Before a Hamilton Southeastern School Board meeting begins, there is usually a relaxed mood with people greeting each other.  A few jokes may be exchanged.

The mood before the October 12th was very subdued, even quiet.  The hearts of many school officials were heavy.  They had learned that a Geist Elementary School second grade student had died.

At the start of the session, board President John DeLucia read the following statement:

I am saddened to share the unfortunate news of the passing of one of our Hamilton Southeastern Schools students, Adedayo “Dayo” Adeniyi. He died on Sunday evening as a result of a medical condition.

Dayo was a second grader at Geist Elementary. Our hearts are heavy at the loss of this wonderful and promising young life. We join with GES and the entire school community to offer our condolences to the Adeniyi family and all those affected by this tragedy. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Please join me in a moment of silence as we remember Dayo.

 Please allow me to join school officials in expressing my most sincere sympathies to the family.