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Superintendent Doctor Lawrence and curriculum staff told the board that Meadowdale’s identity as a comprehensive career-technical center has created scheduling conflicts that make it difficult for students who want both CTE credentials and the three-year JROTC progression to meet coursework requirements. “Fewer than six students have enlisted in the Army in 16 years,” the presentation said, and school leaders argued that moving the program would increase opportunities for cadets to finish the JROTC progression and access related benefits like scholarship eligibility and college-credit alignment.

Lieutenant Colonel Mason, who said she is a Dayton Public Schools graduate and a longtime JROTC instructor, described program benefits beyond drill: “The mission of our program is to motivate young people to become better citizens,” she told the board. Mason and Sergeant Major Humphrey highlighted leadership training, volunteer service, exposure to college visits and career experiences, and marksmanship and naturalization ceremony participation as program outcomes. Mason also noted that certain marksmanship and leadership elements require purpose-built space; Meadowdale’s current JROTC suite includes drill space and an indoor air-rifle range, which instructors said is a district asset.

Board response ranged from support for expanding student pathways to concern about moving a program that already has community recognition and built infrastructure. Several members asked whether Meadowdale could retain the JROTC program while still expanding advanced-manufacturing, vet-tech and aviation programs. Administrators said Meadowdale’s timetable and CTE sequencing would not allow both full CTE credentialing and a complete JROTC sequence, and that Dunbar has available space that could be adapted. Administrators also said they had invited the Brigade Commander from Fort Knox to visit and advise on program siting and that community partners are engaged on CTE expansions.

Next steps requested by the board included: an explicit timeline for any move; a student-interest survey and enrollment estimate for Dunbar; verification of facility needs and inventory (uniform and equipment storage, rifle/air‑rifle range); and confirmation that instructor positions would be retained or hired rather than lost because of relocation. Principal Davis (Meadowdale) and Principal Bailey (Dunbar) will be involved in follow-up planning; administrators said the Dunbar visit by the brigade representative would take place immediately.

Why it matters: The conversation tied together several long-running district priorities—CTE expansion, college and career pathways, and equitable access to high-quality programs across high schools—and showed how master-scheduling choices can determine whether students can complete multi-year sequences.

Direct quotes used in this report are from Lieutenant Colonel Mason and district staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dayton Board of Education - Review Session - March 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District administrators proposed moving Meadowdale’s Army JROTC program to Dunbar, saying Meadowdale’s intensive career-technical schedule prevents cadets from completing the full multi‑year JROTC sequence.","taxTitle","Dayton City, School Districts, Ohio","taxId",13482,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6112323,"Operations department seeks $1.8M increase; board hears case for $350,000 street sweeper",536,3350000,3886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2748368-c0ecb7e8bd6360f50356c360c9d3d2d2&start=3350&end=3886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2748368-c0ecb7e8bd6360f50356c360c9d3d2d2/thumbnail_3350000.jpg","/articles/6112323/Ohio/Operations-department-seeks-18M-increase-board-hears-case-for-350000-street-sweeper","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6112323-ebdb176a387f7dc8de5ddcf4bb40dd5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160848&Signature=au5Epk9k1k0~3cVGJd2kQlhfLmOR0i3BiE2pORT916sCEhYfGLegxJk42aXLXX7iyWdLHYUjwjca5k8wP0bHkmN8pkrDZNunrfkQhQr4s1ZMWZ-8-rndGuW9b1NBs59TvHVf3cTw4OKlymBL468Q5hPO2tt-egL9e6jw-9-p0To9rMGWnZtXCkSZYIOklqkyTqfd45u8LPt5p1sGbmgzhbEoLs7Z0miknnwRFqGH-BXTu-ZG1dqgGmFhczNOtyxl1-Iv6lwOkRuXOUiE5pZIXmUiaFDqoFYRV60FLum53hpUQuEQnDoslgglGui3OQi8HfBdXs9ZxNELtveOM8u5rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dayton Public Schools’ operations leadership told the board on March 11 that the operations budget for fiscal year 2026 will require increased non-payroll funding to cover rising equipment and supplies costs, contract repairs and expanded maintenance needs.

Doctor Jones (operations) said the district is seeking additional equipment spending to address inflationary increases in chemicals, cleaning supplies, rental costs for equipment such as asphalt sealers, and certification and inspection requirements that previously had been paid from federal ESSER funds. Jones described line-item increases including a jump in equipment funding for custodial and grounds work and an increase in compliance costs tied to annual sprinkler and elevator certifications.

