Dayton Public Schools public meetings in 2024

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on December 23, 2024. They entered executive session to discuss a public employee and confer with an attorney. The board voted on a classified personnel item to terminate Security Resource Officer Anthony Jackson Sr. at Meadowdale due to discipline; the motion failed with five no votes, one yes, and one abstention.

• Executive session entered and exited for discussion of a public employee and attorney conference.
• Termination of Security Resource Officer Anthony Jackson Sr. at Meadowdale for discipline, effective December 23, 2024.
• Motion to terminate failed: 5 no, 1 yes (Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard), 1 abstain (William Bailey).
• Public hearing held, but no specific comment details recorded.
• Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss public employees and legal counsel. A proposed classified appointment was brought to a vote and failed.

• Entered executive session (7-0)
• Exited executive session (7-0)
• Classified appointment denied (1-5)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education is voting on a series of personnel actions, including administrative appointments, teacher hires, coaching supplements, and concession worker rate increases. Notable items include the resignation of the Director of College Credit Plus and a promotion for the Assistant Treasurer with a salary increase to $135,708. Several items were pulled for executive session before final votes.

• Resignation of Sherry Gale, Director of College Credit Plus, effective 01/17/2025
• Promotion of David Riley from Director of Accounts Receivable to Assistant Treasurer, salary from $95,203 to $135,708
• Rehire of Sidney Booker as Head Boys Track & Field Coach at Dunbar ($6,732.05) and Jaunida Hurt as Head Girls Track & Field Coach at Dunbar ($6,214.40)
• Rate increases for 21 concession workers from $15/hr to $20/hr (NTE 4hrs/day) through 05/30/2025
• New hires of teachers Chad Kerns (Ponitz, $56,979) and Phyllis Peterson (EJ Brown, $57,098)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a review session to discuss personnel items slated for approval at the next business meeting. Agenda items include administrative appointments, teacher hires, classified staff changes, and athletic coaching supplements, all requiring a board vote.

• Administrative appointment: Monica Naas as Assistant Principal at Meadowdale with retirement date correction.
• Certified appointments: 8 new long-term substitutes hired at $51,785 each (e.g., DaMarco Barksdale, Markel Haralson).
• Classified appointments: 6 paraprofessional terminations due to credential issues, plus 10 new hires (e.g., Deja Goode at $18.05/hr).
• Athletic supplemental appointments: head coaches for softball, baseball, track, volleyball with stipends up to $6,732.05 (e.g., David Baker, Michael Beaty).
• Classified exempt hires include a bus driver trainee at $16.00/hr and student workers at $10.45/hr.

The board approved multiple sets of administrative, certified, and classified personnel appointments. It also ratified several Memorandums of Understanding with OAPSE and DEA, and approved a contract for internal auditor Sarah Hamilton.

• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, and Supplemental Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved DEA After July 10th personnel item (7-0) after initial failure and reconsideration
• Approved MOU/Settlement Agreement with OAPSE Local 158 (7-0)
• Approved MOU for OAPSE Local 101 (SROs) 26-Pay (7-0)
• Approved MOU for DEA 2024 Additional Supplementals (7-0)
• Ratified Associate Business Manager salary scale (7-0)
• Approved contract for Internal Auditor Sarah Hamilton (7-0)

Business Meeting - 5:30pm

The Dayton Board of Education will hold a business meeting to hear public comment, recognize fall sports city champions, receive a presentation on study tables, and vote on personnel actions. Approved items include a retirement, a change of assignment with a salary of $61,991.93, and three principal mentor assignments at $10,000 each — though those three were tabled.

• Retirement of Assistant Principal Monica Naas from Meadowdale effective 5/30/2025
• Change of assignment for Monica Wilson to Confidential Support Manager at $61,991.93
• Three principal mentor assignments at $10,000 each tabled (Goins, Goode, Kelley)
• Recognition of fall sports city champions from Belmont, Stivers, Wright Brothers, and Wogaman
• Presentation on study tables

The Board approved various administrative, certified, and classified appointments, as well as a five-year financial forecast and monthly financials. They authorized academic collaborations with Sinclair Community College, Jefferson Township, and Trotwood, and approved an international field trip for Stivers School for the Arts.

• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, and Supplemental appointments
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Administrative and DSS Salary Schedules
• Approved Out of Country Field Trip for Stivers School for the Arts
• Approved agreements with Premier Health and Sinclair Community College
• Approved Five-Year Forecast, October 2024 financials, and purchase requisitions
• Approved Resolution for Advance Payment of Taxes (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved MOUs with Jefferson Township and Trotwood for Athletic City League discussions

Special Meeting - 8:00 a.m.

This is a previously unscheduled special meeting of the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education. The board convened, voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, then adjourned after exiting the closed session. No other business was conducted.

• Board voted unanimously to enter executive session for personnel
• Meeting opened at 8:00 a.m. and executive session began at 8:10 a.m.
• Only items on agenda were call to order, roll call, pledge, executive session, and adjournment

The board convened for a special meeting and voted to enter an executive session regarding personnel. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel (5-0)

Review Session - 5:30pm

The Dayton Board of Education will hold a review session to vote on personnel actions including administrative appointments, certified and classified staff changes, and athletic supplements. A motion to approve certain teacher resignations after July 10 failed 6-1. Other personnel items, including new hires and retirements, were approved.

