Dawson Springs Independent
April 27, 2026 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 #7230 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions
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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 #7231 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 2026/2027.
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Actions Taken

Order #7232 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 2026/2027 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of FY 2026-2027 Certified, Classified, Substitute and Extra Service salary schedules. Certified and substitute schedules will include a 3% salary increase. Classified schedules will include a $1 per hour salary increase. The Extra Service salary schedule will not include any changes.
Actions Taken

Order #7233 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2026-2027 Certified, Classified, Substitute and Extra Service salary schedules. Certified and substitute schedules will include a 3% salary increase. Classified schedules will include a $1 per hour salary increase. The Extra Service salary schedule will not include any changes. passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.D. Discussion/Approval acknowledging the 2025-2026 final school calendar to reflect that the last day for students will be May 21 and graduation and closing day for staff will be on May 22, 2026.
Actions Taken

Order #7234 - Motion Passed:  Approval acknowledging the 2025-2026 final school calendar to reflect that the last day for students will be May 21 and graduation and closing day for staff will be on May 22, 2026 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2026 at an anticipated approximate cost of $24,800
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7235 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2026 at an anticipated approximate cost of $24,800 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with KCTCS, OCTC and HealthForce Kentucky for 2026-2027 school year
Actions Taken

Order #7236 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with KCTCS, OCTC and HealthForce Kentucky for 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to continue partnerships with the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) for 2026-2027 in multiple disciplines at an approximate cost of $12,300
Actions Taken

Order #7237 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnerships with the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) for 2026-2027 in multiple disciplines at an approximate cost of $12,300 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of Agreement to utilize Mountain Comprehensive Care Center as needed for student services for 2026-2027.
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Actions Taken

Order #7238 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Agreement to utilize Mountain Comprehensive Care Center as needed for student services for 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.I. Discussion / Approval to add 5 contract days to the Technology Assistant position
Actions Taken

Order #7239 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add 5 contract days to the Technology Assistant position passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.J. Discussion / Approval to create, post and hire for Title I Jr/Sr High School Instructional Assistant position. The contract will be 185 days paid from the classified salary schedule based on experience. The position will be continued annually as grant funds provide.
Actions Taken

Order #7240 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire for Title I Jr/Sr High School Instructional Assistant position. The contract will be 185 days paid from the classified salary schedule based on experience. The position will be continued annually as grant funds provide. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.K. Discussion / Approval to create, post and hire for Title I Jr/Sr High School Certified RTI Teacher position. The contract will be 185 days paid from the certified salary schedule based on rank and experience. The position will be continued annually as grant funds provide.
Actions Taken

Order #7241 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire for Title I Jr/Sr High School Certified RTI Teacher position. The contract will be 185 days paid from the certified salary schedule based on rank and experience. The position will be continued annually as grant funds provide. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of extra service job description for Athletics Public Information Coordinator position.
Actions Taken

Order #7242 - Motion Passed:  Approval of extra service job description for Athletics Public Information Coordinator position passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.M. Discussion/Approval to post the position and add Athletics Public Information Coordinator position to the extra service salary schedule with a stipend of $1,500.
Actions Taken

Order #7243 - Motion Passed:  Approval to post the position and add Athletics Public Information Coordinator position to the extra service salary schedule with a stipend of $1,500 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7244 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Student Learning and Support Consent Items passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for March 30, 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: Stevon Brown – Assistant Athletic Director – 4/1/2026 Brooklyn Clark – HS Girls’ Basketball Head Coach – 7/1/2026 Cameron Gudgell – HS Co-ed Golf Coach – 7/1/2026 Derek Scott – MS Boys’ Basketball Head Coach – 7/1/2026 On Leave: #4135 – FMLA / Family – from 12/15/2025 (60 days intermittent) #4418 – Maternity – 3/27/2026 thru 5/22/2026 (36 days) Resigning: Erica Davis – FRYSC Assistant – 6/30/2026 Lora Davis – Cook/Baker – 6/30/2026 Chun-yun Gibson – Elementary Instructional Assistant – 6/30/2026 Jonathan Palmer – District Technology – 6/30/2026 Tamara Rice – High School Math Teacher – 6/30/2026 James Schultz – Elementary Science Teacher – 6/30/2026 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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7. Discussion/Approval to enter closed session to discuss the future acquisition of real property by the Board as publicity regarding the acquisition or sale would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property, as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(b)
Actions Taken

Order #7245 - Motion Passed:  Motion/Approval to go in to closed session to discuss the future acquisition of real property by the Board as publicity regarding the acquisition or sale would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property, as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(b) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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

Order #7246 - Motion Passed:  Motion to exit closed session and resume regular open session passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

8. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7247 - Motion Passed:  Approval of motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.