Dayton Independent
January 28, 2026 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. Board Member Appreciation Month
4.B. Energy Bus Club
4.C. Greendevil Pride Awards
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. Organization of the Board
6.A. Election of Board Chairperson
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve to elect Bernie Pfeffer as Board Chairperson passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
6.B. Election of Board Vice-Chairperson
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve to elect Diane Huff as Board Vice-Chairperson passed with a motion by Ms. Julie Cline and a second by Mr. Bernie Pfeffer.

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

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
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. Approval to Pay REH&A Invoice
Attachments
7.G. Approval of School Facilities Construction Commission's Offer of Assistance
Attachments
7.H. Approval of Student Accident Insurance Renewal
Attachments
7.I. Approval for Overnight Field Trip to Camp Joy
Attachments
7.J. Approval of FRC's Assurance Certification for 2026-2028
Attachments
7.K. Approval of YSC's Assurance Certification for 2026-2028
Attachments
7.L. Approval for Hannah Williams to Attend NASP Annual Convention in Chicago February 24-27, 2026
7.M. Approval of 2026-2027 Calendar- First Reading
Attachments
7.N. Approval of the 25-26 Amended School Calendar
Attachments
8. Reports
8.A. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
8.B. LES Principal's Report
Heather Dragan
Attachments
8.C. District Monthly Activities
Christopher Wright
Attachments
8.D. Attendance/Energy Management/Student Services/Transportation
Matt Haskamp
Attachments
8.E. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Nicole Ponting
Attachments
8.F. Food Service
Rick Wolf
Attachments
8.G. Grants Report
Megan Blosser
Attachments
9. Action Items
9.A. Approval of CDIP
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
9.B. Approval of FY27 Draft Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Julie Cline and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
9.C. Approval of MOU between Dayton Independent Schools and Partners for Change
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
9.D. Motion making agenda and attachments part of the official board meeting records, including the amended consent and action items.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Julie Cline and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Absent
Mrs. Lori Peterson Absent
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
10. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
11. Communications
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. Diane Huff and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

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