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Dublin City School District public meetings in 2023

24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on revised policies including open enrollment, medication use

The Dublin Board of Education will vote on seven revised policies (second reading) covering conflict of interest, Section 504, third-grade reading guarantee, intra-district open enrollment, medication use, animals on district property, and transportation by school van. The board will also recognize the state champion girls golf team and outgoing board member Scott Melody for 16 years of service. A presentation on Tolles Career & Technical Center is scheduled. Previous meeting minutes are approved as routine.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes up to $145M in bonds and $15M in notes

The Board of Education approved significant financing measures, including bond and note issuances. They also approved academic programs for 2024-2025 and various facility and construction contracts.

Thu Nov 16, 2023

Regular Meeting

Dublin school board to approve appropriation changes, donations

The Dublin Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, appropriation changes totaling $70,354.74, and donations totaling $15,875.93. The board will also receive an update on Tolles Career & Technical Center and recognize student and staff awards.

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✓ Decided: Dublin City Schools board approves bus purchases and financial reports

The Board of Education approved the 2023 bus purchases and several treasurer's office items, including the October 31 financial report and five-year forecast. The board also approved a service partnership with Peter Khan and various personnel actions. No redistricting will occur for the 2024-2025 school year.

Wed Nov 1, 2023

Special Meeting

Board holds community conversation on DCS University

This is a special meeting of the Dublin Board of Education with minimal business items. The primary agenda item is a community conversation about DCS University, supported by a superintendent report. No votes, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds community conversation on operating levy

The Board of Education met for a special meeting primarily to answer community questions regarding a proposed operating levy. No substantive policy changes or financial contracts were decided during the session.

Tue Oct 24, 2023

Regular / Work Session Meeting

Board approves guaranteed maximum price for new Elementary XV

The Dublin Board of Education held a regular/work session meeting at Emerald Campus. They approved several action items including donations, student activity purpose clauses, a residency investigation fee, a stormwater easement with the City of Dublin, the guaranteed maximum price for the Elementary XV project, and a contract for Davis Middle School roof replacement. Presentations included an update on Tolles Career & Technical Center and reports from district administrators.

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✓ Decided: Board approves facility projects and personnel changes

The Board of Education approved several operational resolutions, including the Davis Roof Replacement Project and a stormwater easement. The board also approved various certified and classified personnel actions and residency investigation fees.

Mon Oct 9, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to hear DCS Academy presentation on secondary pathways

The Dublin Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of minutes and agenda. A presentation on the DCS Academy, a secondary pathways program, will be given. The board will also consider a $2,365 donation from Depp PTO for a TV and a $10,000 appropriation increase for local grants.

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✓ Decided: Dublin City Schools Board approves personnel changes and facility assessments

The Board of Education approved several administrative items, including a structural assessment of Scioto High School and various personnel appointments, resignations, and retirements. The board also approved treasurer recommendations regarding donations and appropriation changes.

Tue Sep 26, 2023

Regular / Work Session Meeting

Board approves $2,765 donation for tennis shed and student club purpose clauses

The Dublin Board of Education approved a $2,765 donation from Jerome Tennis Boosters for a shed and authorized purpose clauses for two new student clubs (Jerome BeWise Club and Coffman Dear Asian Youth). The board also recognized students earning College Board national honors and National Merit semifinalist status. Administrators presented updates on Tolles Career & Technical Center and from various departments. Personnel action items for certified and classified staff were presented for approval.

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Wed Sep 20, 2023

Special Meeting

Board hosts community conversation on DCS University

The Dublin Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily for a community conversation titled 'DCS University.' The agenda also includes standard opening procedures and adjournment. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Dublin City School Board holds special meeting for community conversation

The Board of Education met for a special meeting focused on a community conversation. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made. The board approved the agenda and adjourned.

Mon Sep 11, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board adopts Journey annual goals and approves $3,450 donation

The Dublin Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 11, 2023. Actions included approving the Journey 2030 annual goals and accepting a $3,450 donation from Depp PTO. The board also heard a presentation from the Franklin County Auditor and approved minutes from prior meetings. Committee liaison assignments were discussed.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts Journey 2030 annual goals

The Board of Education approved the annual goals for the Journey 2030 initiative. The board also approved various personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and stipend requests. Additionally, the board approved a donation and student activity purpose clauses.

Mon Aug 28, 2023

Regular / Work Session Meeting

Board approves $16,209.90 in donations from PTOs

The Dublin Board of Education held a regular/work session meeting on August 28, 2023, at Emerald Campus. The board approved donations totaling $16,209.90 from Glacier Ridge and Chapman PTOs, an agreement with Elec Simon Enterprises, LLC, and bus stops for the 2023-2024 school year. A first reading of the Journey 2030 Annual Goals was presented for review without a vote.

