Meeting Details
June 22, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
1 hr
Tiffin Middle School Media Center 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.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
5.
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
6.
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
6.1
Approve Minutes
The Treasurer recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached minutes, as exhibited.
5.18.26 Regular Board Meeting
6.2
Approve Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Treasurer's reports, as exhibited.
6.3
Approve Committee Reports
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
5.21.26 Business Advisory Council
5.14.26 Finance Committee
6.11.26 Finance Committee
6.4
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Treasurer
Anne Spence, effective June 19, 2026
Krout 2-3 Elementary
Katherine Miller, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 Contract Year
Columbian High School
Mrs. Lauren Warnement, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 Contract Year
Athletic Department
Mr. Ryan Ottney, Head Softball Coach
6.5
Administrative Employment 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Lincoln Preschool
Ms. Lindsey Distel, Director of Early Learning, up to 15 additional days, not to exceed 35 hours per week/7.5 hours per day, $56.57 per hour
6.6
Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Home Instruction Tutor
Ms. Alexis Yates
Pay It Forward, $28.60 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours total
Ms. Stacy Basinger
Ms. Rita Brown
6.7
Employ Support Staff 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Summer Sweeper
Mr. Nathan P. Gaietto
Pupil Activity Permit
Mr. Joseph Stacy, Weight Room Supervisor, Spring
6.8
Administrative Employment 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Lincoln Preschool
Ms. Lindsey Distel, Director of Early Learning, effective August 1, 2026
6.9
Employ Professional Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Mr. Aiden Nunez
Ms. Elizabeth Wank
Ms. Celeste Zirm
Supplemental
Mr. Allen Auble, Football, Middle School Assistant (50%)
Mr. Patrick Boggs, Football, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Daniel Cole, Football, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Tyler Turek, Football, Freshman
Mr. Loran Weingart, Tennis, Girls'
6.10
Employ Support Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
First Two-Year Contract (2026-2028)
Custodian
Mr. Alexander Smith
Executive Secretary
Mrs. Kelly A. Spahr
Pupil Activity Permit
Mr. David O. Auble, Jr., Football, Middle School (50%)
Mr. Shaun Conley, Football, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Javelle Eaton, Football, Freshman
Mr. Rob Eberly, Football, Middle School (50%)
Mr. Aaron Everhart, Football, Middle School Assistant (50%)
Mr. Anthony Gooding, Football, Middle School Assistant (50%)
Mr. Douglas Hartenstein, Football, Freshmen (50%)
Mr. Nathan Houck, Football, Middle School (50%)
Mr. Lane Irving, Football, Varsity Assistant (50%)
Mr. Matt Sharpe, Football, Varsity Assistant (50%)
Mr. Joseph Stacy, Weight Room Supervisor, Fall
Mr. Joseph Stacy, Weight Room Supervisor, Winter
Mr. Joseph Stacy, Weight Room Supervisor, Spring
Ms. Sierra Steinmetz, Swimming, Head Varsity
Mr. Aaron Steyer, Football, Middle School Assistant (50%)
Mr. Donovan Walker, Football, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Eric Willman, Football, Middle School (50%)
Mr. Michael Work, Football, Varsity Assistant (50%)
6.11
Contract Amendments
Krout 2-3 Elementary
The Superintendent approves the revision of the administrative contract of Lori Pierce from Classification IV to Classification III
Noble 4-5 Elementary
Mr. Michael Steyer, effective August 1, 2026, amend from 185 day contract to 181 day contract
6.12
Leaves of Absence
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following leaves of absence:
Ms. Shawna Blust, June 9, 2026 - June 19, 2026
Ms. Ronda Goshe, for the 2026 - 2027 Contract Year
6.13
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
District
United Way of North Central Ohio donated $1,144 to be used for Pay It Forward.
Columbian High School
$1,000 was donated anonymously to Columbian High School.
6.14
Statement of Purpose Budget Reports 2026-2027
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, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027:
Columbian High School
Boys' and Girls' Tennis Fundraisers
Boys' Soccer Camp and OSU v. Michigan Squares
Art Club Donations and Boosters
Vocal Music Patron Drive and Fundraiser
Drama Club Ticket Sales, Program Patrons, and Concessions
6.15
Stipends
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Project Lead the Way Training: App Creators
Ms. Leigh Alvarado, $1,500
Curriculum Training
Ms. Jennifer Bauerschmidt, $50
Ms. Laurie Braley, $50
Ms. Wendy Demith, $50
Ms. Natalie Stake, $50
Ms. Karyssa VanHoose, $50
6.16
Certificate of Fiscal Officer (Then and Now)
The Treasurer 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:
Terra State Community College, $4, 096.00, Fall 2023 CCP Students
6.17
Temporary Appropriation
The Treasurer recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve temporary appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027:
7.
ACTION ITEMS:
7.1
Approve 2026-2027 Lincoln Preschool Tuition Rates
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 tuition rates for Lincoln Preschool, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.2
Approve Hopewell-Loudon Continuation of Educational Services Agreements
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Hopewell-Loudon continuation of educational services agreements, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.3
Approve Terra CCP Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Terra State Community College CCP agreement for 2026-2027, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.4
Approve NCOESC TDC Educational Services Program Contract FY26
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the North Central Ohio Educational Services Center Tiffin Developmental Center educational services program contract for FY26, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.5
Approve Hicks Summer Services Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the summer services agreement with Julie Hicks, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.6
Approve Flourish Contracted Services Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Flourish Academic and Psychological Services, LLC contracted services agreement, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.7
Approve Edmentum Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Edmentum agreement, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.8
Approve TEA Professional Days MOU
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Tiffin Education Association memorandum of understanding, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.9
Approve Northern Buckeye Firewall Capital & Managed Services Contract
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Northern Buckeye Firewall Capital & Managed Services contract as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.10
Approve SORSA Participation Agreement
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority participation agreement, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.11
Approve Columbia Gas of Ohio Transportation Service Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. Transportation Service agreement, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.12
Approve Old Fort Bank MOA and Applications for Deposit
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Old Fort Bank memorandum of agreement for deposit of public funds and applications for deposit of public moneys, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.13
Adopt Resolution for Sale of Bus
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education adopt the resolution to sell Bus 9 to Calvert Catholic Schools, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.14
Approve Certificate
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the certificate of the total amount from all sources available for expenditures and balance, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.15
Approve Ohio Coalition for E & A of School Funding Dues FY27
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the payment of Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding dues, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.16
Approve NCAT Service Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 North Central Area Transit service agreement, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
8.
BOARD DISCUSSION:
9.
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:
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.
_____ g. no action taken.
Time in:
10.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to open session.
Time out:
11.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
The next regular meeting will be July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Tiffin Middle School Media Center.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board Regular meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
13.
412 CERTIFICATES
