Dawson Springs Independent
September 19, 2016 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 #5688 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

4. Swearing in of new Board Member Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh as appointed by the Commissioner of Education Dr. Stephen Pruitt.
5. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
5.A. Recognition of Fine Art Award Winners: Kenley Haulk (2nd Grade) Carissa Shaver (5th Grade) Jasmin Greer (10th Grade)
5.B. Communications
5.B.1. Board Member Communications
5.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)
5.C. Reports
5.C.1. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
5.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
5.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
5.C.4. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5.C.5. Facilities Report
Attachments
6. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
6.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5689 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6.B. Approval of KETS Technology Report for 2015-2016
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5690 - Motion Passed:  Approval of KETS Technology Report for 2015-2016 passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

6.C. Approval of Working Budget FY 16-17
Actions Taken

Order #5691 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6.D. Approval of general district funding assurances to be submitted to KDE as required.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5692 - Motion Passed:  Approval of general district funding assurances to be submitted to KDE as required passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

6.E. Approval to add a "remainder of the year" only Kindergarten teaching position for 2016-2017 due to enrollment numbers at that grade level.
Actions Taken

Order #5693 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a "remainder of the year" only Kindergarten teaching position for 2016-2017 due to enrollment numbers at that grade level passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6.F. Approval to advertise for bids for consideration to make necessary repairs and replace Board Office roof with 29 gauge metal roof (40 yr+ warranty) and separately advertise to accept quotes for campus groundskeeping for April-October (cost per mowing)
Actions Taken

Order #5694 - Motion Passed:  Approval to advertise for bids for consideration to make necessary repairs and replace Board Office roof with 29 gauge metal roof (40 yr+ warranty) and separately advertise to accept quotes for campus groundskeeping for April-October (cost per mowing) passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

6.G. Approval of Senior Trip request to Nassau Behamas on March 8, 2016
Actions Taken

Order #5695 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Senior Trip request to Nassau Behamas on March 8, 2016 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

7. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5696 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

7.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from August 22, 2016 Special Board Meeting
Attachments
7.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
7.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Nicole Pyles – Cook/Baker Ernie Akin – Volunteer Boat Captain (Fishing Team) Kelly Akin – Volunteer Boat Captain (Fishing Team) Brooke Barnett – Cook/Baker Lenny Whalen – Volunteer Assistant Golf Coach Kathy Kelley – Substitute Teacher Resigned: Nicole Pyles – Cook/Baker Jason Davis - Custodian (remain in sub status)
Attachments
7.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7.E. Approval to surplus/scrap old refrigerator which was replaced in the kitchen, misc bus scrap (wheel drums, pipe, etc) and dryer which was replaced in a HS special education classroom; surplus/disposal of old textbooks as requested by Ms. Ward; surplus used oil from the bus garage
8. Adjournment (Next regularly scheduled meeting Oct 17)
Actions Taken

Order #5697 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Vicki Allen and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.