Dayton Public Schools public meetings in 2020

Business Meeting

The board voted to approve a plan to reopen schools on January 4, 2021. It also approved several memoranda of understanding with employee unions for an extended fall break. A human resources item regarding DEA after July 10 failed. The consent agenda and other routine items were approved.

• Approval of Reopening Plan for January 4, 2021
• Memorandum of Agreement with Turnkey Data Solutions
• Multiple Memoranda of Understanding with DEA, AFSCME, OAPSE locals, and SROs for extended fall break
• Human Resources - DEA After July 10 motion failed unanimously
• Monthly financials and purchase requisitions approved

The Board of Education approved a school reopening plan for January 4, 2021, and adopted policy EEAE-1. Several memoranda of understanding regarding extended fall breaks were approved, while a human resources recommendation for DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved plan to reopen schools on January 4, 2021 (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Turnkey Data Solutions (7-0)
• Approved extended fall break MOUs for AFSCME Local 101, OAPSE, OAPSE Local 158, OAPSE Local 643, and SROs (7-0 each)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding - DEA Supplemental: Fall 2020 (7-0)
• Approved November 2020 monthly financials and minutes (7-0)
• Appointed William Harris as president pro-tem for January 12, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted policy EEAE-1 (7-0)

Review Session

The Board met to review recommendations from the Superintendent and Treasurer prior to a business meeting. Items for discussion include human resources, contracts, and financial reports.

• OEC Overload Pay for Intervention Specialists agreement
• Right of Entry - Associated Contractors
• November 2020 monthly financials
• Purchase requisitions

The board entered and exited an executive session to confer with an attorney regarding pending court action and the employment or dismissal of employees. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved entering executive session for attorney conference and personnel matters (7-0)
• Approved exiting executive session (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved the five-year forecast and assumptions, a 3% retroactive salary increase for administrators and district support staff effective July 1, 2020, and a memorandum of understanding for the Mound Street Transfer Agreement. Two human resources items (DEA After July 10 and Admin After July 10) failed unanimously. The board also adjusted the 2020-2021 school calendar.

• Approval of Five Year Forecast and assumptions for FY 2021
• 3% retroactive salary increase for administrators and district support staff, effective July 1, 2020
• Memorandum of Understanding - Mound Street Transfer Agreement approved
• Resolution for OAPSE Local 643 (Paraprofessionals) approved
• Two human resources items (DEA After July 10 and Admin After July 10) unanimously failed

Review Session

The Dayton City School District Board reviewed superintendent recommendations, including human resources updates, consultant contracts, a salary schedule change for analysts, and a collective bargaining proposal. It approved a Memorandum of Understanding for Hybrid Instruction (DEA). The treasurer presented and the board approved the FY 2021 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources and Supplemental Appropriation measures. An executive session was held to consider personnel matters before adjournment.

• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding – Hybrid Instruction (DEA)
• Resolution to update DSS salary schedule for Analyst, Human Resources ($28.56‑$30.76 hourly)
• Discussion of OAPSE Local 643 collective bargaining proposal
• Approval of Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources FY 2021
• Approval of Supplemental Appropriation FY 2021

The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding hybrid instruction for the DEA. The board also entered and exited an executive session to discuss the employment of public employees.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding - Hybrid Instruction (DEA) (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

Emergency Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held an emergency meeting with the primary action of appointing a delegate and alternate to the 2020 OSBA Annual Business Meeting. The board voted unanimously to appoint Jocelyn Spencer-Rhynard as delegate and Mohamed Al-Hamdani as alternate. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Resolution to appoint Jocelyn Spencer-Rhynard as delegate and Mohamed Al-Hamdani as alternate to the 2020 OSBA Annual Business Meeting

The board appointed Jocelyn Spencer-Rhynard as delegate and Mohamed Al-Hamdani as alternate to the 2020 OSBA Annual Business Meeting.

