Dayton Public Schools, OH

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will hold a business meeting with a full agenda of personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and terminations, plus votes on contracts, grants, and financial reports. The board will also hear public comments and a presentation on High Quality Pathways. Most items are routine approvals, but the personnel and contract votes are the main decisions.

• New hires include Michelle Riley (Academic Coordinator, $91,127), Breanna Duncan (Long Term Substitute, $51,785), and Dongxia Sang (Math Teacher, $60,576)
• Resignations and terminations for several paraprofessionals and a security resource officer
• Supplemental appointments for Meadowdale and Rosa Parks staff, including yearbook advisor ($1,760.19) and J-ROTC drill instructors ($4,667.16 each)
• Athletic coaching hires: Nathan Grubb (Head Co-Ed Wrestling, $6,043.29) and Mercedes Jones (Head Girls Basketball, $3,021.65)
• Resolutions to accept NFL High School Flag Football Coach of the Week grants for Dunbar HS and Ponitz CTC

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board is holding a review session to go over items for the upcoming business meeting, including a large personnel agenda with new hires, retirements, resignations, and salary adjustments. The board will also hear public comments and receive an update on the first day of school. This is a preliminary review; formal votes will occur at the business meeting.

• Approve new assistant principals at Wogaman ($90,000) and Wright Brothers ($93,000)
• Approve 94 certified appointments including new teachers, long-term substitutes, and retirements
• Approve 22 classified appointments including resignations, new hires, and changes
• Approve 29 classified exempt adjunct positions at Stivers ($20.50/hr)
• Hear public comments and bargaining unit hearings

The board approved the superintendent's personnel agenda, including administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental appointments, but rejected a human resources item related to DEA after July 10th. It also approved board member travel reimbursements and a correction for erroneous payroll deductions.

• Approved superintendent's personnel agenda (7-0)
• Approved administrative, certified, classified, exempt, supplemental, and athletic appointments (7-0)
• Denied DEA After July 10th item (2-5)
• Approved board member travel/expense reimbursement (7-0)
• Approved errored billing correction for payroll deductions (7-0)

Emergency Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education convened an unscheduled emergency meeting on July 31, 2026, at the Board Room, 136 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH. The meeting included procedural actions such as a call to order, roll call, and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by an executive session for personnel matters and attorney consultation.

• Unscheduled emergency meeting held on July 31, 2026
• Executive session for personnel and attorney consultation (entering and exiting)

The Dayton Public Schools Board held an emergency meeting July 31, 2026. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss personnel matters and confer with an attorney. A motion to place Superintendent Lawrence on paid administrative leave pending an investigation failed in a 3-3 tie vote, with three members voting yes and three voting no. The meeting then adjourned.

• Entered executive session for personnel and attorney consultation (motion carried)
• Exited executive session (motion carried)
• Motion to place Superintendent Lawrence on paid administrative leave failed (3-3)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will hear a presentation on academic updates and hold hearings for bargaining units and the public. The board will consider approving personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and summer bridge teacher appointments.

• Presentation: Academic Update (Graduation) and Freshman (Success)
• Hearings: Bargaining Units and Public
• Superintendent's Personnel Agenda: Resignations, new hires, and administrative appointments
• Summer Bridge Teacher appointments at multiple high schools
• Administrative Appointments: Amber Banks to Assistant Principal ($95,000)

Review Session

The Board of Education will hold a review session to discuss a budget presentation by Dr. David Lawrence. The meeting includes votes on administrative and certified personnel appointments, including new hires and resignations.

• Budget presentation by Dr. David Lawrence
• Administrative hire of LaTosha Anderson-Caldwell as Assistant Principal at Charity Adams for $95,000.00
• Administrative hire of Nelson Stone Jr. as Assistant Principal at Wright Brothers for $95,000.00
• Administrative hire of Carola Cancino as Senior Recruiter at Ludlow for $94,091.00
• Vote on a list of 33 certified staff resignations and 12 new teacher hires

The board approved a resolution of necessity for a combined operating levy of 5.0 mills and a permanent improvement levy of 2.0 mills (total 7 mills) to be placed on the ballot. The board also approved the superintendent's personnel agenda, including administrative, certified, classified, and athletic appointments, and allowed the superintendent to hire teachers before August 31, 2026, with board approval at the next meeting. Additionally, the board approved the FY27 strategic audit plan, an investigation of the Flock camera system, and the internal auditor contract for S. Hamilton.

