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Among the actions taken: the board approved a six‑year contract extension for the assistant superintendent, extended the contract for the director of Fair Community Partnership through retirement, authorized advertisement for bids on cafeteria construction at the middle school, approved a service agreement with DataServe for technology assessment and support, continued implementation agreements tied to a music‑lab grant, authorized purchase of a handicap‑accessible bus, and approved a contract to replace the turf at the district stadium with a contractor at an amount presented to the board of about $906,000.

Nut graf: The package of approvals combines personnel stability measures, planned capital projects and grant‑funded classroom investments. Board members discussed oversight and the need to move from audits to action on IT, and asked for documentation on scope and funding offsets before implementing larger purchases.

Key votes and items (Votes at a glance):

- Assistant superintendent contract extension: motion approved. The administration described the extension as a six‑year extension to an existing contract to retain the assistant superintendent. Outcome: approved.

- Director of Fair Community Partnership contract extension: motion approved. The superintendent said the director’s contract is extended; the stated contract current expiration was 07/01/2025. Outcome: approved.

- Advertise bids for middle‑school cafeteria construction: motion approved to advertise for bids after architectural work completed. Outcome: approved.

- DataServe service agreement (technology assessment/support): motion approved to enter service agreement for diagnostic and planning work; board members requested updated appendix details on server migration oversight before finalization. Outcome: approved (administration will provide updated scope in follow up).

- Northern Buckeye Education Council / National Machinery grant implementation agreements (music‑tech lab): approved; administration said grant funds cover the work and no general‑fund dollars are required for the equipment purchase. Outcome: approved.

- Purchase of a handicap‑accessible bus: approved; administration said the vehicle will be used for students with adaptive transportation needs during the school day and that federal grant dollars will offset some cost. Outcome: approved.

- Turf replacement contract (Mott’s Fruit LLC): approved. Administration reported the cost presented to the board for turf replacement and underlying pad at about $906,000 and said the district would pursue a private campaign and foundation funds to offset general‑fund impact. Outcome: approved.

- Multiple job‑description updates (account clerk, benefits clerk, payable/receivable clerk, school psychologist, student services secretary): approved as presented. Outcome: approved.

The board discussed transparency around large capital decisions and asked administration to identify grant offsets and timeline for work; administration said some funds will come from the district foundation and private solicitation in addition to applicable federal grant funds.

Ending: Several items were approved with direction to return with detailed scopes, funding sources and timing for implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tiffin City Schools Board of Education Meeting - 3/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","In a single meeting the board approved multiple personnel contract extensions, construction bid advertisements, technology and consortium agreements, purchase of an accessible bus, and a contract to replace the high‑school turf at an estimated cost of about $906,000; job descriptions were also updated.","taxTitle","Tiffin City Schools, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",70100,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109484,"Tiffin Middle School principal updates board on curriculum, grants and student supports",367,1058225,1425450,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2761782-0bc9d60f5bae106c679c0c6c106761e0&start=1058&end=1425","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2761782-0bc9d60f5bae106c679c0c6c106761e0/thumbnail_1058225.jpg","/articles/6109484/Ohio/Tiffin-Middle-School-principal-updates-board-on-curriculum-grants-and-student-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109484-8b195b4db48f6535d3cc83de6c0215fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770971193&Signature=Fl4shIX025z51Od7-TKYOjEv6jfJ1bAgeViznmmpo2NQwyoKEJ5LKTv4t~uWDQuvELwgTOobjli7Uq-UxTDDZfevqqhlQUnNcEOZ6VqHVgZRlc3O0RfYG2zfCp2J8k9ng~XowSOcg4289WXbC7jTXXZ3cP9WAdHqnywtZBzM5q65CwmAifTJDS0KwLo1v1dkmegIAq416U5~fNiJ51izABNI18Ys3Dp3OXx7gNBCCFRHKBmPCJiP8WGOgf1lOFB3SViceu7mlQm4Yep-phl~jCabT~ig7DMv4paQYeVf8qR~EPnH5~ibo5OLk07SmDWdvy-RwDWfoXVNs05zt0KRqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tiffin Middle School staff told the board about curricular changes, new programs funded by grants and measurable gains in reading data during a presentation at the board meeting.

The presenter, identified in the meeting as Mr. Emke of Tiffin Middle School, said teachers implemented a new English language arts curriculum and have adjusted pacing and supports to improve fidelity. He said the math team reviewed four curricular options and will bring a recommendation for a new grades 6–8 math curriculum to the board in the coming weeks.

Nut graf: The presentation outlined multiple classroom and extracurricular improvements—some funded by external grants—that school leaders said are intended to boost instruction and provide more hands‑on and career‑focused experiences for middle‑school students.

