Dawson Springs Independent
October 19, 2015 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #5564 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition: Fine Art Award Winners: Hadi Thomas (1st Grade): "Favorite Things" Abigail Garrett (6th Grade): "Perspective City" Breanna Rice (High School): "Paper Mosaic" Allison Gordon: Governor's Scholar Kylie Daugherty: Winner of the Kentucky High School Rodeo Association state title in breakaway roping back in June Staff Recognitions: Chris Baird: Elementary Teacher Barbara P'Poole: Elementary Teacher Kyle Chappell: Jr/Sr High School Teacher Ashley McKnight: Jr/Sr High School Teacher Sandra Thomason: Jr/Sr High Instructional Assistant
4.B. Communications
Attachments
4.B.1. Board Member Communications
4.B.1.a. Nomination of a legislative contact from our Board to represent us as a liasion through KSBA for a 2 year term to commence January 1, 2016. (See attached info)
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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 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. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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4.C.3. KPREP Test Results Presentation and Plans for Improvement
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4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.5. First Quarter Technology Report
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4.C.6. Superintendent's Report
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5565 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.B. Approval of proposal to use Bacon Farmer and Workman Engineering and Testing Inc. to design, manage project, and complete necessary testing and inspections on HS Freezer Project in spring/summer of 2016 at an approximate cost of $17,940
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5.C. Approval to add a Jr/Sr High Special Education Aide position as needed to provide support. This position would not continue at such time the additional resources are not needed.
6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5566 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from September 21, 2015 Board Meeting.
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6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Resigned: Tami Pritt, Kitchen Manager
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval to surplus the following items: -1990 model Carpenter mini bus no longer used/needed -Clarkeweld MIG 130EN welder (old, does not work properly) -Campbell Hausfeld Pressure washer (older, does not work properly)
6.F. Approval to accept donation of 6 commodes from Manufacturer Supply in Madisonville and donated installation by Ricky Messamore
6.G. Approval of Cross Country team members who qualify for state cross country meet and coaches to attend overnight trip to attend state championship CC meet November 7th.
6.H. Approval of four 8th graders to travel November 14th, 2015 to Union City, Tennessee, and February 11th and 12th, 2016 to Frankfort, Kentucky, with Ms. Parker to participate in the Young Leaders in Action Program through Murray State University.
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7. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5567 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.