Dawson Springs Independent
July 27, 2026 6:00 PM CT (7:00 ET)
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 #7285 - 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: Data Seam Program Graduates- Colton Clark Elijah Dunbar Selected to Gatton Academy- Elly Chappell
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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 (verbal report)
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report (verbal report)
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4.C.4. Chief Academic Officer Report (verbal report)
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report (verbal report)
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7286 - 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 2025-2026 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
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Actions Taken

Order #7287 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025-2026 Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2nd Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (these will become active and official once approved) Policies: 01.0, 01.11, 01.111, 01.41, 01.411, 01.42, 01.44, 01.83, 02.12, 02.131, 02.423, 02.4242, 02.442, 03.11, 03.121, 03.1311, 03.1321, 03.1324, 03.19, 03.21, 03.211, 03.2321, 03.2324, 03.29, 04.1, 04.31, 04.311, 04.32, 04.91, 05.4, 05.48, 06.2, 06.31, 07.111, 07.13, 08.1, 08.13, 08.1341, 08.1346, 08.215, 08.231, 08.2323, 08.2324, 09.12, 09.211, 09.2211, 09.227, 09.3, 09.425, 09.43, 09.435, 08.136 Approval of associated procedures- 03.19 AP .23, 04.1 AP .11, 04.1 AP .2, 04.32 AP .1, 07.13 AP .1, 08.231 AP .21, 08.2324 AP .1, 08.2324 AP .2, 09.12 AP .1
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7288 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2nd Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (these will become active and official once approved) Policies: 01.0, 01.11, 01.111, 01.41, 01.411, 01.42, 01.44, 01.83, 02.12, 02.131, 02.423, 02.4242, 02.442, 03.11, 03.121, 03.1311, 03.1321, 03.1324, 03.19, 03.21, 03.211, 03.2321, 03.2324, 03.29, 04.1, 04.31, 04.311, 04.32, 04.91, 05.4, 05.48, 06.2, 06.31, 07.111, 07.13, 08.1, 08.13, 08.1341, 08.1346, 08.215, 08.231, 08.2323, 08.2324, 09.12, 09.211, 09.2211, 09.227, 09.3, 09.425, 09.43, 09.435, 08.136 Approval of associated procedures- 03.19 AP .23, 04.1 AP .11, 04.1 AP .2, 04.32 AP .1, 07.13 AP .1, 08.231 AP .21, 08.2324 AP .1, 08.2324 AP .2, 09.12 AP .1 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Hopkins County Schools to provide Vision Impairment (VI) Services during 2026-2027 school year
Actions Taken

Order #7289 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Hopkins County Schools to provide Vision Impairment (VI) Services during 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7290 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2026-2027 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of the 2026-2027 district code of conduct behavior for students.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7291 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2027 district code of conduct behavior for students passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to add a $875 stipend per 3 hour dual credit course offered to the extra service salary schedule. Note: Should a dual credit teacher offer 2 periods in the fall semester and 2 periods in the spring semester, this would be $875 x 4= $3,500. Any dual credit classes that exceed 3 hours would be compensated as 2 dual credit offerings. **This clarifies last months board agenda item related to this matter.
Actions Taken

Order #7292 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $875 stipend per 3 hour dual credit course offered to the extra service salary schedule. Note: Should a dual credit teacher offer 2 periods in the fall semester and 2 periods in the spring semester, this would be $875 x 4= $3,500. Any dual credit classes that exceed 3 hours would be compensated as 2 dual credit offerings. **This clarifies last months board agenda item related to this matter passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to add an Elementary Reading/High Quality Instructional Resources (HQIR) Program Coach and Mentor Coordinator position to the extra service salary schedule with a stipend of $2,500
Actions Taken

Order #7293 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add an Elementary Reading/High Quality Instructional Resources (HQIR) Program Coach and Mentor Coordinator position to the extra service salary schedule with a stipend of $2,500 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.I. Discussion/Approval to add an Elementary Math/High Quality Instructional Resources (HQIR) Program Coach and Mentor Coordinator position to the extra service salary schedule with a stipend of $2,500
Actions Taken

Order #7294 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add an Elementary Math/High Quality Instructional Resources (HQIR) Program Coach and Mentor Coordinator position to the extra service salary schedule with a stipend of $2,500 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.J. Discussion/Approval to add an Elementary RTI Reading and Math Coach and Mentor Coordinator position to the extra service salary schedule with a stipend of $2,500
Actions Taken

Order #7295 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add an Elementary RTI Reading and Math Coach and Mentor Coordinator position to the extra service salary schedule with a stipend of $2,500 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7296 - 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 June 22, 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: Brooklyn Clark – Substitute Teacher – 7/1/2026 Colton Clark – Substitute Custodian – 7/1/2026 Syble Dinovo – Substitute Cook/Baker – 7/1/2026 James Ford – MS Science Teacher – 7/1/2026 Fallon Holmes – HS FMD Instructional Assistant – 7/1/2026 Ryan Metzger – HS Business Teacher – 7/1/2026 David “DJ” Thorp – Elementary Teacher – 7/1/2026 Additional Duties: Stephanie Clayton – Assistant Athletic Director – 7/17/2026 Madeline Back – PM Bus Monitor – 7/17/2026 Resigned: Autumn Jarvis – Elementary Teacher – 6/30/2026 Lori Scott – Elementary Teacher – 7/14/2026 Retiring: 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 26/27 school year.
6.F. Approval to surplus technology equipment (list attached)
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7297 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Christy Winfrey and a second by Kent Dillingham.

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