• Approved appointment of Jocelyn Spencer-Rhynard (delegate) and Mohamed Al-Hamdani (alternate) to 2020 OSBA Annual Business Meeting (7-0)

Business Meeting

The board voted on several resolutions, including recalling reduction-in-force (RIF'd) administrators and support staff, approving a settlement agreement with Yolanda Brown, and ratifying union agreements for interpreters and psychologists. It also approved a consent agenda with routine items such as a $53,700 contract amendment with the City of Dayton and the September financial report. One human resources item (DEA After July 10) failed unanimously.

• Recall of RIF'd administrators and district support staff (approved)
• Yolanda Brown settlement agreement (approved)
• OAPSE Local 766 (Interpreters) and Local 766B (Psychologists) resolutions (approved)
• City of Dayton contract amendment for $53,700 via consent agenda
• Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (motion failed unanimously)

The board approved multiple labor resolutions for OAPSE locals and a settlement agreement for Yolanda Brown. It also authorized contracts with the City of Dayton for fire and police instructors and amended a city contract to $53,700. One human resources item regarding DEA after July 10 was denied.

• Approved recall of RIF'd Administrators and District Support Staff (7-0)
• Approved Yolanda Brown Settlement Agreement (7-0)
• Approved OAPSE Local 191 Lead Child Care - Mental Health Tech resolution (7-0)
• Approved OAPSE Local 766 Interpreters resolution (7-0)
• Approved OAPSE Local 766B Psychologists resolution (7-0)
• Amended City of Dayton contract PR046673 to $53,700 (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved City of Dayton Fire and Police Instructor agreements (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a special meeting on October 13, 2020. The board voted to approve a resolution authorizing Bricker & Eckler LLP to defend the district’s appeal and to file a cross‑appeal in the case Dayton City School District Board of Education v. State Board of Education of Ohio (Case No. 11 CV 11809). The motion was introduced by President Mohamed Al‑Hamdani and was carried. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Authorize Bricker & Eckler LLP to defend appeal and file cross‑appeal in case No. 11 CV 11809

The Board approved a resolution to hire Bricker & Eckler LLP to defend an appeal and potentially file a cross appeal regarding Case No. 11 CV 11809 in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.

• Authorized Bricker & Eckler LLP to defend appeal and file cross appeal in Case No. 11 CV 11809 (7-0)

Board Retreat

The board waived the 48‑hour notice rule and approved a resolution of urgent necessity to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE). Members also accepted the superintendent’s school reopening plan, designated Juneteenth as a paid staff holiday, and combined the October review and business meetings. Purchase requisitions were approved and a financial update was presented.

• Resolution of urgent necessity to procure PPE
• Adoption of the superintendent’s school reopening plan
• Juneteenth designated as a paid holiday for district staff
• Combination of October review session and business meetings
• Approval of purchase requisitions

The Board approved the superintendent's recommended options for reopening schools and a resolution to procure personal protective equipment. Additionally, Juneteenth was established as a paid holiday for district staff.

• Approved Resolution of Urgent Necessity to procure Personal Protective Equipment (7-0)
• Approved superintendent's recommended options for school reopen plan (7-0)
• Approved Juneteenth as a paid holiday for district staff (7-0)
• Approved combining October Review Session and Business Meetings (7-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions (7-0)
• Waived 48-hour rule for PPE procurement (7-0)
• Waived 48-hour rule for Purchase Requisitions (7-0)

Business Meeting

The board approved several items including a resolution to purchase 345 Mound Street, settlement agreements for two individuals, an agreement with AFL-CIO, and a memorandum of understanding with Franklin University. The board also approved an amended certificate of estimated resources and supplemental appropriations for FY2021, along with monthly financials and purchase requisitions. Consent agenda items and board member travel for virtual conferences were also approved.

• Resolution to purchase 345 Mound Street
• Settlement agreements for William J. Columbe and Chester Stidhem
• Agreement with AFL-CIO proposal
• Memorandum of Understanding with Franklin University
• Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources (FY21.3)

The Board of Education approved the purchase of 345 Mound Street and adopted updated policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations. The board also approved several financial reports, settlement agreements, and a Juneteenth holiday resolution.

