Craig Anderson

The Board Retreat proceedings included the opening of the meeting and the appointment of Eric Walker to serve as Treasurer Pro Tem. Key agenda items involved procedural matters such as the call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Special presentations included updates from the Superintendent, David Lawrence, Ph.D., and the Business Manager, Marvin Jones, Ph.D. The meeting addressed Superintendent's Recommendations, specifically action items related to the 48-Hour Waiver and Resolution concerning Principal Vacation 2026 (#26-016). The session concluded with a motion to adjourn.

This document is an academic calendar for Dayton Public Schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. It outlines key dates, holidays, professional development days, parent-teacher conference schedules, and the start and end dates for students at different grade levels, including specific schedules for kindergarten and preschool students. The calendar also details quarter and semester end dates.

The meeting commenced with the appointment of Eric Walker as Treasurer Pro Tem and the call to order by the President. New Business included the approval of board member travel and expenses. The Board entered Executive Session to consider matters related to the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, and compensation of a public employee, subsequently exiting the session. Key actions involved a Motion to Reconsider regarding Purchase Requisition PR074076 (Dragonfly), which was followed by the approval of Purchase Requisition PR074076 (Dragonfly). The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The meeting included procedural items such as a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions involved the DPS Transformation and Reconfiguration. The Superintendent's Personnel Agenda sought approval for various certified, classified, and administrative appointments, though a recommendation concerning Human Resources - DEA After July 10 failed to pass. The board considered and recommended approval for multiple contracts under the Superintendent's purview, as well as treasurer's items including the Certificate of Estimated Resources FY26, Permanent Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026, Advance of Funds for February 2026, Monthly Financials for January 2026, and various requisitions and contracts. Business Manager recommendations included contracts and a resolution regarding the Armada Recovery Center at Heid. Board Member Comments included a successful motion to pause all exploration, consideration, and funding related to changing the district's logo and another successful motion to pause exploration related to changing the district's name.

The meeting began with the opening procedures, including the Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions focused on a Levy Discussion. The meeting involved action items related to resolutions, specifically declaring intent to proceed with an Operating Expense Levy and determining to proceed with the Combined Operating and Permanent Improvement Levy. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was carried by all members present.