Dayton Public Schools public meetings in 2023

Business Meeting

The board heard presentations on fall 3rd grade reading results and school closing procedures. They approved a slate of superintendent recommendations including human resources actions, consultant services, contracts, and an agreement with the Montgomery County Sheriff. Some items, like the HR actions after July 10, failed unanimously, while the sheriff agreement passed 4-2.

• Approved Agreement with Montgomery County Sheriff (4-2 vote, two no votes)
• Approved Human Resources salary actions: $80,000 and $71,118.48 per year plus benefits
• Consultant Services approved with two abstentions
• Presentation of 2023 Fall 3rd Grade Reading Results by Mindy Clark
• Board member travel expenses approved totaling over $1,200

The Board approved several human resources recommendations, including three specific salaries. The Board also approved a temporary advance, November 2023 financials, and an agreement with the Montgomery County Sheriff.

• Approved HR recommendations for three positions at salaries of $80,000, $71,118.48, and $71,118.48 (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-6)
• Approved Consultant Services (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Agreement with Montgomery County Sheriff (4-2)
• Approved Temporary Advance (6-0)
• Approved November 2023 Monthly Financials (6-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions (6-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense (6-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting is largely procedural. The board will appoint a Treasurer Pro Tem and then enter executive session to discuss an unspecified matter. No other substantive business is listed.

• Appointment of a Treasurer Pro Tem
• Executive session (entering and exiting)

The board held a special meeting that primarily consisted of entering and exiting an executive session. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board is holding a review session to discuss items for an upcoming business meeting. The only item on the agenda is a special presentation recognizing fall sports city champions from multiple schools, including volleyball, cross country, soccer, and football teams.

• Recognition of Stivers HS girls volleyball as Fall City League Champions
• Recognition of Wright Brothers cross country and middle school soccer as Fall City League Champions
• Recognition of Belmont girls cross country and boys soccer as Fall City League Champions
• Recognition of Ponitz HS girls soccer as Fall City League Champions
• Recognition of Dunbar HS football as Fall City League Champions and OHSAA playoff qualifiers

The board approved a 48-hour waiver for human resources and a human resources recommendation. The latter included a title change to System Administrator with a prorated salary of $80,000.

• Approved 48-Hour Waiver - Human Resources (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendation with title change to System Administrator at $80,000 prorated salary (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session regarding Public Employee (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on December 4, 2023. They received a superintendent search update and community engagement report from the ALMA Advisory Group. The board then voted to enter executive session to discuss public employee matters related to the search.

• Superintendent search update and community engagement presentation by ALMA Advisory Group
• Motion to enter executive session for public employee (entering) carried 6-0
• Motion to exit executive session for public employee (exiting) carried 5-0 with one member not present
• Meeting adjourned after executive session

The Board received an update from the ALMA Advisory Group regarding the superintendent search. The Board also entered and exited an executive session to discuss a public employee.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session regarding a public employee (6-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (5-0)

Special Meeting

This is a previously unscheduled special meeting of the Dayton Board of Education. The board will discuss a policy on simultaneous first and second readings, a proposed agreement for the University of Dayton's use of the Welcome Stadium parking lot, and elementary principal reassignments. An action item on appointing a treasurer pro-tem is also scheduled.

• Appointment of a treasurer pro-tem (action item)
• Policy: Simultaneous 1st and 2nd Readings
• Discussion of University of Dayton's use of Welcome Stadium parking lot
• Discussion of elementary principal moves

The board held a special meeting to discuss policy readings, the use of Welcome Stadium parking by the University of Dayton, and elementary principal moves. No substantive votes or decisions on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to adjourn (6-0)

Business Meeting

The board unanimously approved superintendent recommendations including human resources, contracts, consultant services, and a resolution with AFSCME. It also approved treasurer recommendations including the five-year forecast, monthly financials, donations, and purchase requisitions. New business included a resolution to cease action on employment start prior to board approval.

• Approved human resources recommendations, with items 33, 34, and 49 deferred to next meeting
• Approved contracts including a contingent item for Sparks Psychological Services
• Approved a five-year forecast and monthly financials for October 2023
• Approved an articulation agreement and memorandum of understanding with Sinclair Community College
• Approved a College Credit Plus agreement with Central State University

The Board approved the appointment of Tiffany Powell as Interim Business Manager and voted to move the Purchasing Department under the Treasurer's Office. Several academic agreements with Sinclair Community College and Central State University were approved. The Board also adopted multiple district policies and approved October 2023 financials.