• Approved resolution of necessity for combined operating levy 5.0 and PI 2.0 mill (total 7) (7-0)
• Approved superintendent's personnel agenda and 48-hour waiver (7-0)
• Approved motion to allow superintendent to hire teachers before Aug 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved FY27 strategic audit plan (7-0)
• Approved internal auditor investigation of Flock camera system (7-0)
• Approved internal auditor contract for S. Hamilton (7-0)
• Approved Dragonfly purchase order #PR075726 (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved board member travel as listed (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved the Superintendent's Personnel Agenda, including resignations and new hires for administrative and certified positions, and adopted the Treasurer's recommendations for fiscal year 2026, including a permanent certificate of estimated resources, permanent appropriation measure, financial forecast, and temporary advance for June 2026.

• Approved Superintendent's Personnel Agenda including administrative and certified appointments
• Approved Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2026
• Approved Permanent Appropriation Measure for FY2026
• Approved Financial Forecast
• Approved Temporary Advance for June 2026

The board approved the superintendent’s personnel agenda and the treasurer’s FY2026 budget recommendations, including the permanent appropriation measure and financial forecast. All motions passed with a 4-0 vote. These approvals finalize district staffing and the FY2026 operating budget, which fund schools and services for the coming year. The meeting focused on procedural approvals and did not list specific dollar amounts or individual appointment names.

• Approved 48-hour waiver to present personnel agenda (4-0)
• Approved superintendent’s personnel agenda, including administrative and certified appointments (4-0)
• Approved permanent certificate of estimated resources for FY2026 (4-0)
• Approved permanent appropriation measure for FY2026 (4-0)
• Approved FY2026 financial forecast and June 2026 temporary advance (4-0)
• Approved purchase requisitions (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board will vote on a large Superintendent's Personnel Agenda including administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental appointments, as well as accept resignations and retirements. A presentation on property taxes and levy information is scheduled, along with public hearings and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approval of administrative appointments including new hire Christopher Hubbard as assistant principal at Dunbar at $95,000.00
• Approval of certified appointments including new teacher Kenneth Butler (STEM, $65,806.00) and revisions to salaries (e.g., Bonita Breining to $77,662.00)
• Approval of classified exempt appointments including student workers at $10.70/hr and substitute food service at $14.88/hr
• Approval of supplemental/extra duty positions for summer programs, e.g., Summer Dance Intensive at $37.29/hr
• Presentation on levy information (property taxes) by Hiwot Abraha

The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss a public employee matter. It approved the superintendent's personnel agenda, several contract recommendations, and the treasurer's permission requests. It also approved the internal auditor bonus eligibility resolution and a personnel recommendation (A2) while rejecting another personnel recommendation (A1) and a motion to suspend the Flock System. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Approved executive session entry (all members voted yes)
• Approved superintendent personnel agenda (5 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved superintendent contracts (all members voted yes)
• Approved treasurer permission requests A‑H (all members voted yes)
• Approved internal auditor bonus eligibility resolution (#26-036) (all members voted yes)
• Approved personnel recommendation A2 (5 yes, 1 no)
• Rejected personnel recommendation A1 (3 yes, 3 no)
• Rejected motion to suspend Flock System for 60 days (2 yes, 4 no)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education held a retreat where it approved a new Academy Coach position with a salary schedule up to $81,725, hired several Academy Coaches at $77,000 each, and handled administrative appointments including a reassignment of the Chief of Academics. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for a 24-pay plan with the Dayton Education Association, purchase requisitions, and after a series of motions, approved an Alignment Nashville Consultant Contract that had previously failed.

• Approved new Academy Coach position with salary range $77,000-$81,725
• Hired five Academy Coaches at $77,000, funded partly by grant 572
• Reassigned Akisha Shehee from Chief of Academics to Associate Superintendent at $145,606
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for 24-pay with DEA
• Approved Alignment Nashville Consultant Contract after reconsideration

Review Session

The Dayton Board of Education holds a review session to examine personnel items scheduled for a future business meeting. Key actions include a 48-hour waiver request for a principal appointment, administrative and certified staff hires, resignations, and retirements. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Superintendent requests 48-hour waiver to present principal appointment at Rosa Parks Elementary ($99,000 salary)
• Retirement/rehire of three chief-level administrators (Dooley, Goins, Spurlock) with salaries up to $135,023
• Appointment of Jacita Pooler as Principal at Rosa Parks Elementary, effective July 1, 2026
• Resignations of 15 certified teachers and multiple classified staff
• Board approved motion to item for administrative appointment B8 (Celeste Hoerner change of assignment)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education is meeting to act on the superintendent's personnel agenda, which includes administrative appointments, reductions in force for seven staff, and employment of new certified and classified personnel. The board will also recognize valedictorians, salutatorians, and athletic honorees, and hear a presentation on the Ford NGL Portrait of a Graduate initiative. Public hearings for bargaining units and the public are scheduled.

