Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, March 23
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
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
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 minutesuntil 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.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:
2.23.2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Cash Reconciliation
Cash Summary Report
Outstanding Disbursement Summary Report
Financial Dashboard
General Fund Report
Outstanding Payroll Checks
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
2.26.2026 Business Advisory Meeting Minutes
3.5.2026 Policy/Governance Meeting Minutes
3.12.2026 Finance Meeting Minutes
3.13.2026 Support Staff Meeting Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Krout:
Ms. Brea Shook, effective the conclusion of the 25/26 school year
Mr. John Beard, effective March 20th, 2026
Noble:
Ms. Nora Zirm, effective the conclusion of the 25/26 school year
Washington:
Ms. Danielle McCombs, effective March 18th, 2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Substitute Teachers:
Ms. Hailey Unger
Mr. Nicholas Saxton
Mr. Zachery May
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Food Service Substitute:
Ms. Amber Dazey
Special Needs Educational Bus Aide:
Ms. Margot Rennels, 2 3/4 hours per day, effective January 22, 2026
Ms. Teresa McIntyre, 5 hr per day, effective March 11, 2026
Substitute Aides:
Ms. Amanda Winnick
Ms. Deanna Brockington
Pupil Activity Permits:
Ms. Aubri Stahl, Softball, Assistant Varsity (50%)
Ms. Gianna Busdeker, Track, TMS Assistant
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Middle School:
Kate Focht, Assistant Principal, effective August 1st, 2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Noble:
Ms. Olivia Jacobs, effective August 1st, 2026
Supplemental:
Mr. Ryan Ottney, Football, Head Varsity
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following leave of absence:
Patricia Price, 3/12/2026-5/22/2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
Columbian High School:
A $1,319.50 grant from the Tiffin Columbian Alumni Association Academic Enrichment Fund of the Tiffin Community Foundation for graduation signs.
A $1,000 grant from the Tiffin Columbian Alumni Association Academic Enrichment Fund of the Tiffin Community Foundation for student recognition.
Middle School:
Generations Realty donated $1,350.00 to the TCS Facility dogs Cooper and Dusty
Steele Solutions' Employees donated hygiene products to the TMS Tornado (hygiene) closet valued at $250.00
Krout Elementary School:
Omar Jimenez & Jannet Gonzalez from Casa Express donated $20 gift cards to the entire Krout Staff, estimated value $1,000
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:
SADD
Student Council: Winter Dance Tickets
Student Council: Hot Chocolate Sales
Student Council: FISH Food Pantry
TMS Student Council: Candy Spinner
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education to approve the Technology Consulting Services Agreement, as exhibited;
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Zupka & Associates for FY26-FY30, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Revised NCOESC Aide Services Contract for FY26, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the updated board policies, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Academic Calendars for school years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Reading Improvement Plan for 2025-2026, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Neola License Agreement for FY 26, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the High School Psychology and 6-8 Science Curriculum, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Resolution to Join Vouchers Hurt Ohio, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
______ 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:
Return to open session.
Time out:
The Board business meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
The next regular meeting will be April 27th, 2026 in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
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