Dawson Springs Independent
December 16, 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 #7049 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions: Recognition of Retiree Randy Galloway with 17 years of service. Recognition of 4 years of Board of Education Service to Carol Niswonger Recognition of multiple years of Board of Education Service to Kent Dillingham
4.B. Communications
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
Attachments
4.C.2. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.4. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report - verbal report
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7050 - 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. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7051 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of second reading of policy 09.4341 regarding Alternative Education.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7052 - Motion Passed:  Approval of second reading of policy 09.4341 regarding Alternative Education passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to purchase a 2006 International 78 passenger bus from Marshall County for $8000 to use primarily as a spare.
Actions Taken

Order #7053 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a 2006 International 78 passenger bus from Marshall County for $8000 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to change Elementary Director of Teaching and Learning position to 225 days annually.
Actions Taken

Order #7054 - Motion Passed:  Approval to change Elementary Director of Teaching and Learning position to 225 days annually passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7055 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for November 25, 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: No actions
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Approval to surplus: Foodservice slicers: Hobart Meat Slicer : Model # 512 Serial # 37-17G-147 ML# 23044 115 volts - Dawson Springs sticker # 10132 and Globe Food Equipment Co. Model # 3875V M.D. 5-98 Serial# 387309 115AC and (1) AV cart with mounted projector inside
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7056 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.