• Reduction in force for B2-B7: Denise Banks, James Booker, Carl Foster, Raheem Mack-Ali, Methode Matumaini, Kamal Poole effective June 30, 2026
• Administrative appointments including Craig Anderson's reassignment to Associate Executive Director at $102,675
• New certified teacher hires: Aisha Anderson ($60,449), Bonita Breining ($65,196), Thaddeus Bulcher ($67,145), and others
• Resignations and retirements for certified and classified staff, including Tina Foose (speech pathologist) and Shatique Hall (bus driver)
• Recognition of 2026 valedictorians/salutatorians and athletes with highest GPAs from each high school

The board approved several administrative and principal placements and a reduction in force resolution. The 2026-2027 DPS Organizational Chart was tabled, and the start time for upcoming summer meetings was changed to 5:00 p.m.

• Approved Administrative Placements (4-2)
• Approved Principal Placements (5-2)
• Approved 48-hour waiver - DEA Contracts SY27 (6-0)
• Approved 48-hour waiver for Reduction in Force items K & M (6-0)
• Approved Resolution - Reduction in Force items L & N (6-0)
• Failed to approve Consultant Services after Alignment Nashville was pulled (3-2)
• Tabled DPS Organizational Chart 2026-2027 (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Participation (#26-031) (7-0)

Review Session

The Board of Education met for a review session to discuss 2026 graduations and instructional insights. The Board voted to approve the Superintendent's Personnel Agenda, including administrative appointments, certified and classified staff changes, and supplemental summer duty positions.

• Appointment of Joy Stokes as Executive Director at Ludlow ($121,563.00)
• Appointment of Connor Walthour as Director of Assessment & Research at Ludlow ($98,060.00)
• Appointment of Carrie Baker as Academic Coordinator at Ludlow - OEC ($91,127.00)
• Approval of multiple summer camp and credit recovery positions at a rate of $37.29 per hour
• Approval of 9 certified staff resignations and 6 classified staff resignations

The Dayton Public Schools board voted unanimously to approve principal, assistant, and summer custodial positions following an executive session. The board also approved staff travel requests, a 48-hour waiver for an administrative coach position, and board member expense reimbursements. A separate resolution for the academy coach appointment was tabled until a future meeting. These personnel actions determine district leadership assignments and support staffing for the upcoming academic year.

• Approved principal and assistant placements (5-0)
• Approved summer custodial positions B4, B5, and B6 (5-0)
• Approved staff travel requests as listed (5-0)
• Approved 48-hour waiver for academy coach administrative position (5-0)
• Tabled resolution for academy coach appointment (5-0)
• Approved board member travel and expense reimbursements (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and voted to approve a settlement agreement with the Dayton Education Association (DEA) regarding long-term substitutes. The board also approved a policy on its second reading (with one abstention) and entered executive session to discuss personnel and security matters.

• Approved Settlement Agreement - DEA (Long-Term Subs) (unanimous vote)
• Approved Policy: 2nd Reading (7 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved simultaneous 1st and 2nd reading of policy (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel and security matters (unanimous)

The Board approved a settlement agreement regarding long-term substitutes with the DEA. Additionally, the Board passed two policy items during the meeting. The Board also entered and exited an executive session to consider personnel and security matters.

• Approved Settlement Agreement - DEA (Long-Term Subs) (7-0)
• Approved Policy - 2nd Reading (6-0, one abstention)
• Approved Policy - Simultaneous 1st and 2nd Reading (7-0)
• Entered Executive Session for personnel and security matters (7-0)
• Exited Executive Session (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held a special meeting on April 27, 2026, to conduct an executive session on personnel matters and vote on several items. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Butler County ESC and board member travel reimbursements, including a corrected $360 for Chrisondra Goodwine. A first reading of an employee discipline policy was also introduced for discussion.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Butler County ESC (unanimous vote)
• Approved board travel/expense reimbursement including $360 correction for Chrisondra Goodwine (6–0–1 vote, Jamica Garrison no, Will Smith abstain)
• First reading of employee discipline policy (TBD) – discussion only, no vote
• Board held executive session regarding appointment, employment, dismissal, or compensation of public employees
• Meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved a large personnel agenda including resignations, retirements, appointments, and extra-duty assignments for staff across multiple schools. Two athletic supplemental appointments for head football coaches at Meadowdale and Stivers were tabled pending additional information.

• Resignation of Assistant Principal Cierra Williams (Charity Adams, effective 06/30/2026)
• Retirement of Teacher Tonda Learner (Cleveland, effective 07/01/2026)
• Change of assignment for Robert Brown from Life Coach to Security Resource Officer (Belmont to Ludlow, $20.26/hr)
• Athletic supplemental appointments approved: G2 Hailey (Cheerleading, $6,592.68), G3 Holt (Concession Manager, $30/hr), and others
• Two head football coach hires tabled: G1 Dangerfield (Meadowdale, $9,889.02) and G4 Jackson (Stivers, $10,438.41)

Review Session

The board reviewed and voted on a large personnel agenda at the April 14, 2026 review session. Actions included approving new hires, resignations, change of assignments, and handling of terminations. Notably, the board rejected the termination of SRO Randy Brookshire (D21) and instead approved conditional employment with restitution and a last-chance agreement. Some administrative placements were tabled until the next business meeting.

• Approved non-renewal of Coordinator Erika Pimentel (B8) effective 06/30/2026
• Approved change of assignment for David Andrews to Director at $98,060/year
• Approved $2,500 sign-on bonuses for five teachers (C13–C17)
• Rejected termination of SRO Randy Brookshire (D21), approved conditional employment with restitution
• Tabled administrative placements (Admin and DSS) until next business meeting

The Board of Education approved several personnel actions, including specific administrative and certified appointments following an executive session. The board also approved the 2026/2027 school year bell schedule and funding for Preschool Promise. Additionally, board member travel and expense reimbursements were approved.

• Approved Superintendent's Personnel Agenda items B-3, B-4, C-8, and D-22 (6-0)
• Approved item B-8 (4-2)
• Denied item D-21 (0-6)
• Tabled Admin and DSS Placements until next Business Meeting (7-0)
• Approved D-21 Conditional Employment with restitution and last chance agreement (6-1)
• Approved Certified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved DEA After July 10th items H-1, 2, and 5 (5-2)
• Approved 2026/2027 Bell Schedule (6-1)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will consider a large personnel agenda including administrative appointments, certified teacher hires with sign-on bonuses, classified staff changes, and supplemental duty positions. Also on the agenda: a special presentation on heyC AI, a reconfiguration meeting update, and public hearings. The board will vote on the superintendent's recommended personnel actions.

• Sign-on bonuses for eight teachers: seven at $2,500 and one at $5,000 for computer science teacher Michael Ulm
• Appointment of Robin Johnson as Academic Coordinator at Ludlow - OEC at $91,127.00
• Resignations of Assistant Principals Shawn Bryant (E.J. Brown) and Charles Hester (Dunbar), effective June 30, 2026
• All City Arts Festival extra duty positions for 35 staff at $37.29/hr, not to exceed 20 hours
• Special presentation on heyC AI by Shaily Baranwal

The board approved several personnel appointments, consultant services, and treasurer recommendations. A motion regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10 failed to pass. The board also approved staff travel expenditures exceeding $5,000.

• Approved Superintendent's Personnel Agenda (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (3-3)
• Approved Consultant Services (6-0)
• Approved Staff Travel expenditures exceeding $5,000 (4-1)
• Approved Treasurer's Permanent Appropriations for Fiscal Year 26 and related items (6-0)
• Approved Business Manager Contracts (6-0)
• Approved Policy - 2nd Readings (6-0)
• Entered and exited Executive Session

Review Session

This review session covered the election of Joseph Lacey as vice president and approval of a large personnel agenda including retirements, resignations, and new hires. A motion to approve Human Resources – DEA After July 10 failed 5-1. Presentations included the Math Olympics and an AI collaboration with Sinclair Community College.

• Election of Joseph Lacey as vice president (motion carried 7-0)
• Motion to approve DEA After July 10 personnel items failed (1 yes, 5 no, 1 abstain)
• Retirement of Assistant Principal Dale Robinson at Westwood effective 06/30/2026
• New hires: Security Resource Officers Joseph Thomasson and Malik Weaver at $20.26/hr
• Supplemental athletic appointments: Assistant Softball Coach ($2,666.95), Head Baseball Coach ($5,867.29) and others

The board elected Joe Lacey as vice president and approved personnel appointments for administrative, certified, and classified staff. A motion to approve a Human Resources Department Exempt Authorization failed.

