Dawson Springs Independent
June 29, 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 #5505 - 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. Recognition of Darla Adams as parent volunteer of the year for 2014-2015
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. Elementary Principal's Report
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4.C.2. Superintendent's Report
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4.C.2.a. Discussion regarding selling old preschool facility (action item below)
4.C.2.b. Facility update: Our custodial crew is doing an exceptional job cleaning various areas and waxing floors. The following projects were recently completed also: AC unit installed in credit recovery area of Library (loft), fire alarm system has been fixed/updated to where we no longer have delays. Multiple areas have recently been painted (HS Foyer, HS stairwell and handrails, and Ele office area restroom and office touched up) along with the auditorium having new lights and paint (see attached). On the radar we will be fixing the range hood in the kitchen and cleaning out the "outdoor classroom" building.
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4.C.2.c. Comments on TELL Survey Results and comparisons between 2013 and 2015
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Acknowledge review and first reading of revisions to policies and/or procedures: 01.45, 03.111, 03.12322, 03.13214, 03.162, 03.18, 03.211, 03.22322, 03.23214, 03.262, 04.32, 05.4, 05.42, 06.2, 06.342, 07.1, 07.111, 07.13, 07.16, 08.133, 08.2323, 08.3, 08.31, 09.121, 09.122, 09.2, 09.211, 09.22, 09.224, 09.2241, 09.227, 09.34, 09.4261, 09.42811, 09.4361, 10.5, 03.13211, 03.23211, 03.1211, 03.2211 and procedures: 02.14 AP2, 03.111 AP2, 03.121 AP22, 03.16 AP2, 03.162 AP2, 03.162 AP21, 03.18 AP12, 03.18 AP22, 03.211 AP2, 03.221 AP22, 03.262 AP2, 04.9 AP1, 05.42 AP1, 07.13 AP1, 08.133 AP1, 08.232 AP1, 09.11 AP23, 09.121 AP1, 09.15 AP1, 09.15 AP21, 09.211 AP2, 09.224 AP1, 09.4281 AP1, 09.4281 AP2, 09.42811 AP2, 09.42811 AP21
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5.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #5506 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

5.C. Approval of 2015 2016 contract with the Hopkins County Health Department to provide satellite clinic site at a rate of $15,600 which will provide school nurse for the District.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5507 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2015 2016 contract with the Hopkins County Health Department to provide satellite clinic site at a rate of $15,600 which will provide school nurse for the District passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.D. Approval to reject only bid of $25,000 for surplus preschool building and post building for sale by owner at appraised value of $85,000
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Actions Taken

Order #5508 - Motion Passed:  Approval to reject only bid of $25,000 for surplus preschool building and post building for sale by owner at appraised value of $85,000 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.E. Approval of updated 2015-2016 KSBA updated/revised Employee Handbook, Substitute Teacher Handbook, and Coaches Handbook
Actions Taken

Order #5509 - Motion Passed:  Approval of updated 2015-2016 KSBA updated/revised Employee Handbook, Substitute Teacher Handbook, and Coaches Handbook passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

5.F. Approval for the Board of Education to require and provide uniforms for each full time custodial and maintenance personnel and pay up to $6.25 per week each plus delivery (estimated $8.50 week) using Cintas
Actions Taken

Order #5510 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board of Education to require and provide uniforms for each full time custodial and maintenance personnel and pay up to $6.25 per week each plus delivery (estimated $8.50 week) using Cintas passed with a motion by Ms. Melissa Knight and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.G. Approval of Contract for FRYSC Funding for 2015-2016 in the amount of $67,160.85
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Actions Taken

Order #5511 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Contract for FRYSC Funding for 2014-2015 in the amount of $67,160.85 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

5.H. Approval to continue membership in the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) with dues being $2,686.45 for 2015-2016
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5512 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue membership in the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) with dues being $2,686.45 for 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.I. Approval to continue participation in the Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative for 2015-2016 at a cost of approximately $8,000
Actions Taken

Order #5513 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue participation in the Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative for 2015-2016 at a cost of approximately $8,000 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.J. Approval to continue participation in KSBA Energy Manager cohort with Caldwell, Hopkins, and McClean County for 2015-2016 at a cost of $769
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5514 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue participation in KSBA Energy Manager cohort with Caldwell, Hopkins, and McClean County for 2015-2016 at a cost of $769 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

5.K. 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 for 2015-2016
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5515 - 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 for 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.L. Approval to use WKEC Psychologist to service student needs for 2015-2016 at a cost of $12,926.24
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5516 - Motion Passed:  Approval to use WKEC Psychologist to service student needs for 2015-2016 at a cost of $12,926.24 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

5.M. Approval of Preschool Tuition for 2015-2016 to remain at a flat rate of $75 per month.
Actions Taken

Order #5517 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Preschool Tuition for 2015-2016 to remain at a flat rate of $75 per month passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.N. Approval of the Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for 2015-2016
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5518 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.O. Approval to continue annual membership with the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA)
5.P. Approval to accept Bollinger's proposal for student accident insurance for 2015-2016 at a cost of $8,740
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5519 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept Bollinger's proposal for student accident insurance for 2015-2016 at a cost of $8,740 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 #5520 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2015
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6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired Joni Stuessel – 4th Grade Teacher Nenia McCune - Custodian Resigned Rachel McCain – HS English On Leave: Judy Ashlock
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6.D. Approval of Elementary SBDM Council to carry over $3,000 and Jr/Sr High SBDM to carry over $16,969 (majority of HS carryover for media center furnishing project)
6.E. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.F. Aproval to declare old desks, old tables and no longer needed or used supplies and equipment in the "outdoor classroom" building as surpus for disposal.
6.G. Approval of proposed PTO Fundraisers for 2015-2016 at the request of PTO President Lori Back (see attachments)
Attachments
7. Approval of Board to enter into executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5521 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board to enter into executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8. Approval of board to exit executive session and resume regular session
Actions Taken

Order #5522 - Motion Passed:  Approval of board to exit executive session and resume regular session passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.

9. Public review and Board approval of the completed 2014-2015 Superintendent evaluation with copy to be on file in the Central Office.
Actions Taken

Order #5523 - Motion Passed:  Public review and Board approval of the completed 2014-2015 Superintendent evaluation with copy to be on file in the Central Office passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

10. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5524 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Melissa Knight.