Tiffin Middle School 103 Shepherd Drive Tiffin, Ohio 44883
Monday, May 18
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mrs. Stephey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
______ 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
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
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:
4.27.2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
5/07/2026 Special Board Meeting
The Treasurer recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
5.7.2026 Policy and Governance Meeting Minutes
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following leave of absence:
Ms. Jamie Sieving, 8/25/2026 - 9/22/2026
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Bascom Communication Agreement, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the Minutemen HR Management Services Agreement, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Fiscal Agent for Title III Language Instruction for English Learners Grant Consortium, as exhibited;
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Extended School Year Services agreements, as exhibited;
Student A
Student B
Student C
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
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approval the Cyber Insurance Renewal, as exhibited;
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
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
______ 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 next regular meeting will be June 22nd, 2026 in the Tiffin Middle School Media Center.
The Board Regular meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
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