Dayton Independent
November 17, 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. Remembering Rosann Sharon - Plaque Presentation
4.B. Students of the Month - DMS/DHS
Rationale

Congratulation to the DHS November Students of the Month!

  • 7th Grade – Shaun Puchta 
  • 8th Grade – Larrick Pemberton 
  • 9th Grade – Peyton Young 
  • 10th Grade –  Landon Graham
  • 11th Grade – Aslhyn Garcia Miranda 
  • 12th Grade – Jadyn Johnson 

4.C. Athlete of the Month - Caleb Crutchfield
Rationale

Caleb Crutchfield has showed consistent effort both on the football field and in the classroom. He excels at both, taking two honors classes while being a starter and top contributor on the football team. Caleb has a total of 40 tackles this season, 20 solo and 20 assisted. He also has 1 tackle for loss. Caleb is a role model for his teammates. He is also active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes with several of his current and former teammates. In addition to football, Caleb is a member of the varsity track and field team where he competes in both long jump and triple jump.

Congratulations, Caleb!

4.D. Artist of the Month - La’Von Sha E Rease
Rationale

La'Von Sha is constantly putting 100% effort into all of her projects. She's always willing to help her fellow classmates and never complains about having to help.

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
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
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. Assurances for FEMA
Attachments
6.H. Revised MOU between Brighton Center and Dayton Independent Schools
Attachments
6.I. Approval of Health and Wellness Plan
Attachments
6.J. Approval to travel to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the AASA Conference February 17-19, 2021.
Rationale

Those planning to attend are:

Jay Brewer

Rick Wolf

Ron Kinmon

Nicole Ponting

Scott Meyers

Tim Chenot

6.K. Approval of KETS 1st offer of assistance in the amount of $7,631.00
Attachments
7. Reports
7.A. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
Discussion

Scott Meyers reported:



  • PBIS Initiative headed by Karen Fuchs and Jesse Herbst.  Students earn Devil Dollar points for positive behavior and can spend their devil dollars to get prizes

  • FLEX period is used for Tier I-III intervention.  Groups are based on results of STAR assessment

  • ASVAB testing took place on 11/19/21

  • Guidance Department offered 2 FAFSA assistance nights

  • Veteran's Day celebration was virtual again this year due to COVID

  • Reviewed honor roll numbers .  Students on honor roll will receive cake pops and a coupon for ice cream at Hansman's Market

7.B. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan was not present. See attached report.

Jay Brewer reviewed some of the highlights:

  • Parent teacher conferences went well
  • Honor roll students will be able to watch a movie and have pizza
  • The Scholastic Book Fair will take place again this year.  There will be two books fairs and students will receive a total of 10 free books
  • The book vending machine arrived and Cami Young has ordered books for it

7.C. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
Attachments
Discussion

Rick Wolf reported:



  • A new accountability system is being introduced by KDE.  This will be a color coded system and will go into effect at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. Six specific indicators will measure performance

  • CDIP will be presented at the December board meeting.  The CSIP will board approval as well - which is something new

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

Ron Kinmon reported:



  • Maintenance - Several maintenance projects are on hold due to necessary items being on backorder

  • update on property acquisiton

  • KEMI - school safety inspection - we have a list of items that need to be fixed

  • visiting bleachers in DHS will be out of service for the rest of the school year


 

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

Nicole Ponting reported:



  • Daycare continues to operate in the positive

  • A new tv was installed at the daycare

  • New preschoolers are enrolling daily

  • Spanish is being added to the preschool curriculum

  • Attended early childhood conference in Louisville

  • Currently working on December 1 counts

  • Medicare settlement cost increased from $39K to $44K

7.F. Food Service
Attachments
Discussion

Jay Brewer reported:

  • The food service is currently dealing with employee shortages as well as food shortages

7.G. Grants Report
Attachments
8. Action Items
8.A. Approval to reconvene LPC (Local Planning Committee)
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to reconvene LPC (Local Planning Committee) passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.B. Approval of Revised BG-1 (21-357) - Property Acquisition
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of revised BG-1 (21-357) passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.C. Approval of YSA Letter of Intent
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of YSA Letter of Intent passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.D. Approval of Manhattan Harbor Priority Agreement
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Manhattan Harbor Priority Agreement passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
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
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
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. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
12.B. Phase 1 Environmental Study - 768, 774, and 771 3rd Ave.
Attachments
12.C. Signed Purchase Contract for property located at 768-774 Third Ave., Dayton, KY 41074
Attachments
13. Motion to go into closed executive session per KRS 61.810 (1) - (f) Discussion or Hearing Which Might Lead to the Appointment, Discipline or Dismissal of an Individual Employee, Member or Student Without Restricting that Employee's, Member's or Student's Right to a Public Hearing if Requested
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
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
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
15. Notification of Board of Education Action
Rationale

The board has determined that Student (ID#2120154143) will be expelled with services until May 27, 2022.

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
16. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes