Dublin City School District, OH

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will consider approving several financial items, including three transfers totaling $136,000 from the general fund to school athletic accounts, a contract for residency investigations, and district physician appointments. The board will also hear updates on the Tolles Career & Technical Center and receive reports from the superintendent and treasurer.

• Transfer #1: $55,000 from General Fund to athletics at Davis, Eversole Run, Sells, Grizzell, Karrer, Jerome, Scioto, Coffman
• Transfer #2: $6,000 from General Fund and $7,413 from Synthetic Field Support Fund to athletics at Coffman, Scioto, Jerome
• Transfer #3: $75,000 from General Fund to athletics at Davis, Eversole Run, Sells, Grizzell, Karrer
• Fee payment up to $18,000 to Riddle Investigations for residency verification
• Approval of district physicians: Dr. Robert Whitehead ($9,000), Dr. Thomas Hospel ($5,000), Dr. Kristen Lafferty ($5,000), Dr. Domenico Pietropaolo ($3,500)

The Dublin City School District Board of Education met on August 10, 2026, and approved all action items on the agenda. This included the minutes from previous meetings, the agenda, and a series of recommendations from the treasurer and superintendent covering items such as a baseball maintenance worker, a 403(b) retirement plan restatement, three transfers, a fee payment to Riddle Investigations, district physicians, a META Cooperative Bidding resolution, payment-in-lieu of transportation, and certified and classified personnel actions. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved July 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and July 21, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved treasurer's recommendation for items 6.B-6.F: baseball maintenance worker, 403(b) restatement, transfers #1-3 (4-0)
• Approved superintendent's recommendation for items 8.A-8.B: fee payment to Riddle Investigations and district physicians (4-0)
• Approved superintendent's recommendation for items 10.A-10.B: META Cooperative Bidding resolution and payment-in-lieu of transportation (4-0)
• Approved superintendent's recommendation for items 12.A-12.B: certified and classified personnel action items (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44 PM (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will hold a special meeting to accept the resignation of Superintendent John Marschhausen, effective July 31, 2026, and to consider a resolution to appoint a new superintendent. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment matters. This meeting includes procedural items like approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Acceptance of Superintendent John Marschhausen's resignation effective July 31, 2026
• Resolution to appoint a new superintendent
• Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G) to discuss employment of a public employee

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will meet to approve a technical correction to the attendance policy and a financial report from June 30, 2026. The board is also reviewing payments for specialized student evaluation and therapy services for the upcoming school year.

• Payment up to $28,000/year to Janice Meiner for speech therapy services and student evaluations
• Payment to Andrea Gunnoe for bilingual school psychologist student evaluations
• Donation of $1,498.83 from Jerome Girls Soccer Boosters for coaches apparel
• Technical correction to Policy po5200 - Attendance
• Recognition of Ivan Sinkowski for a school record 193'4" discus throw

The Dublin City School District Board of Education approved all agenda items unanimously, including a revised policy, donations, the June 30, 2026 financial report, payments to speech and school psychologist providers, a school resource officer agreement, transportation resolutions with Tristar Transportation and Buckeye's Best, and an additional contingency for the Wright and Grizzell roof replacement project. The board also approved a large list of certified and classified personnel actions, including hires, resignations, retirements, salary changes, and leaves. Residents expressed concerns about high school redistricting during public participation, and the board held a confidential executive session before adjourning.

• Approved revised policy (technical correction) (5-0)
• Approved donations and June 30, 2026 financial report (5-0)
• Approved payments to Janice Meiner and Andrea Gunnoe, and Union County School Resource Officer Agreement (5-0)
• Approved transportation resolutions with Tristar Transportation and Buckeye's Best, and additional contingency for Wright and Grizzell roof replacement (5-0)
• Approved certified personnel actions including hires, resignations, retirements, salary changes, and leaves (5-0)
• Approved classified personnel actions including hires, resignations, retirements, salary changes, and leaves (5-0)
• Approved executive session and adjournment (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will vote on multiple end-of-year fiscal items, including final appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and the permanent appropriation for fiscal year 2027. Other action items include approval of baseball maintenance workers at $42 per game, a $1,209 donation from the Jerome Cross Country Boosters, and year-end cash advances. The board also heard a superintendent's report and recognized track and field state tournament accomplishments.

