The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Dublin City School District, OH

Dublin City School District public meetings in 2021

29 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board approves revised policies on federal funds and property inventory

The Dublin Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 16, 2021. They approved revised policies on cost principles for federal funds and property inventory, as well as a technical correction to the promotion and retention policy. The board also recognized outgoing members and student athletes, and received a COVID-19 update.

school-boardpoliciesfederal-fundsproperty-inventoryrecognitioncovid-19sports
✓ Decided: Board appoints President Pro-Tem for January organizational meeting

The Board of Education approved the November 15 meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members appointed Mr. Valentine as president pro-tem to lead the January 2022 organizational meeting. The session included recognitions for outgoing board members, employees, and student athletes.

Mon Nov 15, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board approves batch of revised school policies and tuition-free extension

The board approved a set of new, revised, and deleted policies (second reading) covering weapons, attendance, student records, and mental health. It also approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to extend the 90-day tuition-free education for nonresident students. Additionally, the board heard a COVID-19 update and a five-year forecast presentation.

educationschool-boardpoliciescovid-19budgettuitionstudent-records
✓ Decided: Board approves meeting minutes and reviews five-year financial forecast

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the October 11 and October 25, 2021 meetings and the current meeting agenda. The Board received a COVID-19 update and a five-year financial forecast projecting a positive cash balance through June 30, 2025.

Mon Oct 25, 2021

Regular Meeting / Work Session

Dublin Board of Education rejects territory transfer and approves fund changes

The Dublin Board of Education met to review facilities updates, COVID-19 information, and various district policies. The board approved a resolution to reject a proposed territory transfer and authorized several appropriation changes.

educationbudgetfacilitiespolicycovid-19
✓ Decided: Board approves architects and representatives for high school additions

The Board of Education approved the selection of architects and an owners representative for additions to Jerome and Scioto High Schools. The meeting also included updates on COVID-19 protocols and facilities planning to address enrollment growth.

Mon Oct 11, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on technical corrections to six policies

The Dublin Board of Education will consider approving technical corrections to six policies, along with routine financial reports and a donation. The meeting includes a COVID-19 update and a presentation on social emotional learning. Action items also include approval of student activity purpose clauses and a service agreement.

school-boardpoliciescovidbudgetdonationssocial-emotional-learningstudent-activitiesdublin-city-schools
✓ Decided: Board approves previous meeting minutes and agenda

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the September 13 and September 28 meetings, as well as the current meeting agenda. The session included presentations on COVID-19 district data and Social Emotional Learning standards.

Tue Sep 28, 2021

Regular Meeting / Work Session

Board to hear COVID-19 update from superintendent

The Dublin Board of Education will receive a COVID-19 update from Superintendent Dr. Marschhausen and a presentation on diversity, equity, and inclusion work. The board is also set to approve two fund transfers and student purpose clauses for Eversole Run Middle School clubs.

covid-19diversity-equity-inclusionfinancebudgetstudent-recognitionboard-of-education
✓ Decided: Dublin City School Board approves meeting agenda

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. The session primarily consisted of recognizing National Merit Semifinalists and receiving presentations on COVID-19 data and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Mon Sep 13, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board approves $3.5M ESSER III appropriation change

The Dublin Board of Education approved a bundle of financial items including transfers, appropriation changes, donations, and student activity purpose clauses. Key among them is a $3,544,201.59 appropriation from the ARP ESSER (ESSER III) fund. The board also heard a COVID-19 update from the superintendent.

educationschool-boardbudgetcoviddonationsathleticsstudent-activities
✓ Decided: Board approves previous meeting minutes and reviews COVID-19 data

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the August 9 and August 23 meetings. The Superintendent provided a COVID-19 update and discussed plans to address overcrowding at Jerome High School, including the use of temporary modulars and a planned building addition.

Mon Aug 23, 2021

Meeting / Work Session

Board approves Tristar Transportation agreement for specialized student transport

The Dublin Board of Education approved a services agreement with Tristar Transportation for specialized student transportation. The board also approved technical corrections to multiple policies on nondiscrimination and anti-harassment, accepted donations totaling $2,349.99, and approved student activity purpose clauses. The meeting included a COVID-19 update from the superintendent and a presentation on Tolles Career and Technical Center.

educationschool-boardtransportationdonationspoliciescovid-19
Mon Aug 9, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on resolution affirming Return to School Plan

The Dublin Board of Education will hear a presentation on the district's Return to School Plan and vote on a resolution affirming it. The board also will consider appropriation changes, fund transfers, and a baseball field maintenance worker appointment. Public participation is scheduled for agenda items.

educationcovid-19return-to-schoolbudgetappropriationspersonnel
✓ Decided: Dublin City Schools strongly recommends indoor masking for all students and staff

Superintendent Dr. John Marschhausen presented the Return to School Plan, which strongly recommends masks for all students and staff indoors to avoid quarantine. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda. Masking remains a federal requirement for all students and staff on buses.