A major new item raised during the presentation was a proposal to acquire a street sweeper. Operations staff told the board a street sweeper would reduce labor and overtime by consolidating extensive manual sweeping and picking up of trash, glass and debris. The operations staff estimated a purchase price of roughly $350,000 for a street sweeper when asked during the meeting: “they write at $350,000,” the operations representative said.

Why it matters: Grounds and custodial work affect schools’ daily operations and event readiness; the operations team argued that the sweeper would reduce weekend overtime and the number of staff needed for large events and maintenance cycles. Board members asked whether leasing, partnering with the City of Dayton, or renting for large events could meet needs instead of buying, and whether transportation or maintenance teams would service the equipment.

Board direction and follow-up requests: Board members asked for (a) a clearer estimate of lifecycle costs (purchase, maintenance, staffing and fuel) and a calculation of expected overtime savings; (b) details of whether a street sweeper would replace existing overtime shifts; and (c) options for shared services with the city to reduce duplication and cost. Doctor Jones said transportation maintenance staff would handle routine maintenance for the sweeper and that staff would provide a cost/benefit analysis.

Clarifying figures provided in the meeting included a requested increase of about $1.8 million in the operations budget overall, an equipment-line increase to cover items such as a possible street sweeper priced at approximately $350,000, and an equipment request of $107,000 in one custodial line to buy lift equipment for mezzanine operations.

Speakers on this item included Doctor Jones (operations), board members Mr. Walker and Mr. Benning, and district operations staff.","Operations staff told the board the department is requesting higher non-payroll funding across grounds, maintenance and custodial budgets and proposed buying a district street sweeper, which staff said would save overtime and labor. Board members pressed for cost/benefit detail and alternatives including city partnerships.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6112326,"Dayton Public Schools requests $2 million for Challenger Center upgrades as curriculum budget jumps",1801,1303000,3104000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2748368-c0ecb7e8bd6360f50356c360c9d3d2d2&start=1303&end=3104","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2748368-c0ecb7e8bd6360f50356c360c9d3d2d2/thumbnail_1303000.jpg","/articles/6112326/Ohio/Dayton-Public-Schools-requests-2-million-for-Challenger-Center-upgrades-as-curriculum-budget-jumps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6112326-85ddfafacc17f0e0950f3e7dbdee3c3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160848&Signature=HyOocA1UamUyJewgt4T~JPKggbo-ceNtbu59x2QoBSltMeECwR34PHMjrlwEciLyTjZ5rhlRgmuP~Qrdolk9g1AdlJACmsiH~g2kixoP6F9xolw~aPHdDxqTjuLNJsw4Ui27mTan2Ru4WPp6dFuYJ5k8CMsFooskg2P4dCi-HrEmHKovSF4P7EKZ6nHx~W~p9ch8ePM-oEYi12WkbD4YRIWzLnhthzjZhfLL1cP5SiLi7YSLt-8jzJ9nDMPZIQxJPIwy-z0Ta4iuhbgl-u1ncamA3KXAx~-DexGDByajoGjxcqf2BTq5hDge2L~X-zfhAW1AcuBCvErcHPcrpszuCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Academic Officer Takisha Sheehy told the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education on March 11 that the district’s curriculum, instruction and professional development budget request for fiscal 2026 would rise sharply, driven primarily by a capital request to upgrade the Challenger Center and higher non-payroll costs for instructional materials and professional development.

Sheehy said the department requests 12.5 full-time equivalent positions and a projected payroll of $1,400,000 and non-payroll spending of $7,300,000 for FY26, compared with the current-year staffing of 15.5 FTEs, $1,700,000 in payroll and $3,700,000 in non-payroll. “We decreased our full-time staff, which takes our salary down $325,976.84,” Sheehy said. “And our total non-payroll request is increased by 3,500,000.”

The largest single capital ask is for the Challenger Center, which Sheehy said would require a $2,000,000 build-out to meet National Challenger Center specifications and to repair aging spaces. Sheehy also listed $225,000 for choir-room repairs at Stivers and a $34,653.73 capital request included in the non-payroll totals. “We are at the 30 year anniversary right now, and it has not had any updates or upgrades,” she said of the Challenger Center. “Working with the National Challenger Center, we plan to upgrade our Challenger Center.”

Why it matters: Board members said the Challenger Center has districtwide reach and that an explicit, separate line item would make it easier for the board and the public to track spending and outcomes. Board member Mr. Lacey asked for a separate line item; Sheehy and Director of Finance agreed they could provide that. Board members also pressed for more detail about what portion of the $2.1 million estimate would be contractor work versus in-house labor.