• Named Tiffany Powell as Interim Business Manager (7-0)
• Moved Purchasing Department under the Treasurer's Office (5-2)
• Approved prorated salary of $140,000/year for Richard Rayford as Interim Business Manager (7-0)
• Approved agreements and MOUs with Sinclair Community College and Central State University (7-0)
• Approved October 2023 Monthly Financials (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations excluding items 33, 34, and 49 (7-0)
• Adopted policies AC/ACB, BCG, GCDA, BCCD, and BCCE (7-0)
• Tabled policies for Simultaneous 1st and 2nd Readings (6-0)

Special Meeting

This is a previously unscheduled special meeting. The board held an executive session regarding a public employee, with no other substantive business discussed. The meeting was adjourned after the session.

• Executive session for public employee (entering and exiting)
• Appointment of Treasurer Pro-Tem (no name provided)
• Meeting was unscheduled and called as a special meeting

The board entered and exited an executive session regarding a public employee. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to adjourn (4-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education met for a review session prior to the Nov. 21 business meeting. They voted to approve a revised 2023-2024 school calendar, accepted an RFP with Sentinel Technologies, and approved several human resources items and purchase requisitions. A separate human resources action (DEA after July 10) failed. The board also heard presentations on a graduation early warning system and athletic programs.

• Revised 2023-2024 school calendar approved unanimously (6-0).
• Sentinel Technologies RFP (MITS) accepted (board members Wick-Gagnet and Sampson abstained).
• Human Resources items approved with several lines postponed to the Nov. 21 business meeting.
• Human Resources – DEA After July 10 motion failed (0-6).
• Five-Year Forecast presented for information.

The Board approved a revised school calendar for SY24 and various purchase requisitions. Several Human Resources recommendations were approved, though a proposal regarding DEA After July 10 was denied. The Board also accepted the Sentinel Technologies RFP.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations with specific line exceptions (5-1)
• Approved Human Resources Lines 174-176 (4-2)
• Approved Human Resources Line 400 (4-2)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-6)
• Approved revised School Calendar SY24 (6-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions (6-0)
• Accepted Sentinel Technologies RFP (MITS) (4-2)
• Approved entering and exiting Executive Session (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held a business meeting on October 17, 2023, taking action on several superintendent and treasurer recommendations. The board approved an organizational chart amendment moving the Lead Investigator position to Human Resources and adding four IT system coordinator roles. It also passed consultant contracts, human resources items, and amended the fiscal year 2024 budget and appropriation measures, while tabling purchase requisitions for ESS NE LLC, XTEK, and FLOCK.

• Presentation on Capital Plan Agreement and Kickoff by Bradley Payne Advisors
• Organizational chart approved with amendments: Lead Investigator moved to Human Resources, four IT system coordinator positions added
• Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources and Amended Appropriation Measure for FY2024 approved
• Human Resources items included separate votes; items #2 and #39 (coaching staff) passed 6-1, item #12 discussed in executive session then passed
• Purchase requisitions for ESS NE LLC, XTEK, and FLOCK tabled

The board appointed Richard Rayford as Interim Business Manager and approved several financial measures, including the FY2024 Amended Appropriation Measure. The board denied a pay increase for Figueroa and Mastrino and failed to approve Human Resources - DEA After July 10. A contract for Tufts Medical Center was approved via a 48-hour waiver.

• Appointed Richard Rayford as Interim Business Manager (Unanimous)
• Approved Amended Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources (7-0)
• Denied pay increase for Figueroa and Mastrino (3-4)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (1-6)
• Approved Tufts Medical Center contract (7-0)
• Approved Board Policy GBPB Professional Development Program (7-0)
• Tabled purchase requisitions for ESS NE LLC, XTEK, and FLOCK (6-1)

Board Retreat

This is a procedural board retreat meeting. The board will hear a presentation from The Alma Group, then enter and exit executive session, and adjourn. No votes on policy, contracts, or budgets are part of this agenda.

• Presentation by The Alma Group (discussion/information/presentation)

The board met for a retreat featuring a presentation by The Alma Group. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded; the board only voted on procedural motions to enter and exit executive session and to adjourn.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a review session to discuss and vote on items for the upcoming business meeting. Key actions included approval of the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources and Amended Appropriation Measure for fiscal year 2024, as well as a rental agreement with the Ohio High School Athletic Association for Welcome Stadium. The board also approved most human resources items, tabling four specific lines, and authorized travel for board members to certain conferences.

