Meeting Details
September 28, 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 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
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:
8.24.26 Regular Meeting
6.2
Approve Committee Reports
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
8.14.26 Support Services
9.3.26 Policy & Governance Committee
9.17.26 Business Advisory Council
6.3
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
Student Services
Ms. Cynthia Foster, beginning October 10, 2026
Columbian High School
Mr. Christopher Monsour, resigning from National Honor Society Advisor position
6.4
Leaves of Absence
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following leaves of absence:
Ms. Sonya Dickerson Crawley, August 26, 2026 through January 1, 2027
Ms. Jennifer Fawcett, September 15, 2026 through October 27, 2026
6.5
Employ Professional Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Professional Staff:
Substitute Teacher
Ms. Kelli Burns
Mr. Ariel Clark
Ms. Amy Cooper
Ms. Bailee Cross
Mr. Clayton Houdeshell
Ms. Margaret Joyce
Mr. James Mason
Mr. Thomas Nesbitt
Mr. Jonathan Nominee
Ms. Hollie Ott
Ms. Nevaeh Tornow
Mr. Drew Vasko
Ms. Margaret Wise
Supplemental
Ms. Stacey Geiger, National Honor Society
Mr. Connor Rettenmund, Esports
Mr. Anthony Vasko, Softball, Head Varsity
6.6
Employ Support Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Special Needs Aide
Ms. Kelly Laugherty
Ms. Autumn Ramirez
Ms. Aurora Szablewski
Substitute Educational Aide
Ms. Cynthia Foster
Ms. Carrie Hawk
Ms. Audrey Jackson
Ms. Cara Kummerer
Ms. Ashley McKinney
Ms. Hollie Ott
Ms. Nevaeh Tornow
Pupil Activity Volunteers
Ms. Carmyn Brill, Flag Squad
Mr. Bryan Zimmerman, Boys' Soccer
6.7
Contract Amendment
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following contract amendments:
Ms. Linda Moyer, Special Needs Aide contract amended to Student Services Secretary
Columbian High School Credit Recovery Graders, not to exceed 5 hours per week, $28.60 per hour
Ms. Laura Lewis, ELA
Ms. Jeanette Marshall, Science
Mr. Ryan Ottney, Social Studies
Ms. Paula Pauly, Math
Supplemental
Ms. Alyssa Clason, Soccer, Assistant Varsity Girls' (100%)
Pupil Activity Volunteers
Mr. Chris Roach, Girls' Soccer, Volunteer
6.8
Stipends
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Resident Educator Mentors, upon certified completion of duties in May 2027
Mr. Allen Auble, $500
Mr. Daniel Cole, $1000 (2 mentees)
Ms. Kristin Coleman, $500
Mr. Daniel Gilbert, $500
Ms. Sarah Gillmor, $500
Ms. Kimberly Heyman, $500
Ms. Samantha Hoover, $500
Ms. Abigail Keegan, $500
Ms. Tori Lee, $500
Ms. Allie Miller, $500
Mr. Christopher Monsour, $500
Ms. Wendy Rothrock, $500
Ms. Tiffany Thompson, $500
Mr. Loran Weingart, $500
Ms. Lisa Wilson, $500
District Leadership Team 2026- 2027, $250 per meeting
Ms. Chelsea Arbogast, Tiffin Middle School
Ms. Nicole Arnold, Krout 2-3
Ms. Stacy Basinger, Columbian High School
Mr. Daniel Cole, Columbian High School
Ms. Katelynn Hafer, Noble 4-5
Ms. Natallie Jones, Washington K-1
Ms. Tori Lee, Noble 4-5
Ms. Shawnie McLellan, Krout 2-3
Ms. Brandie Reinhart, Washington K-1
Mr. Cory Ridge, Tiffin Middle School
Building Leadership Team 2026-2027, Washington K-1
Ms. Erin Biglin, $250, 1st semester
Ms. Danielle Blust, $250, 2nd semester
Ms. Natallie Jones, $250, 1st semester
Ms. Kate Plott, Volunteer
Ms. JoLynn Rhodes, $250, 2nd semester
Ms. Kerry Tschanen, $250, 2nd semester
Ms. Kelsey Wickham, $250, 1st semester
Building Leadership Team 2026-2027, Krout 2-3, $500
Ms. Nicole Arnold
Ms. Samantha Hoover
Ms. Shawnie McLellan
Ms. Elizabeth Tanner
Ms. Kristen Wise
Building Leadership Team 2026-2027, Noble 4-5, $500
Mr. Allen Auble
Mr. Alan Furey
Ms. Sarah Gillmor
Ms. Katelynn Hafer
Ms. Tori Lee
Ms. Krista Lewis
Ms. Wendy Rothrock
Building Leadership Team 2026-2027, Tiffin Middle School, $500
Mr. Todd Aichholz
Ms. Jessica Barrick
Ms. Alisha Goshe
Ms. Melissa Mellott
Ms. Allie Miller
Mr. Cory Ridge
Ms. Natalie Stake
Ms. Tiffany Thompson
Building Leadership Team 2026-2027, Columbian High School, $500
Ms. Stacy Basinger
Ms. Emily Boone
Ms. Rita Brown
Ms. Samantha Cole
Mr. Daniel Cole
Ms. Stacey Geiger
Mr. Daniel Gilbert
Ms. Chris Joyce
Mr. Connor Rettenmund
Student Registration and Open Enrollment for 2026-2027, $2,550.00
Ms. Carissa Boeser
6.9
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
District
The Reinhart Foundation donated totes to be used for sensory bins and motor labs, valued at $884.40.
Sisters in Shelter donated 1,400 webcam covers, valued at $3,000, to Columbian High School and Tiffin Middle School.
Columbian High School
Grace Baptist Church donated two trays of cookies for staff valued at $100.00.
Tiffin Middle School
The Youth Advisory Council of the Tiffin Community Foundation granted $2,050.00 to be used for hygiene closet supplies.
The Tiffin Columbian Alumni Association Academic Enrichment Fund donated $791.12 to purchase Scholastic Magazine for Mrs. Beason's health class.
Tiffin Brake & Wheel/Michael and Teresa Perry donated $500.00 to be used for Power of the Pen.
Seneca VFW Post 2858 donated $1,500.00 to benefit the PBIS program.
J's Homemade/Shawnee and Joshua Paterson donated homemade soap and lip balm for the TMS hygiene closet valued at $150.00.
Noble 4-5 Elementary
Lowe's Home Improvement of Tiffin donated school supplies valued at $113.00.
6.10
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:
TMS Student Council
7.
ACTION ITEMS:
7.1
Approve High Roads School Master Services and Student Service Agreements
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the High Roads School of Bucyrus student services agreements, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.2
Approve Seneca County Board of Developmental Disabilities Service Agreements 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Seneca County Board of Developmental Disabilities service agreements for 2026-2027, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.3
Approve NCOESC Parent Mentor Program Contract FY27
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the program contract with North Central Ohio Educational Service Center for parent mentor services, FY27, 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:
_____ 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:
10.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to open session.
Time out:
11.
Next Regular Meeting
The next regular meeting will be October 26, 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