Board questions focused on funding sources and program impact. Mr. Walker asked whether the staff reductions were layoffs; Sheehy said the positions would be funded by federal grants rather than the general fund and that no employees would be laid off from the district payroll as a result of the change. “Those individuals will be funded out of federal funds,” Sheehy said. Board members asked for a breakdown of how much of the increased supplies request represents physical books versus consumables or online resources; Sheehy said much of the increase reflects a move away from multi‑year payment plans and toward one- to two-year contracts plus a push for consumables tied to implementation support and coaching.

Board direction and next steps: The board asked administration to provide (a) a separate line item for the Challenger Center within the curriculum budget; (b) a detailed capital timeline and scope for the Challenger Center build-out; and (c) a clearer accounting of the sources of funding (general fund versus federal grants) that will cover the shift of several positions off general-fund payroll. Sheehy said the department could provide the requested breakdown and additional documentation of contract terms for instructional materials.

Members who spoke on the item included Takisha Sheehy, Doctor Lawrence and board members Mr. Walker and Mr. Lacey.","Chief Academic Officer Takisha Sheehy told the school board the curriculum, instruction and professional development budget for FY26 would rise largely because of capital work at the Challenger Center and increased instructional supplies; board members pressed for more detail and a separate accounting line for the center.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6112314,"Votes at a glance: March 11 Dayton Public Schools board review session",57,5025000,5082000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2748368-c0ecb7e8bd6360f50356c360c9d3d2d2&start=5025&end=5082","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2748368-c0ecb7e8bd6360f50356c360c9d3d2d2/thumbnail_5025000.jpg","/articles/6112314/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-March-11-Dayton-Public-Schools-board-review-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6112314-d5608182154641ab00a2659d29042611/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160848&Signature=FB7wWwVsrA4AiWb8kMmB3GKi3RDa~QrVMOGRCzrHx5LOm5nTQwFaFihSqUlv0qPmwxhEsQpOVxC1XD~ADR-EZNIddmNnjgF0VOItEpx732Vxv1FCexC0z4msha-b9YBwB96x77E2D6fWuZJNSFXz2~xVCfSBbQaCW2g4kyHflUgda4dGUYfRxm42YZsnobtcsbgbZ3Eh~88pqk~OJL5eU3pLHCxfLgPa8m2GQdYnzqdKdLPP5-OFge~mwoqKdpsYz-Dr499NTXg6ctBffMYnIMOpPoBq2MTDC1jpZihQHIEQOiH1QNVFlOKhtvfWp0KUhOwZcxhfzDiBg~oylHpKWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dayton Public Schools Board of Education recorded several formal votes during the March 11 review session. Key outcomes listed during the public meeting are below; where the roll call was read, the board recorded member votes in the public transcript.

- 48‑hour human-resources waiver: Motion to add a 48‑hour waiver to the agenda (human-resources item) — approved (roll call recorded as 8 yes, 0 no). The board recorded “8 yeses.”

- Administrative classification change (move a vacant manager position to a DSS generalist classification): Motion carried after amendment protecting existing confidential managers — approved 7 yes, 1 no (Mister Walker recorded as No). (Recorded roll call: 7 yeses, 1 no.)

- Ratification of non-enrolled athletics agreements: The board approved agreements permitting non-enrolled students from partner schools to participate in district athletics; two agreements recorded by name were ratified during the session — DECA and Liberty High School. Both votes recorded as 8 yes, 0 no.

- Personnel and appointments (multiple items): The board approved a series of certified, classified and supplemental appointment bundles during the meeting; the roll calls on those grouped personnel items were recorded as carried (votes recorded in the transcript as 8 yeses on most personnel bundles).

- Contract and procurement reviews: Several contract items were presented for review (no final procurement votes recorded in the public session for those items during the transcript excerpt).

Notes: The board’s public roll-call format listed each member by name during votes; the transcript shows consistent majorities for personnel and administrative items, with the most contested vote recorded for the administrative classification change (7–1). Where mover/second was stated in the transcript, it is recorded in meeting minutes; several motions had the mover or second not explicitly named on the floor other than “so moved” or “second.”","During the March 11 review session the board approved multiple human-resources waivers and personnel items, ratified non-enrolled athletics agreements and voted on administrative classification changes; several items passed unanimously while one classification change passed 7–1.","actionData","errors"]

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