Dayton Board of Education - Business Meeting - September 15, 2026

The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education held a business meeting on September 15, 2026, which included a special presentation on the State of Black Dayton report highlighting educational disparities and community challenges affecting Black students. The meeting also addressed the transition from the BoardDocs platform to Diligent Community for board agendas and documents. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on contract approvals, including a settlement agreement with Davis Antenna and a resolution granting an easement to the city of Dayton with maintenance responsibilities assigned to the city. The board approved purchase requisitions, including a $60,000 allocation for Career Technical Education (CTE) license reimbursements, with a request for future quarterly reports on program utilization and compliance with reimbursement commitments. Labor concerns dominated the public comments, particularly opposition to the district's shift to a 24-pay payroll schedule, which union representatives and employees argued caused financial hardship and violated existing contracts. The board acknowledged these concerns and indicated ongoing efforts to find solutions. Votes were taken to approve various contracts, agreements, and financial items, with some motions passing unanimously and others facing opposition. Overall, the meeting combined community engagement, operational updates, and procurement decisions amid active labor negotiations and employee concerns.