• Motion to approve DEA After July 10 resignations failed (6-1); only Eric Walker voted yes
• New hires: Tony Baker (HR Business Partner, $91,127), Carmeletia Dunson (HR Business Partner, $91,127)
• Retirements of six certified teachers including James Bornhorst (Meadowdale) and Cynthia Spangler (Stivers)
• Athletic supplemental appointments: 30 coaching and activity positions across multiple schools, stipends up to $5,178.50
• Classified hires: two security resource officers at Ludlow ($19.86/hr), a mechanic ($26.86/hr)

The board approved several sets of administrative, certified, classified, and athletic appointments. It denied a request regarding DEA after July 10th and approved the termination of two employees. Board member travel and expenses were also approved.

• Approved Administrative Appointments 3A, C-F (7-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointment D6 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied Human Resources DEA After July 10th (1-6)
• Approved Certified Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Athletic Supplemental Appointments, including f37 and f38 (7-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense (7-0)

Special Board Meeting - 3:00pm

The Board is meeting to discuss the Superintendent's Personnel Agenda, including administrative, certified, and classified appointments. The session also includes a presentation on the importance of voting for students.

• Approval of athletic coaching supplements, including Head Girls Basketball Coach at Meadowdale for $9,552.63
• Employment of three Paraprofessionals at Ruskin, Louise Troy, and River's Edge at $18.05/hr
• Appointment of Evening School Teachers at Mound Street at $35.15/hr
• Promotion of Breann Mickey to Associate Director at Ludlow with a rate of $75,570.00
• Approval of four permanent bus driver appointments at a rate of $23.26/hr

The Board approved the adoption of codified policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations. Members also approved Administrative and DSS Salary Schedules, though Principals and AP Placement items were tabled until November 2024.

• Approved 48 Hour Waiver for Superintendent's Personnel Agenda (5-0)
• Tabled Administrative Appointments Table A1 until November
• Approved Administrative and DSS Salary Schedules (6-0)
• Tabled Principals & AP Placement until November 2024
• Adopted codified policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations (6-0)
• Entered Executive Session at 4:00pm (6-0)
• Exited Executive Session at 4:39pm (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved a resolution for administrative compensation for May 2024 salaries, and voted on numerous personnel actions including administrative, certified, classified, and athletic supplemental appointments. The board also reviewed salary schedules for administrators and principals, and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Dayton Education Association regarding long-term reserve teachers. Public hearings and a list of contracts and consultants were also on the agenda.

• Resolution approving administrative compensation for May 2024 salaries
• Administrative appointments: Antwan Derrick to Safety and Security Coordinator ($21.63/hr) and Kelsey Roberts to Analyst Recruiter ($31.05/hr)
• Certified appointment of Diona Taylor as Long-Term Substitute Intervention Specialist at Wogaman ($51,785)
• Athletic supplemental appointments for 14 coaching positions across multiple schools with stipends up to $9,552.63
• Memorandum of Understanding with DEA regarding Long Term Reserve Teachers

The Board approved various personnel appointments, financial reports, and purchase requisitions. It passed resolutions opposing Ohio House Bills 556 and 103. One motion regarding personnel appointments after July 10th was denied.

• Approved Administrative Appointments a1 and a2 (6-1)
• Denied personnel appointments After July 10th (1-6)
• Approved Certified, Classified, and Supplemental appointments (7-0)
• Approved Contracts, Agreements, and Consultants (7-0)
• Approved MOU for DEA Long Term Reserve Teachers and DEA Supplementals (7-0)
• Approved September 2024 Monthly Financials and Temporary Advance (7-0)
• Approved policies on Second Reading (7-0)
• Approved resolution opposing Ohio House Bills 556 and 103 (7-0)

Review Session - 5:30pm

The Dayton Board of Education held a review session that included a Nutrition Services presentation, public hearings, and executive session. The board approved administrative appointments with salary changes, and a large slate of certified and classified appointments, but a motion to approve five resignations (listed under 'After July 10th') failed 1-6.

• Presentation on Nutrition Services by Amber Whitmyer, Associate Director.
• Board entered executive session at 6:17 p.m.
• Approved administrative appointments: James Crutcher and Chiquith Smith to Safety and Security Coordinator at $71,118.41; Dionne McDole to Assistant Principal at $101,471.48.
• Motion to approve resignations of Hadil Issa, Amanda Northcutt, Audrey Tambe, Ceara Zennie, and Candace Hester failed (1 yes, 6 no).
• Approved numerous certified and classified appointments, including new hires and role changes (e.g., Jason Bieber, $51,785; Christina Briggs, $18.05/hr).

The board approved several sets of administrative, certified, and classified personnel appointments. Members also approved purchase requisitions and the termination of a contract with DATUM Tech. One motion regarding appointments 'After July 10th' was denied.

• Approved Administrative Appointments A-1, A2, and A3 (6-0)
• Denied appointments 'After July 10th' (1-5)
• Approved Certified Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (7-0)
• Approved contract termination for DATUM Tech (7-0)
• Approved Consultants and related 48-Hour Waiver (7-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions and 'Then & Now' (7-0)

Board Retreat 9:00am

The Dayton Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss the Academic Report Card presented by Superintendent Dr. Lawrence and a building discussion on Ludlow I led by Business Manager Dr. Marvin Jones. The board also approved board member travel expenses for a October 23-25 school visit to DeKalb Arts Academy in Atlanta. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Academic Report Card presentation by Superintendent Dr. Lawrence
• Ludlow I building discussion by Business Manager Dr. Marvin Jones
• Approval of board member travel expense for Oct 23-25 school visit to DeKalb Arts Academy, Atlanta GA
• Roll call and pledge of allegiance
• Adjournment motion carried

The Board of Education held a retreat featuring an academic report card presentation by Superintendent Dr. Lawrence. The board approved board member travel and expenses.

