Meeting Details
October 26, 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:
- 9.28.2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
6.2
Approve Committee Reports
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
- Business Advisory Council Purpose
- Business Advisory Council Bylaws
- 10.15.26 Business Advisory Council Minutes
- September/October 2026 Policy & Governance Committee Minutes
6.3
Retirements
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following retirements:
Maintenance
Mr. Greg Bogard, beginning January 1, 2027
Tiffin Middle School
Ms. Charlotte Lininger, beginning June 1, 2027
6.4
Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following resignations:
District
Ms. Renee Boes, effective October 19, 2026
Washington K-1
Ms. Atlee Everhart, effective October 5, 2026
Ms. Kenita Narruhn, effective October 21, 2026
Krout 2-3
Ms. Kayla Kirchner, effective October 20, 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. Patricia Collins
Ms. Kassidy Heil
Mr. David Stewart
Supplemental
Mr. Aiden Nunez, Wrestling, 7th/8th Grade Boys'
Mr. Loran Weingart, Basketball, Assistant Varsity Boys'
6.6
Employ Support Staff 2026-2027
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education employ the following Support Staff:
Accompanist
Mr. Jeff Breitigam
Pupil Activity Permit
Mr. John Alexander, Basketball, Head Varsity Boys'
Mr. Charles Boes, Basketball, 8th Grade Boys'
Ms. Amy Cooper, Basketball, Assistant Varsity Girls'
Mr. Eric Depinet, Basketball, Basketball, 8th Grade Girls'
Ms. Kelly Donaldson, Basketball, 7th Grade Girls'
Ms. Sydney Fortney, Swimming, Assistant Varsity
Ms. Alexa Gibson, Wrestling, Varsity Assistant Girls'
Ms. Morgan Harrigan, Basketball, Head Varsity Girls'
Mr. Simon Joseph, Basketball, 7th Grade Boys'
Mr. Brian King, Bowling, Varsity Assistant
Mr. Kenneth Lawrence, Wrestling, Assistant Varsity Boys'
Mr. Maddox Simcoe, Wrestling, Assistant Varsity, Boys'
Mr. Joseph Stacy, Weight Room Supervisor, Winter
Mr. Kian Thompson, Wrestling, Head Varsity Boys'
Mr. Donovan Walker, Basketball, Assistant Varsity Girls'
Mr. Casey Weidner, Bowling, Head Varsity
Pupil Activity Volunteer
Mr. Brent Busdeker, Wrestling
Ms. Ariel Hollins, Bowling
Mr. Tabor Cain Lachner, Wrestling
Ms. Darcy Zimmerman, Gymnastics Club Advisor
6.7
Stipends
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education pay the following stipends, upon certified completion of duties:
Building Leadership Team 2026-2027, Lincoln Preschool, $500
Ms. Sara Hammer
Ms. Quinn Kantner
Ms. Teresa White
Ms. Alexis Yates
Ms. Celeste Zirm
2026-2027 Kindergarten KRA Kickoff, $150 per day
Ms. Danielle Blust, $150
Ms. Jennifer Cox, $300
Ms. Natallie Jones, $300
Ms. Theresa Oakleaf, $300
Ms. Kerry Tschanen, $300
Ms. Kelsey Wickham, $300
Ms. Joan Wolf, $300
6.8
Donations and Grants
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education accept the following donations:
Krout 4-5 Elementary
Grace Baptist Church donated baked goods valued at $40.00 to Krout staff.
Noble 4-5 Elementary
The Elementary PTO donated a book valued at $15.00 to the Noble library in memory of Mr. Jon Hampshire.
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 Yearbook
- Business Advisory Council
- Camp Invention and Career Activities
- Columbian Entrepreneurship
- Columbian Track
- Columbian Aquatics/Swim
- Columbian Volleyball
- Columbian Prom/Junior Class
- Columbian Student Council
- Columbian E-Sports
- Columbian Girls' Basketball
6.10
Fund to Fund Transfer
The Treasurer recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following fund to fund transfers:
- $2,000.00 from 200-1616-9920 to 200-1822-9980
- $55,877.80 from 001-9025 to 001-0000
- $-4,171.74 from 001-0000 to 001-9026
- $37,779.58 from 002-9006 to 002-9013
- $194,795.19 from 002-9005 to 002-9013
7.
ACTION ITEMS:
7.1
Acknowledge First Reading of Updated Board Policies
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education acknowledge a first reading of the draft updated Board of Education policie, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.2
Approve Energy Optimizers Resolution
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Energy Optimizers Resolution for high school auditorium lighting improvements, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.3
Approve Purchased Service Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the purchased service agreement with Mrs. Abigail Young for administrative consulting services from October 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.4
Approve Consulting Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the consulting agreement with Ms. Laura Brickner, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.5
Approve Lightspeed Filter + Alert with HR Purchase
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Lightspeed Filter + Alert with HR purchase, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.6
Approve Strategic Education Partners Client Services Agreement
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Strategic Education Partners client services agreement for school psychologist services, as exhibited.
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. McBride
______ Dr. Beres
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mr. Perez
7.7
Approve DataServ RaaS Renewals 2026
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the DataServ Resource as a Service renewals for 2026, 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 November 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. 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
