Dayton Public Schools public meetings in 2025

Business Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on the Superintendent's Personnel Agenda, which includes administrative, certified, classified, exempt, supplemental, and athletic appointments. Notable items include dozens of certified teacher hires with sign-on bonuses of $2,500 or $5,000, and changes to several classified and supplemental positions.

• Certified appointments: 29 teachers hired with sign-on bonuses ranging $2,500 to $5,000
• Administrative appointment: Serita Brake promoted to Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at $81,219
• Classified retirements: Bus Driver Anita Bailey and Bus Paraprofessional William Buckman retired
• Athletic supplements: Head coaches for boys tennis, girls track at $5,333.90–$6,934.07
• Supplemental revisions: Rate changes for tutoring and after-school positions at Ponitz

The Board of Education approved several categories of personnel appointments and superintendent contracts. The board also passed a resolution to honor Karen Wick by dedicating the Welcome Stadium Press Box.

• Approved Superintendent's Personnel Agenda (6-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Certified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Athletic Supplemental Appointments (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10th (2-4)

Review Session

The Dayton Board of Education is voting on a comprehensive Superintendent's Personnel Agenda covering administrative, certified, classified, classified exempt, and supplemental appointments. Items include new hires, retirements, resignations, change of assignment, and revisions, with specific salary and position details listed for each.

• Approval of Jane McEwen as Mentor Coordinator at $74,351/year (new hire)
• Retirement of Rhona Craig, Assistant Principal at Rosa Parks, effective May 29, 2026
• Resignation of Dominick Boone, Bus Driver, effective Dec 9, 2025
• New hire of Marvin Carr as Security Resource Officer at $20.26/hour
• Employment of seven student workers (e.g., Ponitz) at $10.70/hour

The board approved several categories of personnel appointments and board member travel reimbursements. A motion regarding Human Resources - DEA After July 10th failed, and two administrative items were pulled for discussion following the executive session.

• Approved Superintendent's Personnel Agenda (6-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Certified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Supplemental / Extra Duty Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Athletic Supplemental Appointments (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10th (2-4)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education held a retreat on December 6, 2025, including academic discussions, an executive session, and votes on policy adoption and board member travel expenses. The board approved a second reading of policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations, and approved travel expenses for William Bailey ($414) and a correction for Chrisondra Goodwine ($644.19). An update on the Internal Auditor Office was also discussed.

• Policy second reading adopted for inclusion in the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations
• Board member travel expenses approved: William Bailey $414, Chrisondra Goodwine $644.19 (correction)
• Executive session entered and exited with votes to enter and exit
• Academic presentation on New Generation Learning (NGL) by Assoc. Superintendent Lisa Minor
• Update on Internal Auditor Office presented

The board entered and later exited an executive session. It adopted the updated Policies, Rules and Regulations Manual. The board approved the recommended travel and expense reimbursements for members. The meeting was adjourned multiple times after a reconvened session.

• Entered executive session (motion carried, 5 yes)
• Exited executive session (motion carried, 4 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted updated policies for the handbook (motion carried, 4 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved board member travel and expense reimbursements (motion carried, 4 yes, 1 absent)
• First adjournment of the meeting (motion carried, 5 yes)
• Motion to reconvene the meeting (motion carried, 5 yes)
• Final adjournment of the meeting (motion carried, 5 yes)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a review session to discuss items for the upcoming business meeting, including waivers for contracts, personnel appointments, and a memorandum of understanding with Summit Academy Schools. A presentation on River's Edge Montessori School and a ribbon cutting for the $240,000 Ruskin Commons community space were also on the agenda. The board voted on several 48-hour waivers and the superintendent's personnel agenda.

• Ribbon cutting for Ruskin Commons at 405 Xenia Ave., a $240,000 community space funded by City of Dayton ARPA and CDBG grants
• Presentation on River's Edge Montessori School by Principal Kristan Northcutt and Chief Judy Spurlock
• 48-hour waivers approved for contracts (Superintendent, Business Manager), OAPSE Local 643 paraprofessional resolution, and MOU with Summit Academy Schools for non-enrolled student athletics
• Superintendent's personnel agenda including resignations, change of assignment (Shari Watts to Acting Principal at Kiser, $105,000), and multiple appointments pulled for executive session
• Public hearing and hearing of bargaining units scheduled

The board unanimously approved a series of 48‑hour waivers covering superintendent contracts, a paraprofessional resolution, business‑manager contracts, the “Then & Now” treasurer report, and a memorandum of understanding for non‑enrolled athletic students (7‑yes, 0‑no). It also approved all categories of superintendent personnel appointments—administrative, certified, classified, classified exempt, supplemental and athletic supplemental (7‑yes, 0‑no). The motion to extend the DEA after July 10 was rejected, with two members voting yes and five voting no. Additional items approved included the superintendent’s contract, consultant services, and the OAPSE Local 643 paraprofessional resolution (each carried unanimously).