• Elected Joe Lacey as vice president (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Personnel Agenda (6-1)
• Approved Staff Travel for fiscal year exceeding $5,000 (7-0)
• Failed to approve Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (1-5)
• Entered Executive Session to consider public employee appointment
• Adjourned meeting at 10:42 p.m.

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education voted on building reconfigurations, approved a resolution for principal vacation 2026, and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting also included the appointment of a Treasurer Pro Tem.

• Building reconfigurations approved (4-3 vote)
• Resolution 26-016 for principal vacation 2026 approved (6-0-1)
• Board entered executive session for personnel considerations
• Chrisondra Goodwine appointed as Treasurer Pro Tem

Special Meeting - Legislative Brunch

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a previously unscheduled special legislative brunch at Central State University. Agenda items are all informational or discussion, including a financial overview from the treasurer, capital planning initiatives, and an internal audit update. No voting items are listed except adjournment.

• Presentation on Ford Next Generation Learning Community
• Financial overview by Treasurer Hiwot Abraha
• Capital planning initiatives presentation
• Internal audit update from Internal Auditor Sarah Hamilton

The meeting consisted of presentations regarding legislative insight, financial overviews, capital planning initiatives, and an internal audit update. No substantive votes or official decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• No substantive decisions were recorded

Board Retreat

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education holds a retreat at On Par Entertainment in Beavercreek. The board will receive updates on internal audit, the superintendent's preschool and realignment plans, and business services accomplishments. Action items include a resolution on principal vacation for 2026.

• Appointment of Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem
• Internal audit update from Sarah Hamilton
• Superintendent's presentation on district realignment options for 2026-2027
• Business manager update on 2025-2026 accomplishments
• Resolution on Principal Vacation 2026 (#26-016) and a 48-hour waiver

The Board of Education held a retreat on February 21, 2026. During the meeting, the Board appointed Eric Walker to serve as Treasurer Pro Tem and subsequently adjourned the meeting.

• Appointed Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held a special meeting on February 18, 2026. They appointed Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem, approved board member travel to state conferences, and after an executive session, reconsidered and approved Purchase Requisition PR074076 (Dragonfly). The board also discussed district leadership and adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Appointed Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem
• Approved board member travel to OSBA State Legislative Conference (March 24, 2026) and OSBA Board Leadership Institute (May 8, 2026)
• Entered executive session to consider appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, and compensation of a public employee
• Reconsidered and approved Purchase Requisition PR074076 (Dragonfly) with two abstentions (Walker, Garrison)
• Discussed district leadership (no specific details provided)

The board appointed Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem and approved board member travel expenses. The board entered an executive session regarding a public employee and later approved a purchase requisition (PR074076) with two abstentions.

• Appointed Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved board member travel/expense (7-0)
• Entered executive session regarding public employee (7-0)
• Exited executive session (7-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisition PR074076 (5-0, 2 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will receive a presentation on DPS transformation and reconfiguration for the 2026-2027 school year, including proposed building configurations. The board approved a settlement agreement with AFSCME Local 101 regarding a union dues grievance and adopted numerous personnel appointments, financial resolutions, and contracts. A motion concerning HR actions after July 10 failed.

• Presentation on DPS Transformation and Reconfiguration with proposed building configurations for 2026-2027
• Settlement agreement approved with AFSCME Local 101 AFL-CIO on union dues grievance
• Motion to approve Human Resources - DEA After July 10 failed (4 no, 3 yes)
• Appointment of Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem (motion carried)
• Administrative hires: David Falkner as Associate Director - Budget at $84,620 and Vernon Lowery as Chief of Secondary Schools at $135,023

The Dayton Public Schools board approved fiscal year 2026 financial documents and permanent appropriations, which legally authorize how district funds will be allocated for schools this year. Members also authorized superintendent contracts for staff and consultants, directly affecting classroom operations and support services. Separately, the board voted to pause all exploration, consideration, and funding related to changing the district's logo or name, halting current branding initiatives that would have used public funds. A motion to approve human resources DEA appointments after July 10 failed on a 4-3 vote.

• Appointed Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved superintendent personnel appointments across all categories (7-0)
• Failed to approve human resources DEA appointments after July 10 (3 yes, 4 no)
• Approved superintendent contracts for staff and consultants (7-0)
• Approved treasurer recommendations including FY26 permanent appropriations (7-0)
• Approved business manager contracts and Armada Recovery Center resolution (7-0)
• Paused all exploration, consideration, and funding to change the district logo (7-0)
• Paused all exploration, consideration, and funding to change the district name (6 yes, 1 abstain)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools board reviewed and approved the superintendent's personnel agenda, including numerous administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental appointments, as well as coaching stipends. A separate motion to approve a resignation after July 10 (Marquis Evans, PE teacher) failed on a 4-2 vote. The board also received a budgetary update and discussed a rescheduled out-of-country field trip for Stivers School for the Arts to Portugal.

