Dayton Independent
June 21, 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. Recognition
4.A. Graduation of Kassie Arnett
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. Lori Peterson.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
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 Revised District Wide Extra Service/Stipends
Attachments
6.H. First Reading of Policy Update (#46)
Attachments
6.I. Administrative Procedure Update (#27) Review
Attachments
6.J. Approval of revised Administrator Index with increased days for DHS Guidance Counselor**
Attachments
6.K. Approval of Employee Handbook for 2023-2024 School Year
Attachments
6.L. Approval of District Funding Assurances for 2023-2024 School Year
Attachments
6.M. Approval of MOU between Dayton Independent Schools and KCC
Attachments
6.N. Approval of MOU between Dayton Independent Schools and Thomas More University
Attachments
6.O. First Reading of Local Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline - A Statute-Board Policy Crosswalk
Attachments
6.P. Approval of Modified Schedule for School Secretaries
Rationale

Recommendation to increase building secretaries to 8-hour work days resulting in a full 40 hour work week.

6.Q. Approval for Heather Dragan and Tim Chenot to travel to Maryland for the NAESP (National Association of Elementary School Principals) National Conference in July 2023
6.R. Approval to create new position - District Office - Head Custodian
6.S. Approval to allow the schools to rollover any unused SBDM funds into FY24.
6.T. Approval of Bond of Depository
Attachments
6.U. Approval of Bond of Treasurer
Attachments
6.V. Approval to hire additional mental health provider
Rationale

This position will be fully funded by the School Based Mental Health grant and will also receive the $1500 Medicaid stipend.

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

Scott Meyers reported:



  • Planning for the 2023-2024 school year has begun - looking into curriculum and meeting with teachers

  • Graduation rate - 56 or 59 students graduated - 94.9% graduation rate

  • Postsecondary readiness - 44 of 56 students - 78.5%

  • Summer school number - High School  - 23 of 41 students attended - Middle School - 20 of 23 students attended - 16 credits have been earned so far

  • Athletics Update - We have 50 academic All-Stars and 21 Triple Threat Athletes

7.B. LES Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Heather Dragan was not present - please see attached report.

7.C. District Monthly Activities
Rick Wolf
Attachments
Discussion

Rick Wolf reported:



  • PLC's will take place throughout the summer and all content areas will be covered. One highlight is the social studies PLC.  All social studies teachers, with the exception of Tami Clayton at LES, are either brand new or have 1 year experience.  Tami Clayton will present the social studies PLC as she is considered a master teacher

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

Ron Kinmon reported:



  • Updated demo progress of API and apartments

  • Discussed the renovation of DHS gymnasium

  • We are working with St. Elizabeth to get money for Project 1

  • We are also working with the Bengals/NFL for Grassroots Grant

  • Busses traveled 42,000 miles during the 2022-2023 school year

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

Nicole Ponting reported:



  • Still need to hire SPED teacher at LES and SPED aides at both schools

  • Had a meeting with the Mental Health Team which is being renamed Resiliency Team to alleviate stigma

  • Hired new mental health therapist, Elizabeth Paul. She was hired with grant money and the hope is to have therapists meet with families of students as well as students

7.F. Food Service
Attachments
Discussion

Jay Brewer reported:



  • Summer Meal Program is up and running

  • Food service has healthy bank balance

7.G. Grants Report
Discussion

Lisa Hans reported:



  • IAL grant has been submitted and awards will be announced late September, early October 2023

  • Currently is planning stages of Full Service Community Schools grant with Bellevue and Southgate schools

8. Action Items
8.A. Approval of MOU between Dayton Independent Schools and Boone County School District regarding the Ignite Institute
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of MOU between Dayton Independent Schools and Boone County School District regarding the Ignite Institute passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.B. Approval of AIA (Owner/Architect Agreement) for Dayton Stadium
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of AIA (Owner/Architect Agreement) for Dayton Stadium passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.C. Approval of Personnel Exchange Contract Between Dayton Independent Schools and Southgate Independent Schools
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Personnel Exchange Contract Between Dayton Independent Schools and Southgate Independent Schools passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.D. Approval of BG-1 (23-538)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Personnel Exchange Contract Between Dayton Independent Schools and Southgate Independent Schools passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

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

Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-1 (23-538) passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.E. Approval of Insurance Package for Property, Liability, Vehicle , Cyber insurance Liberty Mutual and for Workers Comp insurance with KEMI
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of Insurance Package for FY23 with KEMI as Worker's Comp provider passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

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

Member Votes
Ms. Julie Cline Absent
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
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
13. Adjournment
Actions Taken

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

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