7/28/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, July 28 - 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. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
    Mr. Jerry Nadeau, Superintendent

    District Update


    5. 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 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
     


    6. 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


    6.1 Approve Minutes

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:

    Special Board Meeting Minutes: July 10th, 2025 


    6.2 Approve Treasurer's Report

    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 

     


    6.3 Approve Committee Reports

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.

    Policy/Governance/Records Committee: July 14th, 2025 


    6.4 Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026

    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' 


    6.5 Employ Support Staff 2025-2026

    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 

     


    6.6 Resignations

    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 


    6.7 Administrative Employment

    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

     


    6.8 Stipends

    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


    6.9 Contract Amendments

    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


    6.10 Leave of Absence

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

    Columbian High School:

    Ms. Leigh Alvarado, 1 year (sabbatical) 

     


    6.11 Statement of Purpose Budget Reports 2024-2025

    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:


    6.12 Mental Health & Recovery Services Board

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Mental Health & Recovery Service Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties Contract, as exhibited; 


    6.13 New High School Curriculum: World Cultures

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the New High School Curriculum: World Cultures, as exhibited; 


    6.14 Verizon, NASPO

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Verizon NASPO service agreement, as exhibited: 


    6.15 Aqua

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the service agreement with Aqua, as exhibited: 

    Attachments

    6.16 Department of Taxation

    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; 


    6.17 School Psychology Internship

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education acknowledge the School Psychology Intern for the 25/26 school year, as exhibited; 


    6.18 PHAXIS Education Service Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the PHAXIS Education Service Agreement, as exhibited; 


    6.19 Seneca County Interagency Transition Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Seneca County Interagency Transition Agreement, as exhibited; 


    6.20 Contingency Coverage Agreement with P.T. Services

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Contingency Coverage Agreement with P.T. Services, as exhibited; 


    6.21 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 Naviance Invoice July 1, 2023 


    7. ACTION ITEMS:

    7.1 Approve the K-12 Business Consulting, INC.

    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


    7.2 Approve a Resolution To Proceed with an Income Tax

    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


    7.3 Approve Julian & Grube

    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


    7.4 Approve American Fidelity Flexible Benefit Plan

    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


    7.5 Approve the Zupka & Associates Agreement

    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


    7.6 Approve Student and Parent 25-26 Handbooks

    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


    7.7 Approve the Memorandum of Understanding

    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


    7.8 Approve the Board Policy Updates

    7.9 Approve Transfer of Funds

    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


    8. BOARD DISCUSSION:

    9. 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__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:


    10. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Return to open session.
    Time out:


    11. ADJOURNMENT

    The Board business meeting is concluded.
    Meeting started:
    Meeting ended:
    ______ Mr. Kisabeth
    ______ Mrs. Stephey
    ______ Dr. McBride
    ______ Mr. Perez
    ______ Mr. Williams


    11.1 Next Regular Meeting

    The next regular meeting will be August 25th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.


    12. 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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