Dayton Board of Education - Review Session - August 11, 2026

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a review session on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on operational and financial matters as the new school year commenced. Key procurement-related discussions included contract reviews for services such as third-party transportation providers (Route Wise and Hop Skip Drive), software and technology contracts with Tyler Technologies for GPS and routing systems, and educational service contracts with Samaritan Behavioral Health and Teachtown. The board addressed payroll and insurance deduction issues affecting summer drivers due to a system glitch linked to the transition from 26 to 24 pay periods, with plans to offset erroneous deductions rather than issue immediate reimbursements. The board also discussed potential budget allocations for resolving these payroll issues and reviewed large contracts for academic and behavioral services. Additionally, the board considered policy updates, including the Student Athletic Mobility Act, and accepted a grant related to high school flag football. No new contract awards or RFPs were approved during this meeting, but the board emphasized ongoing contract management and financial oversight as the school year began.