Meeting Details
August 24, 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm
1 hr 30 min
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 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 Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached minutes, as exhibited:
- 7.27.26 Regular Meeting
- 8.3.26 Special Meeting
- 8.11.26 Special Meeting
6.2
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Food Service
Ms. Loretta Browne, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
Columbian High School
Ms. Carrie Elchert, effective with the end of the 2025-2026 contract year
6.3
Employ Professional Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Credit Recovery Graders
Ms. Laura Lewis, ELA
Ms. Jeanette Marshall, Science
Mr. Ryan Ottney, Social Studies
Ms. Paula Pauly, Math
Home Instruction Tutor
Ms. Rita Brown
Mr. Donald Ferstler
Ms. Sarah Gillmor
Ms. Stacey Kiesel
Ms. Krista Lewis
Ms. Jodi Roszman
Ms. Lisa Wilson
Substitute Teacher
Ms. Faith Eachus
Mr. Joseph Gase
Ms. Cheyanna Ruffing
Ms. Ashley Shaw
Supplemental
Ms. Chris Joyce, Spring Musical, Assistant Director
Mr. John Kihorany, Cross Country, 7th & 8th Grade Boys' & Girls'
Mr. Cory Ridge, Spring Musical, Music Director
6.4
Employ Support Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Food Service General Worker, 4-Hour
Ms. Sandy Pelfrey
Special Needs Aide
Ms. Atlee Everhart
Ms. Carol A. Gee (Transportation Aide)
Ms. Rhiannon Moyer
Ms. Tasha Rannells
Ms. Stephanie A. Vantu (Transportation Aide)
Stadium Worker
Mr. Jax Diamantopoulos
Mr. Connor Donaldson
Mr. Braden Egbert
Mr. Mason Garno
Mr. Landon Goeller
Mr. Mason Seitz
Food Service Substitute
Mr. David Althaus
Mr. Gene Englehart
Ms. Sandy Fitschen
Ms. Alecia Miller
Ms. Josephine Nutter
Ms. Kylee Thom
Ms. Katlyn West
Pupil Activity Permit
Ms. Zoe Hussar, Wrestling, Head Varsity Girls'
Ms. Lindsey Stine, Spring Musical, Choreographer
Mr. Dylan Reid, Spring Musical, Technical Director
Ms. Gabrielle Shock, Volleyball, 9th Grade Girls'
Ms. Addison Smith, Volleyball, 7th Grade Girls'
Mr. Michael Steyer, Spring Musical, Director
Mr. Kian Thompson, Wrestling, Head Varsity Boys'
Pupil Activity Volunteer
Ms. Keesha Lawrence, Cheerleading
6.5
Contract Amendment
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following contract amendments:
Ms. Lucy Baines, Educational Aide (Transportation), increase 1.25 hours per day, 5 days per week
Ms. Olivia Boeser, reassignment to Special Needs Aide
Ms. Jolene M. Englehart, Educational Aide (Transportation), increase .25 hours per day, 4 days per week
Ms. Debra Kizer, Educational Aide (Transportation), increase .25 hours per day, 4 days per week
Ms. Ashley Lowry, reassignment to Educational Aide
Ms. Sharon Pethe, Special Needs Aide (Transportation), reduce hours to 2.25 hours per day, 4 days per week
Ms. Donna Thacker, Special Needs Aide (Transportation), reduce hours to 4.5 hours per day, 4 days per week
6.6
Stipends
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
2026-2027 Cross Country Carnival, $3,200
Ms. Amy Cooper
Mr. Mike Felske
Spring Musical Support Staff: Drama Account Stipend
Mr. Cyrus Foos, Spring Musical, Set Construction
Ms. Joan Ledwedge, Spring Musical, Costumes
Ms. Claudia Riedy, Spring Musical, Assistant Choreographer
6.7
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
District
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 169 donated school supplies valued at $1,000.
Owens Corning - Tiffin donated 288 school supply kits valued at $5,867.20.
Columbian High School
Coppus Motors donated backpacks and school supplies valued at $750.
Tiffin Middle School
AMVETS Post 48 donated $1,048 to Ms. Tiffany Thompson to be used for student and classroom needs and supplies.
Animal Care Center of Tiffin donated care for school facility dog Cooper valued at $750.
Noble 4-5 Elementary
Toyota Motor North America, via the Kids In Need Foundation, donated school supplies and backpacks valued at $4,000.
6.8
Leave of Absence
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following leaves of absence:
Ms. Colleen Halm, August 19, 2026 - September 19, 2026
7.
ACTION ITEMS:
7.1
Approve August 2026 Financial Forecast
The Interim Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the August Financial Forecast, as presented.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.2
Approve Hiring of Fiscal Support Specialist
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education hire Ms. Victoria Fritz as Fiscal Support Specialist, contingent upon reaching mutually agreeable contract terms for her employment.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.3
Approve Revised Treasurer Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the revised agreement for joint employment of treasurer, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.4
Approve 2026-2027 Bus Stops
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 bus stops, as exhibited, and allow the Superintendent or his designee to amend bus routes and bus stops as needed throughout the year.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.5
Approve Wellness Counseling Solutions Contract
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the contract with Wellness Counseling Solutions to provide school-based counseling services, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.6
Approve CDW-G Chromebook and License Purchase
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the CDW-G Chromebook and license purchase, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.7
Approve Title IX Professional Development Services Program Contract FY27
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Title IX Professional Development Services Program Contract FY27, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.8
Approve PowerSchool Engage Suite Quote
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the PowerSchool Engage Suite quote, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.9
Approve Lightspeed Filter Purchase
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Lightspeed filter purchase, 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, September 28, 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