• Approved 48‑hour waiver for superintendent contracts (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved 48‑hour waiver for paraprofessional resolution (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved 48‑hour waiver for business‑manager contracts (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved 48‑hour waiver for “Then & Now” treasurer report (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved 48‑hour waiver for MOU on non‑enrolled athletic students (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved superintendent personnel appointments (admin, certified, classified, exempt, supplemental, athletic supplemental) (unanimous 7‑0)
• Motion to extend DEA after July 10 failed (2‑yes, 5‑no)
• Approved superintendent contract (motion carried)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting to explore partnerships with the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL). Discussion focused on mentoring, college readiness, and career pathways programs. No formal decisions were made; next steps include forming a taskforce and drafting a partnership MOU.

• Overview of Ford NGL career pathways and leadership development
• Discussion of NPHC programs: mentoring, scholarships, youth auxiliaries, college readiness
• Proposal to form a joint DPS-NPHC taskforce for partnership framework
• Next steps: schedule follow-up meeting and draft MOU or partnership scope
• Meeting held at Central State University Dayton Campus, 840 Germantown St

The Dayton Public Schools board held a special meeting on October 29, 2025, to discuss district overview and partnership opportunities. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was carried by a unanimous vote.

• Meeting called to order at 5:10 PM
• Board members present: Rhynard, Smith, Goodwine, Walker
• Discussion held on DPS overview and collaboration opportunities
• Motion to adjourn carried (4-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education approved a large personnel agenda including new hires, retirements, resignations, and salary adjustments. The board also heard a presentation on Alternative Programs at Jackson Center. Public hearings were held for bargaining units and the public.

• Approved four new administrative hires, including Muhammad Salman as Executive Director of Payroll ($121,563)
• Approved retirement of Richard Rayford (Senior Executive Director of Operations) effective June 30, 2026
• Approved resignation of Melisha Marshall (Executive Director of Payroll) effective Nov 14, 2025
• Approved five new long-term substitute teachers at $51,785 each
• Approved 17 extra-duty Instructional Leader positions at $1,500 each for parent and family engagement

Review Session

The board is reviewing a large personnel agenda for a vote at the upcoming business meeting, including administrative, certified, and classified appointments, resignations, retirements, and position changes. The agenda also includes a hearing of the public and updates from elementary and secondary schools.

• Resignation of Teresa Calhoun, Director of Payroll, effective 10/24/2025
• Retirement of Paige Bagford, Systems Manager, effective 12/31/2025
• New hire of Ruth Davidson as Kindergarten teacher at Fairview at $53,339 BA/Step 1
• 13 new classified paraprofessionals and mechanics hired at rates between $18.39–$27.40/hr
• Change of Geoffrey Reddens from Bus Driver Trainee to Bus Paraprofessional at $17.14/hr

The board approved several categories of personnel appointments and the district financial forecast. A motion regarding Human Resources - DEA after July 10th failed, and a proposal for district financial coverage of background checks was not voted upon.

• Approved Administrative Appointments (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Certified Appointments (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Classified Appointments (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Supplemental / Extra Duty appointments (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Athletic Supplemental - Extra Duty Appointments (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10th (2-5)
• Approved Financial Forecast (7-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Dayton Board of Education was called to vote on a superintendent's personnel agenda. The board approved multiple certified and classified appointments, revisions to employee statuses, resignations, and supplemental duty assignments. A budget item was listed but no details were provided.

• Approval of five certified long-term substitute hires at $51,785 each
• Approval of three classified bus driver appointments at $23.49/hr
• Approval of intramural leaders at $2,133.56 per position at multiple schools
• Approval of extra duty band director at Dunbar for $1,500
• Resignations of two classified exempt employees (Jann Grabeman, Michael Mangan)

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on October 3, 2025. The Board approved four categories of personnel actions: certified appointments, classified appointments, classified exempt appointments, and supplemental/extra duty appointments. All items were passed via motion by Joseph Lacey, seconded by Eric Walker, with a unanimous vote of seven members.

• Approved Certified Appointments (Items A-D)
• Approved Classified Appointments (Items A-D)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (Items A-D)
• Approved Supplemental / Extra Duty Appointments

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will consider a consent agenda of personnel actions, including administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental appointments, as well as retirements and resignations. Public hearings and student senate introductions are also scheduled.

• Earl Sanders promoted to Director of Transportation - Fleet at $89,234.60/yr
• Retirements: Kathleen Holloman (L.D. Tutor) and Dale Pike (English Teacher) approved
• Four new long-term substitute teachers hired each at $51,785/yr
• Classified hires include security resource officer at $21.38/hr and multiple paraprofessionals at $18.39-$19.82/hr
• 18 student workers hired at $10.70/hr at Ludlow and Welcome buildings

The Board of Education approved various administrative, certified, and classified appointments. The board also authorized several financial items including permanent appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 and a $10,000 legal settlement.

• Approved Superintendent's personnel agenda (5-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Certified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved salary correction for Megan B. Hiles (5-1)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Supplemental and Athletic Supplemental appointments (6-0)
• Denied DEA After July 10th (2-4)
• Approved 48-Hour Waiver for Superintendent contracts (6-0)

Review Session

The board reviews a comprehensive personnel agenda covering administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental appointments, including new hires, resignations, retirements, and position changes. All items are approved in a single vote. Public hearings and routine opening procedures are also on the agenda.

