Dayton Independent
November 16, 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
4.A. Students of the Month - DMS/DHS
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Congratulations to the November 2022 Students of the Month!
  • 7th Grade – Diem Donnerson
  • 8th Grade – Kaitlyn Caldwell
  • 9th Grade – Alexia Reese
  • 10th Grade – Peyton Young
  • 11th Grade – Ethan Whalen
  • 12th Grade – Kassie Arnett

4.B. Athlete of the Month - Eric Solano
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Congratulations to Eric "EJ" Solano, the November 2022 Athlete of the Month!

EJ added Cross Country to the sports he participates in at DHS just this year. He became our first State Qualifier in many years and finished 73rd out of 279 athletes in the Class 1A championships. EJ also set a personal record time of 18:35.03 at the meet.

EJ is a solid student and has maintained A/B Honor Roll while improving his running craft and preparing for the basketball season.

4.C. Artist of the Month - Matthew Tumler
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Congratulations to Matthew Tumler who was named artist of the month for November 2022!

From Ms. Lincoln:

I would like to nominate Matthew Tumler for artist of the month. Matthew shows a lot of talent and dedication in the art room. He is constantly impressing me with his artistic ability and eagerness to learn. He was also the winner of our pumpkin painting contest. Great job, Matthew! 

 

 

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. Carrie Downard and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

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

There are no personnel notification to report this month.

6.G. Approval for Jay Brewer, Rick Wolf, Chris Wright, Scott Meyers to travel to Denver, Colorado in July 2023 for the National Association of Secondary School Principals Conference
6.H. Approval for Jessica Hoffman to attend NIAAA conference in Nashville, TN - December 2022
Rationale

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

The NIAAA champions the profession of administering athletic programs in our nation’s high schools and middle schools. No other body values, promotes, preserves, supports and stands ready to uplift the cause of the athletic administrator, as does the NIAAA. Providing education, leadership and service platforms allows the NIAAA to best help colleagues network, choose from resources, draw from practices and give back to your profession while advancing in one’s career.

6.I. Approval to add marketing stipend of $500
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Approval to create a $500 stipend position for design and creation of fliers to promote the district.

These fliers will be posted to the website, Facebook, Twitter, and used around school.

6.J. Approval to surplus 61 Dell 3189 Chromebooks due to Google no longer providing updates as of July 2022
6.K. Approval to surplus UNOX electric oven unit located in the LES cafeteria
Rationale

This unit is being replaced with a Rational Electric Oven that was purchased with funds received through KDE equipment grant.

7. Reports
7.A. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
Discussion

Scott Meyers reported:



  • Staff used PD day to take a deeper dive into testing data

  • 37 students recently took the ASVAB exam

  • Morehead State University recently visited DHS for a college visit

  • 63.3% of students are either college or career ready

  • Shoutout to Jesse Herbst and the football team for their playoff run

7.B. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan reported:



  • LES had their second family partnership meeting with a 100% participation rate.

  • LES received the Family Friendly School Certification.  Mr. 

7.C. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
Attachments
Discussion

Rick Wolf reported:



  • Staff PD was a data review day

  • All classroom walk-thru's have taken place with the exception of high school science.  This will take place Nov. 29

  • Students will take STAR assessment one more time before Christmas Break

  • Seniors will be taking the KYOTE which is essentially a practice ACT

  • Title I & II applications have been approved.

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

Ron Kinmon reported:



  • Custodial department is still short 2 custodians - trying to do the best they can

  • DHS gym floor was just refinished

  • Getting quotes to replace the visitors bleachers in the high school gym

  • All BG-1 documents have been uploaded and approved

  • Working to set the API closing date - hopefully this will happen by January 1

  • Attendance rate has been low due to illness

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

Nicole Ponting was not present.  Please see attached report.

7.F. Food Service
Attachments
Discussion

Jay Brewer reported:



  • Food service continues to do well

7.G. Grants Report
Attachments
Discussion

Please see attached report.

8. Action Items
8.A. Approval of FY 2021-2022 Audit
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2021-2022 Audit passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

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

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Absent
9. Communications
10. New Business
11. Unfinished Business
12. Informational Items
12.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
13. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

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