• Approved board member travel/expense (5-0)

Business Meeting - 5:30pm

The Dayton Board of Education will vote on a resolution concerning Montgomery County ESC, multiple memorandums of understanding with community organizations, and a range of personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and position changes. Public hearings for bargaining units and the public are scheduled.

• Resolution with Montgomery County ESC approved 6-1 (Trustee Goodwine opposed)
• Memorandums of Understanding with Brunner Literacy Center, Dayton Metro Library, Dayton Urban Young Life, and others
• Waiver of the 48-hour rule to submit the Montgomery County ESC resolution
• New hire Jason Slaughter Jr. as Student Success Coach at Dunbar ($42,000/yr)
• Retirements: Theresa Green (Intervention Specialist, Belmont) and Timothy Dunaway (Paraprofessional, International School)

The board approved several categories of staff appointments and a resolution for the Montgomery County ESC. Financial approvals included the August 2024 monthly financials, a permanent inter-fund transfer, and various purchase requisitions.

• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, and Supplemental Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Consultants items A-M (7-0)
• Approved waiver of 48-hour rule for Montgomery County ESC resolution (7-0)
• Approved Resolution: Montgomery County ESC (6-1)
• Approved Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources (7-0)
• Approved Permanent Inter-Fund Transfer (7-0)
• Approved August 2024 Monthly Financials (7-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions, including XTEK (7-0)

Review Session - 2:00pm

This review session precedes the business meeting and includes a presentation from Catapult Creative Collective, an executive session on a public employee matter, and approval of numerous personnel changes including resignations, new hires, transfers, and salary corrections for administrative, certified, and classified staff.

• Jesse Watts hired as Intramural & Partnership Coordinator at $71,118.41
• Kimberly Nalls promoted from Assistant Principal to Principal at Valerie, salary $100,042.87
• 15 long-term substitute teachers approved at $51,785 BA/1 or similar rates
• Christopher Schneider transferred to Nutrition Services Coordinator at $71,118.41
• Corrections to previous board actions: changes in start dates and salary for William Peterson III from $73,080 to $53,080

The Board approved several categories of staff appointments and a resolution for retroactive employment payment. Members voted to reconsider the August 30, 2024 administrative pay scale and reinstate the previous SY24 rate. A resolution for Payment in Lieu of for the 2024-2025 school year was also approved.

• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, Classified Exempt, and Supplemental Appointments (7-0)
• Approved resolution retroactively approving employment and payment for certain staff (7-0)
• Approved Resolution - Payment in Lieu of for 2024-2025 School Year (7-0)
• Approved board member travel/expense reimbursement (7-0)
• Voted to reconsider the Administrative Pay Scale approved on August 30, 2024 (7-0)
• Voted to reinstate the district's Administrative Pay Scale to the previous SY24 rate (7-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session regarding a public employee (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve salary schedules for administrators, district support staff, and principals, retroactive to July 1, 2024, with no reduction in current salaries. The board also approved the employment of three long-term substitute teachers at Ponitz and entered into executive session to discuss personnel matters. A resolution on musical performances for 2024 failed, while a discussion on the district's policy regarding the national anthem and Negro anthem was listed as new business.

• Approved salary schedules for administrators, DSS, and principals, retroactive to July 1, 2024, with no salary reduction
• Employed three long-term substitute teachers at Ponitz: Charles Haddix ($55,565), Tiffany Haddix ($55,565), Aubrey Ways ($51,785)
• Approved a contract recommendation after waiver of 48-hour rule
• Failed resolution on musical performances for 2024 (vote: 1-2-3)
• Discussed policy on adoption and use of the national anthem and Negro anthem

The Board approved personnel recommendations and a salary schedule for administrators, DSS, and principals retroactive to July 1, 2024. A contract recommendation was approved, while a resolution for musical performances was denied.

• Approved 48-hour waiver for Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Salary Schedules for Administrators, DSS, and Principals on 0-3 year scale, retroactive to July 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved 48-hour waiver for Contract recommendation (6-0)
• Approved Contract recommendation (6-0)
• Resolution - Musical Performances 2024 denied (1-2, 3 abstentions)

Business Meeting

The board will consider the Superintendent's Personnel Agenda, which includes multiple administrative, certified, and classified appointments, resignations, and position changes. Key actions involve hiring teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff across various schools. A teacher retirement and several resignations are also on the docket.

• Approval of 37 certified appointments including teachers and long-term substitutes, with rates up to $74,798
• Classified appointments include 16 new hires (paraprofessionals, bus drivers, security) and 3 change requests
• Resignations of a security resource officer, food service preparers, and paraprofessionals
• Teacher Anna Lawson's retirement effective Oct. 31, 2024 from Ponitz
• Presentation from Frog Street Press (curriculum vendor)

The board approved multiple sets of administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental appointments. Financial actions included approving a temporary appropriation measure for Fiscal Year 2025 and July 2024 monthly financials. The board also approved the 2024-2025 bus stop schedule and several consultant and vendor contracts.

• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, and Supplemental appointments
• Tabled Certified Appointments line B1
• Approved Temporary Appropriation Measure, Certificate of Estimated Resources, and Inter-Fund Advance for FY2025
• Approved July 2024 Monthly Financials
• Approved contracts for ESS, Samaritan Behavioral Health, YMCA, and Miami Valley Hospital
• Approved consultants D. Gregory & Associates, Christopher Hartley, Virginia Noe, and Watts Care
• Approved 2024-2025 Bus Stop Schedule
• Approved purchase requisitions including Clark, Schaefer, Hackett

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a review session to vote on administrative, certified, and classified personnel items, including resignations, new hires, rehires, and rate corrections. A motion amended the certified appointments to standardize long-term substitute compensation at the BA-1 step rate starting September 1, contingent on DEA approval. All motions carried unanimously.

• Administrative resignations: Kathy Borneman (Sr. Academic Coordinator) and Michelle Rammel (Assoc. Dir. of HR) effective 8/16 and 7/26.
• Certified appointments: 69 items including new hires and rehires; amended to set long-term sub pay at BA-1 step ($51,785) from Sept. 1.
• Classified appointments: 6 resignations, 10 new hires, 3 change requests, and 1 correction; hourly rates from $17.90 to $19.86.
• Certified corrections: rate adjustments for 5 teachers (Baldwin, Brinker, Crowell, Jones, McPeak) from prior board actions.

The board approved a new district mission statement, vision, and purpose. Several categories of personnel appointments were approved, including a new pay rate for long-term substitutes. Administrative appointments were tabled.

• Tabled Administrative Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Certified Appointments with long-term sub pay rate of BA-1 effective Sept 1, 2024, contingent on DEA approval (6-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments item C20 (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appointments (6-0)
• Approved OSBA Annual Delegate appointment of Eric Walker and alternate Dr. William Bailey (6-0)
• Approved new district mission statement, vision and purpose (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting to approve various personnel and financial recommendations. Key actions included approving a partnership with Sinclair Community College and a contract for a Business Manager.

• Memorandum of Understanding between Dayton Public Schools and Sinclair Community College for Transition Coordinators
• Business Manager contract for M. Jones
• Purchase requisitions for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Montgomery County ESC
• Board Member travel expenses for the NSBA Advocacy & Equity Institute in Washington DC (Feb 2-4, 2025)
• Approval of Human Resources and contract recommendations

The board approved a contract for Business Manager M. Jones and a Memorandum of Understanding with Sinclair Community College regarding transition coordinators. The board also approved various human resources actions, contracts, and purchase requisitions.

• Approved 48-hour waiver for Human Resources (6-1)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations with specific item removals (7-0)
• Approved Contracts (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Sinclair Community College for Transition Coordinators (7-0)
• Approved 48-hour waiver for Purchase Requisitions (7-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions (7-0)
• Approved Business Manager contract for M. Jones (7-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Board of Education approved a temporary appropriation measure and certificate of estimated resources for Fiscal Year 2025. The body also voted on human resources appointments, salary scale actions, and several memorandums of understanding.

• Approved Temporary Appropriation Measure and Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2025
• Approved salary scale for Executive Secretary ($31.05 to $32.63) and Grants Management Coordinator ($71,118.41 to $74,719.29)
• Approved SY24-25 Organization Chart, including increasing the number of SROs to 50
• Approved memorandums of understanding with Wright State University/Boonshoft School of Medicine and Dayton Foundation Plus
• Approved contracts, including a separate vote for Datum Tech

The Board voted to divide $344,043.65 from inactive building Principal's Fund accounts among all open schools based on student population. Other actions included approving the SY24-25 organizational chart and various financial measures for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Approved redistribution of $344,043.65 from inactive Principal's Fund accounts (6-1)
• Approved SY24-25 Organizational Chart, including increasing SROs to 50 (7-0)
• Approved Administrative & DSS Salary Scale Action (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources (7-0)
• Approved contract for Datum Tech (6-1)
• Approved MOU with Wright State University/Boonshoft School of Medicine (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Dayton Foundation Plus/Seedling Foundation (6-0-1)

Review Session

The Dayton Board of Education held a review session on July 9, 2024, and approved a temporary appropriation measure for fiscal year 2025, personnel recommendations, and a resolution to pay Tiffany Powell $24,120.60 for service as Interim Business Manager from November 21, 2023 to May 31, 2024. The board also approved a consultant limited contract with T. Davis and a memorandum of understanding with Wright State University/Boonshoft School of Medicine, and authorized board member travel to a national conference.

• Temporary Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2025
• Resolution to pay T. Powell $24,120.60 for interim business manager services
• Consultant Limited Contract with T. Davis (48-hour waiver)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Wright State University/Boonshoft School of Medicine
• Board member travel to NIAAA Annual Conference in Austin, TX

The Board approved several sets of human resources recommendations and a limited contract for consultant T. Davis. Other actions included approving a payment resolution for T. Powell and travel reimbursement for a national athletic administrators conference.