• New hire Emily Ogden as Internal Audit Coordinator at $73,252 per year
• Sherida Wynn salary revision to $83,062 due to college enrollment
• Four new Security Resource Officers at Ludlow at $20.26 per hour
• Retirement of Head Custodian Charity Adams and School Bus Driver Transportation
• Supplemental advisor stipends up to $2,750 for summer intensive program

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education at its August 30 retreat approved a resolution allowing teacher retire/rehire, several contracts, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) permitting non-enrolled students (homeschool and students from other schools) to participate in DPS athletics. The board also approved personnel appointments, including administrative salary adjustments and multiple certified staff hires and rehires.

• Resolution for teacher retire/rehire (any column) approved
• MOUs for non-enrolled athletes: Riverscape Career Technology High School, Horizon Science Academy, Ohio Virtual Academy, and homeschool
• 48-hour waiver for contracts and MOU with Branch and Vine Cottage (homeschool athletics servicer)
• Personnel changes: Kevin Dudley appointed Athletics Facilities Coordinator at $73,252; salary increases for Antwan Derrick and Rebecca Shrout due to bachelor's enrollment
• Certified appointments: 13 hires/rehires including teachers and long-term substitutes at various schools

The Board approved several athletic memorandums of understanding for non-enrolled students and a teacher retirement/rehire resolution. Additional approvals included temporary payroll services, the FY26 Strategic Audit Plan, and a resolution to allow staff to purchase RTA bus passes.

• Approved 48-hour waiver for contracts and MOUs (5-0)
• Approved various contracts and MOUs (6-0)
• Approved Teacher Retire/Rehire Any Column resolution (6-0)
• Approved 48-hour waiver for Branch and Vine Cottage athletics MOU (5-0)
• Approved Branch and Vine Cottage athletics MOU (6-0)
• Approved MOUs for Riverscape Career Technology High School, Horizon Science Academy - Dayton High School, Ohio Virtual Academy, and Home School (6-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Personnel Agenda (6-0)
• Approved hiring of Angela Worley as long term sub at Meadowdale High School (5-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will vote on a 48-hour waiver and a sweeping personnel agenda covering certified, classified, and substitute appointments. Items include new hires, rehires, retirements, resignations, salary adjustments, and a correction. The board will also recognize summer graduates and hear public comments.

• 48-hour waiver for HR items including 15 new hires/rehires for long-term substitutes and teachers (rates $51,785–$75,400)
• Certified appointments: 20+ hires, 1 retirement (Paul Smith), 3 salary adjustments, and 3 corrections
• Classified appointments: 1 retirement, 4 resignations, 4 new hires (paraprofessionals, security, carpenter at $18.93–$33.82/hr)
• Correction: Jolene Culver's salary corrected from $77,430 to $77,043; Tyler Ohlemacher's name corrected
• Recognition of summer graduates and presentation by Dayton Public Schools Foundation

The board approved various personnel appointments, consultant services, and agreements with Wright State University and Linden Heights. It also passed a resolution for RTA safety measures and approved July 2025 financial reports. A proposal for DEA After July 10th was denied.

• Approved personnel appointments for certified, classified, exempt, and supplemental roles (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources DEA After July 10th proposal (2-5)
• Approved Superintendent contracts and consultant services (7-0)
• Approved agreements with Wright State University and Linden Heights Community Council (7-0)
• Approved RTA Safety Measures resolution (4-3)
• Approved July 2025 financials, August donations, and purchase requisitions (7-0)
• Approved school bus stop list and business manager contracts (7-0)
• Accepted first reading of policies regarding board committees, internal audit, anti-fraud, and building safety (7-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board reviews items for the upcoming business meeting, including a detailed personnel agenda with administrative, certified, and classified appointments, resignations, and salary adjustments. The board also receives an internal audit update and a strategic audit plan for FY26, and recognizes staff for winning two silver and one bronze Telly Awards. Public and bargaining unit hearings are scheduled.

• Administrative appointments: Micah Bailey, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at $91,127; Lashell Dauterman, Assistant Principal at $102,000
• Certified appointments: over 25 new hires, rehires, and salary adjustments including teachers and long-term substitutes at rates up to $77,043
• Classified appointments: retirements, resignations, and new hires including paraprofessionals and bus drivers at hourly rates
• Internal Audit Update and FY26 Strategic Audit Plan presentation
• Recognition of Ryan Poole and Alexander Stewart for winning Telly Awards

The board approved several categories of staff appointments, including administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental roles. A proposal regarding Human Resources DEA after July 10th was denied. The board also approved travel and expense reimbursements for board members.

• Approved Superintendent's Personnel Agenda (6-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Certified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Athletic Supplemental Appointments (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10th (2-4)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense Reimbursement (7-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting reviews items for the upcoming business meeting. The board approved a 48-hour waiver to present Human Resources recommendations and approved the superintendent's personnel agenda, which includes administrative, certified, and classified appointments, resignations, and position changes.

• Approved 48-hour waiver for HR recommendations, including hiring Whitney Dewberry as Assistant Principal at River's Edge ($91,000) and rehiring Michelle Roby as Academic Coordinator at Ludlow ($91,127).
• Approved certified appointments including new hires for teachers at Kemp, Edison, Thurgood, Stivers, and other schools, with salaries ranging from $51,785 to $80,654.
• Approved classified appointments including two paraprofessionals at Wright Brothers and Stivers at $19.82/hr.
• Approved position changes: Amari Grubba from paraprofessional to LTS Teacher at Fairview ($51,785), and Jean Lynn from paraprofessional to LTS Teacher at Belle Haven ($51,785), pending licensure.
• Approved administrative appointments: Melinda Cottrell as Assistant Principal at Wogaman ($88,000) and Sabrina Williams as Assistant Principal at Valerie ($91,000), plus a salary revision for Alexander Stewart due to college enrollment.

The board approved a series of administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental personnel appointments. It also passed resolutions regarding extended time assignments and assistant principal assignments. A recommendation regarding Human Resources DEA after July 10th was denied.

• Approved 48-Hour Waiver (6-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Certified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (6-0)
• Approved Supplemental Appointments (6-0)
• Human Resources DEA After July 10th denied (2-4)
• Approved Resolution #25-015 for Extended Time Assignments (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education voted on several items, including a motion to approve a teacher resignation which failed 1-4. The board approved consultant services, contracts, monthly financials, donations, purchase requisitions, and minutes. A presentation on the Alternative School at Jackson Center was given, and public hearings were held.

• Motion to approve resignation of teacher Kimberly Catchpole failed (1-4)
• Approval of consultant services (motion carried 5-0)
• Approval of contracts including PR071658 (Triton Services, Inc.) contingent on 48-hour waiver
• Band adjunct positions approved at $25.00/hr for Belmont and Dunbar
• Supplemental appointments approved: dance/flag ($1,500), percussion instructor ($1,500), color guard instructor ($1,500)

The Board approved several administrative items including consultant services, contracts, and financial reports. A recommendation regarding Human Resources DEA after July 10th was denied. The Board also approved funding for band adjuncts and supplemental appointments.

• Denied Human Resources: DEA After July 10th (1-4)
• Approved Consultant Services (5-0)
• Approved Contracts (5-0)
• Approved June 2025 Monthly Financials, Donations, and Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions and 'Then and Now' (5-0)
• Approved 48-Hour Waiver for Contract (5-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel (5-0)
• Approved Band Adjuncts and Supplemental Appointments for Band Camp at $25HR (5-0)

Board Retreat

The board reviews presentations on JROTC, HR/payroll, Jackson Center, and transportation, then votes on a personnel agenda including new hires, resignations, and salary adjustments for certified and classified staff. Notable items include the hire of an Assistant Business Manager at a raised salary and multiple new assistant principals.

• New Assistant Principal Stacey Cavanaugh at Eastmont at $91,000
• New Assistant Principal Traci McCleskey at Edison at $86,000
• Assistant Business Manager Stacey Benson-Taylor salary increase from $105,000 to $135,708
• Rehire of Assistant Principal Noah Zupancic at Meadowdale at $95,000
• Multiple bus driver trainees promoted to substitute drivers at $18/hr

The Board of Education approved administrative appointments. The meeting also included presentations on JROTC collaboration and human resources and payroll.

• Approved administrative appointments (6-0)

Review Session

This is a review session where the board previews items for the upcoming business meeting. The main business is the Superintendent's Personnel Agenda, which includes dozens of appointments, resignations, and changes for administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental staff. The board also will hear a discussion on the DPS Family First Festival.

• Personnel agenda includes 13 certified teacher resignations and 15 new hires (salaries up to $80,654)
• Administrative appointments: resignations of 4 administrators, new hire for Athletic Coordinator ($74,351) and rehire for Academic Coordinator ($91,127)
• Classified appointments: resignations of 3 security/administrative staff, rehire of security officer at $21.26/hr
• Supplemental appointments: revisions to summer program positions and translator reimbursement (up to $1,000 each)
• Discussion of DPS Family First Festival 2025

The Board approved various personnel appointments and a resolution to allow custodial and security hiring for the alternative school. It also approved purchase requisitions and a salary scale change for the Assistant Business Manager. A proposal regarding DEA After July 10th was denied.

• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, Classified Exempt, Supplemental, and Athletic Supplemental appointments (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources: DEA After July 10th (1-6)
• Approved 48-Hour Waiver for Purchase Requisitions (7-0)
• Approved Purchase Requisitions (7-0)
• Approved hiring exception for custodial and safety/security staff at the alternative school for 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Approved Administrative Salary Scale Change for Assistant Business Manager (6-1)
• Approved BDC-POLICY reading (7-0)
• Approved High School Transportation (6-0, 1 abstain)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a special meeting to review items for the upcoming business meeting. The main agenda item was the Superintendent's Personnel Agenda, which included administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental appointments, resignations, retirements, and salary adjustments. All motions were approved with one abstention on each.

• Rehire of Tamara Milner as Academic Coordinator at $91,127 and Teresa Troyer as Senior Academic Coordinator at $98,060
• Resignations of seven teachers including Cathy Bennett (Music, Valerie) and Brittani Clagg (Language Arts, E.J. Brown)
• New hires of 13 teachers including Gabrielle Barcus ($51,339) and Quartulain Hafeez ($51,339)
• Bus driver start date corrections for Anthony Chattman Jr., Daron Dear, Ronnae Stately, and Jana Pollard
• Salary adjustments for teachers Karen Finnell ($67,223 to $73,069) and Jamie Huston ($92,863 to $94,623)

The board approved several categories of personnel appointments and a series of treasurer recommendations including property insurance and appropriation measures. A proposal regarding Human Resources DEA after July 10th was denied.

• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, Classified Exempt, Supplemental, and Athletic Supplemental Appointments (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied Human Resources: DEA After July 10th (1-5)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Property Insurance (6-0)
• Approved Permanent Certificate of Estimated Resources (6-0)
• Approved Permanent Appropriation Measure for Fiscal Year 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Temporary Advance June 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Permanent Transfer (6-0)
• Approved Resolution for Use of Dayton Foundation Account #25-013 (6-0)

Business Meeting

The Board of Education will act on the Superintendent's personnel agenda, which includes dozens of administrative, certified, and classified appointments, salary adjustments, resignations, and supplemental contracts. The meeting also includes public hearings. All voting results shown in the agenda are marked as carried unanimously.

• Approval of Tyran Fakes as Associate Director of Athletics at $85,889 salary
• Resignation of Meghan Mitman as Assistant Principal at Wogaman
• Salary adjustment for Branden Calhoun (Director of Transportation) from $81,203 to $98,060 upon obtaining degree
• Employment of multiple teachers including Juhyeon Bang (TESOL) at $53,339 and Crysta Maier (4th Grade) at $69,245
• Summer supplemental pay of $9,344 for band camp staff including Antoneo Davis and Sarah Strothers

The Board approved the 2025/2026 school year bell schedule, a contract for Business Manager Dr. Marvin B. Jones II, and multiple categories of staff appointments. A proposal regarding Human Resources DEA after July 10th was denied.

• Approved 2025/2026 SY Bell Schedule (6-0)
• Approved Business Manager contract for Dr. Marvin B. Jones II (6-0)
• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, and Classified Exempt appointments (6-0)
• Denied Human Resources DEA After July 10th (1-5)
• Approved resolution for Internal Audit Staffing hiring suspension exception for 25/26 SY (6-0)
• Approved May 2025 Monthly Financials (6-0)
• Approved MOU for OAPSE Local 158 Time Management Assistant K. White (6-0)
• Approved codified policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations (6-0)

Review Session

The Dayton Board of Education reviewed and voted on a series of personnel actions during its June 10, 2025 review session. Items included administrative, certified, classified, and supplemental appointments, as well as athletic supplementals. The board also discussed resolutions on single sourced procurements, advertising for formal solicitations, and purchasing cooperatives. All votes were carried, with one abstention on item G5.

• Administrative appointment: Derek Alvarado to Assistant Principal at E.J. Brown, salary $88,000 (effective 07/01/2025)
• Certified resignations: Maya Manson (Edison), Jodi Schweikhardt (Kiser), Benjamin Shroyer (Thurgood)
• Certified hiring: Sarah Strothers as Music/Band Teacher at Thurgood at $73,672 (Ph.D. Step 7)
• Classified hiring: Kevin Bragg as SR SRO at Ludlow at $19.86/hr
• Athletic supplementals revised: Kyle Jones unboarded as Head Football Coach and Head Girls Wrestling Coach

The Board of Education approved several sets of administrative, certified, and classified personnel appointments. The board also adopted codified policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations.

• Approved Administrative Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointment G5 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Certified Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Classified Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Classified Exempt Appointments (7-0)
• Approved Supplementals (7-0)
• Approved Athletic Supplementals, including Chad Miller as Head Girls BB Coach at Meadowdale (7-0)
• Adopted codified policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education holds a special meeting to receive departmental budget presentations from Internal Audit, the Office of Exceptional Children, and Transportation. The board also votes on a large personnel agenda including administrative and certified appointments, resignations, reassignments, and a resolution to terminate employee J. Blair. Several motions were already carried, including approval of administrative appointments with a compromise for degree-seeking administrators and removal of a resignation from the agenda.

• Budget presentations for Internal Audit, Exceptional Children, and Transportation departments
• Administrative appointments including Angie Cooper as Assistant Principal at Belmont ($100,000) and several reassignments with salary changes up to $118,500
• Certified appointments including new hires for teaching and counseling positions with salaries ranging from $53,339 to $77,043
• Resolution to terminate certified employee J. Blair (item 4.E) — motion carried
• Motions to reconsider previous appointments (A7 and A13) failed; removal of A3 resignation and reassignment to transportation was approved

The board approved a five-year financial forecast and a lease agreement for 1516 Stanley Ave. Several administrative and certified appointments were approved, while two specific appointments from a previous meeting were denied. The board also adopted updated policies for the Handbook of Policies, Rules and Regulations.

• Approved Five Year Forecast (7-0)
• Approved Lease Agreement for 1516 Stanley Ave (7-0)
• Approved GBCC policy updates (6-1)
• Approved Administrative Appointment placement amendment (7-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointment removing A3 (7-0)
• Approved Certified Appointments B-D removing B25 (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Certified Appointment 4.E (5-0, 2 abstain)
• Denied Administrative Appointments A7 and A13 (0-7)

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will open with procedural items, then receive presentations on summer programs and the graduation schedule. Special recognition will be given to top academic students, including valedictorians and recipients of scholarships such as the Gates Scholarship and Flyer PROMISE. Athletic spring champions from several schools will also be honored. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Recognition of valedictorians and salutatorians from eight schools including Belmont, Ponitz, Stivers, and Thurgood Marshall STEM
• Scholarship excellence awards including Gates Scholarship, Flyer PROMISE, and W.S. McIntosh Memorial Leadership Scholarship
• Presentation on 2025 District Summer Programs – Choose Your Adventure! Part III
• Discussion of 2025 graduation schedule
• Athletics awards for spring sports champions in girls flag football, boys volleyball, boys track, softball, and baseball

The board approved multiple administrative, certified, and classified personnel appointments, as well as several financial documents including the Five Year Forecast and appropriations for FY25 and FY26. The board also approved contracts and Memorandums of Understanding related to Ford NGL. One motion to amend a Director of Assessment & Accountability appointment failed.

• Approved administrative appointments A1, A2, A3, A4, A5-A7, A8-A9, A11, A12, A13 and Admin Contracts (various tallies)
• Denied amended appointment for Dir of Assessment & Accountability (2-3)
• Approved DEA After July 10th (5-0)
• Approved certified appointments C-G (5-0)
• Approved contracts A-B (5-0)
• Approved MOUs for NAACP, Montgomery County Workforce Development, and The Dayton Foundation (4-1)
• Approved Five Year Forecast, FY25/FY26 appropriations, and April financials (5-0)
• Approved donations, March/April minutes, purchase requisitions, and 'Then and Now' (5-0)

Review Session

The Board reviewed and voted on a series of personnel changes, including new hires, retirements, and resignations. The session also included budget presentations for Safety and Security and Student Services, as well as discussions on 2025 summer programs.

• Approved new hire Paul Waller as Principal at Stivers for $122,000.00
• Approved new hire Glynn Johnson Jr. as Recruiter for $92,700.00
• Approved salary correction for Assistant Principal Meghan Mitman to $99,178.90
• Budget presentations from Safety and Security Chief Richard Wright and Student Services Assoc. Executive Director Joy Stokes
• Discussion of 2025 District Summer Programs 'Choose Your Adventure!'

The Board approved the Dayton Education Association (DEA) Master Agreement for SY25/27 and a resolution for the Freshman Academy. Multiple sets of administrative, certified, and classified appointments were approved. The Board also authorized the creation of a Capital Projects Fund.

• Approved DEA Master Agreement SY25/27 (4-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointments, including lines A5 and A7 (A7 vote: 4-1)
• Approved Certified, Classified, and Classified Exempt Appointments (4-0)
• Approved Supplementals and Athletic Supplementals (4-0)
• Approved Freshman Academy Resolution #25-008 (4-0)
• Approved creation of Capital Projects Fund #25-009 (4-0)
• Approved Summer Wages for Transportation Bargaining Members #25-0010 (4-0)
• Approved Internal Budget Reallocations and Position Title Adjustments #25-007 (4-0)

Board Retreat

The Dayton Board of Education held a retreat to discuss high school space challenges, transportation strategy, and alternative school development. The board approved a resolution temporarily suspending all travel expenditures and certain general fund expenditures in response to Title VI certification uncertainty, approved a MOU with Montgomery County for YouthWorks, and authorized board member travel to a conference.

• Board approved Resolution 25.007 temporarily suspending all travel and certain general fund expenditures due to Title VI certification uncertainty
• Board approved MOU with Montgomery County for YouthWorks program
• Board authorized travel to CUBE Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California (Sept 11–13)
• Presentation on transportation strategy: quadrant plan overview, RTA safety plan, community feedback
• Presentation on high school space and utilization challenges: enrollment data, capacity, renovation opportunities

The Board approved a resolution to temporarily suspend all travel and certain general fund expenditures due to Title VI certification uncertainty. The Board also approved a memorandum of understanding with Montgomery County for the YouthWorks program and board member travel. Several presentations on transportation, facilities, and academics were held without recorded votes.

• Approved resolution suspending all travel and certain general fund expenditures (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Montgomery County YouthWorks Program (5-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session at 12:35pm (5-0)
• Exited Executive Session at 1:27pm (5-0)

Emergency Board Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held an emergency meeting to consider and unanimously approve a Resolution for U.S. Department of Education Title VI Certification. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Unanimous approval of Resolution - U.S. Department of Education Title VI Certification

Business Meeting

The Dayton Board of Education will meet to discuss district events, recognize Math Olympics and Dayton Speaks winners, hear budget presentations from elementary schools and the treasurer's department, and act on personnel items including a new hire at $98,060 and a paraprofessional termination. The board will also hold hearings for bargaining units and public comment.

• New hire Teresa Calhoun as Director of Payroll at $98,060
• Termination of paraprofessional Marquisha Tory at Fairview
• Resignation of principal Ejovwokoghene Odje at E.J. Brown
• Budget presentations for elementary schools and treasurer's department
• Recognition of Math Olympics winners from multiple schools

The board approved several administrative and personnel appointments, financial reports, and contracts. It also passed a resolution opposing a proposed ban on student transfers at the RTA and authorized the Superintendent's 2024-2025 performance bonus.

