Dayton Independent
May 19, 2021 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. Connor Morgan - National History Day
Rationale

Congratulations to Connor Morgan on his National History Day Competition Project!  Connor won regionals and placed 3rd at the state level.  This is quite an accomplishment and we are so proud!

 

5. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations
6. 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
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. Monthly Financial Reports for DHS and LES
6.G. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
6.H. Approval of Blanket Order Number “6H” for Designation of Emergency Certificates for all Substitute Teachers for the 2021-2022 School Year
6.I. Approval of New Board Policy - District Issuance of Checks
Attachments
6.J. Approval of School Security Funds Request
Attachments
6.K. Approval of District Technology Plan
Attachments
7. Reports
7.A. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
Discussion

Scott Meyers reported:



  • Prom did not work out according to plan, but went well

  • Teacher appreciation week was well received

  • Senior signing day had a different look, but seniors were happy to be able to participate

  • KPREP testing is wrapping up

  • Award ceremonies for all students will take place the week of May 24th

  • The graduation walk is back this year and will take place on May 26th

  • Summer school and summer enrichment will begin on June 7th

7.B. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan reported:



  • State testing will finish up on May 18th

  • Summer learning will begin on June 7

  • 6th grade will have their farewell celebration the week of May 24th

  • Teachers enjoyed appreciation week festivities

  • Lincoln is adopting a new reading program - Reading League - first school in Kentucky to use this

7.C. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
Discussion

Rick Wolf reported:



  • KPREP is all online this year which presented different challenges

  • Testing is mostly finished with the exception of a few virtual students

  • ACT will held at DHS in October 2021 and March 2022

  • 54 seniors are scheduled to graduate - this puts our grad rate at 92.5%

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

Ron Kinmon reported:



  • New furniture for teachers and classrooms is being ordered for LES

  • The roof replacement project will begin on June 14th

  • Working on Davis field to get it ready for graduation

  • As part of the safety audit, new secure entrances have been installed at LES and DHS

  • Every school district is required to have a trauma plan in places and currently working with Nicole Ponting and John Mueller to get this done

  • Enrollment is currently at 792

7.E. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Nicole Ponting
Attachments
Discussion

Nicole Ponting reported:


Daycare-



  • Daycare is in a good place financially due in part to ESSER funds


Preschool-



  • For the 2021-2022 school year, preschool will have 2 half day classrooms and one HeadStart full day classroom

  • Preschool parties were held privately at the end of the school year

  • Teachers are administering the Brigance to all 5 year olds moving on to kindergarten next year


SPED-



  • Indicator 11 data, meeting 60 day timeline for initial evaluations was met this year. Ended the year with 21 initial referrals and had 18 last year. Speech and language impairment was the majority of eligibilities. Average school days from consent to eligibility was 15 days.

    • Alternate assessments are being completed this week.

    • Mental health IEP services have increased this year.

7.F. Food Service
Attachments
Discussion

Jay Brewer reported:



  • Food service continues lunch in person and breakfast to go.



  • Food service delivery will continue in the summer

8. Action Items
8.A. Approval of Revised BG-1 for Re-roof of Daycare/Fieldhouse/ Request to use Capital Outlay funds for the Daycare/Stadium Reroof project (BG#21-076) $50,725
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Revised BG-1 for Re-roof of Daycare/Fieldhouse/ Request to use Capital Outlay funds for the Daycare/Stadium Reroof project (BG#21-076) $50,725 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.B. Approval of BG 21-302 for the purchase of property at 771 3rd Ave., Dayton, KY 41071
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of BG 21-302 for the purchase of property at 771 3rd Ave., Dayton, KY 41071 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
8.C. Approval to create a stipend of $3000 for any district employee who earns a doctorate degree
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to create stipend for district employees who earn a doctorate degree 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.D. Approval of the Indirect Cost rate for the FY22 school year. Non-Restricted Rate is collected from Food Service Fund.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of indirect cost rate 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
8.E. Approval of 2021-2022 Tentative Working Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 tentative working budget 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
8.F. Approval of SB 128
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of SB 128 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
8.G. 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
9. Communications
10. New Business
11. Unfinished Business
12. Informational Items
12.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
12.B. KETS 3rd Offer of Assistance
Attachments
13. 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. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
Mrs. Rosann Sharon Yes
14. Motion to reconvene in open session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   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
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. Carrie Downard.

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