• Approved Superintendent's Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Human Resources recommendations lines 33 & 15 (7-0)
• Approved 48-hour waiver for Consultant Limited Contract T. Davis (7-0)
• Approved Consultant Limited Contract T. Davis (7-0)
• Approved Then & Now (7-0)
• Approved Business Manager Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Business Manager Human Resources line 11 (6-1)
• Approved travel reimbursement for NIAAA Annual Conference (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education held a retreat to discuss and approve several financial items, including the Fiscal Year 2025 Property Insurance Proposal from Marsh McLennan Agency with added coverage for Heid, Ludlow I, and cyber. The board also approved a Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources and a Permanent Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024, along with a temporary advance, purchase requisitions, contracts, and a memorandum of understanding with The Salvation Army Kroc Center. Presentations were given on the Academic Action Plan 23-24 review and Buildings & Operations.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2025 Property Insurance Proposal from Marsh McLennan Agency with added coverage for Heid, Ludlow I, and cyber
• Approved Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2024 as revised by Montgomery County Budget Commission
• Approved Permanent Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024, addressing operating revenue certification
• Approved a contract stipulating legal review before finalization
• Approved a $900 stipend for Chief Victoria Jones for OHSAA State Track Tournament services, reimbursed by OHSAA

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 property insurance proposal, including cyber coverage and coverage for Heid and Ludlow I. Members also approved several financial measures, including the Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources and a Memorandum of Understanding with The Kroc Center.

• Approved FY2025 Property Insurance with cyber, Heid, and Ludlow I coverage (5-0)
• Approved Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Advance and Permanent Transfer (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions pending legal review (5-0)
• Approved Contracts (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with The Salvation Army Kroc Center (5-0)
• Approved 48-Hour Waiver for Resolution to Pay for Services Rendered (5-0)
• Approved Resolution to Pay for Services Rendered (5-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will vote on a Temporary Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2025, a legal requirement to fund district operations. They will also consider a Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources, resolutions allowing single-source procurements, formal solicitations, and use of purchasing cooperatives. Several human resources recommendations were tabled for more information, and consultant contracts were approved with one dissenting vote.

• Temporary Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2025 approved to fund operations
• Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources for FY2025 approved
• Resolution granting Treasurer permission for single-source procurements in FY25
• Human Resources recommendations: items #1, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 tabled for more information
• Consultant contracts approved, with Amplify Education and Agiro voted separately; one no vote on Agiro

The board approved the Temporary Appropriation Measure and Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2025. Members also approved several consultant contracts, human resources recommendations, and district policies. A resolution regarding the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters was passed.

• Approved Temporary Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Temporary Certificate of Estimated Resources (7-0)
• Approved consultant contract for Amplify Education (7-0)
• Approved consultant contract for Agiro (6-1)
• Approved resolution for Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Human Resources recommendations, except items 1, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12 which were tabled (7-0)
• Approved policies following second reading (7-0)
• Approved May 2024 monthly financials and meeting minutes (7-0)

Review Session

The board will review and approve the temporary appropriation measure for fiscal year 2025, as required by Ohio law. They are also set to pass resolutions granting the treasurer authority for single-source procurements, advertising formal solicitations, and using purchasing cooperatives. Additionally, the board will consider hiring The Alma Group to assist in the search for an internal auditor.

• Temporary appropriation measure for fiscal year 2025 (budget)
• Resolution to authorize single source procurements when competition not feasible
• Resolution to advertise formal solicitations for FY25
• Resolution to utilize purchasing cooperatives
• Hiring The Alma Group for internal auditor search

The board approved human resources recommendations from both the Superintendent and Business Manager. It also voted to hire The Alma Group to assist in searching for an internal auditor. Several treasurer's recommendations were discussed but not recorded as decided.

• Approved Superintendent's Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Business Manager's Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Approved hiring The Alma Group for Internal Auditor search (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss and vote on several items including an athletic restructure proposal (Option 1 or 2), an administrative salary schedule revision, renewal of one-year administrator contracts, a FY25 budget presentation, and a memorandum of understanding with the East End Community Center. The board also enters executive session and approves board member travel expenses.

• Resolution on Athletic Restructure Proposal (Option 1 or 2)
• Administrative Salary Schedule - Revised
• Renewal of administrator contracts for one year
• FY25 Budget Presentation
• MOU with East End Community Center

The Board approved a resolution for an athletic restructure proposal and renewed administrative contracts for one year. Members also voted to maintain current salaries for administrator and DSS positions until new scales are approved by August 31, 2024.

• Approved maintaining current salaries for administrator and DSS positions until August 31, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved 1-year administrator contract renewals (7-0)
• Approved Athletic Restructure Proposal Option 1 or Option 2 (6-0)
• Approved board member travel/expense (7-0)
• Approved amendment to East End Community agreement Section A, Item #3 (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a business meeting on May 20, 2024, acting on a series of superintendent recommendations. They approved human resources items, contracts including a split vote on the Miami Valley contract, a teacher non-renewal resolution, administrative contract renewals, the 2024/2025 bell schedule, and a resolution for Omega Community Development Corporation. The meeting also included a special presentation from 21st Century Community Partners and an executive session.

• Approved Human Resources item with an amended amount of $110,917.61
• Approved contracts including a separate vote on Miami Valley contract (5 yes, 2 no)
• Approved Resolution – Teacher Non-Renewal (6 yes, 1 no; one abstention on item #2)
• Approved Resolution – Administrative Non-Renewal (5 yes, 1 no, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2024/2025 Bell Schedule unanimously

The board approved the 2024-2025 school year bell schedule and a five-year financial forecast. Several personnel actions were decided, including teacher and administrator non-renewals and the renewal of some administrative contracts. The board also approved various contracts, including a resolution for the Omega Community Development Corporation.

