Dawson Springs Independent
November 24, 2025 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
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2. Roll call
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Also present:

 

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #7187 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

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4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners- Keelin Hoggard, 3rd Grade Molly Keen, 8th Grade Logan Peters, Freshman
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4.B. Communications
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4.B.1. Board Member Communications
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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
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #7188 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with We Lead CS for 2026-2027 instructional services
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Actions Taken

Order #7189 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with We Lead CS for 2026-2027 instructional services passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.C. Discussion/Approval for rental of SUVs in Florida instead of a bus for transportation for Senior Trip (Senior sponsors will be driving)
Actions Taken

Order #7190 - Motion Passed:  Approval for rental of SUVs in Florida instead of a bus for transportation for Senior Trip (Senior sponsors will be driving) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.D. Discussion/Approval for Dawson Springs Independent Schools to enter into a service contract with Fuller Therapy to provide school-based physical therapy (PT) for eligible students
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Actions Taken

Order #7191 - Motion Passed:  Approval for Dawson Springs Independent Schools to enter into a service contract with Fuller Therapy to provide school-based physical therapy (PT) for eligible students passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to create, post and hire a Jr/Sr High School certified teacher
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Actions Taken

Order #7192 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire a Jr/Sr High School certified teacher passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to purchase a used plow truck for around $15,000 or less
Actions Taken

Order #7193 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a used plow truck for around $15,000 or less passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7194 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

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6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for October 27, 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: Lonnie Rogers: Lead Mechanic/Fleet Manager 11/1/2025 Diana Young: Sub Teacher & Instruct. Assistant 11/04/2025 R. Mance Chappell: HS Academic Team Volunteer Coach 11/17/2025 Scott Raup: Substitute Bus Driver 11/17/2025 Additional Extra Duty: Micki Clark: HS Cheer Coach 11/3/2025 Mary Morgan: Co-ed Archery Coach 11/19/2025 On Leave: #4366: FMLA / Family from 11/7/2025 thru 2/4/2026 (possible full 60 days) Resigned: Erin Purdy: Co-ed Archery Coach 11/13/2025
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7195 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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