Thu Jul 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board approves service agreements with Move to Learn, OSU, and Ohio Health.

The Dublin Board of Education met on July 8, 2021, to review departmental reports and approve administrative actions. The board approved the June 30 financial report, certified personnel actions, and three service agreements. These agreements provide occupational therapy services, a social work internship program, and an onsite health clinic for district students.

educationcontractspersonnelhealth-servicesfinanceboard-meeting
Tue Jun 29, 2021

Regular Meeting / Work Session

Board votes to approve FY22 budget and year-end financial transfers

The Dublin Board of Education held a regular meeting and work session. The board approved FY21 final appropriations, FY22 permanent appropriations, year-end cash transfers and advances. It also accepted donations, recognized the Coffman High School track team, and discussed the Safe Return to In-Person Education Plan. The board went into executive session to consider the employment of a public employee.

educationbudgetappropriationsdonationssafe-return-planexecutive-sessiontrack-recognition
✓ Decided: Dublin Board of Education approves FY21 year-end and FY22 budget resolutions

The Board approved several financial measures, including the final FY21 appropriation resolution and the FY22 appropriation resolution. The board also authorized payments for academic training and accepted donations for the Special Ed Department and Grizzell MS.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on new and revised policies on nondiscrimination, budgets, and more

The Dublin Board of Education will vote on a second reading of new and revised policies covering nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, controversial issues, evaluation of staff, investments, budget preparation, cash collection, video surveillance, protective facial coverings during pandemics, food services, and wellness. The board will also recognize students for perfect ACT scores and state championship wins in e-sports, track, and lacrosse. Public comments are permitted under established rules.

educationschool-boardpolicystudent-recognitionathleticse-sportspublic-participation
✓ Decided: Board approves new district policies and 2022-2023 school calendar

The Board of Education approved a series of new and revised district policies and the 2022-2023 school calendar. The board also approved several appropriation changes, a book donation, and the May 31, 2021 financial report.

Mon May 24, 2021

Regular Meeting / Work Session

Board approves MOU with Dublin Support Association and nonbargaining pay rates

The Dublin Board of Education will hold a regular meeting and work session on May 24, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Emerald Campus. The board is expected to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dublin Support Association (DSA) and a nonbargaining hourly pay schedule for bilingual aides and crossing guards for FY2022-23. Other agenda items include a first reading of several new and revised policies, updates on the Tolles Career and Technical Center and an external STEM review, and approval of the April financial report and revised five-year forecast.

educationschool-boardbudgetstaffingpoliciesfinancerecognition
✓ Decided: Board reviews STEM report and plans for virtual academy office space

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and received updates on the superintendent search and a STEM review. Discussions were held regarding the transition to a non-mandatory mask policy and the potential lease of office space for the DCS Virtual K-8 program. Several policy revisions were presented for first reading with no action taken.

Mon May 10, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board to reappoint Brian L. Kern as Treasurer/CFO starting August 1, 2021

The Dublin Board of Education will vote on approving personnel action items for certified and classified staff, stipend requests, and a resolution to reappoint Brian L. Kern as Treasurer/CFO. The meeting also includes recognitions, reports, and a public participation period.

school-boardpersonneltreasurerstipendsadministrationpublic-participation
✓ Decided: Board approves numerous new teaching and administrative hires

The Board of Education approved a series of personnel actions, including the hiring of over 40 teaching staff and several administrators for the upcoming school year. The board also approved staffing and pay for special education and elementary summer school programs.

Mon Apr 26, 2021

Regular Meeting / Work Session

Board approves modified graduation requirements for Class of 2021

The Dublin Board of Education approved a resolution modifying graduation requirements for the Class of 2021, along with personnel action items and stipends. They also accepted a $1,282.49 donation from Deer Run ES PTO and received presentations on Tolles Career Center and the SchooLinks college readiness system.

educationschool-boardgraduation-requirementspersonneldonationscareer-technical
✓ Decided: Dublin City Schools Board approves new administrators and personnel actions

The Board of Education approved the hiring of three new central office administrators and various certified and classified personnel actions. The board also authorized supplemental pay changes for academic and athletic positions and approved staffing for summer programs.

Mon Apr 12, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board endorses Fair School Funding Plan resolution

The Dublin Board of Education approved a resolution endorsing the Fair School Funding Plan (House Bill 1) and encouraging its passage. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and recognized wrestling champions. A transfer of funds from Coffman HS classes was also approved.

educationschool-boardfair-school-fundingohiobudgetwrestlingtransfers
✓ Decided: Board endorses Fair School Funding Plan in House Bill 1

The Board of Education approved a resolution to endorse the Fair School Funding Plan (House Bill 1) and urged the 134th General Assembly to expedite its passage. The district administration supports the bill, which could provide an additional $10 million per year for Dublin City Schools. The board also approved minutes from six previous meetings.