• Approval of FY26 final appropriation resolution
• Approval of FY27 permanent appropriation resolution
• Approval of baseball maintenance workers at $42 per game
• Approval of $1,209 donation from Jerome Cross Country Boosters for coaches apparel
• Approval of year-end 2026 cash advances for grants

The board approved the final 2026 and 2027 appropriation resolutions, which set the district's operating budget. It also approved a calendar fee schedule effective August 1, 2026, outlining costs for students and families. Additional approvals covered the AP Physics resource proposal, personnel actions, stipends, and year-end cash advances. All measures passed unanimously.

• Approved 2026 and 2027 appropriation resolutions (5-0)
• Approved calendar fee schedule effective August 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 AP Physics resource proposal (5-0)
• Approved certified and classified personnel actions (5-0)
• Approved stipend request (5-0)
• Approved baseball maintenance workers and donation (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education approved revised policies (technical corrections) and a revised calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also entered executive session to consider property purchase and recognized Eli Pinney Elementary with the Ohio Blue Ribbon Award. Public participation and a public hearing on retire-rehire were scheduled.

• Approved revised policies (technical corrections) for multiple policies (po1623, po2260, etc.)
• Approved revised 2026-2027 school year calendar
• Recognized Eli Pinney Elementary with Ohio Blue Ribbon Award from Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
• Board entered executive session to consider property purchase for public purposes (ORC 121.22(G))
• Approved donations: $1,015 from Davis Middle School PTO for Kona Ice, $2,093 from Davis Middle School PTO (total $3,108)

The Dublin City School District Board approved the meeting minutes and agenda unanimously. It also approved a motion to enter a confidential executive session. Several policy, financial, operational and personnel items were approved, including a real estate purchase contract, school resource officer contract, optional student insurance plans, and numerous certified personnel actions.

• Approved meeting minutes (Item 26-080) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved agenda (Item 26-081) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved motion to enter executive session (Item 26-082) – unanimous aye vote
• Approved revised policies – technical corrections and revised 2026‑2027 calendar (Item 26-083)
• Approved Treasurer’s items: donations, student activity purpose clause, baseball maintenance workers, cybersecurity program resolution, May 31 2026 financial report (Item 26-084)
• Approved agreements with Spirit of Peace Clinical Counseling, Move to Learn, LLC, and contract for school resource officers with City of Dublin (Item 26-085)
• Approved optional student insurance plans, resolution authorizing execution of real estate purchase contract, and Wyandot ES plumbing improvements resolution (Item 26-086)
• Approved numerous certified personnel actions (contracts, salary changes, resignations, retirements) for administrators and staff

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will vote on a contract with Woolpert, Inc. for high school redistricting services and on a resolution regarding boundary criteria. The board will also consider approval of the 2029-30 school calendar and a donation of $3,588.42 from the Dublin Coffman Baseball Club. Public participation is scheduled.

• Contract with Woolpert, Inc. for high school redistricting services
• Resolution regarding boundary criteria (second reading)
• Approval of 2029-30 school calendar
• Donation of $3,588.42 from Dublin Coffman Baseball Club to Coffman Baseball
• Public participation period with registration required 12 hours in advance

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including recognitions, a Tolles Career Center update, public participation, and committee assignments. The board will discuss a resolution regarding boundary criteria in a first reading, with adoption scheduled for a second reading. The treasurer recommends approval of a $10,000 donation for wrestling mats and a $9,392 Dublin Education Foundation grant for kindergarten play, along with appropriation changes and a transfer.

