Dayton Public Schools public meetings in 2022

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education reviewed and voted on superintendent and treasurer recommendations, including budget amendments, personnel actions, and contracts. Among the key items were a $68K appropriation to the superintendent's office, a failed motion on DEA after July 10, and approval of a separation agreement.

• Approved supplemental appropriation for FY 2023, including a $68K appropriation to the superintendent's office (passed 4-2).
• Failed motion for Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (unanimous no vote).
• Approved separation agreement for K. Thomas-Durrell.
• Approved OSU Education Affiliation Agreement (Nursing) for Jennifer Williams.
• Presentation on Yondr Initiative donation from DMUSC and Declare Dayton.

The Board approved an amended certificate of estimated resources and a supplemental appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023. Several human resources and contract recommendations were approved, though one personnel motion regarding DEA after July 10 failed. The board also approved monthly financials for November 2022 and various purchase requisitions.

• Approved Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2023 (6-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation for FY2023 (6-0)
• Approved $68K appropriation to the superintendent's office (4-2)
• Approved Human Resources and 48-Hour Waiver requests (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-6)
• Approved Separation Agreement for K. Thomas-Durrell (6-0)
• Approved OSU Education Affiliation Agreement (Nursing) for Jennifer Williams (6-0)
• Approved November 2022 Monthly Financials (6-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education holds a review session to discuss and vote on items for the upcoming business meeting. Key items include a resolution to increase the Welcome Stadium project budget from $12,347,415 to $44,500,000, human resources actions, contracts, and treasurer's recommendations such as an amended certificate of estimated resources and supplemental appropriations.

• Resolution to increase Welcome Stadium project budget from $12,347,415 to $44,500,000 for field house and all-purpose field
• Human Resources items for vote, including separation agreement for K. Thomas-Durrell
• Contracts and agreements for vote, including OSU Education Affiliation Agreement (Nursing)
• Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2023
• Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023

The Board approved human resources recommendations and contracts. Members also approved board member travel expenses and appointed Dion Sampson as treasurer pro tem.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (4-1)
• Approved Contracts (5-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense (5-0)
• Appointed Dion Sampson as treasurer pro tem (5-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held its business meeting on Nov 15, 2022. The board approved several superintendent recommendations, including the DEA 2022‑2025 contract, a memorandum of understanding with WestED, and a resolution to increase administrative and DSS salaries. The board also approved the five‑year financial forecast, October 2022 financials, and various purchase requisitions. Hearings for bargaining units and public input were also scheduled.

• Approval of DEA Contract 2022‑2025 (Agreement - DEA)
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding – WestED
• Resolution – Administrative/DSS Salary Increase (3% retirement benefit pickup and one‑time bonus)
• Approval of Five‑Year Forecast and Assumptions
• Approval of Purchase Requisitions (including Motz Group Inc item)

The Board approved several personnel and financial items, including a resolution for administrative and DSS salary increases. A motion regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was denied. The Board also approved the five-year forecast and October 2022 monthly financials.

• Approved Administrative/DSS Salary Increase (7-0)
• Approved Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions (7-0)
• Approved Monthly Financials for October 2022 (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding - WestED (7-0)
• Approved Organization Chart SY23 (7-0)
• Approved Affiliation Agreement - Sinclair Nursing (7-0)
• Approved Resolution to Restate the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a review session to preview items for an upcoming business meeting. Key actions included approving a resolution opposing a state board resolution, authorizing an out-of-country trip to Peru for Stivers School for the Arts students, and discussing a multi-year administrative salary increase plan. The board also passed a resolution to restate the 457 deferred compensation plan and approved expense reimbursements.

