Dayton Independent
January 27, 2021 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. School Board Appreciation Month
4.B. Stars/Students of the Month - LES
4.C. Students of the Month - DMS/DHS
Rationale

Dayton High School would like to congratulate our January Students of the Month.  Congratulations Greendevils!
 
  • 7th Grade –  Sammy McFarland
  • 8th Grade –  Nick Stevens
  • 9th Grade – Angie Thomas Perez
  • 10th Grade –  Cooper Sparks
  • 11th Grade –  Mikey Hauser
  • 12th Grade –  Nolan Brooks

4.D. Athlete of the Month - Devin Schloemer
Rationale

We would like to congratulate our athlete of the month - Devin Schloemer.

After a cessation in practices, a delay in the season beginning and the less-than-ideal situation of not allowing fans, Devin Schlomer led our Greendevils bowling team to a season opener victory over the Beechwood Tigers.  Devin led the team with an impressive 244 score!

4.E. Artist of the Month - Owen Overman
Rationale

Congratulation to Owen Overman - our January 2021 Artist of the Month!

Owen is a young and passionate Flute player. He is positive, attentive and most valuable above all else is that he is kind. Owen handles each playing opportunity with grace and is always eager to go the extra mile to be a great musician.

5. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations
6. Statutory Oath of Office for new and re-elected Board members
Rationale

New Board Member: (name)

Re-Elected Board Members: Rosann Sharon

                                         Bernie Pfeffer

 

7. Organization of the Board
7.A. Election of Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Rosann Sharon recommended for Chai Bernie Pfeffer Jay Brewer - Secretary Trish Gosney - Treasurer passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
8. 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 Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
8.A. Prior Meeting Minutes
Attachments
8.B. Authorization for Payment of All School Board Employees as Scheduled and When Due
8.C. Monthly Financial Report of the District
Attachments
8.D. Payment of All Bills as Listed on Orders of the Treasurer
Attachments
8.E. Credit Cards/Travel Expenses/Time Sheets
Attachments
8.F. Monthly Financial Reports for DHS and LES
8.G. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
8.H. Approval of Revised Food Service Procurement Procedures
Attachments
9. Reports
9.A. Student Board Representative
Discussion

Angel Patterson reported:



  • Concerns with teachers not getting grades recorded in a timely manner and failing to respond to student emails

  • Seniors would like administration to consider an outdoor prom

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

Scott Meyers reported:



  • Emergency drills took place when students returned mid January

  • Lifetouch will be at school for retakes and senior pictures

  • Grad tracker meeting took place to make sure students are on track to graduate and determine college and career readiness

  • Middle school CASE testing will start February 1

  • Report cards distributed and honor roll announced

  • Re-iterated number of morning, afternoon, and dual credit students

  • Credit recovery program will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting in February

9.C. Bruce Harkins - Band Director
Rationale

Mr. Harkins would like to talk about his vision for the Dayton Band Program.

Discussion

Bruce Harkins presented his vision of the band moving forward.

9.D. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan reported:



  • LES has returned to the in person blended model

  • Has been more difficult to get kids to come to school this time around

  • Teachers are doing a great job of coming up with new ideas

  • Intentional Wednesdays are continuing - help for struggling students

  • Virtual Born Learning is taking place

  • SBDM is replacing smart boards at LES

  • Scholastic Book Fair is taking place in February

9.E. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
Attachments
Discussion

Rick Wolf reported:



  • Reviewed CDIP Grad Rate - goal is to increase grad rate.  We have 54 seniors this year.  Because of alternate diplomas, the highest our grad rate can be this year is 96.3%.  State average is 90%.

9.E.1. Review of CDIP - Graduation Rate
Attachments
9.F. Attendance/Energy Management/Student Services/Transportation
Ron Kinmon
Attachments
Discussion

Ron Kinmon reported:



  • Both schools are doing a great job of tracking down students who are struggling with participation

  • Student enrollment is 805 - still continuing in the downward trend




9.G. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Nicole Ponting
Attachments
Discussion

Nicole Ponting reported:


Daycare:



  • Continuing to operate with a positive balance


Preschool:



  • Thank you to Mr. Brewer and Mrs. Dragan for allowing preschool to stay open during the COVID shutdown

  • Preschool numbers across the state are down this year - we currently have 65 in-person students which is our max


Special Education:



  • We have received $65,000 in Medicaid funds so far this year


 

9.H. Food Service
Attachments
Discussion

Jay Brewer reported:



  • Food service has a healthy balance due to reimbursement for all student during COVID

  • Food service will be buying a new van and possible new freezers

10. Action Items
10.A. Review/Approve the 2021-2022 Draft Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 draft budget passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
10.B. Approval of Revised BG1 - Recommended Roof Bid
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of recommended roof bid passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
10.C. Approval of new position - Student Advocate
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Student Advocate job position passed with a motion by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
10.D. 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 Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
11. Communications
12. New Business
13. Unfinished Business
14. Informational Items
14.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
15. 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. Lori Peterson.

Member Votes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes