Dayton Independent Board of Education
10/28/2026 6:00 PM ET (5:00 CT)
1. Call to Order
Speaker
Bernie Pfeffer
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement
3. Roll Call
4. Recognition
A. Recognition of 6th Grade Band
5. Hearing of Citizens and Delegations
A. The board welcomes the opportunity to hear from the community and inform the board of your views on matters before the board, please keep in mind: • The Board of Education agenda is set and by statute, the board can only discuss the items that are present on the agenda. • The board cannot legally, nor would the board discuss an issue specific to an employee or student in respect to privacy. • If you have a concern that you would like a response from the administration, feel free to leave your information as directed. • Keep comments to 2 minutes, so that all that wish to speak may speak.
6. Compass Municipal Advisors- Discussion of Dayton's Bonding Capacity and Building Fund
7. Approval or Rejection of the Consent Agenda
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Julie Cline.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea
A. Prior Meeting Minutes
Attachments
B. Authorization for Payment of All School Board Employees as Scheduled and When Due
C. Monthly Financial Report of the District
Attachments
D. Payment of All Bills as Listed on Orders of the Treasurer
Attachments
E. Credit Cards/Travel Expenses/Time Sheets
Attachments
F. Approval of MOA between Dayton Independent Schools and Parent Engagement Meeting
Attachments
G. Approval of the Updated 2026-2027 District Wide Extra Service Stipends
Attachments
8. Reports
A. Student Representative Report
Attachments
B. DHS Principal's Report
Speaker
Scott Meyers
Attachments
C. LES Principal's Report
Speaker
Heather Dragan
Attachments
D. District Monthly Activities
Speaker
Christopher Wright
Attachments
E. Attendance/Energy Management/Student Services/Transportation
Speaker
Matt Haskamp
Attachments
F. Special Education/Early Childhood/Day Care
Speaker
Nicole Ponting
Attachments
G. Food Service
Speaker
Rick Wolf
Attachments
H. Grants Report
Speaker
Megan Blosser
Attachments
9. Action Items
A. Nomination of Board Member to Serve on the 2027-2028 Calendar Committee
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Recommendation to nominate Diane Huff to serve on the 2027-2028 calendar committee. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea
B. Motion making agenda and attachments part of the official board meeting records.
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea
10. Personnel Notifications of the Superintendent
Attachments
11. Communications
12. Informational Items
A. SBDMC - DHS and LES
Attachments
13. Board of Education Enters Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) Discussion or Hearing Which Might Lead to the Appointment, Discipline or Dismissal of an Individual Employee, Member or Student Without Restricting that Employee's, Member's or Student's Right to a Public Hearing if Requested.
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval for Board of Education to Enter Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (1)(f) Discussion or Hearing Which Might Lead to the Appointment, Discipline or Dismissal of an Individual Employee, Member or Student Without Restricting that Employee's, Member's or Student's Right to a Public Hearing if Requested. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea
14. Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Huff and a second by Mrs. Lori Peterson.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea
15. Notification of Board of Education Action
A. Student A has chosen to waive expulsion hearing. Approval to expel student A with services until October 5, 2027.
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval to expel student A with services until October 5, 2027. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Julie Cline.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea
B. Student B has chosen to waive expulsion hearing. Approval to expel student B with services until October 5, 2027.
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval to expel student B with services until October 5, 2027. passed with a motion by Mrs. Lori Peterson and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea
C. Student C has chosen to waive expulsion hearing. Approval to expel student C with services until October 5, 2027.
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval to expel student C with services until October 5, 2027. passed with a motion by Julie Cline and a second by Mrs. Carrie Downard.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea
16. Adjournment
Actions Taken
Motion Passed: Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Carrie Downard and a second by Mrs. Diane Huff.
Member Votes
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Julie ClineYea
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Mrs. Carrie DownardYea
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Mrs. Diane HuffYea
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Mrs. Lori PetersonYea
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Mr. Bernie PfefferYea