Dayton Independent
September 24, 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 the students in the WeLead group led by Casey Woods
4.B. Recognition of the Greendevil Award Recipients, Gabe De Los Rios and Officer Todd Brendel
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. Diane Huff and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
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 Graybach's Change Order #4
Attachments
6.G. Approval of Graybach's Pay App #17
Attachments
6.H. Approval of Norwood Hardware's Change Order #3
Attachments
6.I. Approval of Sam Wuestefeld's FMLA Leave
Attachments
6.J. Approval of Amanda Unsell's FMLA Leave
Attachments
6.K. Approval of the 2024-2025 Technology Activity Report
Attachments
6.L. Approval of Superintendent's Professional Growth Plan
Attachments
6.M. Approval of the MOU between Dayton Independent Schools and Partners for Change
Attachments
6.N. Approval of Graybach's Change Order #5
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
Megan Blosser
Attachments
8. Action Items
8.A. Motion making agenda and attachments part of the official board meeting records.
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.B. Approval of the Resolution of the Dayton Independent Schools Board of Education In Support of Read Ready Dayton and Partnership with the City of Dayton
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.C. Approval of the FY26 Working Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
9. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
10. Communications
11. Informational Items
11.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
12. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

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