Dawson Springs Independent
February 24, 2025 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 #7068 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition
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. Current School Year School Calendar Update (if applicable)
4.C.6. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.C.7. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7069 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Agreement with Puzzle Pieces Inc. as attached to provide Applied Behavior Services (ABA) as needed to for students
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7070 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Agreement with Puzzle Pieces Inc. as attached to provide Applied Behavior Services (ABA) as needed to for students passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.C. Discussion/Approval for additional pay to preschool certified and classified staff for after school, extended childcare services as funded through the Preschool Partnership Development grant beginning February 25, 2025. Work performed will be beyond primary contractual instruction and paid per hourly rate as worked.
Actions Taken

Order #7071 - Motion Passed:  Approval for additional pay to preschool certified and classified staff for after school, extended childcare services as funded through the Preschool Partnership Development grant beginning February 25, 2025. Work performed will be beyond primary contractual instruction and paid per hourly rate as worked. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement with RBS Architects for the FEMA Community Safe Room project as presented.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7072 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement with RBS Architects for the FEMA Community Safe Room project as presented. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of 2025 E-Rate project proposal for technology wired and wireless network updates
Actions Taken

Order #7073 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025 E-Rate project proposal for technology wired and wireless network updates passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7074 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for January 27, 2025
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: William Ward – MS Social Studies – 2/3/2025 Carol Niswonger – Substitute Teacher – 2/3/2025 Kathy Miller – Substitute Custodian – 2/17/2025
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Discussion/Approval to enter into executive session to discuss potential legal issue per KRS 61.810(c).
Actions Taken

Order #7075 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into executive session to discuss potential legal issue per KRS 61.810(c). passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

8. Discussion/Approval to exit closed session and resume regular meeting.
Actions Taken

Order #7076 - Motion Passed:  Approval to exit closed session and resume regular meeting passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

9. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7077 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.