Dayton Independent
May 21, 2025 6:00 PM
Dayton Independent Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Bernie Pfeffer
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement
3. Roll Call
4. Recognition
4.A. Recognition of Girls on the Run
4.B. Greendevil Pride Award Recipients
5. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations
5.A. The board welcomes the opportunity to hear from the community and inform the board of your views on matters before the board, please keep in mind: • The Board of Education agenda is set and by statute, the board can only discuss the items that are present on the agenda. • The board cannot legally, nor would the board discuss an issue specific to an employee or student in respect to privacy. • If you have a concern that you would like a response from the administration, feel free to leave your information as directed. • Keep comments to 2 minutes, so that all that wish to speak may speak.
6. Approval or Rejection of the Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Absent
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
6.A. Prior Meeting Minutes
Attachments
6.B. Authorization for Payment of All School Board Employees as Scheduled and When Due
6.C. Monthly Financial Report of the District
Attachments
6.D. Payment of All Bills as Listed on Orders of the Treasurer
Attachments
6.E. Credit Cards/Travel Expenses/Time Sheets
Attachments
6.F. Approval of Lincoln Cooling Tower - Final PayApp
Attachments
6.G. Approval to surplus teacher desks, filing cabinets, storage cabinets, and gymnasium sound equipment from Dayton High School
6.H. Approval of Blanket Order Number “6H” for Designation of Emergency Certificates for all Substitute Teachers for the 2024-2025 School Year
6.I. Approval for Tracy Gentrup-Ruebusch, Georgia Harris, Stephanie Ponder, Amanda Unsell, Brooklyn Unsell to travel to Minneapolis, MN in May for the Prichard National Conference.
Rationale

This trip will be funded entirely by the Prichard Grant.

6.J. Approval of Graybach Pay Application #13
Attachments
6.K. Approval of Community Eligibility Provision - Intent to Participate - 2025-2026 School Year
Attachments
6.L. Approval of MOU between Dayton Independent School District, Fort Thomas Independent School District and Beechwood Independent School District
Attachments
6.M. Approval of Food Service Agreement Between Dayton Independent School District and Erlanger-Elsmere School District
Attachments
6.N. Approval of auditor's contract for the 2024-2025 school year
Attachments
6.O. Approval of Change Order #1 - Griffin (Scoreboard)
Attachments
6.P. Approval of Overnight Trip for Girls Basketball Team June 3-5, 2025 - traveling to Danville, KY
6.Q. Approval of NSLP Indirect Cost
Attachments
7. Reports
7.A. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
7.B. LES Principal's Report
Heather Dragan
Attachments
7.C. District Monthly Activities
Christopher Wright
Attachments
7.D. Attendance/Energy Management/Student Services/Transportation
Matt Haskamp
Attachments
7.E. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Nicole Ponting
Attachments
7.F. Food Service
Rick Wolf
Attachments
7.G. Grants Report
Lisa Hans
Attachments
8. Action Items
8.A. Approval of MOA between Thomas More University and Dayton Independent School District
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of MOA between TMU and DISD passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Absent
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.B. Approval of 2025-2026 Tentative Working Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025-2026 Tentative Working Budget passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Absent
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.C. Motion making agenda and attachments part of the official board meeting records.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Absent
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
9. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
10. Communications
10.A. Capstone Presentation
Rick Wolf
11. Informational Items
11.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
12. Motion to enter into executive session per KRS 61.810 for (k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy;
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to enter into executive session per KRS 61.810 for (k) Meetings which federal or state law specifically require to be conducted in privacy; passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Absent
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
13. Motion to exit executive session and resume open session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Absent
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
14. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Absent
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes