11/24/2025 Regular Board Meeting

Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, November 24 - 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

    Safety Proclamation: Ms. Kim Priestap, Attorney General's Office 

    Teacher of the Year Proclamation: Ms. Kim Priestap, Attorney General's Office

    Retirement: Ms. Jane Dietrich, Noble 

     


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

    6. 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
     


    7. Appoint Superintendent Pro Tempore

    The Board of Education appoints Mr. Bob Boes as Superintendent Pro Tempore from December 8th, 2025 - December 31st, 2025. 

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


    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.

    Cash Summary Report 

    Current Period Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report 

    Dashboard 

    General Fund Report 

    Outstanding Checks

    Cash Reconciliation 


    8.2 Approve Minutes

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

    11.19.2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes


    8.3 Retirements

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

    Ms. Patricia Davis, effective December 31st, 2025


    8.4 Resignations

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

    Ms. Hope Boes, Volleyball Coach 

    Mr. Richard Everhart, effective November 17th, 2025


    8.5 Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026

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

    Home Instruction: 

    Ms. Alyssa Clason 

    Substitute Teacher: 

    Mr. Timothy Demith 


    8.6 Employ Support Staff 2025-2026

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

    Pupil Activity Permits: 

    Mr. Blake Michael, Basketball, Assistant Varsity 

    Mr. Emani Lott, Football, Assistant Varsity, (1/2 stipend) 

    Mr. Emani Lott, Basketball, Grade 7 

    Mr. Joseph Stacy, Weight Room Supervisor, Winter 

    Substitute Bus Driver: 

    Mr. Eric Gibson 

    Special Needs Educational Aides: 

    Ms. Amber Vanover 

    Ms. Emily Scherger 

    Ms. Jennifer Reamer

    Substitute Aides: 

    Ms. Amy Irving

    Ms. Emily Keefe 

     


    8.7 Donations and Grants

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

    Columbian Athletics: 

    Boys'/Girls' Basketball fundraising teams have each received a donation in the amount of $1,150 in memory of Christopher Murphy, Class of 1995. 

    Krout Elementary: 

    Grace Community Church donated a large platter of cookies to the staff, valued at $75.00. 

    Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fix donated a sensory table, hands-on-learning activities, snacks for the students in Ms. Clason's classroom, valued at $611.29. 

    Tiffin Middle School: 

    Verlin Thacker II donated $100.00 to the Tiffin Middle School Choir Department. 

    Mr. & Mrs. Ben Pugno donated $150.00 to the TMS Choir Department. 

    Columbian High School: 

    Tiffin Fire Local 322 donated $770.00 for 10 graphing calculators to be kept in the classroom and used by the Math students in Mr. Ferstler's room. 

    District: 

    Minutemen Ohiocomp donated $500.00 in gift cards to support the students and families in need.  


    8.8 Stipends

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

    2025-2026 Mentor List, $500.00, paid in May 2026 upon completion of duties: 

    Ms. Allie Stump 

    Mr. Christopher Monsour 

    Mr. Daniel Gilbert

    Ms. Judy Downie 

    Ms. Kelli Jones 

    Ms. Kimm Heyman 

    Ms. Nicole Arnold (1 gifted intervention specialist mentor) 

    Ms. Sarah Babione 

    Ms. Shawnie McLellan

    Ms. Wendy Rothrock

    2025-2026 Mentor List, $1,000.00, paid in May 2026 upon completion of duties: 

    Mr. Daniel Cole, (2 resident educators) 

     


    8.9 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                    Volleyball

    Columbian Golf Teams                   ESports

    Columbian Wrestling                      School Facility Dogs 


    8.10 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:


    8.11 Specialized Education of Ohio Student Agreement

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Specialized Education of Ohio student agreement, as exhibited; 

     


    8.12 Approve North Central Ohio Educational Service Center Program Contracts

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the following NCOESC Program Contracts, as exhibited; 

    Intervention Supervisor Services (2)

    Student & Family Support Specialist Services 

    Adapted Physical Education Services 

    Aide Services 

     


    8.13 Tiffin University Campus Facility Rental Agreement

    The Board of Education approves the Tiffin University Campus Facility Rental Agreement for 2025-2026 Graduation Ceremony, as exhibited; 


    9. ACTION ITEMS:

    9.1 Approve Annual Report on Nutritional Standards

    The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Annual Report on Nutritional Standards, as exhibited; 

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


    9.2 Approve Secretary to Director of Athletics and Activities Job Description

    The Board of Education approve the Secretary to Director of Athletics and Activities job description, as exhibited; 

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


    10. BOARD DISCUSSION:

    11. 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:
    __X___ 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;
    _____ 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.
    ___X__ g. no action taken.
    Time in:


    12. EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION

    Return to open session.
    Time out:


    13. ADJOURNMENT

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


    13.1 Next Regular Meeting

    The next regular meeting will be December 15th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.


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