Dawson Springs Independent
February 24, 2015 5:00 PM
Special Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #5453 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners: Eryn Camplin (2nd Grade): "3D Bedroom" Kaylie McGregor (6th Grade): "Perspective City" Sara Brandon (High School): "Face" Staff Recognitions: Sherri Lanham, Elementary Teacher: For exemplary student engagement Susie Lovell, Elementary Teacher: For exemplary student engagement Cindy Crider, K-12 Teacher: For bringing super energy and spirit to our students Brandon Godbey, High School Teacher: For outstanding leadership and success with the HS Academic Team
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 and anticipates that the building Principal and/or Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior to addressing the Board).
4.C. Reports
4.C.1. Family Resource and Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Report
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4.C.2. Elementary Principal's Report
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4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.5. Superintendent's Report
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4.C.5.a. Acknowledgement of KDE approval of waiver for facilities plan until June 2019
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4.C.5.b. Acknowledgement of KDE approval dated 2/13/15 to proceed with the sale of Preschool Building
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4.C.5.c. Facilities, Maintenance and Transportation Report
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4.C.5.d. Mid Year Progress Report
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4.C.5.e. Facilities, Maintenance and Transportation Report
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4.C.5.f. Facilities, Maintenance and Transportation Report
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4.C.6. Discussion and first reading of policy revisions for policy 03.13251 (Certified) and 03.23251 (Classified) Drug and Alcohol-Free School (adding to current policy pre-employment screening and reasonable suspicion testing), 05.4 related to safety and adding language regarding new AED Defibrillators and associated procedures 05.4 AP1 and 05.4 AP 23 and 05.4 AP.231. Also related to Nonresident status; 09.12 AP .22 procedure for Nonresident Student Admissions (adding criteria for student acceptance to include minimum 2.0 GPA, minimum attendance requirements 95% , and minimal disciplinary record not to exceed 5 minimal level per school year and more severe incidents to be reviewed with discretion going to building principal to make decision on all circumstances).
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #5454 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5455 - 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 January 26, 2015
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6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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6.C. Approval to use Herbert Pritchett and Associates out of Madisonville to complete appraisal of preschool building.
6.D. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired Christopher Baird - Kindergarten Teacher On Leave: Carolyn Fletcher - Instructional Assistant
6.E. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5456 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.