Dawson Springs Independent
September 30, 2024 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #7014 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition: Preschool Personnel
4.B. Communications - Amendment 2 discussion/info
4.B.1. Board Member Communications
4.B.2. Citizens and Delegations: This is an opportunity for any citizen or delegation to approach the Board and be heard on any item/issue on the agenda or not on the agenda. An individual is limited to 2 minutes to speak. Please keep in mind this is not for questions and answers, simply individuals to share information with the Board. (The Board appreciates and anticipates that the building Principal and Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior to addressing the Board).
4.C. Reports
4.C.1. Preschool Update/Report
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4.C.2. Elementary Principal's Report
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4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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4.C.4. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report: Current K-12 enrollment 561 + Preschool enrollment 72= 633 total enrollment. K-12 attendance percentage 94.57% year to date as of 9/26.
4.C.5. Current School Year School Calendar Update - Reminder, February 10 and March 14 may be used as make-up days if school days are missed prior to these dates.
4.C.6. Chief Academic Officer Report
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4.C.7. Superintendent's Report
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7015 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Working Budget FY 2025 (2024--2025)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7016 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Working Budget FY 2025 (2024--2025) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.C. Discussion/Approval to provide a one-time fringe benefit bonus as part of the compensation for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $2000 to be paid on the paycheck received in November of 2024, subject to the required withholdings. This applies to every currently employed full-time, contracted employee and those active substitute employees who have worked 20 days or more this school year OR a substitute being eligible to receive this compensation by requesting it to the Human Resources Coordinator after completing 20 days worked. This fringe benefit bonus will be compensation for services rendered and for the benefit of the common (public) schools.
Actions Taken

Order #7017 - Motion Passed:  Approval to provide a one-time fringe benefit bonus as part of the compensation for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $2000 to be paid on the paycheck received in November of 2024, subject to the required withholdings. This applies to every currently employed full-time, contracted employee and those active substitute employees who have worked 20 days or more this school year OR a substitute being eligible to receive this compensation by requesting it to the Human Resources Coordinator after completing 20 days worked. This fringe benefit bonus will be compensation for services rendered and for the benefit of the common (public) schools passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of participating partner agreement, science and design lab agreement, and confidentiality agreement with Dataseam, as attached, to provide computers and student learning opportunities in the field of technology.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7018 - Motion Passed:  Approval of participating partner agreement, science and design lab agreement, and confidentiality agreement with Dataseam, as attached, to provide computers and student learning opportunities in the field of technology passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of elementary writing specialist/coach job description. This position will be paid with grant funding and will be operating on a annual basis so long as grant funds are available.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7019 - Motion Passed:  Approval of elementary writing specialist/coach job description. This position will be paid with grant funding and will be operating on a annual basis so long as grant funds are available passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to post job opening for elementary writing specialist/coach. This position will be year-to-year pending available grant funds.
Actions Taken

Order #7020 - Motion Passed:  Approval to post job opening for elementary writing specialist/coach. This position will be year-to-year pending available grant funds. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of pay applications #2 and #3 as attached for the Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7021 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay applications #2 and #3 as attached for the Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of change order #2 as attached for the Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7022 - Motion Passed:  Approval of change order #2 as attached for the Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of OT/PT services as needed for students as attached.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7023 - Motion Passed:  Approval of OT/PT services as needed for students as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of a part-time 4 hour per day custodial position to help with cafeteria duty when students are in session and any additional days as needed as approved by Superintendent.
Actions Taken

Order #7024 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a part-time 4 hour per day custodial position to help with cafeteria duty when students are in session and any additional days as needed as approved by Superintendent passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.K. Discussion/(Re)Approval of district funding assurances for 2024-2025.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7025 - Motion Passed:  Approval of district funding assurances for 2024-2025 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.L. Discussion/Approval to use the WKEC Co-op "Mentor! That" program for new teacher induction and teacher mentoring program as required by new legislation under KRS 161.031 (2).
Actions Taken

Order #7026 - Motion Passed:  Approval to use the WKEC Co-op "Mentor! That" program for new teacher induction and teacher mentoring program as required by new legislation under KRS 161.031 (2) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.M. Discussion/Approval to add a $1000 stipend to the extra service salary table for any mentor serving in the district mentorship program with the approval of the superintendent. (Title funds may be usable in some instances)
Actions Taken

Order #7027 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $1000 stipend to the extra service salary table for any mentor serving in the district mentorship program with the approval of the superintendent passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.N. Discussion/Approval that the Dawson Springs Board of Education will not permit the use of medicinal cannabis by any student on any school property.
Actions Taken

Order #7028 - Motion Passed:  Approval that the Dawson Springs Board of Education will not permit the use of medicinal cannabis by any student on any school property passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.O. Discussion/Approval to surplus/scrap (if no bids) buses 0503 (runs), 0508 (runs), and 0610 (does not run)
Actions Taken

Order #7029 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus/scrap (if no bids) buses 0503 (runs), 0508 (runs), and 0610 (does not run) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7030 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 26, 2024 and September 16, 2024
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6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Ladonna Pace-Hooper – Concessions Coordinator – 8/23/2024 Courtney Trimble: Preschool Teacher – 9/3/2024 Robert “Mance” Chappell: Sub Teacher – 9/6/2024 Kendra McCune: Sub Teacher & Inst Assistant – 9/16/2024 Resigned: Tammy Marcum: FT Cook/Baker - 9/12/2024 Michael Lee: MS Soc. Studies Teacher - 9/23/2024 Retiring: Tracy Collins: Kindergarten Teacher-10/1/2024
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Surplus elementary HMH Journeys materials that are antiquated and no longer used/needed.
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7031 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.