Dayton Independent
June 09, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
Dayton Independent Board of Education
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1. Call to Order
Bernie Pfeffer
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement
3. Roll Call
4. Recognition
4.A. Recognition of Greendevil Pride Award Recipient
4.B. Recognition of Stephanie Knauer's Retirement
4.C. Recognition of Tami Clayton's Retirement
4.D. Recognition of Jackie Ellison's Retirement
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 the Updated Classified District-Wide Salary Schedule for 2026-2027 School Year
Attachments
6.G. Approval to Surplus Technology Equipment, Athletic Equipment, Cafeteria Items and Instructional Items
Attachments
6.H. Approval of 2026-2027 Insurance Renewal
Attachments
6.I. Approval of the Depository Agreement between WesBanco Bank Inc. and Dayton Independent Schools for 2026-2027
Attachments
6.J. Approval of the 26/27 Service Contract between Empower House and Dayton Independent
Attachments
6.K. Approval of the MOU between American Legacy Theatre and Dayton Independent Schools
Attachments
6.L. Approval of the MOU between Cultivate and Dayton Independent Schools
Attachments
6.M. Approval of Service Contract between Bellevue Independent and Dayton Independent
Attachments
6.N. Approval of the MOU between Fleming County Schools and Dayton Independent Schools for the IAL Grant
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. Approval of the MOA between Dayton Independent and Thomas More University
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   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
8.B. Approval of The First Amendment to the MOU with NKU for YSA Students for 2026-2027 School Year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson 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
8.C. Approval of the 2026 Policy Updates- First Reading
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard 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.D. Approval of the 2026 Procedure Updates- First Reading
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

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

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Julie Cline 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
9. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
10. Communications
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. 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
13. Motion to exit executive session and resume open session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Julie Cline 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
14. 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