Dayton Independent
July 22, 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 Stephanie Knauer's Retirement
4.B. Recognition of Greendevil Pride Award Recipient
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 Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
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 for Paranormal Club's Overnight Trip to Hopkinsville, KY August 22-23
Attachments
6.G. Approval Superintendent's Personal Growth Plan
Attachments
6.H. Approval of Blanket Order Number “6H” for Designation of Emergency Certificates for all Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year
6.I. Approval of the 2026-2027 Staff Handbook
Attachments
6.J. Approval of LES' Student Handbook 2026-2027
Attachments
6.K. Approval of DHS' Student Handbook 2026-2027
Attachments
6.L. Approval of Personnel Exchange Contract with Southgate 2026-2027
Attachments
6.M. Approval of the P11 Data Review
Attachments
7. Reports
7.A. Student Representative Report
Attachments
7.B. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
7.C. LES Principal's Report
Heather Dragan
Attachments
7.D. District Monthly Activities
Christopher Wright
Attachments
7.E. Attendance/Energy Management/Student Services/Transportation
Matt Haskamp
Attachments
7.F. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Nicole Ponting
Attachments
7.G. Food Service
Rick Wolf
Attachments
7.H. Grants Report
Megan Blosser
Attachments
8. Action Items
8.A. Approval of 26-27 Policies and Procedures (2nd Reading)
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 Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.B. Approval of District Funding Assurances for FY 2027
Attachments
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 Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.C. Approval of MOU between Dayton, Beechwood, and Fort Thomas for 2026-2027 School Year
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 Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.D. Approval of the 2026-2027 District Certified Evaluation Plan
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 Absent
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 Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
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
11.B. Technology Update
Attachments
12. Adjournment
Actions Taken

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

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