• Resolution opposing State Board resolution passed 6-1 (Goodwine dissenting)
• Out-of-country field trip to Peru for Stivers School for the Arts (19 students, 3 adults, April 3-11, 2023) approved
• Administrative/DSS salary increase: 3% retirement pickup effective Jan 2023, additional 3% in 2023-24, plus 3% one-time bonus
• Expense reimbursement for board member Chrisondra Goodwine: $478.12
• Resolution to restate the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The Board of Education approved a resolution opposing a State Board Resolution and authorized Human Resources recommendations. Board member travel and expenses were also approved. The session included an executive session to discuss employee compensation and legal matters.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense (6-0)
• Approved Resolution: Opposing State Board Resolution (5-1)
• Entered Executive Session for attorney conference and personnel compensation (6-0)
• Exited Executive Session (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held a business meeting on October 18, 2022. The board approved multiple superintendent and treasurer recommendations, including a natural gas service renewal, settlement agreements, and a board travel expense. A human resources item related to DEA after July 10 failed. The meeting also included executive sessions and public hearings.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of competitive retail natural gas service from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025 from Direct Energy Business
• Settlement agreements with J. Smith and J. Vestal
• Memorandum of Understanding with OAPSE Local 156 (Provisional Mechanics)
• Settlement Agreement with OAPSE Local 156 (Mechanics)
• Board member travel to International LGBTQ Leaders Conference 2022 in Washington, DC

The Board approved several human resources actions, consultant services, and labor agreements with OAPSE Local 156. Financial approvals included September 2022 financials and a natural gas service renewal. One human resources recommendation regarding DEA after July 10 was denied.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA after July 10 (0-6)
• Approved Contracts, Consultant Services, and Purchase Requisitions (6-0)
• Approved MOU and Settlement Agreement for OAPSE Local 156 (6-0)
• Approved September 2022 Monthly Financials and Minutes (6-0)
• Approved natural gas service renewal for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved settlement agreements for J. Smith and J. Vestal (6-0)
• Approved travel for International LGBTQ Leaders Conference 2022 (6-0)

Review Session

During a review session ahead of the next business meeting, the Dayton Public Schools Board voted on several items, including approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with The Salvation Army (Kroc Center), a resolution supporting Indigenous Peoples Day, and board member travel expense reimbursements. The board also discussed human resources items, contracts, consultant contracts, and received an athletic update. Treasurer's recommendations included monthly financials, donation acceptance, a natural gas service renewal authorization with Direct Energy Business, and settlement agreements.

• Vote to approve human resources item (details not specified)
• Vote to approve Memorandum of Understanding with The Salvation Army (Kroc Center)
• Vote to approve resolution supporting Indigenous Peoples Day
• Vote to approve board member travel/expense reimbursements: Chrisondra Goodwine ($307.04) and Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard ($488.53)
• Authorization of competitive retail natural gas service renewal from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025 with Direct Energy Business

The Board approved recommendations for Human Resources and a Memorandum of Understanding with The Salvation Army (Kroc Center). Additionally, the Board passed a resolution supporting Indigenous Peoples Day and approved board member travel expenses.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with The Salvation Army (Kroc Center) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution supporting Indigenous Peoples Day (7-0)
• Approved board member travel/expense reimbursement (7-0)
• Approved entering Executive Session for Personnel (7-0)
• Approved exiting Executive Session for Personnel (7-0)
• Appointed Dion Sampson as Treasurer Pro Tem (7-0)

Business Meeting

The board approved a three-year salary scale for Student Success Coach, contracts, compensation agreements for Delco TIF and CRA, an out-of-country field trip to Toronto, and MOUs with AFSCME and Greater Edgemont Community. Two human resources items failed, including an unidentified line item #6 and a DEA After July 10 measure.

• Approved Administrative Salary Scale setting Student Success Coach salary at $42,000 for FY2022-2024, with increases to $43,050 and $44,126 in later years
• Rejected Human Resources Line Item #6 (motion failed 2-5-2)
• Rejected Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (unanimous no vote)
• Approved out-of-country field trip for Stivers School for the Arts to Toronto, Canada (10 students, 2 adults, Jan 25-29, 2023)
• Approved Compensation Agreements for Delco TIF and Delco CRA

The board approved an administrative salary scale, several human resources and contract agreements, and fiscal year 2023 budget adjustments. They also authorized an out-of-country field trip for Stivers School for the Arts. Two human resources items and one second reading of BDDB were denied.