• Approved purchase of 345 Mound Street (7-0)
• Adopted codified policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreements for William J. Columbe and Chester Stidhem (7-0)
• Approved AFL-CIO Proposal agreement (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Franklin University (7-0)
• Approved Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources and Supplemental Appropriation FY21.3 (7-0)
• Approved August 2020 Monthly Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved resolution for DPS Juneteenth Holiday (7-0)

Review Session

The Board reviewed several recommendations including returning athletic teams to competition and permitting DPS buses to transport non-public/charter school students. They also addressed human resources items regarding administrator recalls and health care coverage.

• Return of athletic teams to competition
• Recall of RIF'd administrators
• Health care coverage for furloughed admins and DSS
• Permitting DPS yellow buses to transport non-public/charter schools
• Fiscal Year 2021 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources (FY21.3)

The board approved the return of athletic teams to competition and several human resources resolutions. A proposal regarding DEA after July 10 was denied. The board also authorized the use of district buses for non-public and charter schools.

• Approved return of athletic teams to competition (4-2-1)
• Approved Human Resources items (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved resolution to recall RIF'd Administrators (7-0)
• Approved resolution to cover health care for furloughed Admins and DSS (7-0)
• Approved use of DPS buses for non-public/charter schools (6-0-1)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board voted to adopt a memorandum of understanding for a temporary reduction in force during the remote‑learning period. It also approved memoranda of understanding for temporary furloughs with OAPSE Local 158 & 627, and a resolution to implement the reduction in force. Additionally, the board authorized athletes to resume practice and conditioning.

• Resolution to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for a temporary reduction in force during the remote‑learning period (DEA)
• Resolution to approve Memoranda of Understanding for temporary furloughs during the remote‑learning period (OAPSE Local 158 & 627)
• Resolution to implement a necessary reduction in force due to organizational restructuring, lack of work, and financial reasons
• Motion to allow athletes to resume practice and conditioning
• Executive session on personnel matters (entering and exiting)

The Board approved three resolutions to implement a reduction in force and temporary furloughs due to financial reasons and organizational restructuring. Additionally, the Board voted to allow athletes to resume practice and conditioning.

• Approved MOU for temporary reduction in force during remote learning (DEA) (4-3)
• Approved MOU for temporary furloughs during remote learning (OAPSE Local 158 & 627) (4-3)
• Approved resolution to implement reduction in force due to restructuring and financial reasons (4-3)
• Approved motion to allow athletes to resume practice and conditioning (5-1-1)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will consider approval of the FY21 Original Appropriation and Certificate of Estimated Resources, a resolution challenging the EdChoice program, and other routine items. A motion on a human resources item after July 10 failed unanimously. The board also approved the 2020-2021 Student Code of Conduct, tuition rates, memoranda of understanding with AMEND Together and Franklin University, and several financial reports.

• Approval of FY21 Original Appropriation and Certificate of Estimated Resources
• Resolution challenging the EdChoice program (passed unanimously)
• 2020-2021 Student Code of Conduct approved
• Memorandum of Understanding with AMEND Together and Franklin University
• 2020-2021 tuition rates set at $3,210.84 (out-of-district) and $11,653.95 (out-of-state)

The board approved the FY21 Original Appropriation and Official Certificate of Estimated Resources. Members also passed a resolution on racial justice and a resolution challenging EdChoice. A recommendation for Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved FY21 Original Appropriation (7-0)
• Approved FY21 Official Certificate of Estimated Resources (7-0)
• Approved Resolution: Racial Justice (7-0)
• Approved Resolution: Challenging EdChoice (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Student Code of Conduct (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Tuition Rates (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved MOUs with AMEND Together and Franklin University (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a review session to discuss and vote on several items ahead of the business meeting. Key items included a resolution challenging the EdChoice program, approval of HR recommendations (one motion carried, one failed), and updates to the Student Code of Conduct. The treasurer presented the FY21 Certificate of Estimated Resources and Original Appropriation, along with new tuition rates.

