Dawson Springs Independent
March 30, 2026 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Return
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 #7215 - 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- Elementary--Alaina Adornato, Kindergarten Middle School--Pearlena Hoffines, 8th Gr. High School--Kalyn Cotton, 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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4.C.6.a. Discussion to potentially accept donation of lot/property located at 414 Hickory St.
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7216 - 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 FY2026 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance for $4,445 to be matched by the district at the present time
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Actions Taken

Order #7217 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2026 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance for $4,445 to be matched by the district at the present time passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Assurance Certification 2026-2028
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Actions Taken

Order #7218 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Assurance Certification 2026-2028 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of FRYSC Continuation Program Plan 2026-2028
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Actions Taken

Order #7219 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FRYSC Continuation Program Plan 2026-2028 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to participate in the KISTA used bus sale to sale buses 0503 (runs), 0508 (runs), and 0610 (does not run)
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Actions Taken

Order #7220 - Motion Passed:  Approval to participate in the KISTA used bus sale to sale buses 0503 (runs), 0508 (runs), and 0610 (does not run) passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of resolution to authorize superintendent to either accept or reject any and all bids received for the used buses in the KISTA used bus sale immediately following the sale without further board action
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Actions Taken

Order #7221 - Motion Passed:  Approval of resolution to authorize superintendent to either accept or reject any and all bids received for the used buses in the KISTA used bus sale immediately following the sale without further board action passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to continue with Cunningham Landscaping for mowing and grounds work at the same rates as 2025-2026 until March 31, 2027
Actions Taken

Order #7222 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue with Cunningham Landscaping for mowing and grounds work at the same rates as 2025-2026 until March 31, 2027 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to surplus scrap metal in the bus compound and the old snowplow.
Actions Taken

Order #7223 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus scrap metal in the bus compound and the old snowplow passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of updated job description for District Library Media Specialist (as attached)
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Actions Taken

Order #7224 - Motion Passed:  Approval of updated job description for District Library Media Specialist (as attached) passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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

Order #7225 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire a Jr/Sr High School certified agriculture teacher/teacher passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.K. Discussion/Approval to purchase a new cafeteria oven in replacement of another as funded by Food Service (Proposal and quotes are attached)
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Actions Taken

Order #7226 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a new cafeteria oven in replacement of another as funded by Food Service (Proposal and quotes are attached) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.L. Discussion/Approval to surplus old cafeteria oven in Food Service
Actions Taken

Order #7227 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus old cafeteria oven in Food Service passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7228 - 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 February 23, 2026
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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: Sherry Barnes – Elementary FMD Instructional Assistant – 3/1/2026 James “Robert” Davis – Substitute Custodian (student) – 3/2/2026 Additional Extra Duty: Erin Woolsey - HS Softball Assistant Coach – 3/23/2026 Internal Transfer: Christy Brown – Part-time (4 hour) Custodian to Sub Custodian – 2/5/2026 Trisha Smith – Sub Custodian to Part-time (4 hour) Custodian – 2/5/2026 On Leave: #4135 – FMLA / Family – from 12/15/2025 (60 days intermittent) #4418 – Maternity – 3/27/2026 thru 5/22/2026 (36 days) Resigned: Kelsey Mitchell – HS Softball Assistant Coach – 2/25/2026 Schyuler Storms – Co-ed Golf Coach – 3/3/2026 Retiring: Kimalyn Menser – MS Science – 7/1/2026 Rhonda Simpson – Library Media Center – 8/1/2026
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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 25/26 school year.
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7229 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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