• Approved 2024-2025 School Year Bell Schedule (7-0)
• Approved Five Year Forecast and Assumptions (7-0)
• Approved Teacher Non-Renewal resolution (6-1 and 5-0-2)
• Approved Administrative Non-Renewal resolution (5-1-1)
• Approved Administrative Contract renewals for 1 & 2 years (6-0-1)
• Approved Omega Community Development Corporation resolution with funding amendment (7-0)
• Approved OAPSE Local 156 (Mechanics) resolution (7-0)
• Tabled 1-Year Administrator Contracts for one week (7-0)

Review Session

This review session of the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education included presentations from the Student Senate and on athletic restructuring, public hearings, and a series of superintendent recommendations. The board voted to approve one-year limited teaching contracts for current limited-contract teachers (except those considered for non-renewal), a memorandum of understanding with the Dayton Education Association for teacher development days, and a settlement agreement regarding professional development days. Other actions included approval of the 2024-2025 district calendar and bell schedule, an administrative salary schedule revision, and items related to the OHSAA state track meet. One motion regarding human resources after July 10 failed.

• Approval of one-year limited teaching contracts for current limited contract teachers, excluding those up for non-renewal at the May 20 meeting
• Memorandum of understanding with Dayton Education Association to increase teacher development days to 10
• Resolution approving DEA settlement agreement regarding professional development days
• Approval of 2024-2025 district calendar and bell schedule
• Approval of OHSAA State Track Meet addendum and supplemental pay

The board approved the 2024-2025 district calendars and appointed Dr. Marvin Jones as Interim Business Manager. Several human resources recommendations and teacher contracts were approved, while a proposal regarding DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved 2024-2025 District Calendars (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. Marvin Jones as Interim Business Manager effective June 1, 2024 (5-0-2)
• Approved MOU for DPS/DEA Teachers 10 Development Days (7-0)
• Approved DEA Settlement Agreement for PD Days (7-0)
• Approved Resolution for Certain Limited Teacher Contracts (5-0-2)
• Approved OHSAA State Track Meet Addendum (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (2-5)
• Tabled Human Resources Lines-23 and 25-28 until May 21 (7-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education is holding a retreat work session on May 11, 2024. The agenda includes a special presentation on strategic planning, a lecture on "The New School Rules," and discussion of mission vs. vision. No formal decisions or votes are expected.

• Special presentation on strategic planning
• Introduction of guest speaker by Vice President Wick
• Facilitator Caesar Mickens Jr. leading discussion
• Article on mission vs. vision reviewed
• Lecture on "The New School Rules"

The Board met for a retreat featuring a special presentation on strategic planning and a lecture titled "The New School Rules." No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting that was previously unscheduled. The board approved a list of purchase requisitions and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. A discussion item regarding Eric Walker was listed but no details were provided.

• Approval of purchase requisitions (no dollar amounts disclosed)
• Executive session held for personnel discussion
• Discussion item listed for Eric Walker (details not provided)
• Meeting was previously unscheduled by the board

The Board of Education approved the Treasurer's recommendations for purchase requisitions. The meeting included a period of executive session.

• Approved purchase requisitions (5-0)
• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Exited executive session (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Board of Education reviewed summer programming and the Innovative Learning Center. Members voted on several personnel and contract recommendations, including a transportation reimbursement resolution.

• Approved transportation parent reimbursements not to exceed $123,000
• Approved OnMain / DPS-School Compensation Agreement
• Approved Agreement - OAPSE Local 627 (Transportation/Bus Drivers)
• Approved a full-time McKinney-Vento Retention Navigator position
• Failed motion for Human Resources - DEA After July 10

The board approved a transportation agreement with OAPSE Local 627 and a resolution for parent/guardian transportation reimbursements for SY24. Other approved items included March 2024 financials, various consultant contracts, and human resources recommendations. A recommendation regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved Agreement - OAPSE Local 627 (Transportation/Bus Drivers) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution: Transportation Parent Reimbursement SY24 (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (2-5)
• Approved McKinney-Vento Retention Navigator full-time position (6-1)
• Approved OnMain / DPS-School Compensation Agreement (7-0)
• Approved DEA Reopener Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Monthly Financials - March 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Consultant Contracts (6-1)

Review Session

The board will vote on a resolution authorizing the purchase of competitive retail natural gas service, previously discussed on March 12. They will also discuss superintendent's recommendations including human resources, contracts, a reopen agreement with the Dayton Education Association, resignation agreements, and a transportation parent reimbursement resolution up to $123,000 for non-public school students. Treasurer's recommendations include monthly financials and approval of minutes.

• Resolution authorizing competitive retail natural gas service (vote)
• Transportation parent reimbursement resolution up to $123,000 for non-public school students
• Reopener agreement with Dayton Education Association (DEA)
• Resignation agreements for A. Hill and K. Kendrick
• Recognition of winter sports champions from multiple schools

The Board approved a resolution to purchase competitive retail natural gas service and several human resources recommendations. Board member travel and expenses were also approved. The session included a presentation on winter sports champions and an executive session.

