Dayton Independent
November 18, 2015 6:00 PM
Dayton Independent Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Rosann Sharon
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement
3. Roll Call
4. Recognition
4.A. Students of the Month
Attachments
4.B. Employee of the Month (October)- Anna Muennich
4.C. Athlete of the Month- Mallory Kubala
4.D. Artist of the Month- Rachel Holaday
5. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations
Discussion

Some parents and students spoke about their concerns with the new cafeteria food. Mr. Kinmon took down names and contact information of everyone and Mr. Brewer will be following up on their concerns.

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
Mr. Tom Dilts Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Absent
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
6.A. Prior Meeting Minutes
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6.B. Authorization for Payment of All School Board Employees as Scheduled and When Due
6.C. Monthly Financial Report of the District
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6.D. Payment of All Bills as Listed on Orders of the Treasurer
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6.E. Credit Cards/Travel Expenses/Time Sheets
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6.F. Monthly Financial Reports for DHS and LES
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6.G. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Rationale

Retirement of the following classified employee:

Freda Ackerson

Hiring of the following classified employees:

Kathy Schad- LES/DHS Custodian

Blake Turner- DHS Dishwasher

Sally Carroll- DHS Instructional Assistant

Hiring of the following classified substitutes:

Mary Waxler- Food Service Worker

Diana Parker- Food Service Worker

Hiring of the following certified substitute:

Brian Thomas

6.H. Approval of Stipend for Glenda Smith
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6.I. Approval to Add a New Instructional Assistant Position at DHS
7. Reports
7.A. Student Board Representative
Danielle Hubbard
Discussion

Danielle noted there have currently been 87 college acceptance letters and $831,000 in scholarships awarded to the Senior class. Also, the Senior Service project has raised $1,653 to help buy Christmas presents for LES students.

7.B. DHS Principal's Report
Jeremy Dodd
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Discussion

Mr. Dodd discussed his handout on the DMS and DHS Kentucky School Report Card Results. He noted that the Middle School has been focusing more on writing in every class, which has helped to improved their test scores. All scores at DHS have improved. He believes the benchmark assessments and 10 for 10's have attributed to the improved scores.

7.C. LES Principal's Report
Greg Duty
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Discussion

Mr. Duty presented his PowerPoint which discussed KPREP school rankings, achievement, growth, and the CSIP goals.

7.D. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
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Discussion

Mr. Wolf briefly discussed his board report. He noted that Mrs. Rubemeyer and himself have been meeting with students to discuss their KPREP scores. Also, the Jensen book study will start back in December.

7.E. Attendance/Energy Management/Student Services/Transportation
Ron Kinmon
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Discussion

Mr. Kinmon noted that there have been some custodial issues brought to his attention and he is working to rectify these issues.

7.E.1. Dayton Youth Services
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7.F. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Brittney Howell
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Discussion

Mrs. Howell noted that she attended the School Readiness Summit today in Frankfort. Also, the "Book a Week" will kickoff tomorrow with a Thanksgiving meal at 8:45am and 1pm. Mrs. Howell also mentioned the Daycare received a $1,750 grant to use on school supplies and the Special Education December 1 count was moved to January 8th. Lastly, she wanted to recognize the Special Education teachers for all their hard work and extra effort this year.

7.G. Food Service
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Discussion

Mr. Brewer noted that the Food Service finances are doing fine. There have been 2 retirements and 1 resignation in our Food Service Department, which has been a challenge.

7.H. Technology Report
Attachments
Discussion

Mr. Woods discussed the new e-rate regulations. Also, he recently implemented a new software called Lightspeed, which has helped block inappropriate content on school computers.

7.I. Attorney
Matt DeMarcus
Discussion

John Grey was in attendance in place of Mr. DeMarcus. There is no report this month.

8. Action Items
8.A. Approval of 2014/2015 Auditor's Report Performed by Barnes Dennig & Co. Ltd.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of 2014/2015 Auditor's Report Performed by Barnes Dennig & Co. Ltd. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mr. Tom Dilts Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Absent
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
8.B. Approval for Jay Brewer to attend the AASA Conference in Phoenix, AZ on February 11-13, 2016 with an estimated cost of $2,600
Rationale

Registration:       $1,000

Flight:                 $ 600

Hotel:                 $ 875 (includes taxes)

Meals:                 $ 250

                          $ 2,600   (estimate)

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval for Jay Brewer to attend the AASA Conference in Phoenix, AZ on February 11-13, 2016 with an estimated cost of $2,600 passed with a motion by Mr. Tom Dilts and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mr. Tom Dilts Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Absent
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
8.C. Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Mr. Tom Dilts Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Absent
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
9. Communications
10. New Business
11. Unfinished Business
12. Informational Items
12.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
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12.B. Investment with Citizen's Bank
12.C. Cook for America Article
Rationale

http://www.ksba.org/DaytonFoodService.aspx

12.D. “Book a Week”
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12.E. LES Talent Show
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13. Adjournment
Rosann Sharon
Actions Taken

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

Member Votes
Mr. Tom Dilts Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Absent
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes