Meeting Details
January 29, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Purpose
N/A
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ 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.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
4.
PRESENTATION
Board of Education Appreciation Video: Columbian Leadership Class
5.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
6.
TREASURER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
General Fund Report
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.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
8.1
Approve Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:
1.12.2026 Organizational Meeting Minutes
8.2
Approve Treasurer's Report
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Cash Reconciliation
Cash Summary Report
Current Period Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report
Dashboard
General Fund Report
Outstanding Checks
8.3
Approve Committee Reports
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
1.15.2026: Finance Committee Minutes
8.4
Retirements
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:
Krout Elementary School:
Ms. Melissa Cimo, effective the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year
Ms. Theresa Stover, effective the conclusion of the 2026-2026 school year
Noble Elementary School:
Ms. Margaret Wise, effective the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year
8.5
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Columbian High School:
Ms. Brie Scheiber, effective January 21st, 2026
Lincoln Preschool:
Ms. Ashley Langley, effective January 13th, 2026
Middle School:
Mr. Judd Lutz, effective July 31st, 2026
8.6
Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Substitute Teachers:
Ms. Amy Schwartz
Ms. Aston Mason
Mr. Bradley Cok
Mr. Jeffrey Shuey
Ms. Kinley Johnson
Ms. Kimberly Kreais
Supplemental:
Mr. Allen Auble, Track, TMS Assistant
Ms. Amy Cooper, Track, Head Varsity Girls'
Mr. John Kihorany, Track, Head Varsity Boys'
Ms. Katherine Focht, Softball, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Loran Weingart, Tennis, Varsity Boys'
Mr. Patrick Boggs, Track, Assistant Boys'/Girls'
Mr. Ryan Ottney, Softball, Head Varsity
Mr. Tyler Turek, Baseball, Assistant Varsity
8.7
Employ Support Staff 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Calvert:
Ms. Barb Goshe, not to exceed 54 hours(18 weeks), January 20th - May 30th, 2026: timesheets
Food Service Substitute:
Ms. Katlyn West
Ms. Kylee Thom
Ms. Ellyssa Scott
Substitute Aides:
Ms. Desiree McKeown
Ms. Kimberly Kreais
Ms. Miranda Ward
Ms. Olivia Butler
Ms. Patricia Smith
Pupil Activity Permits:
Mr. Chris Sauber, Baseball, Assistant Varsity
Mr. Donovan Walker, Track, Assistant Varsity Boys'/Girls'
Mr. Emani Lott, Track, TMS Head Boys'
Mr. Evan England, Wrestling, Varsity Assistant (50%)
Mr. Joseph Book, Track, TMS Assistant
Mr. Kian Thompson, Wrestling, Varsity Assistant
Ms. Lynn Busdeker, Track, Assistant Varsity Girls'
Mr. Nicholas Weber, Baseball, Head Varsity
Mr. Robert Fittro, Track, TMS Head Girls'
Mr. Taylin Bell, Wrestling, Varsity Assistant (50%)
Coaching Volunteers:
Mr. Kenny Lawrence, Baseball, Volunteer
Mr. Austin Burgess, Baseball, Volunteer
Mr. Cohen Hite, Baseball, Volunteer
Ms. Amy Spell, Softball Volunteer
8.8
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
District:
The district received an anonymous donation of $1,000 to the General Fund account.
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Nibblett donated $1,000 to the General Fund account.
Reino's Pizza & Pasta donated $500.00 to be applied to the Food Service account.
Band Boosters:
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kisabeth donated $100.00 to the Tiffin Band Boosters.
Middle School:
Tiffin Lions Club donated 43 dozen popcorn balls for TMS students, an estimated value of $225.00.
Krout Elementary:
Ms. Sandy Burns donated $100.00 to the Family Fund account for students in need of items.
Noble Elementary:
Animal Care Center of Tiffin donated preventative medication valued at $517.08 for Dusty, the therapy dog at Noble.
8.9
Contract Amendments
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the following contract amendments:
Transportation Department:
Ms. Marsha L. Mullholand: add route 70MD, 1.5hr per day, effective January 5th, 2026
Mr. William Olmor: add route 61MD, 1hr per day, effective January 5th, 2026
8.10
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:
Columbian Drama-Concessions
Columbian Drama-Advertising
Columbian Cheerleading-Cheer Clinic
TMS Student Council-Sucker Sale
8.11
Approve Leave of Absence
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the leave of absence:
Ms. Tracy Franklin, January 6th - January 22nd, 2026.
Ms. Connie Distel
8.12
North Central Ohio Educational Service Center
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the contracts for North Central Ohio Educational Service Center, as exhibited;
Title IX Professional Development Services
Educational Consultant Services
8.13
Approve Heidelberg RN to BSN Clinical Experience
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education to approve the Heidelberg RN to BSN Clinical Experience. HIPAA Operating Policy, as exhibited;
8.14
Approve Specialized Education of Ohio Service Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Tiffin City Schools approve the Service Agreement for Specialized Education of Ohio, as exhibited;
8.15
Approve the Superintendent Pro Tempore Stipend
The Board of Education approves the Superintendent Pro Tempore stipend for months December and January. Five(5) additional vacation days to be used in 2026 and $8,000 for Mr. Robert Boes.
9.
ACTION ITEMS:
9.1
Columbian High School 2026-2027 Curriculum Selection Guide
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 Curriculum Selection Guide, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
9.2
SCView Professional Services
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve SCView Professional Services, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
9.3
Approve American Fidelity Section 403(b)/Section 457(b) Plan Administrative Services
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the American Fidelity Section 403(b)/Section 457(b) Plan Administrative Services, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
9.4
Approve the Request for Advance of Taxes Collected
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Request for Advance of Taxes Collected, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
9.5
Approve Title IX Coordinator Amendment
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Title IX Coordinator amendment from the Organizational Meeting on January 12th, 2026; as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
10.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
11.
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ 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:
12.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to open session.
Time out:
13.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
14.
Next Regular Meeting
The next regular meeting will be February 23rd, 2026 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
15.
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