Dawson Springs Independent
May 16, 2016 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting
Return
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #5630 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Edward Menser and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

Order #5631 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition
4.B. Communications: Email received from the US Department of Education regarding civil rights and transgender students (see attachment)
Attachments
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 Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior)
4.C. Reports
4.C.1. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.C.4. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5632 - 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 to accept Liberty Mutual Insurance as our property, liability, auto and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $55,500 for 2016-2017 and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2016-2017 at a cost of $17,304 for workers compensation coverage for a total cost of $72,824 (this is a savings of $4,580 from last year)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5633 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept Liberty Mutual Insurance as our property, liability, auto and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $55,500 for 2016-2017 and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2016-2017 at a cost of $17,304 for workers compensation coverage for a total cost of $72,824 passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.C. Approval of 2016-2017 tentative budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5634 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2016-2017 tentative budget passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.D. Approval of proposed 2016-2017 Elementary School Activity Fund Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5635 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed 2016-2017 Elementary School Activity Fund Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

Order #5636 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed 2016-2017 Elementary School Activity Fund Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.E. Approval of proposed 2016-2017 Jr/Sr High Activity Fund Budget
Attachments
5.F. Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2016-2017
Actions Taken

Order #5637 - Motion Passed:  Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2016-2017 passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.G. Approval of bond of depository to go with Planters Bank from July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018 (2 Year Agreement)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5638 - Motion Passed:  Approval of bond of depository to go with Planters Bank from July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2018 (2 Year Agreement) passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.H. Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (meal program) for 2016-2017
Actions Taken

Order #5639 - Motion Passed:  Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision for 2016-2017 passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.I. Approval of 2015-2016 amended school calendar
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5640 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2015-2016 amended school calendar passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5641 - 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 regular Board Meeting Minutes for April 18, 2016 and Special Meeting Minutes for May 5, 2016
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Transferred Darla Bean – to Kindergarten Instructional Assistant Resigned Jordan Loney – Custodian Ethan Scott – V/JV Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach Rob Thomas – V/JV Boys’ Baseball Assistant Coach Donnie Mills – MS Boys’ Basketball Co-Coach Retiring at End of School Year Carolyn Fletcher – Kindergarten Instructional Assistant Lee Hall – 2nd Grade Teacher Kathy Kelley – Grades 3-8 Resource Math Teacher & El. Academic Team Coach Julie Scott – 6th Grade Teacher
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #5642 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.