• Approved the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources and Amended Appropriation Measure for FY2024
• Approved OHSAA Welcome Stadium Rental Agreement (with 48-hour waiver)
• Approved Human Resources items, tabling lines 4, 47, 49, and 78 until October 17, 2023
• Approved board member travel to OSBA Capital Conference and Council of the Great City Schools; deferred OSBA Legislative and NSBA Annual conferences
• Considered donations, purchase requisitions, and monthly financials for September 2023

The Board approved a rental agreement with the Ohio High School Athletics Association for Welcome Stadium. Several human resources items were approved, though some specific lines were tabled and one DEA-related item was denied. Board member travel reimbursements were also approved with some exceptions.

• Approved Human Resources items except lines 4, 47, 49, and 78, which were tabled until Oct 17 (5-0-1)
• Approved Human Resources line 34 (5-0-1)
• Approved Human Resources line 14 (5-0-1)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (1-5)
• Approved 48-Hour Waiver for Ohio High School Athletics Association Welcome Stadium Rental Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ohio High School Athletic Association Welcome Stadium Rental Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense Reimbursement except OSBA Legislative and NSBA Annual Conferences (6-0)
• Approved travel reimbursement for Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education met to review academic updates on Professional Learning Communities and several superintendent recommendations. The board approved multiple settlement agreements, human resources actions, and a resolution for a System Administrator position. Additionally, the board approved several fiscal year 2024 financial measures.

• Resolution for System Administrator position with projected costs of $80,000.00, $82,000.00, and $84,050.00 across fiscal years
• Approval of settlement agreements for Bennett, Brown, Dowell-Evans, and Knight
• Approval of the Amended Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024
• Approval of the Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2024
• Approval of August 2023 Monthly Financials

The Board approved a $10 million advance repayment, an interim superintendent contract, and the selection of Alma Advisory Group as the superintendent search firm. Several settlement agreements and financial measures for Fiscal Year 2024 were also approved. One human resources item regarding DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved $10 Million Advance Repayment (7-0)
• Selected Alma Advisory Group as Superintendent Search Firm (4-3)
• Approved Contract for Interim Superintendent (7-0)
• Approved Amended Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024 (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved settlement agreements for Bennett, Brown, Dowell-Evans, and Knight (7-0)
• Approved Resolution for Tuition Rates 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution for Administrative Position (System Administrator) (7-0)

Review Session

This review session prepares items for the upcoming business meeting, including an amended appropriation for FY2024, a new K-12 Network Engineer position, and retroactive pay for coaches. The board will also hear presentations from two superintendent search firms (ALMA Advisory Group and HYA) and review updated tuition rates. Several settlement agreements and contract items are on the agenda for discussion.

• Amended appropriation measure for fiscal year 2024
• Resolution to create K-12 Network Engineer position ($80,000-$84,050 across fiscal years)
• Resolution authorizing retroactive pay for coaches (July 2022 through March 2023)
• Tuition rates for 2023-2024: out-of-district $3,393.24, out-of-state $8,151.15
• Presentations by superintendent search firms ALMA Advisory Group and HYA

The board approved recommendations for human resources and contracts and agreements. A resolution authorizing retroactive pay to coaches was also passed. The board entered and exited an executive session regarding a public employee.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations, Line 16-Pulled (6-0)
• Approved Contracts and Agreements (6-0)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing Retroactive Pay to Coaches (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for Public Employee (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved the fiscal year 2024 permanent appropriation measure and certificate of estimated resources. It also approved superintendent's recommendations including a one-year contract with MindPlay, an MOU with RTA for school resource officer coverage, and an administrative position for Board Clerk with salary steps. A leave payout for Stacy Maney was tabled pending legal advice. Presentations included grant checks from the Dayton Public Schools Foundation and data on 7-12 state test results.

• Approved FY2024 permanent appropriation measure and certificate of estimated resources.
• Approved a one-year contract with MindPlay (amended from three-year).
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with RTA for SRO coverage.
• Tabled leave payout for Stacy Maney pending legal advice.
• Approved Board Clerk position with salary schedule ($78,853.71 - $82,845.99).

The Board approved a supplemental contract for Interim Superintendent David Lawrence and voted to proceed with hiring firms for a permanent superintendent search. Other actions included approving various human resources items, consultant contracts, and fiscal year 2024 appropriations.

• Approved supplemental Interim Superintendent Contract for David Lawrence at $160,000/year (7-0)
• Approved hiring firms for the superintendent search (4-3)
• Approved one-year contract with MindPlay (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Tabled leave payout for Stacy Maney pending legal advice (7-0)
• Approved Permanent Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024 (7-0)
• Approved MOU for RTA & DPS SRO Coverage (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Joseph Lacey as OSBA Capital Conference representative (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board reviewed items for the upcoming business meeting, including superintendent and treasurer recommendations. They approved the FY2024 Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources and Permanent Appropriation Measure, and also approved 48-hour waiver requests for human resources and contracts. Presentations were given on state test results and co-teaching/gifted services.