• Approved Resolution opposing proposed ban on student transfers at the RTA (6-1 abstain)
• Approved Superintendent's Performance Bonus for 2024-2025 school year (6-0)
• Approved Administrative Appointments A2 (6-1)
• Tabled Administrative Appointment A1 until May 13 Review Session (7-0)
• Approved Permanent Appropriations for FY2025, April advances, March financials, February minutes, and purchase requisitions (7-0)
• Approved MOU between Wogaman Middle School and the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton (7-0)
• Approved MOU for NJROTC Program (7-0)
• Approved athletic agreement for non-DPS students at Dayton Business Technology Highschool (6-0)

Review Session

The Board held a review session to discuss upcoming business meeting items. The session included budget presentations for Nutrition Services and Secondary Schools, as well as votes on various personnel appointments and resignations.

• Budget presentations for Nutrition Services and Secondary Education
• Approval of administrative resignations including Tony Baker and Angela Hayes
• Reinstatement of Taylor Anglin as Long-Term Substitute Intervention Specialist at $59,216.00
• Employment of Chunesha Folley as SR Security Resource Officer at $19.86/hr
• Extra duty employment for All City Arts Festival Support at $36.20/hr

The Board approved the creation of a district alternative school and the expansion of River's Edge Montessori to include 7th grade for the 2025-26 school year. Several personnel appointments and athletic agreements were approved, while a proposal regarding DEA after July 10th was denied.

• Approved establishment of an Alternative School for 25-26 SY (7-0)
• Approved expansion of River's Edge Montessori to Pre-K-7th Grades for 25-26 SY (4-3)
• Approved Thurgood Marshall Science/Math Signing Bonus 2025 (7-0)
• Approved administrative, certified, and classified appointments (7-0)
• Denied DEA After July 10th (1-6)
• Approved athletic agreements for non-enrolled students at Dayton Business Technology and Gem City Career Prep High Schools (7-0)
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense Reimbursement (7-0)
• Approved removal of 48-Waiver for school restructuring (7-0)

Business Meeting

The board holds a business meeting opening with procedural items and special recognitions. No major policy decisions, contracts, or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Recognition of Top Senior Scholar-Athletes by school and GPA
• Recognition of Winter Sports City Champions (basketball, wrestling, cheer) for multiple schools
• Recognition of 2025 District Science, Technology & Invention Fair winners
• Discussion of a Debate Semi-Finals Competition at Wright Brothers Middle School on April 5, 2025

The Board approved multiple sets of certified, classified, and administrative appointments. It also authorized academic collaborations with the University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College, and approved the 2025-26 course catalog.

• Approved Certified, Classified Exempt, Supplemental, Athletic Supplemental, and Administrative appointments (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Classified Appointment B1 (7-0)
• Approved Classified Appointment B2 (4-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved revised salary schedules, contracts, 2025-26 course catalog, and AmeriCorps Seniors MOU (7-0)
• Approved 48-Hour Waiver and MOU with Sinclair Community College regarding College Credit Plus rates (7-0)
• Approved academic collaboration MOU with University of Dayton (7-0)
• Approved combined Treasurer's recommendations including February 2025 financials and 2024-2025 tuition rates (7-0)
• Approved OHSAA membership for SY25-26 and athletics agreement with Richard Allen School (7-0)

Review Session

At this review session, the Dayton Board of Education heard departmental budget presentations for Academics and Operations, and voted on multiple personnel items including administrative appointments, classified hires, and a 48-hour waiver. Notable approvals include an interim principal at Valerie, a new Executive Director of Payroll, and several new hires and resignations across the district.

• Budget presentations by Chief Academic Officer Akisha Shehee (Academics) and Dr. Marvin Jones (Operations)
• Ryan Tait appointed Interim Principal at Valerie Elementary, salary $102,218 effective 03/12/2025
• Melisha Marshall promoted to Executive Director of Payroll, salary $121,563 effective 03/12/2025
• 48-hour waiver approved changing Generalist position from Administrative to District Support Specialist (DSS)
• Classified exempt hires: Gregory Blunt (Bus Driver Trainee $16/hr), Tina Jones (Exec Sec $31.98/hr), and others

Legislative Meeting - 9:00am

This is a previously unscheduled legislative meeting of the Dayton Board of Education. The board will discuss the Academic Action Plan, a Youth Violence Prevention Program, city/county collaboration, federal/state funding updates, and future legislative priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are presented for discussion and information.

• Academic Action Plan discussion
• Youth Violence Prevention Program discussion
• City/County support and collaboration discussion
• Federal/State Educational Funding Allocation update
• Future Legislative Priorities for Education discussion

Special Meeting

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a special unscheduled meeting to approve personnel actions and a resolution. The board passed a resolution to temporarily prohibit athletic participation by students not enrolled in DPS. It also approved dozens of supplemental and athletic appointments, retirements, and resignations, as well as a board member travel expense.