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✓ Decided: Dublin City Schools Board approves personnel changes and student transportation stops

The Board of Education approved the 2023-2024 school year bus stops and an agreement with Elec Simon Enterprises, LLC. The board also approved several personnel actions, including new hires, salary changes, and resignations. Additionally, the board accepted over $16,000 in donations from PTOs.

Mon Aug 14, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves $45M budget cut resolution if levy fails

The Dublin Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 14, 2023, at Jerome High School. The board approved a resolution directing the superintendent and treasurer to reduce the district operating budget by at least $45 million if the November 7, 2023 levy fails. Other actions included approval of an athletic training services agreement with OhioHealth and two fund transfers.

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✓ Decided: Board approves plan to cut budget by $45M if November levy fails

The Board of Education approved a resolution to reduce the district operating budget by at least $45 million if the November 7, 2023 levy is not passed. Other actions included approving district physicians, a healthcare collaboration with OhioHealth, and various personnel contracts.

Wed Aug 9, 2023

Special Meeting

Board holds community conversation on DCS University

This special meeting of the Dublin Board of Education includes a community conversation about DCS University, a presentation/discussion item. The only other business is procedural: approving the agenda and adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Dublin City School Board holds community conversation on operating levy

The Board of Education held a special meeting focused on a community conversation regarding the upcoming operating levy on the November ballot. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

Mon Jul 17, 2023

Regular Meeting

Dublin Board of Education Approves Bond Resolution and Additional Tax Levy

The Dublin Board of Education met on July 17, 2023, to approve prior meeting minutes, assign committee liaisons, and review financial updates. The board approved a resolution to issue bonds and levy an additional tax exceeding the ten-mill limitation, which will be certified to the Board of Elections for a vote. The agenda also included information items on a June 30 financial report and a baseball field maintenance hire at Jerome HS.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bond issue and tax levy for November ballot

The Board of Education approved a resolution to proceed with a bond issue and an additional tax levy for the November ballot. The board also approved various personnel changes, including administrator contract renewals and new certified and classified hires.

Thu Jul 6, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to consider bond issue and tax levy exceeding ten‑mill limit

The Dublin City School District Board will vote on a resolution declaring the necessity of a bond issue and a tax levy that exceeds the ten‑mill limitation, and will submit the question to voters. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, public participation, and personnel action approvals. The board will conclude with an adjournment motion.

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✓ Decided: Board approves resolution to place bond issue and operating levy on ballot

The Board of Education approved a resolution to seek voter approval for a $145 million bond issue and a 7.9 mill operating levy. The funds are intended for the construction of a 15th elementary school and a preschool addition. The board also approved several certified personnel actions.

Thu Jun 29, 2023

Regular / Work Session Meeting

Board to vote on FY24 budget, approve $17K donation

The Dublin Board of Education will consider and vote on multiple financial items, including the final FY23 appropriation, the FY24 appropriation resolution, year-end cash advances, and a $17,000 donation from Speer Mechanical for convocation expenses. The board will also discuss a student data presentation and consider professional service agreements with Move to Learn, LLC and Spirit of Peace Clinical Counseling.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2023-2024 financial resolutions and treasurer's items

The Board of Education approved the May 31, 2023 Financial Report, appropriation resolutions for 2023 and 2024, and year-end cash advances. The board also accepted a $17,000 donation from Speer Mechanical for convocation expenses. Additionally, the board reviewed MAP student achievement and growth data for grades 1-8.

Mon Jun 12, 2023

Regular Meeting

Dublin Board of Education considers revised district policies and honors state champions

The Dublin Board of Education is considering approval of revised district policies that will update procedures for school safety, procurement, and parent engagement, which affect daily school operations. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss security arrangements and potential property purchases. The agenda includes recognition of Dublin Jerome High School state championship teams and updates on board committee assignments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves land sale to Union County and high school renovation contract

The Board of Education approved the sale of approximately 1.25 acres of land to Union County for road improvements and authorized a construction contract for renovations at Scioto and Coffman High Schools. The board also approved two groups of new and revised district policies and accepted several PTO donations.

Mon May 22, 2023

Regular / Work Session Meeting

Dublin school board to hear five-year forecast and review policy revisions

The Dublin Board of Education will enter executive session for negotiations, receive presentations including the five-year forecast and updates from Tolles Career & Technical Center and Music Boosters, and review a first reading of numerous policy revisions. The board will also vote on technical corrections to existing policies. An incomplete agenda item regarding approval of a 30-year non-school TIF is listed but details are unavailable in the source.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews five-year forecast and discusses potential November 2023 levy

The Board of Education reviewed a five-year financial forecast indicating a projected deficit by FY26. Administration recommended considering a levy request for November 2023 to maintain reserves and discussed the potential need for a new elementary school to reduce crowding.