• Approved Robert Olson as System Analyst at $80,000 and Laura Collins as Associate Director of Educational Technology at $84,620
• Approved new hires: Ashton Passmore (long-term substitute, $51,785) and Savione Bentley and Tcaira Kimbrough (paraprofessionals, $18.39/hr)
• Rejected resignation of Marquis Evans (PE teacher at Fairview) on a 4-2 vote
• Approved coaching supplements: Robert Brown head baseball $5,867.29, Rikki Harris head girls flag football $5,333.90, etc.
• LaTosha Brown's resignation as Coordinator at Ponitz was pulled until after executive session

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education included discussion of a potential operating expense levy and a combined operating and permanent improvement levy. The board did not take action on either resolution. The meeting also included procedural items and adjournment.

• Levy discussion on potential operating expense levy
• Resolution #26-013 to declare intent for operating expense levy — no action taken
• Resolution to proceed with combined operating and permanent improvement levy — no action taken

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education passed resolutions to declare intent to proceed with an operating expense levy and a combined operating and permanent improvement levy. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Declared intent to proceed with Operating Expense Levy
• Determined to proceed with Combined Operating and Permanent Improvement Levy
• Adjourned meeting (Motion carried, 7-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and pass resolutions of necessity for two property tax levies: a 5.0 mill and a 7.0 mill. The resolutions were approved in a 5-1 vote, with one member voting no. The levies would appear on a future ballot if approved by voters.

• Resolution of Necessity Levy (5.0 Mill) approved
• Resolution of Necessity Levy (7.0 Mill) approved
• Vote was 5-1 in favor, with Jamica Garrison voting no
• Board held a Levy Discussion and a Presentation on Levy Support and Financial Overview
• Meeting was a special unscheduled meeting of the Board

The Board approved a 5.0 Mill Resolution of Necessity Levy and a 7.0 Mill Resolution of Necessity Levy. The meeting included discussions regarding levy support.

• Approved Resolution of Necessity Levy (5.0 Mill) (5-1)
• Approved Resolution of Necessity Levy (7.0 Mill) (5-1)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will vote for a Vice President for 2026 and act on Superintendent Woods' personnel agenda, which includes new hires, resignations, sign-on bonuses, and athletic supplemental appointments. The board will also hear a presentation on early literacy data and take public comment.

• Election of Vice President for 2026 via open nominations and majority vote
• New hire Debra Burns as Director of Payroll at $98,060 and Jane McEwen as Mentor Coordinator at $74,351
• Five teacher sign-on bonuses of $2,500 each for positions at Edison, Dunbar, Thurgood, Horace Mann, and Wright Brothers
• Athletic coach appointments with stipends up to $6,934.07 for Head Baseball Coach at Dunbar
• Budget review and approval of consultants

Organization Meeting/Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board held its annual organizational meeting, electing officers for 2026 and swearing in new and returning members. The board approved a package of resolutions including meeting dates, membership renewals, and a service fund. It also approved the superintendent's personnel agenda, with some items tabled for later discussion.

• Election of Dr. William Bailey as Board President for 2026
• Approval of resolutions: establishing 2026 meeting dates, renewing OSBA membership, authorizing facsimile signatures, advance payment of taxes, establishing certificate of enrollment and service fund
• Approval of superintendent's personnel agenda covering administrative, certified, classified, classified exempt, supplemental, and athletic supplemental appointments; three items (C1, D12, D21) tabled
• Oaths of office administered to board members Joseph Lacey, Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard, Chrisondra Goodwine, and Jamica Garrison
• Presentation of colors by Belmont High School JROTC and performance by Belmont High School Marching Band

The Dayton Public Schools Board elected Dr. William Bailey as President and approved resolutions for meeting dates, memberships, and fiscal authorizations. Personnel appointments were approved except for a Human Resources recommendation, which failed.

• Elected Dr. William Bailey as President (6-0)
• Approved organizational resolutions (7-0)
• Tabled three personnel appointments until after executive session (6-0)
• Approved remaining personnel appointments (6-0)
• Failed to approve Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (2-5)
• Entered executive session on personnel (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)