• Approved FY2024 Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources
• Approved FY2024 Permanent Appropriation Measure
• Approved 48-hour waiver for Human Resources (including item #16 for Shehee)
• Approved 48-hour waiver for Contracts and subsequent contracts list
• Discussed consultant contracts and gifted exchange resolution

The board approved several 48-hour waiver requests for human resources and contracts. Specific personnel actions were voted on individually, including the approval of line 8 (Ewing) and line 16 (Shehee), while line 2 (Munch) was tabled.

• Approved Human Resources 48-hour Waiver (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources items including 48-hour waiver (7-0)
• Approved HR line 8 (Ewing) (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved HR line 16 (Shehee) (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled HR line 2 (Munch) by consensus
• Approved 48-Hour Waiver Request for Contracts (7-0)
• Approved Contracts (48-Hour Waiver) (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a retreat discussing start-of-school plans, staffing gaps, an organizational chart, superintendent search, finances after ESSER funding, Stivers admissions, and program discussions. An executive session on personnel was held. Votes included approval of board travel to the Council of Great City Schools fall conference, HR items (with line 58 failing due to insufficient votes per board policy), contracts, and purchase requisitions.

• Failed vote on Human Resources line 58; only 3 yes votes needed 4 per board policy
• Approved board member travel to Council of Great City Schools Annual Fall Conference in San Diego
• Discussion of staffing gaps and changes
• Discussion of superintendent search firm selection
• Discussion of finances after ESSER funding

The Board approved several human resources items, contracts, and purchase requisitions. One human resources item (line 58) failed to pass, and another was tabled until August 8.

• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense (5-0)
• Approved Human Resources (5-0)
• Approved Human Resources line 27 (4-1)
• Denied Human Resources line 58 (3-1-1)
• Tabled Human Resources - DEA After July 10 until August 8
• Approved Contracts (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions 48-Hour Waiver (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions (5-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education is largely procedural. The board voted to enter an executive session to discuss personnel and consult with attorneys, then exited. A discussion on district programming is also scheduled.

• Executive session entered for public employee and attorney conference (motion carried unanimously)
• Executive session exited
• Discussion of district programming under new business

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved fiscal year 2024 temporary appropriations and a temporary certificate of estimated resources, setting the budget for the new fiscal year. The board also approved various superintendent recommendations including consultant services, contracts, an incentive payment resolution, and a cloud services extension letter. A human resources item regarding DEA After July 10 failed. Additionally, the board approved purchase requisitions and board member travel expenses.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Temporary Appropriation
• Approval of Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources
• Approval of cloud services extension letter (CBTS)
• Approval of incentive payment for certain employees
• Purchase requisitions approved (Clark Shaffer Hackett and Council of Great City Schools); Human Resources - DEA After July 10 motion failed

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Temporary Appropriation and a Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources. Several personnel and service contracts were approved, though one human resources recommendation regarding DEA After July 10 was denied. The Board also authorized incentive payments for certain employees.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Temporary Appropriation (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources (7-0)
• Approved Resolution to Authorize Incentive Payment to Certain Employees (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (1-6)
• Approved Consultant Services and Contracts/Agreements (7-0)
• Approved Resolution - Cloud Services Extension Letter (7-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions for Clark Shaffer Hackett (6-0, 1 abstain) and Council of the Great City Schools (6-1)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board reviewed and voted on personnel actions, financial measures, and policy readings at its July 11, 2023 review session. Key decisions included appointing an interim superintendent, approving immediate pay for two employees, and adopting a temporary appropriation for fiscal year 2024. The board also discussed contracts, consultant agreements, and entered executive session.

• Appointed Dr. David Lawrence as Interim Superintendent (vote 4-1-1)
• Approved immediate pay for Dalexus Brodie and Rayvon McClendon
• Approved Human Resources items, except line #42 initially, then line #42 separately
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2024 Temporary Appropriation Measure per Ohio Revised Code
• Approved Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2024

The board appointed Dr. David Lawrence as Interim Superintendent. Other actions included approving human resources recommendations and a resolution for immediate pay.