Mon Apr 5, 2021

Special Meeting

Board approves resolution to employ Dr. John Marschhausen as superintendent

The Dublin Board of Education held a special meeting on April 5, 2021, and approved a resolution to employ Dr. John Marschhausen as Superintendent of Dublin City Schools. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.

educationboard-of-educationsuperintendentemployment
✓ Decided: Dublin City Schools appoints Dr. John Marschhausen as Superintendent

The Board of Education approved a resolution to employ Dr. John Marschhausen as the district's superintendent. Dr. Marschhausen will begin consulting with the district on May 1, 2021, and start full-time service on August 1, 2021.

Fri Mar 26, 2021

Special Meeting

Board enters executive session to discuss employment

The Dublin Board of Education held a special meeting with a limited agenda. The board approved the agenda and then voted to enter executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (G) to consider the employment of a public employee or official. The meeting adjourned after the session.

school-boardexecutive-sessionemploymentdublin
✓ Decided: Board of Education holds special meeting and executive session

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and entered a confidential executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee or official. No other substantive actions were decided during the meeting.

Mon Mar 22, 2021

Regular Meeting / Work Session

Board approves renaming Coffman High School baseball field after Tim Saunders

The Dublin Board of Education approved personnel action items for certified and classified staff, a stipend request, and the renaming of Coffman High School's baseball field in honor of Mr. Tim Saunders. The board also approved a META agreement, a bond resolution, the February financial report, and fund transfers. A presentation on Tolles Career and Technical Center was given during the work session.

school-boardpersonnelbaseball-fieldfinancebondstransfersrecognition
✓ Decided: Board approves personnel actions and appoints new middle school principal

The Board of Education approved a series of certified and classified personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and retirements. This included the appointment of Dr. Kyle Gibson as the principal of Eversole Run Middle School. The board also approved a stipend request for the 2021 EL Institute.

Thu Mar 18, 2021

Special Meeting

Board approves contract for superintendent search with K-12 Business Consulting Inc.

The Dublin Board of Education held a virtual special meeting. They approved a contract with K-12 Business Consulting Inc. for a superintendent search. The board also voted to enter executive session to discuss employment of a public employee. The meeting included procedural items such as approval of the agenda and adjournment.

school-boardsuperintendent-searchcontractexecutive-sessioneducation
✓ Decided: Board approves contract with K-12 Business Consulting for superintendent search

The Board of Education approved a contract with K-12 Business Consulting Inc. to manage the search for a new superintendent. The board entered a confidential executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee or official.

Fri Mar 12, 2021

Special Meeting

Board holds executive session on employee employment

The Dublin Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on March 12, 2021. The board approved the agenda, heard board comments, and then voted to enter executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G) to consider the employment of a public employee or official. The meeting adjourned after the closed session.

board-of-educationexecutive-sessionemploymentohio-revised-codespecial-meetingvirtual-meeting
✓ Decided: Board of Education holds special meeting to introduce Interim Superintendent

The board approved the meeting agenda and entered a confidential executive session to discuss the employment of a public employee or official. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board to approve Dr. Hoadley's new superintendent contract

The Dublin Board of Education will vote on a new four-year administrative contract for Superintendent Dr. Hoadley, replacing his upcoming contract. The board will also consider appropriation changes, a resolution accepting tax levies, and approval of donations. Routine items include minutes approval, recognitions, and public participation.

educationschool-boardsuperintendentcontractsappropriationsdonationspublic-participationexecutive-session
✓ Decided: Board approves Superintendent Dr. Todd Hoadley's transition to administrative role

The Board of Education approved Dr. Todd Hoadley's resignation from his upcoming 2021-2025 superintendent contract. In its place, the board approved a new four-year administrator contract for Dr. Hoadley. The board also approved several sets of meeting minutes and an amended agenda.

Tue Mar 2, 2021

Special Meeting

School board approves full in-person learning from March 15

The Dublin Board of Education held a special meeting on March 2, 2021. The board discussed a COVID-19 update and voted 4-1 to approve a resolution moving the district to full in-person learning mode effective March 15, 2021. The meeting also included public participation and an executive session for employment matters.

educationcovid-19school-reopeningin-person-learningohiodublin
✓ Decided: Board discusses transition to full in-person learning for March 15

The Board of Education received a recommendation from the COVID Data Metrics Committee to move from hybrid to full in-person learning effective March 15. The committee cited decreasing case rates in Central Ohio and the effectiveness of district mitigation strategies. No formal vote on the transition was recorded in the provided text.

