10/27/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, October 27, 2025 - 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. 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 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


    6.1 Approve Minutes

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

    10/14/2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes


    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 

    Outstanding Checks 

    General Fund Report 

    Dashboard 

    Disbursement Summary Report 

    Current Period Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report 

    Cash Summary Report 


    6.3 Approve Committee Reports

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

    10/16/2025 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

    10/16/2025 Business Advisory Meeting Minutes 


    6.4 Retirements

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

    Ms. Jane Dietrich, effective November 28th, 2025


    6.5 Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:

    Supplemental: 

    Ms. Amy Cooper, Basketball, Girls' Varsity Assistance/JV 

    Ms. Jami Hepp, Cheerleading, Winter-Varsity/JV 

    Mr. Loran Weingart, Basketball, Boys' Varsity Assistant/JV 


    6.6 Employ Support Staff 2025-2026

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:

    Food Service Substitute: 

    Ms. Sandy Pelfrey

    Substitute Aide:

    Ms. Heather Steinhauser 

    Pupil Activity Permits: 

    Mr. Aaron Nelson, Basketball, Girls' 8th Grade 

    Ms. Amari Slaughter, Basketball, Girls, 7th Grade 

    Mr. Brian King, Bowling, Varsity Assistant

    Mr. Charles Boes, Basketball, Boys' 8th Grade 

    Mr. Casey Weidner, Bowling, Head Varsity

    Mr. Eric Gibson, Wrestling, Head Varsity 

    Mr. Jason Smyser, Basketball, Boys' Freshman

    Mr. Kenny Lawrence, Wrestling, Assistant Varsity

    Ms. Morgan Harrigan, Basketball, Girls' Head Varsity 

    Mr. Paul Fortney, Swimming, Head Varsity

    Mr. Shaun Gunnell, Basketball, Girls' Varsity Assistant 

    Ms. Sierra Steinmetz, Swimming, Assistant Varsity  

    Mr. Tabor Cain Lachner, Wrestling, 7th & 8th Grade 

    Ms. Taylor Boggs, Cheerleading, Winter, 7th & 8th Grade 

    Volunteers: 

    Ms. Ariel Hollins, Bowling

    Mr. Brent Busdeker, Wrestling, Volunteer

    Ms. Keesha Lawrence, Cheerleading 


    6.7 Stipends

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:

    25-26 Business Advisory Committee Chair, $5,000:

    Ms. Pat Smith 


    6.8 Leave of Absence

    The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following leave of absence:

    Mr. Gene Englehart: November 1st, 2025 - January 1st, 2026

    Ms. Jillian Banks: February 9th, 2026 - March 22rd, 2026 


    6.9 Donations and Grants

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

    Walmart donated folders and notebooks to the district, valued at $813.90.

    Tiffin Middle School staff received a large tray of cookies from Grace Baptist Church, valued at $75.00. 

    Tiffin Columbian Athletic Department received a $500.00 donation, Fred C. Fox Scholarship Trust Fund c/o Ken Foy. 

    Columbian High School received school supplies valued at $50.00 from Key Bank - Fostoria.

     


    6.10 Statement of Purpose Budget Reports 2025-2026

    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:

    TMS Student Council 

    Cheerleading 

    Columbian Choir 


    6.11 Lifetouch Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Lifetouch agreement for terms, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029, as exhibited; 


    6.12 North Central Ohio Educational Service Center Technology Services Contract

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the NCOESC contract for Technology Services, as exhibited; 


    7. ACTION ITEMS:

    7.1 North Central Ohio Educational Service Center FY 2026 Contract for Educational Services

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the NCOESC contract for FY2026 educational services, as exhibited;  

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


    7.2 Approve Wrestling Overnight Trips (3)

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the overnight stay for the wrestling teams, 

    Boys:                                                            Girls: 

    December 29-30: Defiance                         January 30-31: Bellefontaine 

    January 16-17: Napoleon 

     

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


    7.3 Approve Recommended Reduction Plan - Contingency for Levy Failure

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Recommended Reduction Plan - Contingency for Levy Failure; as exhibited: 

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


    7.4 Approve Collect Bargaining Agreement for #570

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Collective Bargaining Agreements for #570, as exhibited: 

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


    7.5 Approve Collect Bargaining Agreement for #571

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Collect Bargaining Agreement for #571 as exhibited; 

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


    8. BOARD DISCUSSION:

    9. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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

    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:


    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. Beres
    ______ Dr. McBride
    ______ Mr. Perez


    11.1 Next Regular Meeting

    The next regular meeting will be November 24th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.


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