• Appointed Dr. David Lawrence as Interim Superintendent (4-1-1)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations, excluding line #42 (6-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations (5-0-1)
• Approved Resolution to Approve Immediate Pay (6-0)
• Approved Policy Readings (6-0)
• Entered Executive Session for personnel, attorney conference, and negotiations (6-0)
• Exited Executive Session (6-0)

Special Meeting

Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on June 30, 2023. The board approved a 48-hour waiver to present assistant principal appointments, but the subsequent resolution to appoint assistant principals for Kemp Elementary, Dunbar High, and Thurgood Marshall STEM High failed. Other items, including administrator appointments for central office and principals, contracts, supplemental appropriations, temporary board advances, and purchase requisitions, were approved. The board also entered executive session for public employee, real estate, and negotiations matters.

• Resolution for assistant principal appointments at Kemp Elementary, Dunbar High, and Thurgood Marshall STEM High FAILED (motion failed, 2 yes, 5 no).
• Supplemental Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2023 approved (motion carried, 7-0).
• Temporary Board Advances approved (motion carried).
• Contracts (Section 3B and revised contracts in Section 7B) approved, with one no vote on the revised contracts.
• 48-Hour Waiver approved to present assistant principal appointments and treasurer's recommendations.

The Board approved several administrator appointments and contracts, as well as a supplemental appropriation measure and temporary board advances for Fiscal Year 2023. A motion to approve specific Assistant Principal appointments failed.

• Approved Administrator Appointments 1-3 (7-0)
• Approved Administrator Appointments 4-5 (5-2)
• Approved Contracts (7-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Board Advances (7-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions (7-0)
• Denied Administrator Appointments for Assistant Principals (2-5)
• Approved Revised Contracts (6-1)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved multiple personnel actions, including appointing Catrina Bailey as Principal of Dunbar High School at $110,917.61 and Nicole Davis as Principal of Stivers High School at $116,353.95. The board also approved consultant service contracts, a temporary pay scale for flag and percussion instructors, memorandums of understanding with Wright State University and the Salvation Army, and a temporary certificate of estimated resources for FY2024. One item, the Ed Direction single-source consultant contract, was removed from the list and later failed to pass.

• Appointment of Catrina Bailey as Principal of Dunbar High School at $110,917.61
• Appointment of Nicole Davis as Principal of Stivers High School at $116,353.95
• Removal of Ed Direction from single-source consultant list; subsequent contract failed
• Approval of temporary pay scale: $3,000 per season for flag and percussion instructors
• Approval of temporary certificate of estimated resources and temporary appropriation for FY2024

The Board approved the appointment of two high school principals and passed several financial measures for Fiscal Year 2024. It also approved various consultant contracts and memorandums of understanding with Wright State University and the Salvation Army.

• Appointed Catrina Bailey as Principal of Dunbar High School at $110,917.61 (5-0)
• Appointed Nicole Davis as Principal of Stivers High School at $116,353.95 (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources and Appropriation Measure for FY2024 (5-0)
• Approved Consultant Services Contracts and Single Source contracts excluding Ed Direction (5-0)
• Denied Single Source Consultant Services Contracts for Ed Direction (2-3)
• Approved MOUs with Wright State University and Salvation Army Kroc Center (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent travel expenses for AASA conference (5-0)
• Approved Board Resolution for EPC Cooperative School Bus Purchasing Program (5-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Board of Education holds a review session to discuss items for approval at the upcoming business meeting. Key items include a supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2023, a human resources vote (with seven items pulled at a board member's request), and budget reviews for nutrition and transportation. Several resolutions and memoranda of understanding are also on the agenda.

• Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023 (required by Ohio law)
• Human Resources vote including staff moves and new hires; 7 items pulled by Board member Sampson
• Budget Review: Nutrition Services and Transportation
• Resolution - Temporary Pay Scale: Flag and Percussion Instructors receive $3,000 one-time payment per season
• Resolution - Dayton Foundation Transfer (Fund #2742) for DPS Fund J Instructional Management System

The board approved several financial measures, including a supplemental appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023 and an amended certificate of estimated resources. Human resources recommendations and purchase requisitions were also approved.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (4-1 abstain)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources (5-0)
• Approved Permanent Transfer for Fund 003 (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions (5-0)
• Entered and exited Executive Session to consider appointment/employment of a public employee (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on May 22, 2023, waiving the 48-hour rule to consider several action items. The board approved a $6,165,361 appropriation and transfer for the Welcome Stadium construction fund, approved a revised GMP #6 with Shook Construction, approved a temporary pay scale of $25/hr for a psychology intern, and approved contracts as listed. A motion for purchase requisitions failed.