• First reading of resolution regarding boundary criteria (no action, adoption at second reading)
• Approval of $10,000 anonymous donation for Jerome High School wrestling mats
• Approval of $9,392 Dublin Education Foundation grant for Kindergarten Imaginative & Purposeful Play
• Resolution authorizing payment of interest earnings from Columbus Foundation trust to Dublin Education Foundation Fund
• Appropriation change of $9,392 in Fund 019 and $1,500 in Fund 007

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports. The board will also vote on several financial items including donations totaling $37,514.54, Dublin Education Foundation grants of $16,298, a resolution to transfer interest earnings to the DEF fund, and appropriation changes.

• Approval of donations: $15,202.25 from Chapman Elementary PTO for books; $3,735 for a playground shed; $17,000 from Speer Mechanical for staff convocation T-shirts; $1,577.29 from Coffman Baseball Club for equipment
• Approval of 18 Dublin Education Foundation grants totaling $16,298, including items like the 8th Annual Immersive Experience ($2,500) and Veterans Story Event ($1,000)
• Resolution authorizing payment of interest earnings from monies held in trust by the Columbus Foundation to the Dublin Education Foundation Fund 029
• Transfer of $16,298 from DEF Fund 029 to DEF Local 019
• Appropriation change (amount not specified in the agenda)

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a presentation of the Auditor of State Award with Distinction, recognition of state champion wrestlers and cheerleaders, and approval of donations. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and the agenda, hear public comments, and receive reports from the superintendent and treasurer.

• Auditor of State Award with Distinction to be presented to the district
• Recognition of Dublin Coffman wrestler Oliver Lester (120 lbs state champion) and Thomas Wurster (state runner-up)
• Recognition of Dublin Jerome competition cheer team as OASSA state champions in two categories and runners-up in one
• Presentation of April Golden Shamrock awards to staff Stacey Charbel and Jeri Richards
• Approval of donations (amounts and sources not specified in agenda)

The Board of Education approved several administrative actions including student resource bids, facility resolutions, and various personnel changes. The meeting also included updates on high school redistricting timelines and recognition for student and staff achievements.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 13, 2026 agenda (5-0)
• Approved donations, appropriations, stadium use agreement, and March 31 financial report (5-0)
• Approved Chromebook bids from CDW Government LLC and Xtek Partners (5-0)
• Approved Coffman High School plumbing improvements (5-0)
• Approved Thomas Elementary roof replacement contingency funds (5-0)
• Approved several certified personnel employment, salary changes, and contract renewals (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will hear a presentation on high school redistricting from Planning Next and Fallon Research, and is set to approve certified personnel action items. The meeting includes reports from Human Resources and a vote on the consent agenda.

• Presentation on high school redistricting by Planning Next and Fallon Research
• Approval of certified personnel action items (motion approved unanimously)
• Executive Director of Human Resources' comments (discussion/information)

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will recess into a retreat to discuss Board Norms and the Journey 2030 strategic plan, then reconvene for a regular business meeting. The agenda includes recognition of staff and students, a presentation from Tolles Career & Technical Center, public participation, committee assignments, and approval of donations. Most action items are procedural, including approval of previous meeting minutes and the agenda.

• Retreat to review Board Norms and Journey 2030 strategic plan
• Update from Tolles Career & Technical Center by Scott Melody
• Recognition of Dublin Scioto High School competition cheer team as state champions
• Approval of donations: $1,100 from Thomas Elementary PTO for 3-D printers and $5,344 from Davis Middle School (amount listed but incomplete in source)
• Public participation rules and board committee assignments

The Board of Education conducted a retreat regarding operating norms before reconvening for regular business. The board approved previous meeting minutes, the current agenda, and several financial and operational recommendations.

• Recessed meeting (5-0)
• Reconvened meeting (5-0)
• Approved February 9 and February 23 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Office recommendations including donations, transfers, and the February 28 financial report (5-0)
• Approved Academics and Student Learning items including open enrollment resolution and professional payments (4-0)
• Approved Department of Operations items including elevator replacement, food service renewal, and HVAC maintenance (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will hold a second reading vote to approve a large set of new, replaced, revised, and rescinded policies covering nondiscrimination, student fees, school safety, and more. They will also vote on resolutions to file complaints against real property valuations for tax year 2025. A five-year financial forecast will be presented for information, and board committee assignments are listed.