• Resolution challenging EdChoice program
• Student Code of Conduct for 2020-2021
• FY21 Original Appropriation and Certificate of Estimated Resources
• Tuition rates: out-of-district $3,210.84, out-of-state $11,653.95
• HR recommendation for DEA After July 10 motion failed unanimously

The Board approved general Human Resources recommendations but rejected the Human Resources item DEA After July 10. The board also entered and exited an executive session to discuss personnel employment.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources item DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved entering Executive Session for personnel employment (7-0)
• Approved exiting Executive Session (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education approved a revised 2020-2021 district calendar and appointed Vice President Rhynard as treasurer pro tem. The board also received an update on Montgomery County COVID-19 status from Jeff Cooper.

• Approved revised 2020-2021 District Calendar
• Appointed Vice President Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard as treasurer pro tem (motion carried unanimously)
• Received COVID-19 update from Montgomery County

The board approved the revised 2020-2021 District Calendar. Additionally, the board appointed Vice President Rhynard as treasurer pro tem.

• Approved revised 2020-2021 District Calendar (7-0)
• Appointed Vice President Rhynard as treasurer pro tem (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held a business meeting that included recognitions, public hearings, and approval of a consent agenda. The board voted on superintendent recommendations, including the termination of Renee Gibson, the reduction-in-force of Sandra Griffin, an update to the DSS salary schedule, and a re-executed Pre-School Promise contract. Also approved were a memorandum of understanding with Clerical Local #158 and multiple treasurer's recommendations.

• Termination of Renee Gibson approved
• Reduction-in-force (RIF) for Sandra Griffin approved
• Update to DSS Salary Schedule: HR Payroll Systems Specialist, $28.56-$30.76/hr
• Abolished IEP Compliance Specialist position
• Re-executed Pre-School Promise contract

The board approved several personnel actions, including the termination of Renee Gibson and the abolition of the IEP Compliance Specialist position. Members also approved the June 2020 monthly financial report and a re-executed contract for Pre-School Promise.

• Approved update to the DSS Salary Schedule (7-0)
• Approved abolition of DSS Position - IEP Compliance Specialist (7-0)
• Approved termination of Renee Gibson (7-0)
• Approved reduction in force (RIF) for Sandra Griffin (7-0)
• Approved Pre-School Promise re-executed contract (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding - Clerical Local #158 (7-0)
• Approved June 2020 Monthly Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved purchase requisitions (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Board of Education is reviewing items for the upcoming business meeting, including human resources actions, contracts, and financial reports. The board voted to approve an administrator salary scale, update a DSS salary schedule, and abolish an IEP Compliance Specialist position. They also entered executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel.

• Approval of Administrator Salary Scale: Alternative Principal salary range $89,318-$96,891 based on years and building size
• Update to DSS Salary Schedule: HR Payroll Systems Specialist pay $28.56-$30.76 per hour
• Abolish DSS position of IEP Compliance Specialist effective July 1, 2020
• Recommended 2020-2021 Student Code of Conduct and Pre-School Promise re-executed contract
• Executive session for negotiations and personnel

The Board approved the Administrator Salary Scale and various Human Resources items. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss personnel and negotiations.

• Approved Human Resources items (7-0)
• Approved Administrator Salary Scale (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for negotiations and personnel (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved a salary freeze for all district administrators and support staff for the 2020-2021 school year. The board also approved human resources items, an amended certificate of estimated resources, supplemental appropriations, and temporary board advances. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved a freeze on salaries for all district administrators and support staff for 2020-2021
• Approved an Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20.7)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20.7)
• Approved Temporary Board Advances
• Approved an unspecified Human Resources item

The board approved a salary freeze for all district administrators and support staff for the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, the board approved several financial measures including supplemental appropriations and temporary board advances.

• Approved salary freeze for district administrators and support staff for 2020-2021 (7-0)
• Approved Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources FY20.7 (7-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriations FY20.7 (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Board Advances (7-0)
• Approved waiver of the 48-hour rule (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources item (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education held a retreat and approved a human resources item. The board heard a presentation from Marsh Insurance on property, liability, crime, and cyber insurance, and received a fiscal year-end financial update from Treasurer Hiwot Abraha. A district roll-out plan for SY21 and an updated board member handbook were also discussed. The board held an executive session for personnel and negotiations.