• Approved $6,165,361 transfer from general fund to Welcome Stadium construction fund (8-1, Gabriela Pickett opposed on some votes)
• Approved Shook Construction GMP #6 (Revised) amendment for Welcome Stadium (7-1, Pickett opposed)
• Approved temporary pay scale of $25.00/hr for Psychology Intern
• Approved contracts as listed (6-0-1, Dion Sampson abstained)
• Failed purchase requisitions motion (2-5, only Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard and Gabriela Pickett in favor)

The Board approved a revised GMP #6 for Shook Construction and authorized a $6,165,361 transfer from the general fund to the Welcome Stadium construction fund. A temporary pay scale for psychology interns and various contracts were also approved. A request for purchase requisitions was denied.

• Approved 48-hour waiver for contracts, pay scale, GMP #6, and purchase requisitions (6-0)
• Approved contracts (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Temporary Pay Scale for Psychology Interns (7-0)
• Approved Shook Construction GMP #6 Amendment (6-1)
• Approved $6,165,361 appropriation increase and transfer from general fund (7-0)
• Approved $6,165,361 transfer to Welcome Stadium construction fund (6-1)
• Approved $6,165,361 appropriation increase for Welcome Stadium construction fund (6-1)
• Denied purchase requisitions (2-5)

Business Meeting

The board approved a resolution to restructure Charity Adams Earley Academy to serve grades Pre-K through 8 starting in the 2023-2024 school year. They also adopted new science textbooks for K-8 and 9-12, and approved a mediation agreement regarding UD/Welcome Stadium. Several budget presentations and the five-year forecast were presented and approved. A resolution on a temporary pay scale was pulled from a vote at the superintendent's request.

• Restructure Charity Adams Earley Academy to Pre-K-8 effective 2023-2024
• Textbook adoption for K-8 Science
• Textbook adoption for 9-12 Science
• Mediation Agreement for UD/Welcome Stadium
• Temporary Pay Scale resolution pulled by superintendent

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a review session to discuss items for a future business meeting. They reviewed superintendent recommendations including human resources actions, textbook adoptions for science K-12, a temporary pay scale for instructors, and a proposal to restructure Charity Adams Earley Academy to Pre-K–8. Several personnel actions were voted on, including the non-renewal of an administrator contract which failed and a teacher non-renewal which passed.

• Restructure Charity Adams Earley Academy to Pre-K–8 effective 2023-2024
• Non-renewal of administrator contract (E. Marthaler) failed (3-2)
• Non-renewal of teacher contract (M. Towle) approved
• Temporary pay scale: $1,500 per season for flag and percussion instructors
• Textbook adoption resolutions for science K-8 and 9-12

The board approved several human resources recommendations, including teacher and administration reappointments. A motion to non-renew the contract of administrator E. Marthaler failed, while the non-renewal of teacher M. Towle and the resignation of administrator J. Clark were approved.

• Appointed Jocelyn Rhynard as treasurer pro tem (6-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations (5-0)
• Approved Administration Re-Appointments (5-0)
• Approved Teacher Reappointments (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Non-Renewal of Administrator Contract (E. Marthaler) denied (2-3)
• Approved Non-Renewal of Teacher Contract (M. Towle) (5-0)
• Accepted Administrator Resignation (J. Clark) (4-1)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will vote on a one-year contract for Superintendent Lolli. The agenda also includes presentations on the Adult 22+ program, a study table update at Stivers, and budget reviews for Curriculum and Human Resources. Public hearings and recognitions for Math Olympics winners, intramural winners, and winter sports city champions are scheduled.

• Resolution for a one-year contract for Superintendent Lolli (action item)
• Presentation: Adult 22+ Program by Dan Hinshaw
• Budget Review: Curriculum by Rachael Murdock
• Budget Review: Human Resources by David Harmon & Stacy Maney
• Recognition of Math Olympics winners, intramural winners, and winter city league champions

The Board approved a one-year contract for Superintendent Lolli and authorized several personnel reappointments and administrative contracts. Financial measures including a supplemental appropriation and amended resource certificate for Fiscal Year 2023 were approved. The Board denied a resolution to terminate and a human resources motion regarding DEA after July 10.

• Approved one-year contract for Superintendent Lolli (4-3)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved Consultant Service and Contracts (7-0)
• Denied Resolution to Terminate (1-6)
• Approved termination of S. Davis (7-0)
• Approved Administrator & DSS Reappointments and one-year Administrative Contracts (7-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation and Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2023 (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton City School District Board held a review session to preview items for the upcoming business meeting. The board discussed updates on two high schools, budget overviews for special offices, and a series of superintendent recommendations including human‑resources actions, reappointments, contracts, and several resolutions. Members voted on a human‑resources DEA after July 10 (motion failed) and on a license for the University of Dayton to use a track‑throws area (motion carried). The treasurer presented the FY 2023 supplemental appropriation measure and other financial items.

