Dayton Independent
September 22, 2021 6:00 PM
Dayton Independent Board of Education
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1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement
3. Roll Call
4. Recognition
4.A. Students of the Month - DMS/DHS
Rationale

Congratulations to the September 2021 Students of the Month!

7th Grade – Lillie Israel 

8th Grade – Sammy McFarland 

9th Grade – Devon Volkering 

10th Grade – Ryeli Mastruserio 

11th Grade –  Blake McCarty 

12th Grade – Mikey Hauser 

4.B. Athlete of the Month - Zoe Sparks
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Zoe Sparks is the Dayton High School Athlete of the month!  As just a sophomore, Zoe has scored 59% of the goals scored by the team.  She has 13 goals with 3 assists.  Zoe is also a basketball and softball player.  On top of this, Zoe is currently carrying a 3.6 GPA!  The future is bright for the Lady Devils!

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

Congratulations to McKayleigh Gonazles who has been named the September 2021 Artist of the Month.  

McKayleigh goes above and beyond every project she is assigned. She helps other students when they ask and she never belittles them for asking. 
 

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 statue, 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. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff 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. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
6.G. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement Between Dayton Independent Schools and NorthKey Community Care
Attachments
6.H. Approval of Contract Between Dayton Independent Schools and The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Education for the ILN Grant
Attachments
6.I. Approval of LES Student Handbook
Attachments
6.J. Approval of DHS Student Handbook
Attachments
6.K. Approval for Ariana Warren (LES Mental Health Therapist) to travel out of state for Ohio Association for Play Annual Conference.
6.L. Approval of BG #21-222 - Dayton High School Kitchen, Flooring, and Restroom Renovation
Attachments
7. Reports
7.A. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
Discussion

Scott Meyers reported:



  • KYOTE testing is currently taking place at the High School

  • Gave a brief overview of the CAP (Conduit Apprenticeship Program) that teaches students how to work with their hands and they graduate job ready

  • STAR Reading and Math assessments are being given to all students.  Still trying to figure out how to utilize the data

  • Homecoming dance was held at the park on 9/10/21.  A lot of positive feedback

  • CCR update - currently 16/54 students are either college or career ready

7.B. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan reported:



  • Aimsweb, Brigance, and STAR assessments are currently being given to students.  Any student who falls under the 25th percentile received interventions

  • Gave a brief update on the new math program "Envision"

  • Teachers received their second Reading League training which talked about phoneme awareness.  Teachers can meet individually with coaches (virtually) if they have questions

  • Trying to identify students with mental health needs

  • Implementing a new process where administration meets with all new families to learn about the students

7.C. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
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Discussion

Rick Wolf was not present at board meeting.  Please see attached report.

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

Ron Kinmon reported:



  • Lincoln received their new furniture.  Thanks to Tim Chenot and the custodial staff for getting the furniture to the classrooms

  • We took possession of the new maintenance truck

  • Work has begun on the improvements to the preschool playground

  • 771 3rd has been purchased

  • Safety update - security measures at school entrances has been completed as well as a gate at the playground entrance

  • Transportation update - several new routes have been added for students who are attending offsite classes

  • Student attendance - current enrollment is 783.  Explained the "test to stay" program


 


 

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

Nicole Ponting reported:



  • Daycare currently has 15 children enrolled

  • We received the preschool partnership grant  - $150,000 for 2.5 years - brief overview of some programs that are going to be implemented because of the grant

  • All IEP meetings are going to be held electronically

7.F. Food Service
Attachments
Discussion

Jay Brewer reported:



  • Meals are being served in the gym and cafeteria at the elementary school and the high school

  • Healthy balance, but getting ready to do some work at the high school

7.G. Grants Report
Attachments
8. Action Items
8.A. Approval of COVID-19 School Operations Plan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of COVID-19 Safe Operations Plan 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
8.B. Approval of Authorization for Superintendent in Dealing With COVID-19 Absences
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Authorization for Superintendent in Dealing With COVID-19 Absences passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard 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
8.C. Approval to pay a $100, one time incentive pay to all full-time and part-time employees who are fully vaccinated. Employees must be fully vaccinated by December 1, 2021 to receive the incentive pay.
Rationale

FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will use up to $8.8 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to provide reimbursements to districts that have rewarded and acknowledged the time, energy and effort staff members took to get vaccinated. 

All full- and part-time employees of public school districts are eligible for a one-time vaccination incentive payment of $100 after being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This reimbursement is for employees who previously have been vaccinated, as well as those who have received their full vaccinations by Dec. 1, 2021. There will be enough funding to reimburse districts for approximately 88,000 local school district staff.

Districts must pay employees first in order to receive reimbursement from KDE.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to pay all full-time and part-time employees a $100, one time incentive pay to all employees who are fully vaccinated by 12/1/21 passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard 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
8.D. Approval of FY22 Working Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of FY22 Working Budget passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard 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
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. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
9. Communications
10. New Business
11. Unfinished Business
12. Informational Items
12.A. Rosann Sharon Memorial Update
Attachments
12.B. Kim Trimnell Memorial Update
Attachments
12.C. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
12.D. New School Board Member - Julie Buemi Cline
Rationale

We are pleased to announce that Julie Buemi Cline has been selected to fill the open Board of Education seat.  Julie is a lifelong Dayton resident and a third generation Greendevil.  She has served on the Lincoln Elementary Site-Based Decision Making Council as well as taking on the job of Varsity Cheer Coach.  Julie has a vested interest in the future Growth of Dayton schools and the impact that a strong school system will bring to the community.

13. Motion to go into closed executive session per KRS 61.810 (1)(b) Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by a public agency
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to enter executive session 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
14. Motion to reconvene in open session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard 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
15. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting 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