Dayton Independent
August 24, 2022 6:00 PM
Dayton Independent Board of Education
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1. Call to Order
Bernie Pfeffer
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement
3. Roll Call
4. Recognition
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 statute, 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 Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
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 Agreement between Erlanger-Elsmere School District and Dayton Independent Schools to provide meals to students at Regional Schools
Attachments
6.H. Approval of Pediatric Therapy Specialists and Dayton Independent Schools Service Contract for 2022-2023
Attachments
6.I. Approval of Service Contract with Procare Psychologist Services for 2022-2023
Attachments
6.J. Approval of Service Contract between Dayton Independent Schools and Movin' Om for the 2022-2023 School Year
Attachments
6.K. Approval of Service Contract for Occupational Therapy Services between Bellevue Independent Schools and Dayton Independent Schools
Attachments
6.L. Approval of Unaudited FY22 Annual Financial Report
Attachments
6.M. Approval of Unaudited FY22 Balance Sheet
Attachments
6.N. Approval of additional 5 days for District School Librarian
6.O. Approval for Casey Woods to travel out-of-state for the Arkansas Technology Conference Oct 18-21, 2022
6.P. Approval for Nicole Ponting, Amber Stanton, Clara Schawe, and Tracy Jarboe to travel to New Orleans in November 2022 for the ASHA National Conference
6.Q. Approval of Pay Application #4 for the Dayton Kitchen/Renovation Project
Attachments
7. Reports
7.A. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
Discussion

Chris Wright reported:



  • Crisis Management training was held for all staff at the high school

  • 7th & 9th grade orientation was successful

  • ATC classes began August 10, 2022.  Mr. Wright had a chance to visit the ATC and learned about the industry certifications that are offered.  He suggested others visit the campus

  • Gateway dual credit classes/NKU Young Scholars program began on August 15, 2022. Between both programs - we have 26 students attending

  • Porch visits and a kick-off party took place August 15

  • STAR assessment testing is underway

  • All Safety drills are schedule for the end of August

  • GSA (Greendevil Success Academy - formerly DaytonA) is off to a good start.  This is a combination of credit recovery and mental health counseling services.

7.B. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan reported:



  • Great start to the school year. Family partnership meetings (1/2 hour meetings with teachers/student/families) took place on Monday and Tuesday before school started.  Happy to report 100% participation between in-person, phone calls and porch visits

  • Families will be invited in a total of 5 times for these meetings throughout the school year

  • LES is in the beginning phases of the application process to become a certified Family Friendly School.

  • LES has a new literacy series - Amplify

7.C. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
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Discussion

Rick Wolf reported:



  • KPREP scale scores are due to come out around September 13-14

  • New teacher meetings will be handled differently this year due to the amount of brand new teachers and no KTIP program

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

Ron Kinmon reported:



  • Enrollment has gone down since the pandemic.  Our current enrollment is 781.  Online homeschool options have become very popular

  • Custodial staff has done a great job getting the building ready for opening day

  • All elementary school classrooms have new rugs

  • Cafeteria/bathroom renovation has gone well.  Not totally complete - still have a walk-thru punch list

  • New SRO is Todd Brendel

  • Transportation - will need to hire another bus driver

  • Solar panels are not working - inverter is bad - will need to be replaced

  • Davis Field had a power outage - new fuse was needed

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

Nicole Ponting reported:



  • Preschool enrollment is up!  We are 10 students short of max capacity.  Screenings are currently taking place

  • Following the pandemic - a lot of students are coming in with undiagnosed disabilities

7.F. Food Service
Attachments
7.G. Grants Report
Attachments
Discussion

Please see report.

8. Action Items
8.A. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Dayton Independent School District Finance Corporation to issue Refunding Revenue Bonds.
Rationale

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF DAYTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, DAYTON, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE REFUNDING ALL OR PART OF (I) THE OUTSTANDING DAYTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2022; CONFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION; APPROVING THE PLAN OF REFUNDING SAID SERIES 2022 BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, LEASE AND OPTION WITH THE DAYTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION

Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Resolution authorizing the Dayton Independent School District Finance Corporation to issue Refunding Revenue Bonds passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.B. Approval of proposed General Fund tax levy of 109.3 cents per $100 on Real Property and 119.8 cents per $100 on Tangible Personal Property of assessed value.
8.C. Approval of 2022-23 Motor Vehicle & Watercraft Property Tax Rate Certification of 85.900 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of 2022-23 Motor Vehicle & Watercraft Property Tax Rate Certification of 85.900 cents per $100 of assessed value passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.D. Approval of Initial BG-1 23-112
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Initial BG-1 23-112 passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
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. Carrie Downard and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
9. Communications
10. New Business
10.A. Possible date change for the September 2022 meeting.
11. Unfinished Business
12. Informational Items
12.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Rationale

The August 2022 SBDM Meeting at LES will take place on Thursday, August 25.  The minutes will be on the September 2022 Board Meeting.

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 Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
14. Motion to reconvene in open session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.

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