• Human Resources DEA after July 10 – motion failed
• Resolution: UD Athletic Facilities Use License for Track Throws Area – motion carried
• Supplemental Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2023 – presented for approval
• Resolution – Teacher Reappointments SY24 – discussed
• Memorandum of Understanding – AmeriCorps Seniors – discussed

The Board approved recommendations for Human Resources and a use license for the UD athletic facilities track throws area. A separate recommendation for Human Resources - DEA after July 10 was denied.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA after July 10 recommendation (0-7)
• Approved UD Athletic Facilities Use License for Track Throws Area (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a special meeting to open, conduct a public hearing, and consider new business. Board members voted on a North Arcade Compensation motion, which failed. In executive sessions, the board approved personnel and contract matters and appointed Board Member Joseph Lacey as treasurer pro tem. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

• North Arcade Compensation motion – motion failed
• Executive Session (Entering) – personnel and contracts motion carried
• Executive Session (Exiting) – appointment of Joseph Lacey as treasurer pro tem, motion carried
• Public hearing of the public – held without recorded decisions

The Board voted against a recommendation for North Arcade compensation. Members entered and exited an executive session regarding personnel and contracts, during which Board Member Joseph Lacey was appointed treasurer pro tem.

• North Arcade Compensation denied (3-4)
• Motion to enter Executive Session for Personnel & Contracts approved (7-0)
• Motion to exit Executive Session for Personnel & Contracts approved (7-0)
• Board Member Joseph Lacey appointed treasurer pro tem
• Meeting adjourned (7-0)

Business Meeting

The board approved the 2023-2024 district calendar, athletic supplemental rate changes, a substitute pool for food service and custodial, contracts, a student settlement, and tax valuation complaints against two properties. It also accepted monthly financials, donations, and purchase requisitions. The meeting opened with recognition of science fair and Dayton Speaks oratorical winners.

• Adoption of 2023-2024 district calendar
• Resolution for athletic supplemental rate changes (cheer coach adjustments removed pending base salary review)
• Resolution establishing substitute pool for food service and custodial positions
• Authorizing filing of tax valuation complaints against Flight I LLC and OCV Dayton LLC
• Settlement agreement with a student

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools board reviewed presentations on transportation, stadium financing, and other topics. It voted on two Human Resources items, carrying one motion and rejecting another. Members approved travel and expense reimbursements totaling $470.12. The meeting concluded with an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approval of board member travel/expense reimbursements: $70.00, $175.00, $67.50, $86.88, $70.74 (total $470.12)
• Human Resources recommendation motion carried
• Human Resources – DEA After July 10 motion failed
• Welcome Stadium Financing presentation
• Resolution authorizing filing of tax valuation complaints against Flight I LLC and OCV Dayton, LLC

The Board approved human resources recommendations, excluding Line 5, and board member travel/expense reimbursements. A proposal for human resources regarding DEA after July 10 was denied.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations, excluding Line 5 (6-0)
• Tabled Human Resources Line 5 by consensus
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-6)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense Reimbursement (6-0)
• Approved entering Executive Session for Personnel & Confidential Business Matter (6-0)
• Approved exiting Executive Session (6-0)

Special Meeting

This is a previously unscheduled special meeting of the Dayton Board of Education. The agenda is primarily procedural, including call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance, followed by a press conference. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Press conference scheduled as the main substantive item

The meeting consisted of a call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a special presentation for a press conference. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education met to recognize fall sports champions, hold public and bargaining unit hearings, and convene an executive session on personnel. The board approved the superintendent's recommendations on human resources and consultant services.

• Recognition of 2022 City League Fall Sports Champions
• Executive session on personnel matters
• Approval of superintendent's human resources recommendations
• Approval of superintendent's consultant services recommendations
• Hearings for bargaining units and public speakers

The Board approved several personnel and consultant agreements, including a settlement for A. Bailey and a partnership with Sinclair for CCP SY24. Financial actions included a supplemental appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023 and the approval of January 2023 financials. The Board also voted to terminate a resolution with Skanska.

