Meeting Details
May 18, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Purpose
N/A
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Minutes
Mrs. Stephey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.1
Mrs. Heidi Stephey
Mrs. Stephey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
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Ms. Spence conducted Roll Call.
Present were: Mrs. Stephey, Dr. McBride, Dr. Beres, and Mr. Kisabeth
Mr. Perez was not present at the time of Roll Call, but arrived at 6:51 p.m.
Result: Approved
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
Minutes
The agenda was adopted as presented.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President
Seconded: Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member |
4.
PRESENTATION
Audit Award presented by Mr. Sands
Retirements:
Ms. Melissa Cimo, Krout
Ms. Theresa Stover, Krout
Ms. Margaret Wise, Noble
Ms. Amy Cooper, Middle School
Mr. Jim Mason, Middle School
Mr. David Lucius, Washington
Minutes
Ohio Auditor of State Award - Mr. Scott Sands said "It is an absolute privilege to stand here tonight to present Tiffin City Schools with the official Audit Award. This honor is given to districts that demonstrate exemplary financial accountability, rigorous internal controls, and entirely clean financial reporting over the past fiscal cycle. I want to commend Ms. Spence, her entire staff in the Treasurer's office, and the leadership team for maintaining the highest level of fiscal integrity for the community. Congratulations."
Retirements - The following retiring employees were recognized:
Mrs. Melissa Cimo, Krout Elementary
Mrs. Amy Cooper, Tiffin Middle School
Mr. Dave Lucius, Washington Elementary
Mr. James Mason, Tiffin Middle School
Mrs. Theresa Stover, Krout Elementary
Ms. Margaret Wise, Noble Elementary
Assistant Superintendent Robert Boes said, "Congratulations to all our retirees. We appreciate your years of dedication and commitment to Tiffin City Schools, our students and their families. Administration, Board of Education, we are looking at roughly 180 years of service. These are a lot of big shoes to fill. Best of luck, health, and happiness in retirement."
5.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Mr. Williamson said, "As we approach the final weeks of the 2025-2026 school year, our buildings are heavily focused on completing end-of-year assessments and closing out academic milestones. Concurrently, the administrative team is actively transitioning to summer operations. This includes mapping out our seasonal facilities maintenance schedules and finalizing professional staff placements for the 2026-2027 school year to ensure a seamless startup in August. We are meeting with NEOLA to update district policy."
He also gave an update on the 90-day plan and preschool tuition for April and for May, and stated the district is looking at offering two new positions, Director of Teaching and Learning and Community Engagement.
6.
TREASURER REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Ms. Spence submitted the General Fund Report and reconciliation documentation as of April 30, 2026. She said, "We have just over $21million in cash. Expenditures across all primary departments are within our projected budget. Our current True Days Cash is 181.8 Days. We got our first income tax payment, collected for the months of January, February and March. We will see a full years payment at the end of fiscal year 2027. Real Estate payments might be down because the State has told county auditors not to collect 100% because of all of the changes in Real Estate taxes. I will continue to monitor these payments. Otherwise, we are on track for revenue and expenditures."
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 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
Minutes
Mr. Mark Stover gave thanks for and honored all the retirees, especially his wife, Theresa Stover.
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
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President
Seconded: Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
8.1
Approve Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:
4.27.2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
5/07/2026 Special Board Meeting
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.2
Approve Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.3
Approve Committee Reports
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
5.7.2026 Policy and Governance Meeting Minutes
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.4
Retirements
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:
Mrs. Amy Cooper, effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.5
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Ms. Mari Hadding, effective the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year
Ms. Alice Allie, effective the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year
Mr. Robert Sherman, effective the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.6
Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Teacher, Extended School Year, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 10 hours/week
Ms. Alexis Yates, Intervention Specialist, effective May 26 - June 25, 2026
Substitute Teacher:
Ms. Desiree Mckeown
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.7
Employ Support Staff 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Special Needs Aide, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week:
Ms. Brandy Bridinger
Special Needs Aide, 1:1, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week:
Ms. Carol Butcher
Ms. Molly Wright-Koch
Special Education Bus Driver and Substitute Bus Driver for Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate per approval by the Superintendent.
Special Needs Bus Aide, Extended School Year, to be paid at contracted hourly rate.