• Approved a human resources item (motion carried unanimously)
• Received presentation from Marsh Insurance Broker on property, general liability, crime, and cyber insurance
• Held executive session for personnel and negotiations
• Received fiscal year-end financial update from Treasurer Hiwot Abraha
• Received district roll-out plan for SY21 from Superintendent Elizabeth J. Lolli

The Board approved Human Resources recommendations and entered an executive session to discuss employee appointments, dismissals, and negotiations. A financial update for the fiscal year end was also presented.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (6-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session for personnel and negotiations (6-0)
• Approved exit from Executive Session (5-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education voted to stop busing non-Dayton Public Schools students on district yellow buses, instead providing RTA passes. The board also granted the superintendent authority to adjust the school calendar and hours in response to COVID-19. A proposal to end cross-quadrant busing to daycare centers was tabled pending data on affected families. The board approved a temporary certificate of estimated resources and temporary appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021, and terminated employee Roya Linger.

• Approved discontinuation of non-DPS transportation on DPS buses, replacing with RTA passes
• Tabled proposal to discontinue cross-quadrant busing to daycare centers until data on affected families is reviewed
• Granted superintendent authority to adjust school calendar and/or district hours in response to COVID-19
• Approved termination of Roya Linger
• Approved Memorandums of Understanding with Mound Street Academies and Kids & Community Partners

The board approved several fiscal year 2021 resolutions, including a temporary appropriation measure and a certificate of estimated resources. The board also approved two Memorandums of Understanding and the termination of one employee. A proposal to discontinue busing to daycare centers was tabled pending further data.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding: Mound Street Academies (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding: Kids & Community Partners (7-0)
• Approved discontinuation of non-DPS transportation on DPS buses (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled discontinuation of busing and cross-quadrant transportation to daycare centers (6-0)
• Granted Superintendent authority to adjust school calendar and/or district hours (7-0)
• Approved termination of Roya Linger (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources and Temporary Appropriation Measure for FY2021 (7-0)
• Approved May 2020 monthly financial report (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board reviewed items for its upcoming business meeting, including a resolution on the killing of George Floyd which was adopted unanimously. The board also discussed FY2021 temporary appropriations, a certificate of estimated resources, and updates on transportation and capital improvements. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and pending litigation.

• Resolution adopted on the killing of George Floyd with unanimous board support
• Resolution approved for Fiscal Year 2021 Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources
• Resolution approved for Temporary Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2021
• Memorandum of Understanding with Mound Street Academies discussed
• Resolution to terminate employee Roya Linger discussed

The Board adopted a resolution concerning the killing of George Floyd. Members also elected Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard as treasurer pro tem and held an executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Approved Resolution: The Killing of George Floyd (7-0)
• Denied first motion to enter Executive Session (0-7)
• Approved second motion to enter Executive Session for personnel and attorney conference (7-0)
• Elected Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard as treasurer pro tem (7-0)
• Approved motion to return from Executive Session (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held a business meeting with an executive session on employee dismissal, presentations on teacher recognition, transportation, preventative maintenance, and textbook adoption. The board took action on multiple superintendent recommendations including contracts (rejecting Tecta America Zero LLC), a settlement agreement with Mark Miller, a new Dean of Students position, and textbook adoptions. Public comments were accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Approval of settlement agreement with Mark Miller
• Rejection of contract with Tecta America Zero LLC
• Approval of MOU with Dayton Children's Medical Center for Student Resiliency Coordinators
• Adoption of new textbooks for Music (K-12), Social Studies (K-12), and Mathematics (K-8) from McGraw Hill
• Addition of Dean of Students position at $71,791 (FY20) to $76,163 (FY22)

The Board approved new textbook adoptions for music, social studies, and mathematics, along with a five-year financial forecast. Several contracts and human resources items were approved, while a contract with Tecta America Zero LLC was denied.

• Approved textbook adoptions for Music (k-12), Social Studies (k-12), and Mathematics (k-8)
• Approved Five Year Forecast and April 2020 Monthly Financial Report
• Denied contract with Tecta America Zero LLC
• Denied Human Resources item (DEA After July 10)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Dayton Children's Medical Center
• Approved addendum to College Credit Plus Agreement with Sinclair Community College
• Approved settlement agreement for Mark Miller
• Approved administrative salary change for Assistant Treasurer

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education held a board retreat with a public records training presentation from the State Auditor's Office. The agenda included a call to order, discussion, new business items introduced by individual board members, and adjournment. No specific proposals or decisions were detailed beyond procedural motions.

