Dawson Springs Independent
October 28, 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 #7035 - 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. Communications
4.A.1. Board Member Communications
4.A.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.B. Reports
4.B.1. Preschool Update/Report
Attachments
4.B.2. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
4.B.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.B.4. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.B.5. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.B.6. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
4.B.7. Review of our 2023-2024 (last school year) KY Summative Assessment (KSA) results: Preschool/Kindergarten Readiness Brigance Scores Elementary KSA Results Middle School KSA Results High School KSA Results
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7036 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of student 2121008265 to have shortened school day/week as noted in the student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
Actions Taken

Order #7037 - Motion Passed:  Approval of student 2121008265 to have shortened school day/week as noted in the student's Individualized Educational Plan passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of FY2025 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,463 to be matched at present time
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7038 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2025 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,463 to be matched at present time passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of BG-4 form for Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362 to deduct total cost by $74,617
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7039 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-4 form for Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362 to deduct total cost by $74,617 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7040 - 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 September 30, 2024 and October 8, 2024
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Lisa Cotton – Sub Teacher – 9/27/2024 Whitley Gogel – Sub Teacher & Inst Assistant – 10/3/2024 Jesse Robinson – MS Baseball Assistant Coach – 10/8/2024 Ashley Dunkle – Sub Cook/Baker – 10/9/2024 Christy Brown – Lunchroom Custodian – 10/15/2024 Glenda Akers – Sub Teacher – 10/15/2024 Shellie Rambo – Sub Cook/Baker & Sub Custodian – 10/15/2024 Laura Berry – Sub Teacher – 10/16/2024 Brenda Thomas – Sub Cook/Baker – 10/21/2024 Additional Extra Duty Brannigan Ethridge – Infinite Campus Co-Coordinator – 10/3/2024 Spencer Spratt - Infinite Campus Co-Coordinator – 10/3/2024 Resigned: Kendra McCune – Substitute Teacher – 10/21/2024
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Approval of overnight trip the first week of November for the state cross country meet in Lexington should we have teams qualify.
7. Motion to Adjourn - Next regularly scheduled meeting is 11/25/24
Actions Taken

Order #7041 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.