mr. Shawn Siebenaller
Ms. Teresa White
Ms. Tiffany Thompson
Mr. Tyler Mesnard
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following contract amendments:
Amended Contract:
Mr. Robert Boes
Mr. Randy Conger
Ms. Tammy Harer
Corrected Step Placement:
Ms. Laura Bryant
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following Leave of Absence:
Columbian High School:
Ms. Leigh Alvarado, 1 year (sabbatical)
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 Board of Education approve the Mental Health & Recovery Service Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties Contract, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the New High School Curriculum: World Cultures, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Verizon NASPO service agreement, as exhibited:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the service agreement with Aqua, as exhibited:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education acknowledge the Department of Taxation certification valid for the November 4th, 2025 election in response to the school board's resolution dated June 23rd, 2025, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education acknowledge the School Psychology Intern for the 25/26 school year, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the PHAXIS Education Service Agreement, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Seneca County Interagency Transition Agreement, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Contingency Coverage Agreement with P.T. Services, as exhibited;
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 Naviance Invoice July 1, 2023
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the K-12 Business Consulting INC. Ohio Five - Year Forecasting Program Customer Agreement, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve a Resolution to Proceed with an Income Tax, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Julian & Grube agreement to prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the American Fidelity Flexible Benefit Plan, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Zupka & Associates agreement for fiscal year ended June 30th, 2026 as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Student and Parent 25-26 Handbooks, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education and Tiffin Education Association, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Board Policy Updates, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education to approve the transfer of funds of $44,793.17 from General Fund 001 to Food Service 006.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
______ Mr. Williams
______ 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__X_, 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;
__X___ 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 August 25th, 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