Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, September 29
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
The Board members, including the administration, will review the agenda. The Board must approve any additions, deletions, or corrections.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
Dr. Joanna Beres, Introduction
Retirement Recognition:
Ms. Brenda Eisenhower
District Update
October Forecast Presentation
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 Agenda items 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. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report
Cash Reconciliation
Cash Summary
Disbursement Summary Report
Dashboard
General Fund Report
Outstanding Checks
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the board minutes, as exhibited;
September 11th, 2025: Special Board Meeting
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
September 17th, 2025: Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Middle School:
Ms. Lindsey Price, effective September 24th, 2025
Transportation:
Mr. Fred Ehresman, effective September 23rd, 2025
Volleyball Coach:
Ms. Olivia Jacobs
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Columbian High School, Credit Recovery Graders, not to exceed 5 hours per week, $28.60 per hour:
Ms. Laura Lewis
Ms. Paula Pauly
Mr. Ryan Ottney
Substitute Teachers:
Ms. Ashley Flowers
Ms. Christina Lutz
Mr. Daniel Clark
Ms. Gabrielle (Pastorius) LIewellyn
Ms. IIyeis Frank
Ms. Kimberly Fry
Ms. Lauren Ginnever
Ms. Melissa Nye-Prenzlin
Mr. Paul Robinson
Ms. Penelope Logsdon
Supplemental:
Ms. Amy Cooper, Volleyball, Freshman, (1/2 stipend)
Mr. Connor Rettenmun, ESports Coach
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Bus Washer/Custodian:
Mr. Glen Wise
Substitute Aides:
Ms. Addisyn Haferd
Ms. Ashley Flowers
Ms. Gabrielle (Pastorius) Llewellyn
Ms. Ilyeis Franks
Ms. Karen Hampshire
Ms. Kimberly Fry
Ms. Lauren Ginnever
Ms. Melissa Nye-Prenzlin
Mr. Paul Robinson
Ms. Penelope Logsdon
Pupil Activity Permits:
Mr. David Pool, Soccer, Boys' Assistant (full stipend)
Ms. Hope Boes, Volleyball, Freshman, (1/2 stipend)
Substitute Custodian:
Ms. Melissa Nye-Prenzlin
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
Boys' and Girls' Basketball Programs received a "Gun" Shoot Away Machine donated by Mr. Steven Hickey at a value of $8,000.
The Athletic Department received a monetary donation of $20.00 from Mr. Tom Bushkuhl.
Columbian Football Team received a monetary donation of $25.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Mark Davis.
Volleyball Team received a monetary donation of $5,000 from Veterans of Foreign Wars of Ohio Charities.
The Athletic Department received a monetary donation from OSHAA Athletic Enrichment Fund, Doug Ute, Executive Director.
Tiffin Columbian High School Fuel & Focus received a $500.00 donation from The Tiffin Columbian Alumni Association Academic Enrichment Fun of the Tiffin Community Foundation.
Tiffin Middle School Power of the Pen received a $500.00 donation from Tiffin Brake & Wheel, Inc.
The following families donated school supplies to Sarah Cook's classroom at a value of $15.00 per family: Grover, Kreais, Lofquist, Oberst, Spencer.
Tiffin Walmart donated folders and notebooks at a value of $1,450.00 to the district.
Columbian Art Club received a $2,500 donation from Tiffin Elks Foundation.
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Phonics First Training, Self Paced, 4 days, $150.00 per day, paid upon completion of the training:
Ms. Morgan Wise
Ms. Brea Shook
24/25 District Leadership Team Chairperson, $2,400:
Ms. Kate Focht
Lincoln Preschool: District Leadership Team: $250.00 per meeting:
Ms. Lindsey Distel
Ms. Teresa White
Ms. Mari Hadding
Lincoln Preschool: Building Leadership Team: $500.00 for the 25/26 school year:
Ms. Lindsey Distel
Ms. Emily Schermer
Ms. Alexis Yates
Ms. Quinn Kantner
Kindergarten KRA Kick Off; August 5 and August 6th, $150.00 per day:
Ms. Danielle Blust
Ms. Joan Wolf
Ms. Kelsey Wickham
Ms. Kerry Tschanen
Ms. Krystal Satyanathan
Ms. Natallie Jones
Ms. Theresa Oakleaf
Noble Elementary School: Building Leadership Team: $500.00 for the 25/26 school year:
Mr. Allen Auble
Ms. Kaitlyn Boehler
Ms. Katelynn Hafer
Ms. Kimm Heyman
Ms. Krista Lewis
Ms. Tori Lee
Noble Elementary: District Leadership Team: $250.00 per meeting:
Ms. Katelynn Hafer
Ms. Krista Lewis
Structures Level 1 Training, Self Paced, $150.00 per day, total of 4 days, paid upon completion of training;
Ms. Kate Focht
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following contract amendments:
Ms. Shelly Bower amended from Special Needs Aide Bus Aide to Regular Education Bus Aide
Mr. Zane Gabrielson amended from Boys' Soccer Assistant at 50% to Boys' Soccer Volunteer
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, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the MOU for Field Experience Placement for Lourdes University, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Seneca County Opportunity Center agreement for the 25-26 school year, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Individual Service Agreements for Specialized Education of Ohio, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Audiology Service Agreement between North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, Itinerant Preschool Service agreement, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the DataServ Resource as a Service agreement, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Flourish Academic and Psychological Services, LLC, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Wellness Counseling Solutions agreement, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative Services Agreement, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education to approve the October Forecast, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Permanent Appropriations FY2026, as exhibited;
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
The next regular meeting will be October 27th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.