• Approved Administrative Salary Scale Action (7-0)
• Approved Out of Country Field Trip for Stivers School for the Arts (7-0)
• Approved Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources and Supplemental Appropriations for FY2023 (7-0)
• Approved MOU for AFSCME Operations Local 101 and Greater Edgemont Community (7-0)
• Approved Compensation Agreements for Delco TIF & Delco CRA (5-2)
• Denied Human Resources Line item #6 (2-3-2)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7-0)
• Denied 2nd reading of BDDB (3-4-0)

Review Session

This is a review session to discuss items for the next business meeting. The board will consider superintendent's recommendations including HR actions, an out-of-country field trip for Stivers School for the Arts, memoranda of understanding with AFSCME and Greater Edgemont Community, and a resolution setting the administrative salary scale for a Student Success Coach. Treasurer's recommendations include an amended certificate of estimated resources, supplemental appropriations, and monthly financials for August 2022. New business includes authorizing LifeLock subscriptions up to $675 due to a data breach and appointing D. Lawrence as Business Manager.

• Stivers School for the Arts out-of-country field trip to Toronto, Canada (Jan 25-29, 2023, 10 students, 2 adults)
• Administrative Salary Scale: Student Success Coach salary $42,000 (FY2022-2024), $43,050 (FY2025-2027), $44,126 (FY2028-2030)
• Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2023
• LifeLock subscription authorization up to $675 due to Dayton Public Schools data breach
• Appointment of D. Lawrence as Business Manager (approved 5-2)

The board approved the appointment of D. Lawrence to the Business Manager position. A resolution regarding LifeLock was also passed. The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel.

• Approved Resolution - LifeLock (7-0)
• Approved appointment of D. Lawrence as Business Manager (5-2)
• Approved entering Executive Session for Negotiations & Personnel (7-0)
• Approved exiting Executive Session for Negotiations & Personnel (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting, appointing Joe Lacey as Treasurer Pro Tem. The board also entered executive session to discuss a public employee matter. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointment of Joe Lacey as Treasurer Pro Tem
• Executive session for public employee discussion

The board appointed Joseph Lacey as Treasurer Pro Tem. The board also entered and exited an executive session regarding a public employee.

• Appointed Joseph Lacey as Treasurer Pro Tem (6-0)
• Entered executive session regarding public employee (6-0)
• Exited executive session regarding public employee (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education met to review several superintendent and treasurer recommendations. Approved items included pay rate increases for substitute bus drivers and trainees, as well as multiple administrative resolutions and contracts.

• Pay increase for Substitute Bus Trainees from $12.00 to $16.00
• Pay increase for Substitute Bus Drivers from $14.00 to $18.00
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Official Certificate of Estimated Resources
• Resolution regarding OAPSE Local 156 (Mechanics)
• Resolution regarding Neighborhood School Centers MOU

The board approved the Official and Original Appropriation Measures for Fiscal Year 2023 and set tuition rates for 2022-2023. Several personnel and operational resolutions were passed, including bus stop approvals and a temporary salary scale. A recommendation for 'Hunan Resources - DEA After July 10' was denied.

• Approved Official and Original Appropriation Measures for FY2023 (7-0)
• Approved Tuition Rates 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved Bus Stops 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution for OAPSE Local 156 Mechanics (7-0)
• Denied Hunan Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved temporary policy IGDK for 2022-2023 school year (4-3)
• Approved policy DFA (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Denied policies AC/ACB, AC-R-2, and BBF-E

Board Retreat

The Board of Education convened a retreat at the Mills Park Hotel in Yellow Springs. The meeting included standard opening items, two executive sessions concerning a public employee entering and exiting, and a training presentation by board member Darsheel Kahur. The session concluded with adjournment.

