Dawson Springs Independent
August 18, 2014 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #5377 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition
4.A.1. Recognition of the following individuals who received compliments as submitted by staff or peers: Sydney Cowan, Student Tamara Rice, Teacher Karen Wallace, Technology Department Derek Dukes, Technology Department Joe Loney, Heath Burden and Custodial Team Kevin Stockman, High School Principal
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. The Board appreciates that the building Principal and/or Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior.)
4.C. Discussion of tax rate: Preliminary discussion to keep rate as current without increase at 67.9 cents on real and personal property and 68.7 cents on motor vehicle and watercraft. Continue utility tax at 3% as current. Official Tax Rate Hearing August 27th at 5pm with special Board meeting to follow
4.D. First reading for revision of Board Policy 06.33 and associated procedure/form 06.33 AP2 related to release of younger students from the bus.
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4.E. Reports
4.E.1. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Main topics of discussion in Elementary Principal Report:
-Student begin year MAP assessments will start next week, instructional deliveries will be discussed and modified based on results.
-Principal KLA involvement; topics to include PGES, student growth goals, professional development plans, and culture.
-Continuous and ongoing regular data dialogues as Principal and teachers regularly discuss student data and modifying instruction and tapping resources to help students improve.

4.E.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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Discussion

Main topics of discussion Jr/Sr High Principal Report:
-Student begin year MAP assessments will start later this week, instructional deliveries will be discussed and modified based on student results.
-Teachers will continue academic discussions in their professional learning communities (PLC's) throughout the year.
-Regular "data chats" will continue as Principal and teachers regularly discuss student data and modifying instruction and tapping available resources to help students improve.
-Full blown "data dialogues" will occur with staff following teacher observations and initial MAP results are completed.
-Teacher "mini observations" have already begun which are tied to the new PGES system.

4.E.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.E.4. 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 #5378 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.B. Approval to pay required KISBIT Workers Comp Insurance Settlement incrementally with 25% up front ($13,486) and annual payments of $6,743 annually for 6 years with no interest or penalty to pay total of $53,944.
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Actions Taken

Order #5379 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay required KISBIT Workers Comp Insurance Settlement incrementally with 25% up front ($13,486) and annual payments of $6,743 annually for 6 years with no interest or penalty to pay total of $53,944 passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

Order #5380 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay required KISBIT Workers Comp Insurance Settlement incrementally with 25% up front ($13,486) and annual payments of $6,743 annually for 6 years with no interest or penalty to pay total of $53,944 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.C. Approval of Kristin Alexander, Jennifer Ward, Kevin Stockman, Lori Wooton, Lesley Mills, and Kent Workman as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons upon completion of required training.
Actions Taken

Order #5381 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Kristin Alexander, Jennifer Ward, Kevin Stockman, Lori Wooton, Lesley Mills, and Kent Workman as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons upon completion of required training passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.D. Approval to implement District 2014-2015 Athletic/Extracurricular Handbook as developed by KSBA to coincide with all district policies and procedures.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5382 - Motion Passed:  Approval to implement District 2014-2015 Athletic/Extracurricular Handbook as developed by KSBA to coincide with all district policies and procedures passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

Order #5383 - Motion Passed:  Approval to implement District 2014-2015 Athletic/Extracurricular Handbook as developed by KSBA to coincide with all district policies and procedures passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.E. Approval of second reading adopting recommended KSBA policy revisions for (27) policies: 01.0, 01.42, 01.53, 01.61, 01.83, 03.19, 04.32, 04.91, 05.1, 07.11, 07.111, 07.12, 08.113, 08.133, 08.3, 08.32, 09.12, 09.121, 09.1223, 09.14, 09.15, 09.224, 09.2241, 09.31, 09.4232, 09.43, 09.438
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5384 - Motion Passed:  Approval of second reading adopting recommended KSBA policy revisions for (27) policies: 01.0, 01.42, 01.53, 01.61, 01.83, 03.19, 04.32, 04.91, 05.1, 07.11, 07.111, 07.12, 08.113, 08.133, 08.3, 08.32, 09.12, 09.121, 09.1223, 09.14, 09.15, 09.224, 09.2241, 09.31, 09.4232, 09.43, 09.438 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

Order #5385 - Motion Passed:  Approval of second reading adopting recommended KSBA policy revisions for (27) policies: 01.0, 01.42, 01.53, 01.61, 01.83, 03.19, 04.32, 04.91, 05.1, 07.11, 07.111, 07.12, 08.113, 08.133, 08.3, 08.32, 09.12, 09.121, 09.1223, 09.14, 09.15, 09.224, 09.2241, 09.31, 09.4232, 09.43, 09.438 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.F. Approval of second reading adopting recommended KSBA procedure revisions (17): 01.61 AP.11, 03.19 AP.1, 07.1 AP.1, 07.11 AP.1, 07.11 AP.21, 07.111 AP.1, 08.133 AP.1, 08.133 AP.2, 08.232 AP.21, 09.11 AP.23, 09.14 AP.11, 09.14 AP.111, 09.14 AP.2, 09.15 AP.1, 09.224 AP.1, 09.2241 AP.1, 09.4281 AP.1,
Actions Taken

Order #5386 - Motion Passed:  Approval of second reading adopting recommended KSBA procedure revisions (17): 01.61 AP.11, 03.19 AP.1, 07.1 AP.1, 07.11 AP.1, 07.11 AP.21, 07.111 AP.1, 08.133 AP.1, 08.133 AP.2, 08.232 AP.21, 09.11 AP.23, 09.14 AP.11, 09.14 AP.111, 09.14 AP.2, 09.15 AP.1, 09.224 AP.1, 09.2241 AP.1, 09.4281 AP.1, passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

Order #5387 - Motion Passed:  Approval of second reading adopting recommended KSBA procedure revisions (17): 01.61 AP.11, 03.19 AP.1, 07.1 AP.1, 07.11 AP.1, 07.11 AP.21, 07.111 AP.1, 08.133 AP.1, 08.133 AP.2, 08.232 AP.21, 09.11 AP.23, 09.14 AP.11, 09.14 AP.111, 09.14 AP.2, 09.15 AP.1, 09.224 AP.1, 09.2241 AP.1, 09.4281 AP.1, passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.G. Approval to retro pay 5 certified staff members for one day of training in June per the approved addition to the extra duty pay scale which was approved in July.
Actions Taken

Order #5388 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retro pay 5 certified staff members for one day of training in June per the recently approved addition to the extra duty pay scale passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

Order #5389 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retro pay 5 certified staff members for one day of training in June per the recently approved addition to the extra duty pay scale passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5390 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from July 21 2014 meeting
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5391 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the board minutes for passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Transferred Laura Lucas – Primary teacher Hired Jeff Miller – HS Instructional Assistant and Interim Co-ed Golf Coach Kyle Chappell – HS Business Teacher and Boys Asst Soccer Coach Emily Workman - Girls Asst Soccer Coach
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6.D. Approval of donation of AED unit by Hank Mills
6.E. Approval of KETS Technology Activity report for 2013-2014
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5392 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

6.F. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5393 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent expenses passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

7. Approval to enter into executive session to discuss potential legal issue.
Actions Taken

Order #5394 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into executive session to discuss potential legal issue passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

8. Approval to exit executive session
Actions Taken

Order #5395 - Motion Passed:  Approval to exit executive session passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

9. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5396 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.