Dawson Springs Independent
September 22, 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 #5400 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition of fine art award winners: Elementary- Natalie McGinnis Elementary- Maddie Huddleston High School- Meagan Morse
4.B. Recognition of Teacher Kati Griffin for outstanding effort
4.C. Communications
4.C.1. Board Member Communications
4.C.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 or Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior to the meeting).
4.D. Reports
4.D.1. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Principal Ward has acknowledged the following at the Elementary for this month:
•They are half way through the mini-observations for the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System PGES
•Teachers are working on their self reflections in the Continuous Instructional Improvement Technology System CIITS
•They are beginning steps to creating their Professional Growth Plan PGP in CIITS
•They have held Data Dialogues over the recent Measurement of Academic Progress MAP was completed with each grade level.

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

Principal Stockman has acknowledged the following at the Middle/High School for this month:
In relation to recent MAP Assessments:
•Engaged in "Data Dialogues" with all Instructional Staff Members
Discussion of Overall Results:
•Growth vs. Non-Growth; On Level vs. Not On-Level
•Areas of Concern
•Discussion of Challenges: Logistics, Classroom Management, Progress Monitoring,
Methods of Instruction
•Discussion of Reading Initiatives: Word of the Day, Testing Power Verb of the Week, DEAR, etc.
•Results of Data Chats: *Adjust Student Placements *Response to Intervention Classes
*Accelerated Learning Opportunities *Differentiated Instruction *Adjust Instruction *Content *Methodology *Student Engagement*Classroom Management *Master Schedule

4.D.3. Review of student initial instructional Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessments and potential instructional adjustments based on those results.
Attachments
4.D.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.D.5. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5401 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.B. Approval of Working Budget FY 14-15
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5402 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Working Budget FY 14-15 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.C. Approval of second reading of Board Policy 06.33 and associated procedure/form 06.33 AP 2 related to transportation and student release from the bus.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5403 - Motion Passed:  Approval of second reading of Board Policy 06.33 and associated procedure/form 06.33 AP 2 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.D. Approval of continuing MOA with the Pennyroyal Center to provide mental health therapy and consultative services for the 2014-2015 school year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5404 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuing MOA with the Pennyroyal Center to provide mental health therapy and consultative services for the 2014-2015 school year passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.E. Approval of Federal Cash Statement Request per KDE assurances
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5405 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Federal Cash Statement Request per KDE assurances passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.F. Approval of general assurances to be submitted to KDE as required.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5406 - Motion Passed:  Approval of assurances to be submitted to KDE as required passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

5.G. Approval of KETS offer of assistance in the amount of $5,144 to be escrowed up to 3 years.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5407 - Motion Passed:  Approval of KETS offer of assistance in the amount of $5,144 to be escrowed up to 3 years passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.H. Approval of engagement to retain Mike Owsley and the firm of English, Lucas, Priest, and Owsley as legal counsel for the Dawson Springs Board of Education.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5408 - Motion Passed:  Approval of engagement to retain Mike Owsley and the firm of English, Lucas, Priest, and Owsley as legal counsel for the Dawson Springs Board of Education passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.I. Approval of Superintendent to chair the District Facilities Planning Process and begin putting together the Local Planning Committee (LPC) as required. One Board Member must serve on the LPC committee.
Actions Taken

Order #5409 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent to chair the District Facilities Planning Process and begin putting together the Local Planning Committee (LPC) as required passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

5.J. Approval of Senior class trip to the Bahamas at the request of class sponsor Sasha Fight
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5410 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Senior class trip to the Bahamas at the request of class sponsor Sasha Fight passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5411 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 18, 2014. Tax Hearing August 27, 2014 and Special Meeting (Tax Rate) August 27, 2014.
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired Mary Beth Drennan – Cook/Baker Chris Smiley – Substitute Bus Driver Brooke Barnett – Substitute Teacher Mary Grace Chappell – Substitute Teacher Laura Garrett – Substitute Teacher (rehire) Shannon Garrett – Substitute Teacher Sabrina Abbot
6.D. Approval of on campus advertisements per board policy 10.4 for: Planters Bank, Mi Pueblo, Madisonville Tire & Retreading, Quik Change, Walmart, Dr. Pepper, Casey’s, Ideal, Subway, First United Bank, Hancock Bank & Trust, APC Solutions, Riddle Insurance, Baptist Health, Madisonville Ford Nissan, Plea
Attachments
6.E. Approval of fundraiser "Pink Panther Challenge" on Sept. 30 and August 1st by Dianne Labrado and the FRYSC Center
6.F. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Approval to enter into closed session to discuss potential legal issue.
Actions Taken

Order #5412 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into closed session to discuss potential legal issue passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

8. Approval to exit from closed session
Actions Taken

Order #5413 - Motion Passed:  Approval to exit from closed session passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

9. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5414 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.