Dawson Springs Independent
May 18, 2015 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 #5488 - 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
4.B. Recognition of Access Program Graduate Ashley Collier and Aaron McCune
4.B.1. Recognition of Fine Art Award Winners: Colton Franklin (4th Grade) Ayden Davis (6th Grade) Abby Parker (High School)
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 and anticipates that the building Principal and/or Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior to addressing the Board).
4.D. Reports
4.D.1. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
4.D.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.D.3. Elementary and High School MAP Assessment Results Presentation to Board for 14/15
Attachments
4.D.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.D.5. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
4.D.6. Discussion on setting procedure and timeline to set dates for compiling Superintendent Evaluation information and completion
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5489 - 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.

5.B. Approval of Tentative budget FY 2015-2016
Actions Taken

Order #5490 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Tentative budget FY 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.C. Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision for 2015-2016
Actions Taken

Order #5491 - Motion Passed:  Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision for 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.D. Approval of capital outlay request
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5492 - Motion Passed:  Approval of capital outlay request passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

5.E. Approval of continuance to use US Bank as our Financial Institution
Actions Taken

Order #5493 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuance to use US Bank as our Financial Institution passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.F. Approval to accept Wright Specialty as our property and fleet insurance carrier for 2015-2016 and KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for workers compensation coverage
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5494 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept Wright Specialty as our property and fleet insurance carrier for 2015-2016 and KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for workers compensation coverage passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.G. Approval of Kem, Duguid and Associates to complete our 2015 school district audit.
Actions Taken

Order #5495 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Kem, Duguid and Associates to complete our 2015 school district audit passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.H. Approval of 2015-2016 Technology Plan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5496 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.I. Approval of schools Code of Acceptable Behavior for 2015-2016 as recommended by each schools SBDM Council, each Code will be posted online with limited quanities to be produced and distributed as requested
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5497 - Motion Passed:  Approval of schools Code of Acceptable Behavior for 2015-2016 as recommended by each schools SBDM Council, each Code will be posted online with limited quanities to be produced and distributed as requested passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

5.J. Approval to modify pay date structure of extra duty pay to pay one half of extra duty stipend at the approximate halfway point in season and remainder upon completion of the season. Final pay would occur upon all appropriate year end requirements and paperwork being completed and gear/equipment being returned and stored and verified by the Athletic Director and Principal. A true "year round" extracurricular with no actual "season" (like band) would be paid year-round as current.
Actions Taken

Order #5498 - Motion Passed:  Approval to modify pay date structure of extra duty pay to pay one half of extra duty stipend at the approximate halfway point in season and remainder upon completion of the season. Final pay would occur upon all appropriate year end requirements and paperwork being completed and gear/equipment being returned and stored and verified by the Athletic Director and Principal. A true "year round" extracurricular with no actual "season" (like band) would be paid year-round as current passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.K. Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2015-2016
Actions Taken

Order #5499 - Motion Passed:  Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.L. Approval of 2014-2015 Amended School Calendar
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5500 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2014-2015 Amended School Calendar 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 #5501 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

6.A. Approval of Special Board Meeting Minutes for May 11, 2015
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for April 20, 2015 Regular Board meeting.
Attachments
6.C. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.D. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Coaching resignations (inadvertently left off prior meetings): Katie Gibson- Varsity Boys Soccer Elizabeth Robinson- Varsity Girls Soccer Shane Witty- MS Boys Basketball Kristen Alexander- MS Girls Basketball Hired: Kyle Chappell- Boys Soccer Head Coach Wayne Simpson- Boys Basketball Head Coach Amanda Scott- Girls Basketball Head Coach (vacating JV position)
6.E. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.F. Acknowledgement of acceptance of third offer of assistance for the technology fund from the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) in the amount of $4,001 to be escrowed up to 3 years.
Attachments
6.G. Surplus of the following items that are no longer used/needed:misc metal chairs, old refrigerator, old ac unit with gas pack, 17 light fixtures removed from MPR and HS Lobby, excess dry wood from old wood shop, leather dyes from old shop, misc. unused spare pumps, wiper blades, hubs, etc that no longer fit equipment or can be used
6.H. Approval to accept FRYSC Contract modification to gain an additional $139.49 for 2014-2015
Attachments
7. 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 of real property and discussion of potential personnel issue that may lead to the discipline or dismissal of an employee.
Actions Taken

Order #5502 - 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 of real property and discussion of potential personnel issue that may lead to the discipline or dismissal of an employee passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

8. Approval to exit closed session and resume regular board meeting
Actions Taken

Order #5503 - Motion Passed:  Approval to exit closed session and resume regular board meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

9. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5504 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.