Mon Feb 22, 2021

Regular Meeting / Work Session

Board approves resolution to waive all state and federal testing for 2020‑21

The board approved the agenda and discussed a COVID‑19 update and public comments. It adopted a resolution waiving all state and federal testing for the 2020‑21 school year and approved revised district policies on federal funds, student fees, and procurement. The meeting also considered appropriation changes totaling $212,610, reviewed updates on the Tolles Career and Technical Center, the OSU/DCS Aviation Academy MOU (approval to be requested at the March 8 meeting), and the DCS Virtual Academy and an open‑enrollment capacity draft.

educationtestingbudgetpolicyaviation-academyopen-enrollment
✓ Decided: Dublin City Schools discuss transition to full in-person learning

The Board discussed a goal to return students to full in-person instruction by March 15, 2021. Administration detailed plans for classroom social distancing, lunchtime logistics, and the use of federal ESSER funding for mitigation supplies and staffing.

Wed Feb 17, 2021

Special Meeting

Board enters executive session for employee employment discussion

This is a procedural special meeting of the Dublin Board of Education. The board approved the agenda and then voted unanimously to enter executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G) to consider the employment of a public employee. No other substantive business or public votes were taken.

educationschool-boardexecutive-sessionohiodublin
✓ Decided: Board of Education holds special meeting for executive session

The Board of Education met for a special session to discuss the employment of a public employee or official in a confidential executive session. No substantive public decisions were made during the meeting.

Mon Feb 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

Board approves three-day remote learning for Feb 24-26

The Dublin Board of Education approved a resolution to temporarily shift all K-12 students to full remote learning for February 24-26, 2021. The board also recognized Golden Shamrock and OSBA award recipients. Revised policies were presented for first reading with no action taken. A $14,000 transfer from the General Fund to Summer School was approved.

covid-19remote-learningboard-of-educationdublin-city-schoolsawardspoliciesbudget
✓ Decided: Board approves previous meeting minutes and discusses COVID-19 learning modes

The Board of Education approved minutes from four previous meetings and the current agenda. District leadership discussed a proposed shift to remote learning from February 24-26, 2021, to accommodate staff receiving second COVID-19 vaccinations. The Board also began reviewing a potential transition to full in-person learning in mid-March.

Wed Feb 3, 2021

Special Meeting

Dublin school board to hold executive session on employment

This special meeting is largely procedural. The board approved the agenda, held an executive session to discuss employment matters under Ohio law, and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

school-boardexecutive-sessionemploymentproceduralohio
✓ Decided: Dublin City School Board holds special meeting for executive session

The Board of Education held a special meeting consisting primarily of a confidential executive session. No substantive public decisions or policy changes were recorded.

Wed Jan 20, 2021

Regular Meeting / Work Session

Board approves guaranteed max price for Eversole Run Middle School

The Dublin Board of Education approved a guaranteed maximum price #4 with Elford Inc. for the Eversole Run Middle School build out, revised student discipline policies (second reading), and accepted several financial reports and donations. The board also approved a 6-12 STEM external curriculum evaluation.

school-boardconstructionpoliciesstudent-disciplinebudgetdonationsstem-education
✓ Decided: Board approves revised student removal and suspension policies

The Board of Education approved revised policies regarding student removal, suspension, and due process rights to comply with the Ohio Revised Code. The meeting also included updates on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and K-12 career education initiatives.

Mon Jan 11, 2021

Special Meeting

Board approves adjustment to high school pathway for second semester

The Dublin Board of Education approved a resolution to adjust the school-based pathway for grades 9-12 for the 2020-2021 second semester effective January 19, 2021. The board also received an update on DCS COVID-19 status and voted to enter executive session to consider employment of a public employee or official.

covid-19schoolsboard-of-educationpathway-adjustmentexecutive-session
✓ Decided: Board approves adjusted school-based pathway for grades 9-12

The Board of Education approved a resolution to adjust the school-based pathway for grades 9-12 for the 2020-2021 second semester. The board also held a confidential executive session regarding the employment of a public employee or official.

Thu Jan 7, 2021

Organization / Regular Meeting

Board elects officers and approves 2021 organizational items

This is a routine organizational meeting of the Dublin City School District Board of Education. The board elected a president and vice president, approved the 2021 meeting schedule, established a service fund up to $6,000, renewed OSBA membership for $9,414, joined the Legal Assistance Fund for $250, and passed standing authorizations for the treasurer and board president.

educationschool-boardelectionprocedureohioorganizational-meeting
✓ Decided: Dublin Board of Education elects officers and sets 2021 meeting schedule

The Board of Education elected Chris Valentine as President and Lynn May as Vice President. The board approved the 2021 regular meeting schedule and authorized several memberships and funds for the upcoming year.