Board approves agenda, treasurer items, insurance renewal and personnel actions in unanimous votes

The Dublin City (Regular School District) Board of Education approved the evening’s agenda and a slate of consent and business items in a series of roll‑call and voice votes, each recorded as unanimous.

Votes at a glance:

- Approval of the agenda: Motion moved by Board member Mister Valentine, seconded by Missus Da Silva; roll call 5–0 in favor.

- Treasurer items (items 5b through 5d): The treasurer noted an item listing a donation from the alumni association as it dissolves as a separate 501(c)(3); the board approved the recommended treasurer items by motion of Mister Valentine, second by Missus Da Silva; roll call 5–0.

- Renewal of property and liability coverage and student accident insurance (approximate total premium): Operations staff recommended continuing with Liberty Mutual as primary insurer with Hanover (crime) and Palomar (cyber) cutouts. The board approved approximately $1,186,000 for the coverage running Oct. 1 through Sept. 30 next year. Motion moved by Missus Gillis, seconded by Missus Messick; roll call 5–0.

- Human resources items (items 10a through 10c): The board approved retirements, hires, substitutes, stipend revisions and pupil‑activity items. Notable personnel items announced during the meeting included retirements of Molly Bailey (31 years), Debbie Bender (51 years) and Cynthia Tabo (22 years); bus driver Sandra Overturf also announced retirement after 37 years. Motion moved by Mister Valentine, seconded by Missus Da Silva; roll call 5–0.

- Motion to adjourn: moved by Missus Gillis, seconded by Missus Da Silva; voice vote in favor.

Why it matters: The insurance renewal secures coverage for property, liability, crime and cyber risks for the coming year. The personnel approvals finalize retirements and staffing adjustments that affect classroom and support operations.