• Second reading and vote on 40+ policies including nondiscrimination, Section 504, Title IX, student fees, drug testing, and new policies on small unmanned aircraft and continuity of operations
• Approval of resolutions to file complaints against real property valuations for tax year 2025
• Presentation of the five-year forecast
• Board committee liaison assignments for city of Dublin, Columbus, townships, OSBA, and internal committees

The Board of Education approved several administrative and operational items including the five-year forecast, donations, and a property tax complaint resolution. The board also approved various certified and classified personnel actions involving new hires, salary changes, and resignations.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved resolutions to file complaints against 2025 real property valuations (5-0)
• Approved five-year forecast and donations (5-0)
• Approved amendment of Depp Modular Agreement (5-0)
• Approved certified personnel actions including salary changes, employment, and retirements (5-0)
• Approved classified personnel actions including employment, salary changes, and unpaid leaves (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Dublin Board of Education will hold a retreat and then a regular business meeting. The main business includes a first reading of several proposed new, revised, and rescinded policies on nondiscrimination, anti-harassment, and other topics; no action will be taken until a second reading. The board will also recognize February Golden Shamrock award winners and hear an update from Tolles Career & Technical Center. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and public participation.

• First reading of replacement policies po1422, 3122, 4122 on nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, and anti-harassment
• First reading of new policy po4162.01 on drug and alcohol testing of employees without CDL licenses who transport students
• Rescission of policies po1422.02, 3122.02, 4122.02 on nondiscrimination based on genetic information and po1662, 3123, 4123 on anti-harassment
• Recognition of February Golden Shamrock winners: Tyra Galloway (Hopewell Elementary) and Molly Love (Indian Run Elementary)
• Update from Tolles Career & Technical Center by Mr. Scott Melody

The board held a facilitated retreat to define criteria for high school redistricting for the 2027–2028 school year, reviewing policy factors such as enrollment balance, transportation limits, and academic equity. The district will next conduct approximately 27 focus groups and a statistically valid survey to test community priorities before developing attendance maps. Procedural motions to approve the January minutes and agenda passed unanimously.

• Approved recess of meeting (5-0)
• Approved reconvene of meeting (5-0)
• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 9, 2026 agenda (5-0)
• Advanced high school redistricting to criteria development phase with focus groups and survey

Organization / Regular Meeting

The Dublin City School District Board of Education held its organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected members Elizabeth McClain, Tara Seward, and Tiffany deSilva, and electing Amy Messick as Board President and Tiffany deSilva as Vice President. The board approved the 2026 meeting schedule, established a $6,000 service fund for board member expenses, renewed Ohio School Boards Association membership for $12,574, joined the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund for $250, and appointed a delegate to the OSBA annual business meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Amy Messick elected Board President; Tiffany deSilva elected Vice President
• 2026 board meeting schedule approved
• Service fund established up to $6,000 for fiscal year 2027
• OSBA membership renewed at $12,574; Legal Assistance Fund joined at $250
• OSBA delegate appointed: Tiffany deSilva, alternate Amy Messick

The Dublin City School District board held its annual organizational meeting, swearing in three newly elected members and electing new leadership for 2026. The board unanimously approved a full schedule of monthly meetings at Emerald Campus, adopted state special education guidelines for the upcoming school year to ensure compliance with Ohio Department of Education standards, and authorized standing financial and grant-signing powers for the president and treasurer.

• Elected Amy Messick as board president for 2026 (5-0)
• Elected Tiffany deSilva as vice president for 2026 (5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule at Emerald Campus (5-0)
• Established up to $6,000 service fund for board expenses in FY 2027 (5-0)
• Renewed OSBA membership and subscriptions ($12,749 total) (5-0)
• Joined OSBA Legal Assistance Fund with $250 payment directed to treasurer (5-0)
• Adopted state Special Education Model Policies for 2026-2027 school year (5-0)
• Authorized board president and treasurer to process grants and financial advances without prior approval (5-0)