Dawson Springs Independent
January 26, 2015 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Swearing in of Vicki Allen, Tracy Overby, Melissa Knight, and Cliff Key
3. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3.A. Board Member Recognition
4. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #5435 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
5.A. Recognition
5.A.1. Student recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners: Erica Bruce (2nd Grade): "Watercolor Bird Collage" Linsey Hoard (6th Grade): "Op Art Sphere" Ellie Blake (HS): "Portrait" C. J. Merideth "ALL A" scholarship Seth Parker "ALL A" Scholarship All District Band Selections: Lauren Davenport Jessica Earl Daniel Garrett Emily Garrett Mallory Hall
5.A.2. Staff Recognition: Shannon Parker (MS Cheer/HS Teacher) Tracy Collins (MS Cheer/Ele Teacher) Laura Lucas (Ele Teacher) Tracy Bruce (HS Support Staff) Jeff Miller (HS Support Staff) Mary Beth Coy (HS Support Staff)
5.B. Communications: Energy Star Information and recognition from KSBA
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5.B.1. Board Member Communications
5.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 and anticipates that the building Principal and/or Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior to addressing the Board).
5.C. Reports
5.C.1. Elementary Principal's Report
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5.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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5.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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5.C.4. Superintendent's Report
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6. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
6.A. Approval of Jenny Bruce as 2015 School Board Secretary
Actions Taken

Order #5436 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Jenny Bruce as 2015 School Board Secretary passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #5437 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.C. Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2015 to be the 3rd Monday of each month at 5pm except for January on 1/26, June on 6/29 and December on 12/14 with the adjustment being made on these three months to coincide with the school/fiscal year calendar.
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Actions Taken

Order #5438 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2015 to be the 3rd Monday of each month at 5pm except for January on 1/26, June on 6/29 and December on 12/14 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.D. Approval of 2015-2016 Staffing Policies as carried over from 14/15 with exception of administrative changes represented due to restructuring
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Actions Taken

Order #5439 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2015-2016 Staffing Policies passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

6.E. Approval of 2015-2016 Draft Budget
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Actions Taken

Order #5440 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2015-2016 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.F. Approval to continue engagement with Attorney Mike Owsley with English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley Law Firm to provide legal counsel on an as needed basis.
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Actions Taken

Order #5441 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue engagement with Attorney Mike Owsley with English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley Law Firm to provide legal counsel on an as needed basis passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

6.G. Approval of 2015-2016 school calendar
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Actions Taken

Order #5442 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2015-2016 school calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.H. Approval to modify current year 14-15 school calendar and use February 16 and March 13 as make-up days keeping May 21st as current last day for students.
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Actions Taken

Order #5443 - Motion Passed:  Approval to modify current year 14-15 school calendar and use February 16 and March 13 as make-up days passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

6.I. Approval of night time custodial lead job description
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Actions Taken

Order #5444 - Motion Passed:  Approval of night time custodial lead job description passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.J. Approval of night time custodial lead to extra duty salary table for $1,500 yearly ($125 monthly) with the position to be used on a trial basis until June 30, 2015 with full implementation based on Superintendent evaluation of position.
Actions Taken

Order #5445 - Motion Passed:  Approval of night time custodial lead to extra duty salary table for $1,500 yearly ($125 monthly) with the position to be used on a trial basis until June 30, 2015 with full implementation based on Superintendent evaluation of position passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.K. Approval to submit a waiver to KDE continuing our current District Facilities Plan as recommended by the Local Planning Committee (LPC) which met in an official advertised meeting on January 23rd and voted in favor of requesting our Board to pursue a waiver to continue with the current facilities plan.
Actions Taken

Order #5446 - Motion Passed:  Approval to submit a waiver to KDE continuing our current District Facilities Plan as recommended by the Local Planning Committee (LPC) which met in an official advertised meeting on January 23rd and voted in favor of requesting our Board to pursue a waiver to continue with the current facilities plan passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

7. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5447 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

7.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for
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7.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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7.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Resigned- Cinitta Eison On Leave- Jose' Labrado, Kammie Jackson
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7.D. Approval of KETS second offer of assistance in the amount of $4,572 to escrow up to 3 years if necessary.
7.E. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7.F. Approval of overnight band trip to Gatlinburg Tennessee during spring break for 3 nights.
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7.G. Declare bus 06 (1992) and 08 (1994) as surplus with minimum bid at $2,500 each. We will scrap buses if minimum bid not achieved.
7.H. Approval to surplus a 1995 model DT 466 bus engine and drive train with 102,000 miles that was being held as a spare but can no longer be used by us
7.I. Approval to surplus old refrigerator in hard work cafe which does not work.
8. Approval to enter into closed session: In compliance with KRS 61.815 the board of education will enter into closed session to discuss the sale or acquisition of real property and discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the school district.
Actions Taken

Order #5448 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into closed session: In compliance with KRS 61.815 the board of education will enter into closed session to discuss the sale or acquisition of real property and discussion of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the school district passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

9. Approval to exit closed session
Actions Taken

Order #5449 - Motion Passed:  Approval to exit closed session passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

Order #5450 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add item to agenda. passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

Order #5451 - Motion Passed:  Approval to declare Preschool Building as surplus and have appraisal to start process of selling facility. passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

10. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5452 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.