DAYTON—Dayton School District invites school parents, guardians, and community members to a community forum taking place at 6:00 p.m for elementary and 7:00 p.m for middle and high school on Thursday, June 3rd in the Dayton High School Library. The purpose of the forum is to begin engaging in productive conversations around recent concerns regarding areas of need in Dayton’s schools. Topics will include class offerings, discipline, vaping, and substance use concerns. The June 3rd forum will be the first of several forums the district plans to host over the next few months.

Dayton School District Superintendent Guy Strot said that a reporter inquired about some parent concerns expressed at a recent school board meeting, and he sent them the following statement regarding parental concerns.

“I am aware of the issues presented by the parents. On discipline, we added some procedures for discipline at the elementary 3 weeks ago and at the middle school this week. Within the next few weeks, parents will see some additions and changes starting with the new school year that will address these concerns. I will be hosting a series of parent and community get-togethers this summer. I am always available to talk with anyone. This can be during the school day, in the evening, or over the weekend. I would encourage anyone to call the district office, email me at guys@daytonsd.org or call/text me at 509-530-9373 with any comments, concerns, issues, or questions.”