• Approved Human Resources recommendation 7,70 (6-1-0)
• Approved Human Resources recommendation #7- (5-0-2)
• Approved Human Resources recommendation #70 (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution for Purchase of Competitive Retail Natural Gas Service (7-0-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel / Expense (7-0-0)
• Entered Executive Session at 7:33pm (7-0-0)
• Exited Executive Session at 8:39pm (7-0-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education held a retreat, discussing teacher devices, funding, and board governance. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Sinclair Community College for the College Credit Plus program.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Sinclair Community College for College Credit Plus
• Special presentation on teacher devices
• Funding demonstration by Treasurer Hiwot Abraha
• Board governance and leadership training presentation
• Board vision discussion

The Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Sinclair CCP. The meeting also included presentations on teacher devices and board governance and leadership training.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding - Sinclair CCP (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held a business meeting with recognitions, public hearings, and superintendent recommendations. The board approved a 48-hour waiver, HR recommendations, contracts and agreements, and an AFL-CIO building trades agreement. A Human Resources item related to DEA after July 10 failed, and the Homeless Education Retain & Retention Navigator was tabled to the April meeting.

• Approved contracts and agreements (item 4D)
• Failed HR DEA After July 10 (item 4C) – vote 3-3, motion failed
• Tabled Homeless Education Retain & Retention Navigator (item 4E)
• Approved AFL-CIO Dayton Building & Construction Trades agreement (item 4F)
• Approved DPS/UD Cooperative Agreement and Mutual Easement (item 4G)

The Board approved a new contract for Superintendent Dr. David Lawrence and several operational agreements. A recommendation for Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was denied, and a proposal for a Homeless Education Navigator was tabled.

• Approved Superintendent Contract for Dr. David Lawrence (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (3-3)
• Tabled Homeless Education Retain & Retention Navigator (6-0)
• Approved MOU between City of Dayton and DPS Athletics (6-0)
• Approved DPS/UD Cooperative Agreement and Mutual Easement (6-0)
• Approved agreement with AFL-CIO Dayton Building Construction (6-0)
• Approved purchase of electric service from IGS Energy (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Probation policy (6-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools board reviews and votes on multiple items including human resources actions, tax valuation complaints, a policy on transfers and assignments, agreements with unions and the city, and a resolution to purchase natural gas and electric services. An executive session for economic development also occurred.

• Resolution to file original complaint against tax valuation for 11 properties (e.g., 34 N Jefferson Holdings, Agree Shelf PA, etc.)
• Resolution to file Board of Revision complaint for 3 properties (24 Arnold Pl., 924 Shiloh Springs Rd., 11 W. Monument Ave.)
• Approval of GCAC Transfers and Assignments policy (motion carried, 5-2 vote)
• MOU between City of Dayton and Dayton Public Schools for athletics
• Agreement with AFL-CIO Dayton Building & Construction Trades

The Board approved several Human Resources recommendations and the adoption of policy GCAC regarding Transfers and Assignments. A proposal for Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Human Resources item #11 (6-1)
• Approved Human Resources item #28 (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (2-5)
• Approved adoption of policy GCAC-Transfers and Assignments (5-2)
• Entered Executive Session (7-0)
• Exited Executive Session (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education appointed Dr. David Lawrence as Superintendent, with a contract to be voted on at a future meeting. The board also approved multiple memoranda of understanding and agreements, including with the University of Dayton/Urban Leadership Academy, Bottom Line, and Montgomery County Workforce Development, as well as agreements with OAPSE Local 101 (SROs) and Local 158 (Clericals). Additionally, the board approved the Permanent Appropriation Measure and Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources for Fiscal Year 2024.

• Appointment of Dr. David Lawrence as Superintendent (contract to be voted later)
• Memorandum of Understanding with University of Dayton/Urban Leadership Academy and DPS
• Agreement with OAPSE Local 101 (School Resource Officers)
• Agreement with OAPSE Local 158 (Clericals)
• Permanent Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024

The board appointed Dr. David Lawrence as Superintendent and approved a contract for Tiffany Powell as Interim Business Manager. Several Memorandums of Understanding and labor agreements were approved, along with fiscal year 2024 appropriation measures.

• Appointed Dr. David Lawrence as Superintendent (7-0)
• Approved contract for Interim Business Manager Tiffany Powell at $140,000/year (7-0)
• Approved Permanent Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024 (7-0)
• Approved agreements with OAPSE Local 101 and OAPSE Local 158 (7-0)
• Approved MOU with University of Dayton/Urban Leadership Academy (7-0)
• Approved University of Dayton contract (4-3)
• Re-adopted Board Member Handbook (6-1)
• Approved new and revised policies for video surveillance, transfers, and grading (5-1)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held an unscheduled special meeting. The board appointed a Treasurer Pro Tem and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved appointment of a Treasurer Pro Tem (motion carried unanimously, 6-0)
• Entered executive session on unspecified personnel matters at 2:02 pm

The board appointed Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem. The meeting included an executive session and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

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

Review Session

This is a review session for items to be voted on at a later business meeting. The board discusses the Permanent Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024, which sets spending authority, and reviews memorandums of understanding with onMain, Bottom Line, and Montgomery County Workforce Development. Also on the agenda are human resources actions (one vote failed), a resolution to transfer Dayton Foundation funds, and a settlement fines agreement with ODE.

• Permanent Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2024
• Memorandum of Understanding with onMain
• Memorandum of Understanding with Bottom Line
• Human Resources - DEA After July 10 vote failed 6-1
• Resolution for Dayton Foundation Transfer (Fund #2706)

The Board approved general Human Resources recommendations, though items #1 and #14 were pulled for further discussion. A separate recommendation regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved Human Resources recommendations, excluding items #1 and #14 (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (1-6)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss H.R. items #1 and #14 (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a procedural special meeting to appoint a treasurer pro tem and discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The board voted to appoint Chrisondra Goodwine to the treasurer role and later exited the personnel session. The meeting concluded with an adjournment at 8:55 pm.

