Meeting Details
July 27, 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.
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 student's names and/or employee's 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 Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached minutes, as exhibited:
- 6.22.26 Regular Board Meeting
- 7.22.26 Special Board Meeting
6.2
Approve Committee Reports
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
6.18.26 Business Council
6.3
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Lincoln Preschool
Ms. Ashley McKinney, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
Ms. Nichole Strait, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
Washington K-1 Elementary
Ms. Amanda Whitman, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
Ms. Courtney Workman, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
Columbian High School
Mr. Drew Bauman, resigning from High School Assistant Principal position effective July 31, 2026
Ms. Jenna DeLong, resigning from Special Needs Aide position effective with the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
Ms. Kristal Dunlap, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
Athletic Department
Ms. Danielle Blust, Flag Squad
6.4
Administrative Employment
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following administrative contract(s):
Columbian High School
Mr. Cory Rohrbacher, Assistant High School Principal, beginning August 1, 2026
District
Mr. Drew Bauman, Director of Teaching and Learning, beginning August 1, 2026
Mr. James Flint, Director of Community Engagement, beginning August 1, 2026
6.5
Employ Professional Staff 2025-2026
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Supplemental
Ms. Danielle Blust, Flag Squad
6.6
Employ Professional Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Ms. Samantha Bauer
Ms. Erin Hahn
Ms. Sara Hammer
Ms. Riley Snider
Ms. Siri Wintersteen
Supplemental
Ms. Leigh Alvarado, TV Lab, Middle School
Ms. Stacy Basinger, High School Student Council
Ms. Stacy Basinger, Junior Class Advisor
Mr. Samuel Berlekamp, Assistant Marching Band Director
Mr. Samuel Berlekamp, 8th Grade Marching Band (50%)
Mr. Samuel Berlekamp, Pep Band (50%)
Ms. Laurie Braley, Middle School Detention
Ms. Laurie Braley, Middle School Yearbook
Ms. Alyssa Clayson, Soccer, Assistant Varsity Girls' (50%)
Ms. Samantha Cole, High School Academic Competition Sponsor
Mr. Michael Felske, District Athletics Events & Activities Manager
Mr. Donald Ferstler, High School Detention
Mr. Daniel Gilbert, Golf, Varsity Girls'
Ms. Jami Hepp, Cheerleading, Varsity/Jr. Varsity Fall
Ms. Jami Hepp, Cheerleading, Varsity/Jr. Varsity Winter
Ms. Olivia Jacobs, Volleyball, Assistant Varsity
Mr. John Kihorany, Cross Country, Head Varsity Boys'
Mr. Michael Meadows, Marching Band Director
Mr. Michael Meadows, Jazz Band
Mr. Michael Meadows, 8th Grade Marching Band (50%)
Mr. Michael Meadows, Pep Band (50%)
Mr. Michael Meadows, Golf, Assistant Varsity Boys' & Girls'
Mr. Christopher Monsour, National Honor Society
Ms. Allie Stump, Middle School Student Council
Mr. Anthony Vasko, Golf, Varsity Boys'
Substitute Teachers
Ms. Kimberly Arias
Ms. Julie Arnold
Ms. Deborah Baker
Ms. Mary Beth Boyer
Ms. Lisa Brashares
Dr. Lynn Busdeker
Ms. Olivia Butler
Ms. Amy Chapman
Ms. Chloe Cook
Mr. Melvin Covell
Ms. Mindy Fox
Ms. Kimberly Fry
Ms. Karen Hampshire
Mr. Douglas Hartenstein
Ms. Vicki Hartenstein
Ms. Mary Haynes
Ms. Amber Hescht
Mr. Loren Hintz
Ms. Janeen Jackson
Mr. Joseph Jackson
Ms. Kinley Johnson
Mr. Franklin Kaiser
Ms. Emily Keefe
Ms. Stacey Kiesel
Ms. Susan King
Ms. Michelle Kline
Ms. Molly Lofton
Ms. Ashton Mason
Mr. Zachery May
Ms. Melissa Nye-Prenzlin
Ms. Casey Reed
Mr. Randy Roberts
Ms. Sara Rose
Ms. Amanda Schalk
Ms. Alison Scheiber
Ms. Amy Schwartz
Ms. Lori Sharpe
Ms. Patricia Smith
Mr. Kenneth Stahl
Mr. Jeffrey Shuey
Ms. Lisa Swickard
Ms. Hailey Unger
Ms. Jamie Walton
Ms. Linda Werling
Ms. Sabrina Whitmer
Ms. Dawn Wright
Ms. Julie Yarger
6.7
Employ Support Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Bus Driver
Mr. Steven T. Kramer
Library Paraprofessional
Ms. Jenna DeLong
Night Sweeper
Mr. Elliott Stine
Special Needs Aide
Ms. Melissa Ackerman
Ms. Deanna Brockington
Ms. Amber Hescht
Ms. Christina Lutz
Pupil Activity Permit
Ms. Taylor Boggs, Cheerleading, 7th Grade, Fall & Winter
Ms. Taylor Boggs, Cheerleading, 8th Grade, Fall & Winter
Mr. Robert Fittro, Cross Country, Head Varsity Girls'
Ms. Melissa Hoffman, Soccer, Head Varsity Girls'
Ms. Breena Lofquist, Volleyball, 8th Grade Girls'
Mr. Grant Miller, Soccer, Head Varsity Boys'
Mr. David Pool, Soccer, Assistant Varsity Boys'
Mr. Christopher Roach, Soccer, Assistant Varsity Girls' (50%)
Volunteer Coaches
Mr. Caden Elchert, Tennis Volunteer
Ms. Claire Lonsway, Cross Country Volunteer
Mr. John Ramey, Soccer, Boys' Volunteer
Substitute Bus Driver
Mr. Donald L. Judd
Substitute Educational Aide
Ms. Mary Amlin
Ms. Carla Amory
Ms. Joyce Black
Ms. Lisa Brashares
Ms. Diane Dunbar
Ms. Sandra Fitschen
Ms. Marsha Hampshire
Ms. Karen Hampshire
Ms. Amber Hescht
Ms. Amy Irving
Ms. Stacey Kiesel
