Dayton Independent
August 26, 2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
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. Recognition of NKU Summer Camp Participants
4.B. Recognition of Greendevil Pride Recipients
4.C. EducateNKY
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 Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard 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. Approval of the MOU between Dayton Independent, Bellevue Independent, and Ft. Thomas Independent Schools
Attachments
6.G. Approval of the MOA with Morehead State University
Attachments
6.H. Approval of the Updated District Wide Salary Schedule for 2026-2027
Attachments
6.I. Approval of Shortened School Day for 2 Students at Lincoln
Rationale

There are two students who have it written into their IEP, that they need a shortened day of school, a 1st grader and a 3rd grader.

7. Reports
7.A. Student Representative's Report
7.B. DHS Principal's Report
Scott Meyers
Attachments
7.C. LES Principal's Report
Heather Dragan
Attachments
7.D. District Monthly Activities
Christopher Wright
Attachments
7.E. Attendance/Energy Management/Student Services/Transportation
Matt Haskamp
Attachments
7.F. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Nicole Ponting
Attachments
7.G. Food Service
Rick Wolf
Attachments
7.H. Grants Report
Megan Blosser
Attachments
8. Action Items
8.A. Approval of Multi-District Litigation and Contingency Fee
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.B. Approval of the MOU and Data Sharing Agreement with Partners for Change
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.C. Approval of proposed General Fund tax levy of 91.5 cents per $100 on Real Property and 112.8 cents per $100 on Tangible Personal Property of assessed value.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Ms. Julie Cline.

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
8.D. Approval of 2025-26 Motor Vehicle & Watercraft Property Tax Rate Certification of 85.900 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.

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

Member Votes
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes
9. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
10. Communications
10.A. Change in Vision Insurance
Attachments
11. Informational Items
11.A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
12. 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
Mrs. Diane Huff Yes
Ms. Julie Cline Yes
Mrs. Carrie Downard Yes
Mrs. Lori Peterson Yes
Mr. Bernie Pfeffer Yes