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Summers County board delays property-insurance and central-office relocation decisions after staff briefings
Summary
After staff presented insurance quotes and utility-cost comparisons, the Summers County Board of Education agreed to take no action and asked absent members to review the packet before the next meeting; staff warned insurance and utility changes could add thousands to annual operating costs.
A staff presentation on property insurance and a separate review of central-office relocation options prompted lengthy questions from board members on Tuesday, and the Summers County Board of Education agreed to postpone decisions until more members can review the packet.
The insurance presentation, delivered by a staff member, outlined two quote tiers. The district currently pays roughly $7,000 per quarter (about $28,344 per year) for property insurance. The “better” insurance option would increase quarterly payments by about $600 and the “best” option by roughly $1,300 per quarter, the presenter said. Staff also noted an annual policy option for a specific facility (building-only coverage) of about $3,700 with a $5,000…
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