Dayton Independent
March 29, 2023 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. Motion to amend agenda: Addition of items 16 A,B,C
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to amend agenda 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
5. Recognition
5.A. Students of the Month - DMS/DHS
Rationale

Congratulations to the March 2023 Students of the Month:

 

  • 7th Grade – Zoe Hedger
  • 8th Grade – Elias Lopez Torres
  • 9th Grade – Duncan Riley
  • 10th Grade – McKenzie Sullivan
  • 11th Grade – Abby Halfhill
  • 12th Grade – Riley Davies

5.B. Athlete of the Month - McKenzie Sullivan
Rationale

The Dayton Athletic Department has chosen McKenzie Sullivan as the Athlete of the Month for March 2023. McKenzie just wrapped up an excellent basketball season where she earned the team's Most Improved award. She is also in the Players to Watch for the Northern Kentucky area for the upcoming softball season for our predicted Top 10 Lady Devils Softball Team according to local news sources. 

Congratulations McKenzie! 

5.C. Artist of the Month - Rielee Chokie
Rationale

Congratulations to the March 2023 Artist of the Month, Rielee Chokie!

She comes in with a good attitude, tries her best, and completes her work even when the project is difficult. She is a student who is always willing to help out and guide others as well. 

 

6. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations
6.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.
7. Approval or Rejection of the Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented 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
7.A. Prior Meeting Minutes
Attachments
7.B. Authorization for Payment of All School Board Employees as Scheduled and When Due
7.C. Monthly Financial Report of the District
Attachments
7.D. Payment of All Bills as Listed on Orders of the Treasurer
Attachments
7.E. Credit Cards/Travel Expenses/Time Sheets
Attachments
7.F. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
7.G. Approval of Out of state/Overnight Girls Basketball Trip
Rationale

Coach David Hinton will be taking the girls basketball team to Tennessee for the Smoky Mountain Classic from 12/20/23-12/22/23.

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

Scott Meyers reported:



  • Report cards went home March 16

  • The drama department is performing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The First Baptist Church.  Special thanks to Kyle Fitzgerald, Rob Collins, Nick Simon, and Matt Sumpter

  • Anna Karnes was chosen to be in the NKBDA Select Band

  • Hoxworth Blood Drive took place on March 28..  Thanks to Angie Buschle for organizing

  • The Junior class took the state ACT on March 8

  • 39 sophomore and senior students took the district ACT

  • Thanks to Beth Fields for taking 39 sophomores to Gateway for a campus tour

  • Fine Arts Festival will take place on March 30

  • Post secondary readiness currently stands at 42 out of 59 students.  9 more are on track to be post secondary ready

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8.B. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan was not present at board meeting.  Please see attached report.

8.C. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
Attachments
Discussion

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

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

Ron Kinmon reported:



  • Property Acquisition - Abestos abatement is complete at API property. Waiting for final apartment building to begin demolition

  • Safety - Officer Brendel conducted a district side safety training and he will be attending statewide school training in the summer

  • Transportation - 20 extracurricular trips in February and 4 academic trips

  • Enrollment is currently at 760

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

Nicole Ponting reported:

  • Preschool will be going on a field trip and a parent is required to go with every student.  The cost for all students are parents will be covered by the school
  • New IEP documents will be released in the summer
  • Daycare continues to do well, and is full for next year

8.F. Food Service
Attachments
8.G. Grants Report
Attachments
9. Action Items
9.A. Approval of BG 23-204
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of BG 23-204 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.B. Approval of Demo Plan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Demo Plan 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
9.C. Approval of student accident insurance policy
Attachments
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
9.D. 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
10. Communications
11. New Business
12. Unfinished Business
13. Informational Items
13.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
13.B. STLP Help Desk Information Update
Rationale

US Bank has invited students interested in IT and security to their office at US Bank Tower for a morning of meeting with folks in their Cyber Security division.  The high school helpdesk students will be participating on April 12, 2023.  This is in part a collaboration with Bellevue High School and their Director of Technology, Jim Seward. 

 

STLP Championship will be in person this year at Rupp Arena on April 19, 2023. The high school helpdesk students will be participating in the live Help Desk / Support Challenge.  School and district leaders are invited to spectate at the STLP Championship.  Doors open at 9:00am.

14. Board of Education Enters 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:  Approval for Board of Education to Enter 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. 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
15. Adjourn Executive Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn executive session 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
16. Notification of Board of Education Action
16.A. Student A has chosen to waive expulsion hearing. Approval to expel student A with services until December 31, 2023.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to expel student A with services until December 31, 2023 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.B. Approval to accept resignation of employee A
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to accept resignation of employee A 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
16.C. Approval to accept resignation of employee B
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to accept resignation of employee B passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard 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
17. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting 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