• Approved Human Resources, Consultant Service, and Contracts and Agreements recommendations (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for A. Bailey (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Montgomery County for Youth Career Services (7-0)
• Approved CCP SY24 agreement with Sinclair (7-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023 (7-0)
• Approved January 2023 Monthly Financials (7-0)
• Approved resolution to terminate Skanska (5-2)
• 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 discuss items for a future business meeting. Key items include a receptionist salary scale (ranging from $22.71 to $23.88 per hour over three FY periods), a supplemental appropriation for FY 2023, and several contracts and agreements. A motion on Human Resources - DEA After July 10 failed.

• Receptionist salary scale: $22.71/hr (FY22-24), $23.29/hr (FY25-27), $23.88/hr (FY28-30)
• Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023
• Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY 2023
• Settlement Agreement with A. Bailey
• Agreement: Montgomery County - Youth Career Services

The Board approved the DSS Salary Scale for receptionists and general Human Resources recommendations. A proposal regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved DSS Salary Scale - Receptionist (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (1-6)

Business Meeting - Duplicate No Action

The Dayton Board of Education holds a business meeting to consider superintendent and treasurer recommendations. Items include approving a Stivers School for the Arts field trip to Italy, human resources actions (including a motion that later failed), contracts, a garage door settlement, and new business such as board assignments and a superintendent RFP discussion.

• Approval of Stivers School for the Arts field trip to Milan, Venice, Assisi, Florence, and Rome, Italy (16 students, 3 adults, March 31–April 8, 2023)
• Human Resources – DEA After July 10 motion (noted as failed 0–7 in later correction)
• Resolution – Garage Door Settlement
• Memorandum of Understanding – OAPSE Local 627 Attendance Bonus for bus drivers
• Resolution – Administrative Salary Scale (FY 2022–2030, Associate Executive Director: $93,093.88–$97,805.27)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education voted on a series of recommendations, including human resources items, contracts, and a field trip. A motion to approve a human resources item related to DEA after July 10 failed 7-0. Other approved items include a Stivers School for the Arts trip to Italy, a garage door settlement, and an administrative salary scale.

• Stivers School for the Arts trip to Milan, Venice, Assisi, Florence, and Rome approved for 16 students and 3 adults (March 31-April 8, 2023)
• Resolution for garage door settlement approved
• Administrative salary scale approved for Associate Executive Director ($93,093.88 for FY 2022-2023, $95,419.76 for FY 2023-2024, $97,805.27 for FY 2028-2030)
• Memorandum of Understanding with OAPSE Local 627 for bus driver attendance bonus approved
• Human resources item on DEA after July 10 failed with all seven members voting no

The Board approved several human resources actions, contracts, and financial reports. It also established a Policy Committee and two new funds, while rejecting a proposal to disband the Parent & Family Community Engagement Committee.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources line 6 (5-2)
• Approved Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (7-0)
• Approved Contracts/Agreements (7-0)
• Approved Stivers School for the Arts out of country field trip (7-0)
• Approved Garage Door Settlement resolution (7-0)
• Approved December 2022 Monthly Financials (7-0)
• Approved OAPSE Local 627 Attendance Bonus MOU (7-0)

Organization Meeting/Review Session

This is the board's annual organizational meeting. Board members elected Chrisondra Goodwine as president and Will Smith as vice president, voted on routine resolutions (meeting dates, OSBA membership, tax advance, facsimile signatures), and discussed a proposed Stivers School for the Arts field trip to Italy. A resolution to establish a service fund failed but will be reconsidered at the next meeting.

• Chrisondra Goodwine elected board president for 2023 (6-1 vote); Will Smith elected vice president (5-1 vote)
• Resolution to establish Certificate of Enrollment and Board Service Fund failed 0-6, then postponed to next meeting
• Board approved 2023 meeting dates (Review Sessions at 5:30 p.m., Business Meetings at 6:00 p.m.)
• Renewed membership in Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund
• Discussed out-of-country field trip for Stivers School for the Arts to Italy (Milan, Venice, Assisi, Florence, Rome)

The Board elected Chrisondra Goodwine as President and Will Smith as Vice President for 2023. Members approved the 2023 meeting schedule, membership renewals, and the Superintendent's salary. A proposal to establish a Certificate of Enrollment and Board Service Fund was denied.

• Appointed Karen Wick-Gagnet as President Pro Tem (6-0)
• Elected Chrisondra Goodwine as President for 2023 (5-1)
• Elected Will Smith as Vice President for 2023 (5-1)
• Appointed Joseph Lacey as parliamentarian
• Approved 2023 Board Meeting Dates with amended start times (6-0)
• Renewed membership in the Ohio School Boards Association (6-0)
• Approved Resolution for Advance Payment of Taxes 2023 (5-0-1)
• Denied establishment of Certificate of Enrollment and Board Service Fund (0-6)