INSURANCE
MISSION: To provide insurance plans for DeKalb County to maintain insurance coverage on buildings and equipment.
- Boiler Insurance
Boiler insurance that includes an annual boiler inspection service shall be purchased to cover all boilers owned by the DeKalb County Board of Education. The insurance company shall submit the boiler inspection reports to the Insurance Unit of the Department of Staff Services and shall forward copies to the Department of Plant Services and Development and to the principal of the school or the administrator of the building where the boiler is located. The action taken by the Department of Plant Services and Development to correct the problems identified in the inspection report shall be reported to the principal or building administrator and to the Insurance Unit of the Department of Staff Services. The insurance company shall post at each boiler location a certificate of inspection showing date of inspection and name of person making the inspection.
- Property
The DeKalb County Board of Education shall maintain insurance on all buildings and equipment to ensure adequate protection for fire losses and damage. Insurance shall be provided for school buses and other vehicles.
- Bus Insurance
Insurance for the school buses covering driver and student medical payment, personal liability, property damage, fire, and theft shall be provided in amounts authorized by the DeKalb County Board of Education.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 50-16-0010 — Formulation of self-insurance plan for public school buildings (Lexis)