• Executive Session – Public Employee (Entering)
• Executive Session – Public Employee (Exiting)
• Board Member Training – Darsheel Kahur

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting previously unscheduled. The board will hold an executive session on a public employee matter, with entry and exit portions. The agenda includes only procedural items such as call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, executive session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Executive session to discuss a public employee matter

Review Session

This is a review session for the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education to discuss and preview items for approval at the next business meeting. Notable proposed items include increasing substitute bus trainee pay from $12 to $16 per hour and substitute bus driver pay from $14 to $18 per hour, along with a separate rate increase for substitute teachers. A human resources item was split to defer one line for later vote, and a measure related to DEA after July 10 failed.

• Proposed temporary salary scale: Substitute Bus Trainees to $16/hr and Substitute Bus Drivers to $18/hr
• Proposed rate increase for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals via ESS addendum
• Human Resources item: line 20 deferred to August 16 vote; rest approved
• Human Resources - DEA After July 10 measure failed 0-6
• Official Certificate of Estimated Resources and Original Appropriation Measure for FY2023 discussed

The board appointed a Treasurer Pro Tem and approved human resources recommendations and a resignation agreement. A recommendation for human resources regarding DEA after July 10 was denied.

• Appointed Dion Sampson as Treasurer Pro Tem (6-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-6)
• Approved Resignation Agreement for R. Gue (6-0)
• Approved pulling line 20 from the agenda to be voted on August 16, 2022 (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education met on July 26, 2022, to vote on superintendent recommendations covering administrative contracts, community partnerships, and personnel actions. The board approved memorandums of understanding with several local organizations and a resolution capping parent transportation reimbursements at $123,000. One human resources proposal failed, and an MOU for Neighborhood School Centers was withdrawn for revisions. These actions finalize district vendor agreements, establish frameworks for community programs, and set reimbursement limits for families transporting students to non-public schools.

• Approved consultant contracts and general district agreements
• Approved MOUs with CSU, Sinclair, Wilberforce, 5/3, MBK, and Mentoring Collaborative
• Approved settlement agreements for Construction and Trades and D. Johnson
• Approved OAPSE Local 158 (Clericals) and Local 643 (Paraprofessionals) agreements
• Approved resolution for parent transportation reimbursement (NTE $123,000)

The board approved various consultant contracts, human resources actions, and labor agreements. It also approved a resolution for transportation parent reimbursement and an administrator salary scale. One human resources recommendation regarding DEA after July 10 was denied.

• Approved Consultant Contracts (6-0)
• Approved Human Resources actions (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-6)
• Approved MOUs with CSU, Sinclair, Wilberforce, 5/3, MBK, and Mentoring Collaborative (6-0)
• Approved OAPSE Local 158 and Local 643 agreements (6-0)
• Approved termination of C. Irby (6-0)
• Approved Transportation Parent Reimbursement SY23 (6-0)
• Approved Administrator Salary Scale (6-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a Review Session on July 19, 2022, appointing Chrisondra Goodwine as Treasurer Pro Tem. Executive sessions addressed public employee negotiations and resulted in a motion to establish and post a Business Manager position. The board also approved a resolution to reimburse parents up to $123,000 for transportation costs. Additional presentations covered safety and security, the International School, and bell schedule updates.

• Appointment of Chrisondra Goodwine as Treasurer Pro Tem
• Resolution to create and post the Business Manager position
• Resolution approving up to $123,000 for parent transportation reimbursement
• Safety & Security update presentation
• International School update presentation

The Board appointed a Treasurer Pro Tem and voted to establish and post the position of Business Manager with revisions to the job description. The meeting included updates on safety, the international school, and bell schedules.

• Appointed Chrisondra Goodwine as Treasurer Pro Tem (6-0)
• Approved establishing and posting the Business Manager position (4-1-1)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education convened a previously unscheduled special meeting. The session included an executive session to consider the appointment or employment of an employee and a discussion regarding position creation.

