Dina J. Lefeld

The board addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the treasurer's report and two 'then and now' certificates for music boosters and bus repairs. Recognition was given to graduating valedictorian and salutatorian students, as well as retiring staff members. The superintendent's report covered personnel employment and resignations, revisions to board policy regarding attendance, approval of the summer credit recovery program, and amendments to high school course offerings. Additionally, the board approved several 2026 summer youth camps, out-of-state travel for athletic programs, revisions to student-parent and athletic handbooks, and an amendment to the food service contract with Sodexo Services.

The board meeting agenda included the presentation of the Treasurer's Report and the Five-Year Forecast. It featured a recognition segment for student athletes and coaches, a COVID-19 dashboard update, and a report from the Superintendent. New business covered staff employment and leave approvals, supplemental duty contracts for the 2021-2022 school year, support staff transfers and hires, and payments in lieu of transportation. The board also authorized the purchase of five school buses, approved out-of-state travel for the softball team, and reviewed numerous revisions to board policies. Additionally, the 2022 meeting calendar was proposed for approval, and an executive session was scheduled to discuss employment and compensation matters.

The board discussed the State Budget Bill and its impact on the district. Financial actions included amending appropriations for federal grants and approving a certification for new transportation routing software. Personnel matters involved several resignations and appointments for certificated, licensed, and support staff, as well as adjustments to supplemental contracts and substitute pay rates. Additional business included the approval of overnight athletic activities, payments in lieu of transportation for nonpublic school students, and resolutions regarding the district's Active Shooter Response Team and related training.

The meeting included reports on the school district's progress, the adoption of tax rates, and the approval of a specific safety software contract. Personnel actions were addressed, including resignations, amendments to supplemental duty stipends, and the approval of new employment contracts for various support and central office staff. The board also reviewed adjustments to the student fee schedule, authorized out-of-state travel for extracurricular teams, and scheduled a future board workshop. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss employment, compensation, and legal matters.

The meeting included reports on fundraising activities such as Dayton Dragons concessions, dine-out events, tag days, and website updates. Key discussions covered concert uniform management, a potential euchre party, and future volunteer requirements for university concessions. The treasurer's report detailed the booster funds overview and outstanding uniform costs. The director's report outlined upcoming events, including a parade, 8th grade night, the Bellbrook Invitational, and the Halloween Spooktacular. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the approval of black glove purchases for the marching band, a request to increase the indoor percussion ensemble budget, and strategies for improving band visibility at football games.