Ms. Ashley Langley
Ms. Desiree McKeown
Ms. Melissa Nye-Prenzlin
Ms. Casey Reed
Mr. Randy Roberts
Ms. Amanda Schalk
Ms. Alison Scheiber
Ms. Amy Schwartz
Ms. Lori Sharpe
Ms. Patricia Smith
Mr. Kenneth Stahl
Ms. Heather Steinhauser
Mr. Michael Steyer
Ms. Theresa Stover, beginning September 1, 2026
Ms. Lisa Swickard
Ms. Jamie Walton
Ms. Miranda Ward
Ms. Amanda Winnick
Ms. Jessica Wise
6.8
Stipends
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Special Education Professional Development, August 12, 2026, $120
Chelsea Arbogast
Stacy Basinger
Samantha Bauer
Emily Benfer
Rita Brown
Alyssa Clason
Cindy Coy
Karin Day
Robin Gardner
Sara Hammer
Julie Hicks
Olivia Jacobs
Quinn Kantner
Abigail Keegan
Renee Lacy
Erin Lawrence
Charlotte Lininger
Kevin Longstreth
Brandy Madden
Beth Margraf
Tyler Mesnard
Laurie Morter
Kandra O'Donnell
Lynn Phillips
Brandie Reinhart
Molly Riley
Andrea Robinson
Emily Schermer
Shawn Siebenaller
Hannah Snyder
Amy Spell
Lauren Stultz
Tiffany Thompson
Teresa White
Lisa Wilson
Siri Wintersteen
Kristen Wise
Alexis Yates
Jodi Zirger
Celeste Zirm
6.9
Statement of Purpose Budget Reports 2026-2027
The Treasurer 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
Women's Soccer Bair Brothers Gear Wear Sale and Car Wash
6.10
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:
- JB Roofing, $79,613.49, emergency repairs to Columbian High School roof
- JB Roofing, $885,310.00, repairs to Columbian High School roof
7.
ACTION ITEMS:
7.1
Approve Superintendent Employment Contract
The Interim Treasurer recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve a superintendent employment contract with Mr. Greg Williamson for a period commencing August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2029, with all terms as negotiated.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.2
Approve Wood Co. Education Program Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Wood County education program agreement for the education of Tiffin City Schools students placed at the Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio and the Wood County Juvenile Detention Center, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.3
Approve 2026-2027 Bus Driver Routes
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 bus driver routes, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.4
Approve NCOESC Youth Center Aide Program Contract FY27
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center program contract for aide services at Seneca County Youth Center, FY27, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.5
Approve Edmentum Credit Recovery License Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Edmentum agreement, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.6
Approve Title I-D Funds Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the formal agreement for the management and expenditures of Title I-D funds, 2026- 2027, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.7
Approve Title I Pooling Memorandums of Understanding
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Title I pooling memorandums of understanding between Tiffin City Schools and Fostoria City Schools, Buckeye Central Local Schools, Hopewell- Loudon Local Schools, and Fremont City Schools, 2026- 2027, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.8
Approve COOP Support Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the continuity of operations (COOP) support agreement with the Seneca County General Health District, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.9
Approve Amergis School Assignment Confirmation
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Amergis education master services agreement for school psychologist services, 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 employment of a public employee(s);
_____ 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 Monday, August 24, 2026 in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board Regular meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
13.
412 CERTIFICATE
CERTIFICATE
Section 5705.412, RC
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the TIFFIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION, SENECA COUNTY, OHIO, to adopt any appropriation measure, make any qualifying contract, or increase during any school year any wage or salary schedule shown above, has in effect the authorization to levy taxes including the renewal or replacement of existing levies which, when combined with the estimated revenue from all other sources available to the district at the time of certification, are sufficient to provide the operating revenues necessary to enable the district to maintain all personnel and programs for all the days set forth in its adopted school calendars for the current fiscal year and for a number of days in succeeding fiscal years equal to the number of days instruction was held or is scheduled for the current fiscal year, as required by Section 5705.412.
TIFFIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
By
President, Board of Education
By
Treasurer
By
Superintendent of Schools