• Appointment/employment of an employee (Executive Session)
• Discussion regarding position creation

The board entered and exited an executive session to consider the appointment or employment of an employee. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved entry into executive session for personnel matters (5-1)
• Approved exit from executive session (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education passed a resolution opposing Ohio HB99 at a special meeting. The board also approved a student settlement agreement, an affiliation agreement with Sinclair Nursing, and multiple fiscal resolutions including an amended certificate of estimated resources and supplemental appropriations for FY2022. An executive session was held to discuss public employee compensation.

• Resolution opposing Ohio HB99
• Affiliation Agreement with Sinclair Nursing
• Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2022
• Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022
• Executive Session on public employee compensation

June Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will vote on temporary resolutions for Fiscal Year 2023 estimated resources and appropriations, setting the financial framework for the upcoming school year. The board will also consider personnel actions including administrator contracts, reappointments, resignations, and separation agreements. A public hearing and executive session on a public employee matter are scheduled.

• Resolution for Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2023
• Resolution for Temporary Appropriation Measure for FY2023
• Approval of administrator one-year contracts and reappointments
• Resignation agreement for J. Hahn and separation agreements for L. Hogue and K. Woodie
• Executive session on appointment/employment/dismissal of a public employee

The Board of Education approved temporary appropriation and resource certificates for Fiscal Year 2023. The board also passed resolutions opposing three Ohio House Bills and supporting the extension of the Child Nutrition Waiver. Various personnel contracts, separation agreements, and financial reports were approved.

• Approved Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Appropriation Measure for FY 2023 (7-0)
• Approved resolution opposing Ohio HB322, HB327 and HB616 (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting extending Child Nutrition Waiver (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations (5-2)
• Approved Resolution for Santino Davis (5-1-1)
• Approved separation agreements for L. Hogue and K. Woodie (7-0)
• Approved updated policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations (7-0)

Review Session

This is a review session where the board examines items before the upcoming business meeting. Agenda items include executive sessions on employee and security matters, superintendent's recommendations on HR and contracts, and treasurer's recommendations including resolutions for FY2023 temporary certificate of estimated resources and temporary appropriation measure. No final decisions are made at this meeting.

• Resolution for FY2023 Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources
• Resolution for FY2023 Temporary Appropriation Measure
• Executive Session on employment of a public employee
• Executive Session on specialized details of security arrangements
• Monthly financials for May 2022

The board held two executive sessions to discuss public employee employment and security arrangements. Other items, including fiscal year 2023 appropriations and various resolutions, were listed for discussion and information but no votes were recorded for them.

• Entered executive session to consider public employee employment (5-0)
• Exited executive session regarding public employee employment (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss security arrangements (5-0)
• Exited executive session regarding security arrangements (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a special meeting on June 6, 2022 at the Administration Building. Members nominated and appointed board member Chrisondra Goodwine as treasurer pro tem, and the motion was carried. The board also held a discussion reviewing the FY23 budget. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Appointment of Chrisondra Goodwine as treasurer pro tem (motion carried)
• FY23 budget review discussion
• Adjournment of the meeting

The board appointed a Treasurer Pro Tem and conducted a review of the FY23 budget. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Appointed Chrisondra Goodwine as treasurer pro tem (6-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a retreat on May 21, 2022. They voted to approve a reimbursement agreement for civil service administration and authorized board member travel to the National Athletic Directors Conference in Nashville, TN. Presentations were given on Welcome Stadium and facilities updates.

• Appointment of Dion Sampson as Treasurer Pro Tem
• Approval of reimbursement agreement for civil service administration
• Presentation on Welcome Stadium update
• Presentation on facilities update
• Approval of board member travel to National Athletic Directors Conference, Dec 9-13, 2022, Nashville, TN

The Board appointed Dion Sampson as Treasurer Pro Tem and approved an agreement for Civil Service Administration reimbursement. The Board also approved board member travel.

