Meeting Details
November 19, 2025
5:00pm - 6:00pm
1 hr
Administration Building, 244 South Monroe Street, Tiffin Ohio 44883
Purpose
N/A
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Minutes
Mr. Kisabeth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
Minutes
Ms. Spence conducted the Roll Call. All members were present.
3.
ADOPT THE AGENDA
The Board members, including the administration, will review the agenda. The Board must approve any additions, deletions, or corrections.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
Minutes
Mr. Kisabeth asked for the agenda to be amended to add a board discussion prior to Executive Session. The item was motioned by Dr. Beres originally and seconded by Mrs. Stephey prior to the amendment request. All members approved. The amendment for the agenda was motion by Mr. Kisabeth and seconded by Mr. Perez. All members approved.
Motioned: Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board President
Seconded: Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
4.
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.
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
Minutes
The consent agenda was approved as presented.
Motioned: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
4.1
Approve Minutes
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the following minutes, as exhibited:
10/27/2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
11/13/2025 Special Board Meeting Minutes
4.2
Approve Committee Reports
The Superintendent recommends the Tiffin City Board of Education approve the attached Committee Reports, as exhibited.
November 6th, 2025: Policy/Governance/Records Meeting Minutes
November 13th, 2025: Business Advisory Meeting Minutes
November 13th, 2025: Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
5.
BOARD DISCUSSION
Minutes
Mr. Kisabeth mentioned it has been a week since the Superintendent resignation. By law the district needs to appoint an interim Superintendent by December 8th, 2025. Mr. Kisabeth has reached out to Brenda Luhring from the NCOESC. Length of time is potentially December 8th - June 30th, 2026. Mr. Perez said Ms. Luhring from the ESC could do a full search free of charge. BASA also can do a search but a cost would be a factor. K-12 is another company for a search also with a cost. Dr. Beres suggested a full search in January and February regardless of the interim status. Dr. McBride said there are a few different interim options. The search can happen within district or outside typically retire and rehire individuals at this stage. Important to note that not all interims would be interested in long term status. Dr. Beres would like to see the search completed prior to the end of hiring season. Mr. Perez asked about the timeframe to obtain the proposal from the ESC. Dr. McBride asked if Mrs. Stephey and Dr. Beres would want full presentations for deciding what company to use for the search. Mrs. Stephey and Dr. Beres both stated they are both okay without the presentation. Mrs. Stephey prefers to move forward quickly with the no cost search. Ms. Spence was asked to reach out to ESC and BASA with the parameters. Mr. Kisabeth mentioned communication and the transparency to the district and community. Dr. McBride said the board appoints the interim superintendent while the search is being conducted. Dr. Beres asked Mr. Boes about his thoughts about the process. Mr. Boes mentioned that he agrees to start the search quickly. Mr. Kisabeth mentioned that the interim position was offered to Mr. Boes. Mr. Boes is not interested to be named interim superintendent. Dr. McBride said the communication needs to be stated with Mr. Boes permission that Mr. Boes has opted to stay in his role. Mr. Kisabeth asked Anne to contact both BASA and ESC for proposals. Mr. Boes mentioned there is one additional option: Mr. Boes can be named Pro Tem starting December 8th, 2025 for a period of time. Mr. Boes stated he would be in agreement to be named Pro Tem from December 8th, 2025 to December 31st, 2026.
6.
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
Hold an Executive Session for one or more of the following matters to:
__X___a. consider the appointment___, employment __X___, 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.
__X___ g. no action taken.
Time in:
Minutes
Time in: 5:18pm
Motioned: Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board Vice President
Seconded: Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
7.
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Return to open session.
Time out:
Minutes
Time out: 6:38pm
8.
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Board meeting is concluded.
Meeting started:
Meeting ended:
______ Mr. Kisabeth
______ Mrs. Stephey
______ Dr. Beres
______ Dr. McBride
______ Mr. Perez
Minutes
Meeting started: 5:00pm
Meeting ended: 6:42pm
Motioned: Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member
Seconded: Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Larry Kisabeth, Board President | X | ||
| Mrs. Heidi Stephey, Board Vice President | X | ||
| Dr. Joanna Beres, Board Member | X | ||
| Dr. Meagan McBride, Board Member | X | ||
| Mr. Victor Perez, Board Member | X |
8.1
Next Regular Meeting
The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 24th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
Minutes
The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 24th, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Tiffin Middle School Cafetorium.
