Dawson Springs Independent
December 15, 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 #5421 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition
4.A.1. Recognition of Fine Art Award Winners: Kaylee Wigley, Kindergarten "Indian Blanket" Gabe Workman, 5th Grade "1 Point Perspective Boxes" Jasmine Greer, High School "1 Point Perspective Boxes"
4.A.2. Recognition of Staff: Cathy Watson Cindy Dukes Ashley Marsilli Lisa Cotton Sheri Lanham Rhonda Simpson Wayne Simpson
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. Reports
4.C.1. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.C.4. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
4.C.5. Facilities, Grounds, and Transportation Report
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5422 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.B. Approval of the 2013-2014 School Year Audit Report as presented by Kem, DuQuid, and Associates
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5423 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2013-2014 School Year Audit Report as presented by Kem, DuQuid, and Associates passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.C. Approval to submit request for a waiver to the Kentucky Department of Education to address our District Facilities Plan (DFP). Approval of the waiver by KDE would keep our current plan active for another four years.
Actions Taken

Order #5424 - Motion Passed:  Approval to submit request for a waiver to the Kentucky Department of Education to address our District Facilities Plan (DFP). Approval of the waiver by KDE would keep our current plan active for another four years and passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.D. Open forum of discussion and approval of District Nutrition Report Card
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5425 - Motion Passed:  Approval of District Nutrition Report Card passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.E. Approval of non-resident contracts for school year 2015-2016
Actions Taken

Order #5426 - Motion Passed:  Approval of non-resident contracts for school year 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.F. Presentation and approval of the Elementary Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5427 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Elementary Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.G. Presentation and approval of the Jr/Sr High Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5428 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Jr/Sr High Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.H. Presentation and approval of the District Improvement Plan (DIP)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5429 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the District Improvement Plan (DIP) passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.I. Approval to purchase 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup with snow plow and salt spreader from the City of Dawson Springs if they consider it surplus for sale at $2,500
Actions Taken

Order #5430 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase 1996 Chevy 4x4 pickup with snow plow and salt spreader from the City of Dawson Springs if they consider it surplus for sale at $2,500 passed with a motion by Mr. Cliff Key and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.J. Approval to purchase (2) 2006 and (1) 2007 Thomas School buses from Oldham County Schools at a price of $28,000
Actions Taken

Order #5431 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase (2) 2006 and (1) 2007 Thomas School buses from Oldham County Schools at a price of $28,000 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

5.K. Approval of resolution to participate in KSBA rate intervention up to $83 to challenge KU energy rate increase that could increase energy rates 9.7% to 18%
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5432 - Motion Passed:  Approval of resolution to participate in KSBA rate intervention up to $83 to challenge KU energy rate increase that could increase energy rates 9.7% to 18% passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5433 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for regular Board Meeting November 17, 2014.
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Paula Aldridge, Certified Sub Resigned: Jacki Greenfield, Teacher
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Approval to use the KY Department of Education Superintendent Professional Growth and Effectiveness (SPGES) evaluation instrument (same as used last yr).
6.F. Approval to declare the following items as surplus at the recommendation of Karen Wallace, Director of Technology. We have a surplus company that will come take the items and pay us to remove: 13 laptops, 29 CRT Monitors, 8 printers, 5 TV’s, 54 PC’s
6.G. Approval of overnight Beta Club Trip with Mr. Godbey to Louisville 1/25-1/27.
6.H. Approval of additional gym advertisements: Southern Notions, Train to Win Sports, Acapulco, Sons of American Legion, Ron's Auto Body, Life Unlimited/Zija
7. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5434 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Cliff Key.