Key items described included Project Lead The Way STEM course offerings and teacher training, an upcoming music‑technology lab funded by a National Machinery grant, and continued social‑emotional learning work supported by a Second Step grant. The presenter said the school will continue STEM offerings (design and modeling; medical detectives in year two) and expects to open a state‑of‑the‑art music tech lab for grades 7–8 next school year.

The presentation also highlighted intervention and assessment changes. The school created a “4 plus reading” class to deliver extra instruction for students at risk in reading and reported midyear gains on state benchmark (AcaDIA N) reading measures, which administrators attributed to interventions and the new ELA curriculum implementation. Student speakers—eighth‑graders Braden Distel and Olivia Miller—told the board about daily band and choir, tornado‑time support blocks for missing work or extra help, a planned drama club, and field trips including Cedar Point in May.

Presenters thanked custodial, maintenance, cafeteria, counseling and instructional staff by name for supporting the changes and noted landscaping and interior painting projects that have refreshed the building.

Ending: The school requested continued board support as staff prepare for spring state testing and for the district to review the planned math‑curriculum recommendation when it is presented.","The Tiffin Middle School representative reported on new ELA implementation, a planned middle‑school math curriculum recommendation, STEM and music‑tech grants, intervention classes, and student activities including band, choir and a new drama club.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6109487,"Board approves out‑of‑state travel for Junior Achievement “Future Bound” for Tiffin students",312,190125,502340,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2761782-0bc9d60f5bae106c679c0c6c106761e0&start=190&end=502","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2761782-0bc9d60f5bae106c679c0c6c106761e0/thumbnail_190125.jpg","/articles/6109487/Ohio/Board-approves-outofstate-travel-for-Junior-Achievement-Future-Bound-for-Tiffin-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6109487-2df37c3b250d34cb037d8cb52015e47c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770971193&Signature=nkoC8bzJCDNTmY89kgQJq9ho3oYXsqzbkr~4RObPiM5my2fLARl9F6w71OoWMz3Dc09w4Eqd5F9l9XqoriBPW0EGJWDBomYxPyMb0Qb6HriHSVhQGloWPX42qNMic1wdsjPf-62u122lf~dth8PjGpxxoKA26tbZVHfGyFio0RdbvZdwBLW6t0Gnri8n1071TzIjGvRu5Vj6HSJ2Urr0bss38vazzI~uAf3tC8BpbZK76ViNFVfO4-ASgrq-zsVkId0tZQ2smqnMitUZmITRbOWGvpUp5uUh-89Szfki08BGBUid~PCIYruL430SsaAv0Xk7384SBMkDE3k27CAE6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tiffin City Schools Board of Education on a voice vote approved overnight out‑of‑state travel for students to attend Junior Achievement (JA) USA’s Future Bound national leadership conference in Atlanta, Georgia, authorizing participation for up to 24 students and up to six adult chaperones.

The motion followed a student‑led presentation describing JA classroom work and recent competition results. Laura Ludwig, a student presenter, told the board JA “empowers young people with the knowledge and skills to achieve academic, economics, and success in planning their future,” and described the Future Bound event as “where we are going to practice those financial literacy skills.”

Board members heard that JA of Northwestern Ohio awarded scholarships that will cover some national‑conference expenses. According to presenters, the scholarship covers transportation between the Atlanta airport and Georgia State University dorms, on‑campus lodging and meals beginning Monday, June 9, and awards‑ceremony attendance on Wednesday, June 11; any costs above the scholarship are the responsibility of participants. Russell Fox, identified in the presentation, said the group plans to fundraise for airfare and that students and chaperones are responsible for travel to and from the departure airports.

Nut graf: The board’s vote clears a time‑sensitive request from Tiffin students and JA staff to seek district approval before starting fundraising and making travel arrangements. Presenters said scholarships reduce out‑of‑pocket costs but that additional fundraising will be required if more students join.

Students described competitive success that led to the national‑conference invitation. A student team placed first at the regional JA stock market simulation and qualified for the national event; presenters said roughly 18 students had expressed interest and that the travel group could range from 18 to 30 students depending on chaperone availability. Presenters estimated travel costs at roughly $200 per person for some items and provided a budget range of about $3,600 to $6,000 depending on the final head count.

The board amended the agenda to take up the request and then approved the overnight out‑of‑state travel for JA participation at the Future Bound conference. Board members asked for documentation and timing details before final travel arrangements; presenters said official paperwork from local JA was still pending but that scholarships had been offered. Presenters noted chaperones must be at least 25 years old and must supervise students throughout the event.

Ending: Students and staff thanked the board; presenters said they will return with details as fundraising and travel logistics are finalized.","The Tiffin City Schools board approved overnight out‑of‑state travel for students to attend Junior Achievement’s Future Bound national conference in Atlanta, authorizing up to 24 students and up to six chaperones and noting scholarship and fundraising details.","actionData","errors"]

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