Dayton Independent
November 18, 2019 6:00 PM
Dayton Independent Board of Education
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1. Call to Order
Rosann Sharon
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement
3. Roll Call
4. Recognition
4.A. Stars/Students of the Month - LES
Rationale

Lincoln Elementary School

Stars and Students of the Month

November 2019

 

Kindergarten

Mrs. Stuempel’s Class       Kelsey Skirvin                                                                                               

Ms. Litzler’s Class             Ashton Clifton                                                                     

Mrs. Ridder’s Class           Trevor Ball                                                                            

 

First Grade

Ms. Sand’s Class             Jake Jarboe-Butcher                                                          

Ms. Stafford’s Class         Shirley Lopez                                                      

Mrs. West’s Class             Braylon Gross                                                                                 

Mrs. Young’s Class           Penny Wear                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Second Grade

Mrs. Chenot’s Class         Bradley Young                                                     

Mrs. Feldman’s Class       Ethan McKenzie                                                                             

Mrs. Clifton’s Class          Meadow Overman   

 Principal’s Pick:               Alex O’Brien

                                                                                                                                                               

Third Grade

Ms. Monell’s Class           Seanna McNulty                                                                                

Ms. Wiseman’s Class       Isaiah Bell                                                                          

Ms. Oesting Class           Swayze Flannery                                                                              

 

Fourth Grade                                              Fifth Grade                                      Sixth Grade

Aidan Clifton                                                 Nevaeh Oliver                                  Hailey McVey

Principals Pick:                                             Demetriona Harmon

4.B. Students of the Month - DMS/DHS
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Dayton High School would like to congratulate our November Students of the Month.  Congratulations Greendevils!

Kierston Reynolds - 7th Grade

Madison Bridewell - 8th Grade

Braden Fromeyer - 9th Grade

Joe McGuire - 10th Grade

Raelee DeBruler - 11th Grade

Autumn Medley - 12th Grade

4.C. Athlete of the Month - Sophia Halfhill
Rationale

Let's celebrate the accomplishments of our Student-Athlete of The Month as they are many! Ms. Sophia Halfhill fully deserves this title.  Aside from Sophia being a 4-Sport letterman in Volleyball, Cheerleading, Basketball and Track, Sophia maintains a 4.2 grade point average.  
 
She has earned the privilege of taking dual credit classes at Gateway, allowing her to begin college nearly being a Sophomore.  
 
Most recently, during volleyball season, Sophia lead her team in blocks - both solo and assists, services Aces per match and a close second in kills per match.  Sophia was the captain and played in every set of every match. Sophia was chosen All-Tournament during the River City Classic tournament and is our 2-time All-District tournament player.  
 
On the season, Sophia was the runner-up to being named the Conference Player of the year; Earning 1st team honors.  Sophia was named the season MVP for the 2019 Lady Devils season.  
 
Sophia has the character and work ethic that will allow for success in all that she pursues. Congratulations, Sophie, and continue to make your Greendevil family proud!!

4.D. Artist of the Month - McKayleigh Gonzalez
Rationale

Congratulations to the Artist of the month  - McKayleigh Gonzalez. 
McKayleigh gives 110% everyday.  She is a role model for her classmates and is helpful to others.  Her patriotic piece titled "Not so Different" depicts an eagle swooping down to catch a falling American flag from touching the ground.  She completes all practice with skill and precision.  Her skills in problem solving and creative thinking will make her successful in any field that she chooses.

4.E. Cheerleader Recognition
Rationale

5. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations
6. Organization of the Board
6.A. Swearing in of the board member
7. Approval or Rejection of the Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mr. Bret Neuspickle.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes
7.A. Prior Meeting Minutes
Attachments
7.B. Authorization for Payment of All School Board Employees as Scheduled and When Due
7.C. Monthly Financial Report of the District
Attachments
7.D. Payment of All Bills as Listed on Orders of the Treasurer
Attachments
7.E. Credit Cards/Travel Expenses/Time Sheets
Attachments
7.F. Monthly Financial Reports for DHS and LES
Attachments
7.G. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
7.H. Approval for Boys Basketball Team Overnight Trip
Attachments
7.I. Approval of new postage contract with Pitney Bowes
Attachments
7.J. Approval of Resolution with NKCES
Attachments
7.K. Approval to surplus 40 wooden library chairs (LES library).
8. Reports
8.A. Student Board Representative
Discussion

Abby Caldwell reported:



  • Students have settled nicely into the school year

  • Fall sports have ended and winter sports are beginning

  • Shout out to middle school football players and cheerleaders for their championship seasons

  • Students who took the ACT in early fall are getting their scores back and the fall semester of dual credit classes is wrapping up

  • DHS newscast is keeping students informed

  • STLP regionals took place at NKU

  • Mr. Sumpter took math students on a field trip to the art museum to show how math and art are integrated. Clever way to make math fun.

8.B. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
Discussion

Scott Meyers reported:



  • ASVAB testing took place

  • Professional development on 11/5 - thanks for Rick Wolf and Heather Dragan for their preparation

  • Administrative walk-thru's have been taking place.  Visiting with every teacher in every department.  Starts with class observations, admins meet and discuss and ends with a follow-up meeting with teachers to give feed-back.

  • GROW Team meetings have been very rewarding and it is good to collaborate with teachers from both elementary and high school.

  • RTI goal setting is taking place with 7/8th grade and 11th grade

  • Cincinnati State, NKU, and National Guard have recently visited with HS seniors

  • Veteran's day program went well - shout out to the band who had a stellar performance in the absence of Steven Schwartz.

8.C. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan reported:



  • Echoed Scott Meyers in regards to PD day, GROW team and Veterans Day program

  • LES is continuing to face heath challenges with staff members

  • LES also has their own news broadcast

  • Parent teacher conferences took place in Oct. - 69% of students had someone to represent them

  • Fall Fest was a success

8.D. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
Attachments
Discussion

Rick Wolf discussed:



  • Meeting with all staff to answer key core work processes to determine CSIP

  • Reviewed math and reading CASE results

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

Ron Kinmon discussed



  • Attendance report - attendance has been up overall compared to last year, but with weather getting colder - will have to monitor and continue to offer attendance incentives

  • Facilities- update on Guaranteed Energy saving program - thermostats in the board room will be replaced during Thanksgiving break. LES Unit ventilators will not replaced until Christmas break

8.F. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Nicole Ponting
Attachments
Discussion

Nicole Ponting was not present at the meeting.

8.G. Food Service
Attachments
Discussion

Chef PT Johnson reported:



  • Although food service is still operating in the negative - we are still on an upward trend

  • Reimbursements are up from last year at this time

  • Chef gave shout out to staff for all of their hard work and goal setting

9. Action Items
9.A. Approval to accept the 1st KETS offer of assistance in the amount of $7,247 for technology purchases. The board will match this amount.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes
9.B. Approval of 2018/2019 Auditor's Report Performed by Barnes Dennig & Co. Ltd.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes
9.C. Approval to Nominate a Board Member to Serve on the 2020-2021 Calendar Committee
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Diane has been nominated to serve. passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes
9.D. Approval of National Fitness Court Resolution of Adoption
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes
9.E. Motion making agenda and attachments part of the official board meeting records.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mr. Bret Neuspickle.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes
10. Communications
10.A. Employee Engagement Survey Results
Attachments
11. New Business
12. Unfinished Business
13. Informational Items
13.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
14. Motion to go into closed executive session per KRS 61.810 (1) - (b) land acquisition
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes
15. Motion to reconvene in open session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes
16. Adjournment
Rosann Sharon
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mr. Bret Neuspickle Yes