• Appointed Dion Sampson as Treasurer Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved agreement for Reimbursement for Civil Service Administration (5-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel (5-0)

Business Meeting

The board approved multiple superintendent recommendations, including new English Language Arts curricula for grades K-6 and 7-12, an administrative salary scale adjustment, and a resolution to participate in the Region 9 ESC purchasing cooperative. Also approved were a $15,000 grant from the Dayton Community Foundation for teacher training, ESL proposals to establish the Welcome School as an International School site, and several settlement agreements. The treasurer presented the five-year forecast and the board approved the amended certificate of estimated resources for fiscal year 2022.

• Approval of K-6 ELA curriculum adoption
• Approval of 7-12 ELA curriculum adoption
• Administrative salary scale set for HR Lead Investigator at $65,000 (FY2022) rising to $68,290.63 (FY2028-2030)
• Resolution to participate in Region 9 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
• $15,000 grant from Dayton Community Foundation for Early IT teacher training at Thurgood Marshall High School

The Board approved new English Language Arts (ELA) adoptions for grades K-6 and 7-12. It also authorized $15,000 for teacher training at Thurgood Marshall High School and approved several personnel and financial resolutions.

• Approved K-6 and 7-12 ELA Adoptions (7-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Early IT teacher training at Thurgood Marshall High School (7-0)
• Approved Option 2 for ESL Proposals for the International School (7-0)
• Approved participation in Region 9 ESC Purchasing Cooperative (6-1)
• Approved Administrative Salary Scale resolution (7-0)
• Approved OAPSE Local 766 B (Psychologists) and Local 766 (Interpreters) resolutions (7-0)
• Approved Five-Year Forecast Notes and Assumptions (7-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriations and Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2022 (7-0)

Review Session

This is a review session where the Dayton Public Schools Board discusses items for an upcoming business meeting. Presentations include a textbook adoption and a STEM proposal for Thurgood Marshall High School. Superintendent recommends two settlement agreements and a $15,000 grant from Dayton Foundation for teacher training. Treasurer presents budget amendments, donations, and purchase requisitions.

• Presentation on 2021-2022 ELA textbook adoption
• Presentation on Thurgood Marshall STEM High School proposal
• Resolution to use $15,000 from Dayton Community Foundation grant for teacher training
• Two settlement agreements (C. Miller and S. Ali)
• Resolution to participate in Region 9 ESC Purchasing Cooperative

The board conducted a review session featuring presentations on textbook adoption and a STEM proposal. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded outside of entering and exiting an executive session regarding a public employee.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session - Public Employee (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session - Public Employee (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education will hold a retreat with procedural items and presentations. A financial update by Hiwot Abraha, recap of resident park presentations, and revisiting board goals are scheduled for discussion. No formal votes or action items are listed beyond adjournment.

• Presentation by Hiwot Abraha (Financial Update)
• Recap from Resident Park Presentation Sessions
• Board Goals Revisited discussion
• Procedural items: Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance

The Board held a retreat featuring a presentation by Hiwot Abraha. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved non-renewal of administrator contracts for S. Davis, J. Hunter, L. Jones, and K. Snee, resignation agreements for S. Welch and T. Jackson, and a settlement agreement with Devon Henderson. The board also approved the revised 2022-2023 district calendar and monthly financials for March 2022. A motion regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10 failed unanimously. The board went into executive session for personnel matters and recognized Math-O-Lympics winners and Ohio School Nurse of the Year Dawn Abbott.

• Non-renewal of four administrator contracts (S. Davis, J. Hunter, L. Jones, K. Snee)
• Resignation agreements for S. Welch and T. Jackson
• Settlement agreement with Devon Henderson
• Revised 2022-2023 district calendar approved
• Human Resources DEA After July 10 motion failed

The Board of Education approved the non-renewal of contracts for several administrators and a DEA contract. Other actions included approving a revised district calendar, a settlement agreement, and updated policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations.

• Approved non-renewal of administrator contracts for L. Jones (6-1) and J. Hunter (4-3)
• Approved non-renewal of DEA contract for K. Snee (7-0)
• Approved resignation agreements for S. Welch and T. Jackson (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Devon Henderson (7-0)
• Approved revised District Calendar 2022-2023 (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved March 2022 monthly financials and minutes (7-0)
• Adopted codified policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a review session to preview items for the upcoming business meeting. The board reviewed a settlement agreement involving Devon Henderson, a revised district calendar for 2022-2023, and monthly financials for March 2022. An executive session was held to discuss negotiations with public employees and personnel matters.