• Public records training presentation by State Auditor's Office
• New business items listed under individual board members (no descriptions provided)
• Motion to appoint VP as treasurer pro tem carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Special Meeting

Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a virtual special meeting to waive the 48-hour rule and approve two resolutions: one regarding Mound Street Academy and another for coronavirus school funding. Both resolutions passed unanimously with seven votes in favor.

• Waived 48-hour rule to consider resolutions outside normal timeline
• Approved resolution for Mound Street Academy
• Approved resolution for Coronavirus School Funding
• Meeting was livestreamed on district Facebook page

The board approved two resolutions regarding Mound Street Academy and coronavirus school funding. To facilitate these votes, the board first voted to waive the 48-hour rule.

• Approved 48-hour rule waiver (7-0)
• Approved Resolution - Mound Street Academy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution - Coronavirus: School Funding (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education is meeting to vote on personnel actions including abolishing 9 positions (Director of Communications, Chief of Special Projects, etc.), non-renewing two teachers, and approving a property sale at 2201 N. Gettysburg Ave. Other items include a settlement agreement, a grant with Wesley Center, and revisions to district retirement plans. Public comments are submitted by email due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Abolishment of 9 positions: Director of Communications, Chief of Special Projects, Coordinator Males of Color, Data Strategist, Director of Early Childhood, Associate Director of Gifted, Associate Director of STEM, Director of School Improvement Grant, and 6 Males of Color Facilitators
• Non-renewal of teachers Ingrid M. Moore and Roberta J. Olmsted
• Property sale agreement for 2201 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton
• Approval of settlement agreement with Walter Dolinski
• Memorandum of Understanding with Sandy Hook Promise

The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding personnel, including position abolishments and nonrenewals. The board also authorized a settlement agreement, a grant for the Wesley Center, and various financial reports and property sale agreements.

• Approved Position Abolishments (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved DEA Nonrenewals (7-0)
• Approved 21st Century Grant - Wesley Center (7-0)
• Approved Settlement Agreement - Walter Dolinski (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding: Sandy Hook Promise (7-0)
• Approved purchase requisitions (7-0)
• Approved March 2020 Monthly Financial Report (7-0)
• Approved Property Sale Agreements (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved a resolution temporarily allowing board members to participate in meetings via electronic or telephonic means. The board also revised the meeting schedule for April and May 2020, with business meetings on April 21 and May 19 and canceled review sessions. Additionally, they approved human resources items and passed simultaneous first and second readings of a policy on online lessons.

• Resolution to temporarily amend board policies for electronic board member participation (approved)
• Revised meeting dates for April and May 2020 (business meetings April 21, May 19; review sessions canceled)
• Approval of human resources items as listed
• Simultaneous first and second readings of policy on online lessons (approved)

The Board approved a resolution allowing members to participate in meetings electronically or by telephone. Members also approved a revised meeting schedule for April and May 2020 and passed Human Resources items. A broader proposal to revise all 2020 meeting dates was denied.

• Approved Human Resources items (7-0)
• Approved resolution to allow electronic or telephonic meeting participation (7-0)
• Denied resolution to revise all 2020 meeting dates (1-6)
• Approved revised meeting schedule for April and May 2020 (7-0)
• Approved 1st and Second Simultaneous Policy Readings for Online Lessons (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved several items, including a resolution to cover fees for coronavirus testing for all covered employees and a Memorandum of Understanding with collective bargaining units regarding the coronavirus. The board also approved a new temporary office intern position at $14.00 per hour, a resolution for improving school facilities, and accepted the budget commission's amounts and rates for 2020-2021. A motion to approve human resources resignations for DEA employees after July 10 failed unanimously.

