9/29/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, September 29 - 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. Beres 
    ______ Dr. McBride
    ______ Mr. Perez


    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. Beres 
    ______ Dr. McBride
    ______ Mr. Perez


    4. PRESENTATION

    Dr. Joanna Beres, Introduction 

    Retirement Recognition: 

    Ms. Brenda Eisenhower

     

     


    5. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
    Mr. Jerry Nadeau, Superintendent

    District Update 


    6. TREASURER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
    Ms. Anne Spence, Treasurer/CFO

    October Forecast Presentation


    7. 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
     


    8. 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 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


    8.1 Approve Treasurer's Report

    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 


    8.2 Approve Meeting Minutes

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the board minutes, as exhibited; 

    September 11th, 2025: Special Board Meeting 


    8.3 Approve Committee Reports

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

    September 17th, 2025: Finance Committee Meeting Minutes


    8.4 Resignations

    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 


    8.5 Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026

    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 

     


    8.6 Employ Support Staff 2025-2026

    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 


    8.7 Donations and Grants

    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. 


    8.8 Stipends

    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


    8.9 Contract Amendments

    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 


    8.10 Statement of Purpose Budget Reports 2025-2026

    8.11 MOU Field Experience Placement Lourdes University

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the MOU for Field Experience Placement for Lourdes University, as exhibited; 

     


    8.12 2025-2026 Seneca County Opportunity Center Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Seneca County Opportunity Center agreement for the 25-26 school year, as exhibited; 


    8.13 2025-2026 Specialized Education of Ohio Individual Service Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Individual Service Agreements for Specialized Education of Ohio, as exhibited; 


    8.14 North Central Ohio Educational Service Center - Audiology

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Audiology Service Agreement between North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, as exhibited; 


    8.15 North Central Ohio Educational Service Center - Itinerant Preschool Services

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, Itinerant Preschool Service agreement, as exhibited; 


    8.16 DataServ Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the DataServ Resource as a Service agreement, as exhibited; 

     


    8.17 Approve Flourish Academic and Psychological Services LLC.

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Flourish Academic and Psychological Services, LLC, as exhibited; 


    9. ACTION ITEMS:

    9.1 Approve Wellness Counseling Solutions, LLC

    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


    9.2 Approve Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative Services Agreement

    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


    9.3 Approve the October Forecast

    The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education to approve the October Forecast, as exhibited; 

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


    9.4 Approve the Permanent Appropriations FY2026

    The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Permanent Appropriations FY2026, as exhibited;

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


    10. BOARD DISCUSSION:

    11. ADJOURNMENT

    The Board business meeting is concluded.
    Meeting started:
    Meeting ended:

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


    11.1 Next Regular Meeting

    The next regular meeting will be October 27th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.


    12. 412 CERTIFICATE

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