• Appointed Chrisondra Goodwine as Treasurer Pro Tem
• Conducted a closed executive session on personnel matters
• Adjourned the special meeting at 8:55 pm

The board appointed Chrisondra Goodwine as Treasurer Pro Tem. The board also entered and exited an executive session regarding personnel.

• Appointed Chrisondra Goodwine as Treasurer Pro Tem (7-0)
• Exited Executive Session regarding personnel (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55pm (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a previously unscheduled special meeting primarily to convene an executive session on personnel. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session at 12:11pm and exited at 4:08pm, then adjourned. No other public business was conducted.

• Unanimous vote to enter executive session on personnel
• Executive session lasted from 12:11pm to 4:08pm
• Board adjourned at 4:09pm
• Meeting was a previously unscheduled special meeting

The board entered and exited an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved entering executive session for personnel (7-0)
• Approved exiting executive session (7-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on January 31, 2024. They appointed Joe Lacey as Treasurer Pro Tem, held two executive sessions (one with attorney, one with attorney and personnel), and approved a contract with Sentinel subject to amendments including a $255 per hour rate for support services outside the scope and an option to extend for a sixth year.

• Joe Lacey appointed as Treasurer Pro Tem
• Two executive sessions: conference with attorney and conference with attorney and personnel
• Approved contract with Sentinel at $255 per hour for support services outside contract scope
• Option to extend agreement for year 6 at proposed year 5 rate
• Motion carried with 6-0 votes (William Bailey absent for some votes)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education held a previously unscheduled special meeting on January 22, 2024. The agenda includes standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, pledge) and a discussion item on Human Resources/Payroll collaboration and process improvement. The meeting adjourned with a motion that carried unanimously.

• Human Resources/Payroll collaboration and process improvement discussion
• Adjournment motion carried by all seven board members

The board held a special meeting that recorded no substantive decisions. The only formal action taken was the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education voted on multiple resolutions including establishing 2024 meeting dates, human resources waivers, adding a Time Management Specialist position in Transportation at $31.05-$32.63/hour, approving contracts with vendors, an out-of-country field trip to Peru for Stivers School for the Arts (11 students, March 21-29, 2024), and agreements with OAPSE Local 191 and Local 766. The board also approved monthly financials and December 2023 meeting minutes. One human resources item (DEA After July 10) failed unanimously.

• Approved new Time Management Specialist position in Transportation at $31.05-$32.63/hour
• Approved out-of-country field trip to Peru for 11 Stivers School for the Arts students
• Approved contracts/agreements including Catapult and OAPSE Local 191 and Local 766 agreements
• Approved revised board meeting dates for 2024
• Human Resources – DEA After July 10 motion failed 0-7

The Board approved paying the employee portion of health, dental, and vision insurance premiums for January 2024. Other actions included approving several personnel agreements, contracts, and the 2024 meeting schedule. A proposal regarding Human Resources DEA After July 10 was denied.

• Approved paying employee portion of Jan 2024 insurance premiums (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Board Meeting Dates revision (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (0-7)
• Approved District Support Staff Salary Schedule for Time Management Specialist (Transportation) (6-1)
• Approved contracts for Sentinel Pulled, Radius Design Works, and Catapult (Catapult passed 6-1)
• Approved out of country field trip for Stivers School for the Arts (7-0)
• Approved agreements for OAPSE Local 191 and Local 766 (7-0)
• Tabled purchase requisition for Farnham Equipment (7-0)

Organization Meeting/Review Session

This is the board's annual organizational meeting. Members will elect a president and vice president for 2024, swear in new and returning board members, and vote on resolutions including meeting dates, OSBA membership, facsimile signatures, advance tax payment, and establishment of a service fund. Presentations on 9th grade on-track and chronic absenteeism are also scheduled.

• Election of Will Smith as President and Karen Wick-Gagnet as Vice President for 2024
• Approval of resolutions: establishing 2024 meeting dates, renewing Ohio School Boards Association membership and legal assistance fund, authorizing facsimile signatures, advancing tax payment, and establishing the certificate of enrollment and service fund
• Superintendent's recommendation on human resources, with line 19 (Carrie Farley) pulled and items past May 2024 deferred to January 16 agenda
• Presentation on 9th grade on-track by Director Melinda Clark
• Presentation on chronic absenteeism by Attendance Intervention Specialist Rebekka Rodgers

The Board elected Will Smith as President and Karen Wick-Gagnet as Vice President. Members approved several organizational resolutions, including the 2024 meeting schedule and membership renewals. The Board also approved a contract for an Interim Business Manager.

• Appointed Joseph Lacey as President Pro Tem (4-0)
• Elected Will Smith as President (5-1, 1 abstain)
• Elected Karen Wick-Gagnet as Vice President (6-1)
• Approved resolutions for 2024 meeting dates, OSBA membership, OSBA Legal Assistance Fund, facsimile signatures, and Board Service Fund (7-0)
• Approved resolution for Advance Payment of Taxes 2023 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Human Resources recommendations, excluding Carrie Farley and items ending after May 2024 (7-0)
• Approved year 1 of contracts (7-0)
• Approved Interim Business Manager contract for Tiffany Powell at $140,000/year (7-0)