• Resolution to cover fees for coronavirus testing for all covered employees
• Memorandum of Understanding between DPS and collective bargaining units regarding coronavirus
• Temporary Office Intern position established at $14.00 hourly rate
• Resolution authorizing improving school facilities
• Resolution accepting amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission for 2020-2021

The Board of Education approved resolutions to cover coronavirus testing fees and a related Memorandum of Understanding with collective bargaining units. Other actions included approving an early retirement plan and a resolution to borrow funds for improving school facilities.

• Approved resolution to cover fees for Coronavirus testing (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Collective Bargaining Units regarding Coronavirus (7-0)
• Approved EPC Early Retirement Plan (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing borrowing funds for Improving School Facilities (7-0)
• Approved resolution for College Credit Plus with Clark State University (7-0)
• Approved $14.00 hourly rate for Temporary Office Intern position (7-0)
• Approved MOU for University of Dayton Adaptive Physical Education (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources DEA Resignations After July 10 (0-7)

Emergency Meeting

This emergency meeting of the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education will feature presentations on an instructional plan and a meal plan, likely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will also hold an executive session with its attorney regarding pending or imminent court action.

• Instructional Plan presented by Carolyn Mack
• Meal Plan presented by Dr. Gary Dickstein
• Executive Session with attorney under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)
• Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously (7-0)

The Board of Education held an emergency meeting to conduct an executive session. The session was held to confer with an attorney regarding pending or imminent court action.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for attorney conference (7-0)
• Approved motion to conclude Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn

Review Session

This is a review session where the board previews items for an upcoming business meeting. Key items include a resolution accepting the amounts and rates set by the Budget Commission for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, a proposal to create a temporary office intern position at $14.00 per hour, and a memorandum of understanding with the University of Dayton for adaptive physical education. The board will also hold executive sessions to confer with legal counsel and discuss personnel matters.

• Resolution accepting the amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission for 2020-2021
• Resolution to add a temporary office intern position at $14.00 per hour
• Resolution for College Credit Plus agreement with Clark State University
• Memorandum of Understanding with University of Dayton for adaptive physical education
• Executive sessions for attorney conference (pending court action) and personnel matters

The board conducted a review session that included two executive sessions. No substantive public decisions or votes on recommendations were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved entering executive session for attorney conference regarding court action (7-0)
• Approved exiting executive session for attorney conference (7-0)
• Approved entering executive session regarding personnel matters (7-0)
• Approved exiting executive session regarding personnel matters (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on February 27, 2020. The board went into executive session to discuss the dismissal or employment of an employee, student, or school official and to confer with an attorney. Following the closed session, the board voted unanimously to approve a resolution for the employment contract of the Treasurer.

• Executive session for consideration of dismissal/employment of an employee, student, or school official and to confer with an attorney
• Resolution approving employment contract of the Treasurer
• All motions carried unanimously with no dissenting votes

The board approved a resolution for the employment contract of the Treasurer. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel.

• Approved employment contract of Treasurer (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment/dismissal and confer with attorney (7-0)
• Exited executive session (7-0)

Business Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda of routine items and adopted memoranda of understanding with MCESC and Communities in Schools for partnerships. A human resources item regarding DEA after July 10 was unanimously rejected. The board also approved property sale agreements for ten district-owned properties, an amended certificate of estimated resources, and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020.

• Approved sale of 10 properties: 245 Salem Ave, 45 Wampler Ave, 1223-1231 N Euclid Ave, 2400 Hoover Ave, 200 S Wright Ave, 325 Homewood Ave, 5670 Philadelphia Ave, 35 Victory Dr, 101 Mathison Ave, 6900 N Main St
• Human Resources - DEA After July 10 motion failed unanimously (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with MCESC for paraprofessionals
• Approved MOUs with Communities in Schools of Central Ohio for Westwood and Meadowdale
• Approved Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources (FY20.5) and Supplemental Appropriations (FY20.5)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board is reviewing items for later approval, including the sale of 10 surplus properties, amended financial certifications, and supplemental appropriations. The meeting also covers personnel matters in executive session and various contracts and memoranda of understanding.