• Resolution passed to temporarily prohibit athletic participation of non-DPS enrolled students
• Approved over 35 supplemental appointments including third-grade boot camp and Step Up to Quality site contacts (up to $36.20/hr)
• Athletic appointments include head football coaches at Ponitz ($9,839.15) and EJ Brown ($3,624.95)
• Board member Jocelyn Spencer Rhynard travel expense of $175.64 for OSBA State Legislative Conference
• Resolution to approve the Treasurer’s contract (details not specified in agenda)

Business Meeting

The board heard presentations on the course of study and internal audit plan, then voted on personnel actions. They approved the Interim Strategic Audit Plan 2025 and most appointments, but rejected the resignation of school nurse Tameika Jones by a 6-1 vote. The board also recognized the Stivers cheerleading team for advancing to the state championship.

• Approval of Interim Strategic Audit Plan 2025
• Failure to approve resignation of school nurse Tameika Jones (motion failed 6-1)
• New hire Qiana Norvell as school nurse at E.J. Brown at $56,979/year
• New hire Ebony Whitfield as long-term substitute intervention specialist at $51,785/year
• Athletic supplement: Darran Powell hired as Head Football Coach at Dunbar at $9,839.15

Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board held a review session to discuss items for the upcoming business meeting. The board reviewed personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and supplemental contracts, and voted on several items. A motion to approve DEA personnel actions after July 10th failed, while certified, classified, and supplemental appointments were approved.

• DEA After July 10th resolution failed (6 no, 1 yes)
• Certified appointment of Ebony Parker as Long Term Substitute: Intervention Specialist at Wright Brothers, $51,785
• Classified appointments including resignations and a rehire at $19.01/hr
• Supplemental appointments including Julie Anderson, Visual Arts Cohort Lead at Stivers, $1,086
• Athletic supplemental appointment of Amber Smith as Head Girls Track Coach, $2,718.71

The Board approved several categories of staff appointments and second readings of policies. A motion regarding DEA After July 10 was denied. The Board also approved board member travel expenses.

• DEA After July 10 denied (1-6)
• Certified Appointments approved (7-0)
• Classified Appointments approved (7-0)
• Classified Exempt Appointments approved (7-0)
• Supplemental Appointments approved (7-0)
• Athletic Supplemental Appointments approved (7-0)
• Board member travel/expense approved (7-0)
• Policy readings for 2nd Reading approved (7-0)

Business Meeting

The board will hear a presentation on learning recovery and remote learning days. It will act on numerous personnel items, including administrative appointments, certified and classified hires, and supplemental appointments. Notably, a motion to approve the resignation of teacher Kelsey Chavies failed 1-6. The board will also approve December 2024 monthly financials and previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation on Learning Recovery/Remote Learning Days
• Administrative appointment: Jason Slaughter reassigned from Dunbar to Stivers as Student Success Coach
• Certified hires: 4 teachers at salaries $51,785–$53,080; 19 retirement stipends of $1,000 each
• Resignation of Kelsey Chavies (3rd Grade Teacher, Valerie) failed 1-6
• Athletic supplemental appointments: Head Girls Track Coach $3,107, Head Boys Track Coach $3,625 at Wogaman

The board approved several categories of personnel appointments, purchase requisitions, and the December 2024 monthly financials. A proposal regarding Human Resources DEA after July 10 was denied. The board also approved board member travel and expenses.

• Approved Administrative, Certified, Classified, and Supplemental appointments
• Approved Athletic Supplemental appointments
• Denied Human Resources DEA After July 10 (1-6)
• Approved Contracts and Agreements
• Approved December 2024 Monthly Financials
• Approved November 2024 Official Minutes
• Approved Purchase Requisitions
• Approved Board Member Travel/Expense

Organization/Review Session

The Dayton Public Schools Board held its annual Organization/Review Session to elect officers for 2025, pass routine resolutions, and vote on several personnel items. Chrisondra Goodwine was elected president, William Bailey vice president, and Eric Walker parliamentarian. The board approved meeting dates for 2025, renewed memberships in the Ohio School Boards Association and its Legal Assistance Fund, and authorized facsimile signatures. A motion to approve certain DEA resignations failed 6–1.

• Mbwana Jordan appointed Director of Accounts Receivable and Cash Management at $98,060/year
• Motion to approve DEA resignations of Brennan Brewer and Nia Mumford failed (1 yes, 6 no)
• Five teacher retirements approved (Julie Dow, Mark Fairhurst, Louise Kelly, Paula Powell, Jeffrey Powell) with retirement bonuses
• Classified personnel changes include two new security resource officers at $19.86/hour and multiple bus driver rate increases to $23.26/hour
• Salary adjustment for Fidelis Asielue to $82,649 (Ph.D./Step 12)

The Board elected its 2025 leadership and approved the annual meeting schedule. Several personnel appointments and a resolution for employee bonuses were approved, while one human resources item was denied.

• Elected Dr. Chrisondra Goodwine as President for 2025 (7-0)
• Elected Dr. William Bailey as Vice President for 2025 (7-0)
• Approved 2025 Board meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved 48-hour waiver for administrative appointments (7-0)
• Denied Human Resources - DEA After July 10 (1-6)
• Approved Certified, Classified Exempt, Supplemental, and Athletic Supplemental appointments (7-0 each)
• Approved resolution for Recruitment, Referral and Ph.D. Bonuses for eligible employees (7-0)