Mon May 8, 2023

Regular Meeting

School board approves $10,000 appropriation and donations

The Dublin Board of Education is voting on routine financial items: an appropriation change of $10,000 to the Youth to Youth fund, approval of the April 30 financial report, and acceptance of donations totaling $4,484.80. The meeting also includes recognitions and committee updates.

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✓ Decided: Dublin City School Board approves April meeting minutes and agenda

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the April 10 and April 24 meetings, as well as the current meeting agenda. The session included reports on Title IX applications, a new social worker pilot program, and the impact of generative AI on education.

Mon Apr 24, 2023

Regular / Work Session Meeting

Board approves 2025-27 school calendars and curriculum resources

The Dublin Board of Education approved school calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27, along with revisions for 2023-24 and 2024-25. The board also approved K-12 English Language Arts resources, a K-12 Performing Arts course of study, and a revised Global Travel Handbook. Additionally, it approved a $3,000 appropriation change and the March 31, 2023 financial report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves school calendars through 2027

The Board of Education approved the school calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27, as well as revisions to the 2023-24 and 2024-25 calendars. The meeting also included discussions on elementary safety staffing and religious/cultural absence policies.

Mon Apr 10, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $902K in appropriation changes for three funds

The Dublin Board of Education will vote on appropriation changes totaling $902,473.49 across three funds: $400,000 for the Intra-District fund, $500,000 for Student Activities, and $2,473.49 for federal homeless aid. The meeting also includes recognitions for staff and student athletes, a presentation from the Columbus Metropolitan Library, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves March meeting minutes and agenda

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting and the current meeting agenda. The session included reports on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposals from Union County and Jerome Township and a presentation from the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Mon Mar 13, 2023

Regular Meeting

Public hearing on school calendar proposals for 2025-27 and revisions

The Dublin Board of Education will hold a public hearing on proposed school calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27, as well as revisions to the current 2023-24 and 2024-25 calendars. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes and recognize student athletes and staff. Most items are procedural or ceremonial.

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✓ Decided: Dublin City School Board adopts Journey 2030 strategic plan

The Board of Education approved the Journey 2030 district plan and a new hourly pay schedule for bilingual aides and crossing guards. The board also held a public hearing regarding proposed school calendar changes for the 2023-2027 period.

Mon Feb 27, 2023

Regular / Work Session Meeting

Board to vote on support staff union contract and compensation packages

The Dublin Board of Education will vote on a three-year negotiated agreement with the Dublin Support Association, approve administrative and technical salary schedules, and consider a resolution to file property valuation complaints. A presentation on student well-being programming is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves agenda and enters executive session for employee negotiations

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and held a confidential executive session to review negotiations with public employees. The session included a detailed presentation on student mental health programming and updates on city partnerships.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves new teachers' contract through 2026

The Dublin Board of Education approved a three-year negotiated agreement with the Dublin Educators' Association effective August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2026. The board also approved second readings of nine new or revised policies covering clubs, athletics, student eligibility, diabetes care, diploma deferral, FLSA, school calendar, personnel files, and student records. Public participation rules were reviewed, and two Golden Shamrock Awards were presented.

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✓ Decided: Dublin City School Board approves January meeting minutes and agenda

The Board of Education approved the minutes from the January 9 and January 23, 2023 meetings and the current meeting agenda. The session included reports on the 'Journey 2030' strategic plan, affordable housing impacts, and discussions regarding policy revisions and a DEA agreement.

Mon Jan 23, 2023

Regular / Work Session Meeting

Board to consider $35K summer school transfer and fund changes

The Dublin Board of Education meets Jan 23, 2023, to discuss and vote on several financial items: appropriation changes, a $35,000 transfer from the general fund to summer school, approval of the December 2022 financial report, and acceptance of a $2,200 donation from Dublin AM Rotary for library books. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, treasurer, and department heads, and administer the oath of office to the newly elected vice president.

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✓ Decided: Board approves financial reports, appropriation changes, and a $2,200 donation

The Board of Education approved several treasurer's office recommendations, including appropriation changes and a financial report. The board also accepted a donation for the Thomas ES Library and administered the oath of office to the new Vice President.

Mon Jan 9, 2023

Organization / Regular Meeting

Board approves a $6,000 service fund for board member expenses

The Dublin City School District Board approved its meeting agenda, elected a President and Vice President, and set the 2023 meeting schedule. It also created a service fund of up to $6,000 for board member expenses and renewed its Ohio School Boards Association membership with a $10,311 fee. Additional actions included joining the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund ($250), adopting standing authorizations for the President, and approving a CTE‑Middle School waiver for 2023‑2024.

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✓ Decided: Board elects Chris Valentine as President and sets 2023 meeting schedule

The Board of Education conducted its organizational meeting to elect officers and establish operational procedures for 2023. The board approved a new meeting schedule, established a board member service fund, and renewed professional memberships.