• Property sale agreements for 10 district-owned parcels: 245 Salem Ave, 45 Wampler Ave, 1223-1231 N Euclid Ave, 2400 Hoover Ave, 200 S Wright Ave, 325 Homewood Ave, 5670 Philadelphia Ave, 35 Victory Drive, 101 Mathison Ave, and 6900 N Main St
• Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20.5)
• Supplemental Appropriations Measure for Fiscal Year 2020
• Memoranda of Understanding with MCESC Para and Communities in Schools of Central Ohio at Westwood and Meadowdale
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters (appointment, employment, dismissal, etc.)

The board conducted a review session consisting of informational items and discussions. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded. The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved entry into Executive Session for personnel matters (6-0)
• Approved exit from Executive Session (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (6-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education is holding a retreat. They will consider a resolution to increase substitute bus driver pay from $12.05 to $14.00 per hour. The board will also review the strategic plan and hear presentations from several departments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Resolution to increase substitute bus driver pay to $14.00/hour (currently $12.05)
• Request for 48-hour rule waiver
• Review of the Strategic Plan
• Department presentations from Office for Exceptional Children, Public Information Office, Operations, Student Services, Human Resources, Chiefs of Schools, Academic Team, Curriculum/Instruction, Treasurer, and Superintendent
• Executive session for personnel (appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of an employee, student, or school official)

The board held a retreat and voted to enter an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of an employee, student, or school official. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for public employee matters (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held its business meeting, conducted hearings, and approved a consent agenda of routine items. It adopted several superintendent‑recommended resolutions, including membership in the Ohio High School Athletics Association, the EdChoice program, and approvals for out‑of‑country trips for Stivers School for the Arts. The treasurer’s recommendations for purchase requisitions, donations, minutes, and the December 2019 financial report were also approved. New business consisted of board member assignments for 2020.

• Resolution authorizing 2020‑21 membership in the Ohio High School Athletics Association (motion carried)
• Resolution approving the EdChoice program (motion carried)
• Resolution establishing a list of approved law firms for the district (motion carried)
• Resolution granting permission for Stivers School for the Arts out‑of‑country trip to Spain, March 19‑28, 2020 (motion carried)
• Treasurer's approval of purchase requisitions, donations, minutes, and the December 2019 financial report (motion carried)

The Board approved two student trips to Spain and France for Stivers School for the Arts and established a list of five authorized law firms. Other actions included approving the 2020-2021 OHSAA membership and a settlement for Kevin Turner.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA Resignations After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved 2020-2021 Ohio High School Athletics Association membership (7-0)
• Approved EdChoice resolution (7-0)
• Approved settlement for Kevin Turner (7-0)
• Approved list of five authorized law firms (7-0)
• Approved Liberty University Student Teaching Agreement MOU (7-0)
• Approved two Stivers School for the Arts trips to France and Spain (7-0)

Organizational Meeting/Review Session

The board elected Mohamed H. Al-Hamdani as president for 2020 and appointed Will Smith as parliamentarian, but a motion for Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard as vice president failed. New members Gabriela Pickett, Dion Sampson, and William Smith were sworn in. The board also approved resolutions for 2020 meeting dates, OSBA memberships, advance tax payments, and facsimile signatures.

• Mohamed H. Al-Hamdani elected board president for 2020
• Motion for Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard as vice president failed
• New members Gabriela Pickett, Dion Sampson, and William Smith sworn in
• Approved resolutions for 2020 meeting dates, OSBA membership, and legal assistance fund
• Resolution to establish service fund and authorize facsimile signatures passed

The Board elected its President, Vice President, and Parliamentarian for 2020. Three new board members were sworn in, and the Board approved a series of organizational resolutions including meeting dates and membership renewals.

• Appointed Karen Wick-Gagnet as president pro tem (4-0)
• Elected Mohamed Al-Hamdani as President (7-0)
• Elected Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard as Vice President (7-0)
• Elected William Smith III as Parliamentarian (7-0)
• Approved 2020 Board meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved membership renewal for Ohio School Boards Association (7-0)
• Approved membership renewal for OSBA Legal Assistance Fund (7-0)
• Approved resolutions for advance payment of taxes, facsimile signatures, and the Service Fund (7-0)