Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, October 27, 2025
- 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
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 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 following minutes, as exhibited:
10/14/2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
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
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
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:
Ms. Jane Dietrich, effective November 28th, 2025
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
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
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
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
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.
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
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Lifetouch agreement for terms, 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the NCOESC contract for Technology Services, as exhibited;
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
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
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
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
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
______ 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:
Return to open session.
Time out:
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 November 24th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.