Dawson Springs Independent
June 23, 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 #7118 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by 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
4.C.4. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report (Verbal)
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7119 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (these will take a second reading at next meeting to become policy)- Policies: 01.0, 01.11, 01.111, 01.5, 02.31, 02.413, 02.421, 02.4241, 02.4242, 03.11, 03.1161, 03.1232, 03.1721, 03.175, 03.18, 03.19, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2721, 03.29, 03.4, 03.6, 04.1, 04.32, 04.8, 07.1, 08.1, 08.1122, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.1312, 08.1351, 08.13531, 08.22, 08.232, 08.2323, 08.2324, 08.3, 09.122, 09.1222, 09.1224, 09.2, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.2241, 09.227, 09.313, 09.421, 09.4221, 09.4261, 09.4294 Respective procedures related to these polices will be passed at the next meeting with the second reading/final approval of the policies: (Procedures- 03.19 AP .1, 03.19 AP .23, 04.8 AP .1, 07.1 AP .1, 08.1131 AP .1, 08.1351 AP .1, 08.2323 AP .1, 08.2324 AP .2, 09.1224 AP .1, 09.2241 AP .1, 09.2241 AP.21, 08.22 AP.1, 08.22 AP.2).
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7120 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (these will take a second reading at next meeting to become policy)- Policies: 01.0, 01.11, 01.111, 01.5, 02.31, 02.413, 02.421, 02.4241, 02.4242, 03.11, 03.1161, 03.1232, 03.1721, 03.175, 03.18, 03.19, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2721, 03.29, 03.4, 03.6, 04.1, 04.32, 04.8, 07.1, 08.1, 08.1122, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.1312, 08.1351, 08.13531, 08.22, 08.232, 08.2323, 08.2324, 08.3, 09.122, 09.1222, 09.1224, 09.2, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.2241, 09.227, 09.313, 09.421, 09.4221, 09.4261, 09.4294 Respective procedures related to these polices will be passed at the next meeting with the second reading/final approval of the policies: (Procedures- 03.19 AP .1, 03.19 AP .23, 04.8 AP .1, 07.1 AP .1, 08.1131 AP .1, 08.1351 AP .1, 08.2323 AP .1, 08.2324 AP .2, 09.1224 AP .1, 09.2241 AP .1, 09.2241 AP.21, 08.22 AP.1, 08.22 AP.2) passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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5.C. Discussion/Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2025-2026 school year.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7121 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2025-2026 school year. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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5.D. Discussion/Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2025-2026 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,000 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium.
Actions Taken

Order #7122 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2025-2026 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,000 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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5.E. Discussion/Approval of the 2024-2025 final amended school calendar as presented, no changes were made other than NTI and make-up days being taken, the school year and PD started and ended per the original school calendar.
Actions Taken

Order #7123 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 final amended school calendar as presented, no changes were made other than NTI and make-up days being taken, the school year and PD started and ended per the original school calendar passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

Discussion



 

5.F. Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 district employee pay dates from July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 as presented.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7124 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025-2026 district employee pay dates from July 1, 2025 until June 30, 2026 as presented. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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5.G. Discussion/Approval to utilize ParentSquare or official school email as the District’s traceable communication system to follow all electronic school notification and communication programs or applications in compliance with SB 181 (KRS 160.145).
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7125 - Motion Passed:  Approval to utilize ParentSquare or official school email as the District’s traceable communication system to follow all electronic school notification and communication programs or applications in compliance with SB 181 (KRS 160.145) passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Christy Winfrey.

Discussion



 

5.H. Discussion/Approval of the 2025-2026 Certified Evaluation Plan for Teachers and Other Professionals as presented with changes.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7126 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-2026 Certified Evaluation Plan for Teachers and Other Professionals as presented with changes passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of FY 2025-2026 Certified, Classified, Substitute and Extra Service salary schedules
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7127 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2025-2026 Certified, Classified, Substitute and Extra Service salary schedules passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

Discussion



 

5.J. Discussion/Approval to modify Elementary Director of Teaching and Learning position to District Instructional Coach/Coordinator for contract total of 200 days paid based on certified rank and experience
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7128 - Motion Passed:  Approval to modify Elementary Director of Teaching and Learning position to District Instructional Coach/Coordinator for contract total of 200 days paid based on certified rank and experience passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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5.K. Discussion/Approval to modify Athletic Director position to be held by current employee as an extra service position with 10 extended contract days
Actions Taken

Order #7129 - Motion Passed:  Approval to modify Athletic Director position to be held by current employee as an extra service position with 10 extended contract days passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Michael Ausenbaugh.

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5.L. Discussion/Approval of Statement of Responsibility and final Saferoom plans to submit to FEMA for project DR 4630-0041.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7130 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Statement of Responsibility and final Saferoom plans to submit to FEMA for project DR 4630-0041 passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Christy Winfrey.

Discussion



 

5.M. Discussion/Approval to utilize Mike Owsley and English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley (ELPO) for legal services for the district for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7131 - Motion Passed:  Approval to utilize Mike Owsley and English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley (ELPO) for legal services for the district for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7132 - 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 May 19, 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: Hired: Tammy Marcum – Substitute Cook/Baker – 7/1/2025 Schuyler Storms – Co-ed Golf Coach – 7/1/2025 Additional Extra Duty: Logan Davenport – Athletic Director – 7/1/2025 Amanda Scott – MS Girls Basketball Head Coach – 7/1/2025 Dylan Simpson – Boys Cross Country Head Coach – 7/1/2025 Internal Transfer: Micki Clark – From HS English to HS Asst. Principal – 7/1/2025 Jennifer Graham – From Gifted & Talented to Elem School Counselor/GT Coordinator – 7/1/2025 Barbara P’Poole – From Elem Teacher to Gifted & Talented – 7/1/2025 Rhonda Simpson – From Boys Cross Country to Girls Cross Country Head Coach – 7/1/2025 Jay Vaughn – From HS History to Art – 7/1/2025 Resigned: Lauren Hibbs – 2nd Grade Teacher – 6/30/2025 Wayne Simpson – Girls Cross Country Head Coach – 6/30/2025 Retiring: Todd Marshall – Jr/Sr. HS Principal – 6/30/2025
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f):Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #7133 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

7.A. Motion to exit closed session and resume regular open session
Actions Taken

Order #7134 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

8. Public review of Superintendent Evaluation
9. Motion to Adjourn (We will have a special called meeting on June 30, 2025 to review and potentially approve insurance providers for 2025-2026.)
Actions Taken

Order #7135 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

Discussion