Dayton Board of Education - Business Meeting - February 17, 2026

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a business meeting on February 17, 2026, focusing extensively on proposed school configurations and preschool program restructuring for the 2026-2027 school year. Key procurement-related discussions included plans to centralize preschool services at the Rosa Parks Early Learning Center, transitioning to a publicly funded daycare model with partnerships such as Preschool Promise to enhance financial sustainability and service quality. The board discussed transportation logistics, funding challenges, and strategies to improve retention of preschool students into kindergarten. Additionally, the meeting addressed the expansion of K-8 and K-7 school models in response to parent surveys, with concerns raised about staffing shortages and resource allocation. The board also considered consolidating alternative education programs to the Jackson Center to improve operational efficiency and instructional quality. Votes were taken to approve personnel agendas and other superintendent recommendations. The meeting included discussions on budget considerations, professional development conference attendance, and community engagement efforts. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the preschool centralization and facility consolidations imply future procurement and capital planning activities.