• Appointment of Karen Wick-Gagnet as Treasurer Pro Tem
• Review of Settlement Agreement - Devon Henderson
• Revised District Calendar for 2022-2023
• Monthly Financials for March 2022
• Board member travel expenses for OSBA Board Leadership Institute in Columbus, OH

The board appointed Karen Wick-Gagnet as Treasurer Pro Tem and approved board member travel and expenses. The board also entered an executive session to discuss public employee negotiations and personnel matters.

• Appointed Karen Wick-Gagnet as Treasurer Pro Tem (7-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense (7-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session for negotiations and personnel (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education considered routine consent items, approved most treasurer's recommendations, and voted on several resolutions. A superintendent's recommendation regarding DEA after July 10 failed, while the board approved a resolution for the Jones settlement and authorized use of foundation funds. The meeting also included recognitions of city championship teams, a public hearing, and an executive session for negotiations and legal consultation.

• Motion to approve DEA After July 10 failed 1-6
• Resolution to use funds from Mathile Foundation (account #2742) and Career Development (account #3730) approved
• Resolution for Jones settlement approved unanimously
• Authorized establishing a custody account for investments with US Bank
• Approved monthly financials for February 2022 and donations

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a review session to discuss items for the upcoming business meeting. The board voted to approve the treasurer's contract and authorized the use of funds from the Mathile Foundation (City Connects) and Career Development and Mentoring accounts. They also reviewed treasurer's recommendations including accepting amounts and rates for 2022-2023, monthly financials, donations, minutes, purchase requisitions, and then-and-now items. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel.

• Resolution to approve the treasurer's contract – vote carried (6-0)
• Resolution to use funds from account #2742 (Mathile Foundation - City Connects) and #3730 (Career Development and Mentoring)
• Accepting amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission for 2022-2023
• Monthly financials for February 2022

The board approved a resolution to authorize the Treasurer's contract. The session also included an executive session regarding personnel.

• Approved Resolution to Approve the Treasurer's Contract (6-0)
• Entered Executive Session for Personnel (6-0)
• Exited Executive Session for Personnel (6-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a retreat with opening remarks, roll call, and several informational presentations on the stadium update, board goals, team building, and the treasurer's office. The board then moved into an executive session to discuss employment, compensation, and possible dismissal of public employees, and the motion to hold the session was carried. Afterwards, the board approved travel expense reimbursement for a member attending the Council of the Great City Schools Legislative/Policy Conference in Washington, DC, and then adjourned.

• Executive Session – personnel employment, compensation, and dismissal considerations (motion carried)
• Approval of Board Member travel expense reimbursement for Council of the Great City Schools Legislative/Policy Conference, Washington, DC
• Welcome Stadium Update presentation (discussion)
• Board Goals presentation (discussion)
• Treasurer's Office Function Overview presentation (discussion)

The Board held a retreat featuring updates on Welcome Stadium, board goals, and the Treasurer's Office. The Board entered and exited an executive session to discuss personnel employment and compensation. One action item regarding board member travel expenses was approved.

• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense Reimbursement (6-0)
• Entered Executive Session to consider personnel employment and compensation (6-0)
• Exited Executive Session (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved a consent agenda, the 2022-2023 Program of Studies, a contract with Shook, Inc. for Welcome Stadium, and several financial measures. A human resources item regarding DEA after July 10 failed on a 1-5 vote. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 101 and a resolution on building and construction skilled trades.

• Human Resources - DEA After July 10 failed (1-5 vote)
• Contract with Shook, Inc. for Welcome Stadium approved
• Program of Studies 2022-2023 approved (5-1 vote)
• Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Local 101 (vacation buyout) amended and approved
• Board member travel reimbursement of $270.80 for Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard approved

The Board approved the 2022-2023 Program of Studies, a contract with Shook, Inc. for Welcome Stadium, and several financial appropriations. A recommendation regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was denied. The Board also approved a memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 101 regarding a vacation buyout.

