Dawson Springs Independent
April 28, 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 #7089 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition of Access Graduate: Makyde Banks
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
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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
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4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report
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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 #7090 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 2025/2026.
Actions Taken

Order #7091 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 2025/2026 passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval acknowledging the 2024-2025 final school calendar to reflect that the last day for students and graduation will both be on May 23, 2025 and closing day for staff will be May 27, 2025.
Actions Taken

Order #7092 - Motion Passed:  Approval acknowledging the 2024-2025 final school calendar to reflect that the last day for students and graduation will both be on May 23, 2025 and closing day for staff will be May 27, 2025 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2025 at an anticipated approximate cost of $23,000
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7093 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2025 at an anticipated approximate cost of $23,000 passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with KCTCS, OCTC and HealthForce Kentucky for 2025-2026 school year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7094 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with KCTCS, OCTC and HealthForce Kentucky for 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to continue partnerships with the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) for 2025-2026 in multiple disciplines at an approximate cost of $14,350
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7095 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnerships with the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) for 2025-2026 in multiple disciplines at an approximate cost of $14,350 passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of Agreement to utilize Mountain Comprehensive Care Center as needed for student services.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7096 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Agreement to utilize Mountain Comprehensive Care Center as needed for student services passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of Elementary Guidance Counselor job description and to add a $1,500 salary to the extra service salary schedule beginning 2025-2026
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7097 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Elementary Guidance Counselor job description and to add a $1,500 salary to the extra service salary schedule beginning 2025-2026 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.I. Discussion/Approval to create, post and hire Elementary Guidance Counselor position. Based on certified salary schedule, the contract will be 185 days with 12 extended days and extra service stipend of $1,500.
Actions Taken

Order #7098 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire Elementary Guidance Counselor position. Based on certified salary schedule, the contract will be 185 days with 12 extended days and extra service stipend of $1,500 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7099 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for March 24, 2025
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6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Resigned: Erin Woolsey – MS Girls’ Basketball Coach – 4/18/2025 On Leave: #4278 – Maternity/FMLA – beginning 2/24/2025 #4280 – Medical/Maternity – beginning 4/9/2025 Retiring: Todd Marshall – Jr/Sr. HS Principal – 6/30/2025
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Acknowledge and authorize Superintendent to personally utilize 5 days of annual leave as specified in Board policy 03.122 for the 24/25 school year.
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7100 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Christy Winfrey and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.