Ms. Carol Butcher
Special Needs Aide, Extended School Year, Substitutes as needed, to be paid at contracted hourly rate, not to exceed 10.5 hours/week:
Ms. Heather Steinhauser
Ms. Tracy Metzger
Executive Secretary
Ms. Kelly Spahr, Step 20
Summer Sweeper Positions:
Mr. Lukas Stultz, Step 2
Mr. Vincenzo Busdeker, Step 1
Ms. Madelynn Distel, Step 1
Mr. Dylan Fourtner, Step 1
Mr. Rafael Zirger, Step 1
Mr. Maxim Babione, Step 0
Mr. Conner Dukeshire, Step 0
Mr. Bradley Hoffman, Step 0
Mr. Cameron Muzy, Step 0
Ms. Amber Hescht, Step 0
Mr. Hunter Seaman, Step 0
Ms. Donna Smith, Step 0
Mr. Bradley Willman, Step 0
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.8
Employ Professional Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Noble:
Ms. Kandra O'Donnell, effective August 1, 2026
Ms. Hannah Launder, effective August 1, 2026
Tiffin Middle School:
Ms. Leigh Alvarado, effective August 1, 2026
Second One-Year Contract (2026-2027)
Mr. John D. Eckroth
Teacher Continuing Contracts starting with 2026-2027
Ms. Nicole Arnold
Ms. Michelle DeBusman
Ms. Trisha Flint
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Result: Approved
8.9
Employ Support Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Washington
Mr. Alexander Smith, Head Custodian, Step 0, starting June 1
Substitute Bus Drivers for the 2026-2027 school year
Ms. Lisa M Bogart
Mr. Brian L Coleman
Ms. Barbara A Curry
Mr. Gregory A Distel
Mr. Joseph T Fisher
Mr. Gregory A Gase
Mr. David R Gross
Mr. Randal E Hoover
Mr. Fred L Jones
Ms. Lynn M Krupp
Mr. Derek I Lewis
Ms. Jodi L Saum-Stockner
Mr. Bryan A Schalk
Mr. Daniel R Sherman
Mr. Robert L Sherman
Mr. Paul E Shoemaker
Mr. Howard W Stultz III
Ms. Donna D Thacker
Ms. Diane E Ziegler
Mr. Bryan J Zimmerman
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.10
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
District:
The Tiffin Community Foundation donated money towards the Turf Project, valued at $272,550.00
Columbian:
The Youth Advisory Council donated money for a chromebook cart and 2 chromebooks, valued at $1,500.00
Tiffin Middle School:
Grace Baptist Church donated 2 large trays of cookies to TMS staff, valued at $75.00
Animal Care Center of Tiffin donated vet care for the TMS facility dog, Cooper, valued at $71.00
AJ's Heavenly Pizza donated 2 jumbo pizzas for Staff Appreciation Week, valued at $60.00
Food Service Department:
The Co-Op Consortium granted money for Food Service Education for the cafeteria staff, valued at $1764.00
Minutes
Mrs. Stephey read the donations and thanked all the donors for their generosity.
Result: Approved
8.11
Stipends
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Ms. Stacy Basinger, 10 additional extended days per 25/26 contract, paid upon completion of days
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.12
Leave of Absence
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following leave of absence:
Ms. Jamie Sieving, 8/25/2026 - 9/22/2026
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.13
Approve Bascom Communications Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Bascom Communication Agreement, as exhibited;
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.14
Approve Minutemen HR Management Services Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Minutemen HR Management Services Agreement, as exhibited;
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.15
Approve Fiscal Agent for Title III
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Fiscal Agent for Title III Language Instruction for English Learners Grant Consortium, as exhibited;
Minutes
Result: Approved
8.16
Approve Extended School Year Services for High Road School of Bucyrus
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Extended School Year Services agreements, as exhibited;
Student A
Student B
Student C
Minutes
Result: Approved
9.
ACTION ITEMS:
9.1
Approve the Seneca County General Health District Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the agreement between Tiffin City Schools and the Seneca County General Health District, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
Minutes
Mr. Williamson stated this is the district's standard annual renewal agreement to secure necessary nursing, health, and clinical services for the student body across all district buildings for the coming school year. It maintains a consistent level of care. He recommended its approval.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
9.2
Approval Cyber Insurance Renewal
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval the Cyber Insurance Renewal, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
Minutes
Ms. Spence stated the premium quote reflects the current market standards required to protect our digital infrastructure, network operations, and data security systems.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member
Seconded: Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
9.3
Approve Administrative Contracts
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Administrative Contracts;
District:
Mr. Bradley Jones, School Psychologist, Classification IV, Step 11, Three-year contract (2026-2029)
Ms. Danielle Raubenolt, Assistant Treasurer, Step 15, Three-year contract (2026-2029)
Tiffin Middle School:
Mr. Ryan Imke, Principal, Classification II, Step 14, Three-year contract (2026-2029)
Ms. Katherine Focht, Assistant Principal, Classification IV, Step 1, Two-year contract (2026-2028)
Krout:
Ms. Lori Pierce, Principal, Classification IV, Step 11, Two-year Contract (2026-2028)
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
Minutes
Mr. Williamson said, "I recommend the approval of the multi-year administrative contracts listed. This includes key leadership renewals and extensions, notably Ryan Imke continuing as Tiffin Middle School Principal, Danielle Raubenolt as Assistant Treasurer, Lori Pierce as Krout Principal, and Bradley Jones as School Psychologist. These contracts provide essential leadership stability for our departments."
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
10.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
Minutes
Mr. Perez congratulated the class of 2026. He mentioned many accomplishments, including students participating in band and choir, baseball playoffs, girls softball, and track.
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:
Minutes
No executive session was needed.
12.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to open session.
Time out:
13.
Next Regular Meeting
The next regular meeting will be June 22nd, 2026 in the Tiffin Middle School Media Center.
Minutes
Mrs. Stephey mentioned the next regular meeting will be June 22, 2026 in the Tiffin Middle School Media Center.
14.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board Regular meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
Minutes
Meeting started: 6:30pm
Meeting ended: 7:23pm
Result: Approved
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President
Seconded: Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board President | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
15.
412 Certificate
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