• Approved Program of Studies 2022-2023 (5-1)
• Approved contract with Shook, Inc. for Welcome Stadium (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (1-5)
• Approved amended MOU with AFSCME Local 101 for vacation buyout (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (6-0)
• Approved Ohio High School Athletic Association Membership SY23 (6-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriations FY 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources - FY22 (6-0)

Review Session

This is a review session where the Dayton Board of Education reviews items to be presented for approval at a future business meeting. Items include the 2022-2023 Program of Studies, human resources recommendations with a vote, contracts, memoranda of understanding, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters. The board also reviews financial items such as a temporary advance, amended certificate of estimated resources, and supplemental appropriations.

• Presentation of 2022-2023 Program of Studies
• Human Resources items for vote, including personnel actions
• Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Local 101 (Vacation Buyout)
• Resolution regarding Shook, Inc. at Welcome Stadium
• Executive Session to discuss employment of public employees and pending legal action

The Board of Education approved human resources items and held an executive session to discuss personnel and legal action. Other items including contracts and purchase requisitions were discussed without recorded votes.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel and legal action (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved a $2 million advance from the General Fund to order 5,000 Chromebooks, with 90% of the cost to be reimbursed. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dayton Education Association (DEA) for class coverage, created two District Support Specialist positions, and ratified a settlement agreement with OAPSE Local 156. Monthly financials for December 2021 and various routine items on the consent agenda were also approved.

• $2,000,000 advance from General Fund to Miscellaneous Reimbursement Fund for 5,000 Chromebooks, with 90% reimbursement
• Memorandum of Understanding with DEA for class coverage, effective Jan 19, 2022, no retro pay
• Creation of District Support Specialist position with hourly rates from $25.00 to $26.92
• Change to current Specialist position on administrative salary scale ($55,910 to $60,209)
• Settlement agreement with OAPSE Local 156

The Board approved a $2 million advance from the General Fund to the Miscellaneous Reimbursement Fund. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding for DEA class coverage and a settlement agreement with OAPSE Local 156. A motion regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was failed.

• Approved $2,000,000 advance from General Fund to Miscellaneous Reimbursement Fund (7-0)
• Approved MOU for DEA Class Coverage effective Jan 19, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with OAPSE Local 156 (7-0)
• Approved two resolutions for District Support Specialist (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved December 2021 monthly financials and minutes (7-0)
• Approved purchase requisitions and donations (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)

Organization Meeting/Review Session

This is the Dayton Public Schools Board’s annual organizational meeting. New board members are sworn in, and the board elects Will Smith as president and votes on a vice president. Several routine resolutions are approved, including renewing OSBA membership, authorizing facsimile signatures, and establishing the service fund. A 48-hour waiver is granted to consider staff pay for calamity days due to illness rates.

• Oaths of office administered to new board members Chrisondra Goodwine, Joseph Lacey, and Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard
• Will Smith elected Board President for 2022 (unanimous 7-0)
• Resolution to renew membership in the Ohio School Boards Association for 2022 (passed 5-1-1)
• Resolution for Advance Payment of Taxes for 2022 (included in omnibus resolution)
• 48-hour waiver granted to introduce resolution on staff pay for calamity days due to illness rates

The Board of Education held an organizational meeting to swear in new members and elect leadership for 2022. The board approved several administrative resolutions and a policy regarding staff pay during illness-related closures.

• Elected Will Smith as President (7-0)
• Appointed Dion Sampson as honorary parliamentarian (7-0)
• Approved organizational resolutions including 2022 meeting dates and OSBA membership (5-1-1)
• Approved waiver of 48-hour rule for calamity day pay resolution (7-0)
• Approved paying staff regular salary for closure days due to pandemic, epidemic, or flu illness rates (7-0)