Dawson Springs Independent
May 21, 2018 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #5930 - 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
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 to addressing the Board).
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. Current School Year School Calendar Update
Attachments
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5931 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.B. Discussion/Approval to retain current curriculum specialist for 2018-2019 on a 150 day contract but to work 100 days to assist in the review of data, programs, and help reinforce positive engagement and instructional practices at an approximate cost of $22,000. The position will be reviewed annually and renewed based on need and available budget.
Actions Taken

Order #5932 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retain current curriculum specialist for 2018-2019 on a 150 day contract but to work 100 days to assist in the review of data, programs, and help reinforce positive engagement and instructional practices at an approximate cost of $22,000. The position will be reviewed annually and renewed based on need and available budget passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

5.C. Discussion/Approval to move Board Treasurer and Finance Director position to a certified position effective upon date of signing contract with new Finance Director on or prior to June 30, 2018 due to the retirement of Jenny Bruce.
Actions Taken

Order #5933 - Motion Passed:  Approval to move Board Treasurer and Finance Director position to a certified position effective upon date of signing contract with new Finance Director on or prior to June 30, 2018 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of Board Treasurer job description and addition to extra service salary table of $2,300 (this will be part of dividing up the current Secretary to Board/Treasurer position).
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5934 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Treasurer job description and addition to extra service salary table of $2,300 passed with a motion by Mr. Steven Morse and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Secretary to the Board of Education job description, job, and addition to extra service salary table of $3,000 (this will be part of dividing up the current Secretary to Board/Treasurer position).
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5935 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Secretary to the Board of Education job description, job, and addition to extra service salary table of $3,000 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of Secretary to Superintendent job description, job, and addition to extra service salary table of $4,000 (this will be part of dividing up the current Secretary to Board/Treasurer position).
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5936 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Secretary to Superintendent job description, job, and addition to extra service salary table of $4,000 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of May 2018 KETS final offer of assistance for fiscal year 2018 in the amount of $3,026 to be escrowed up to 3 years
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5937 - Motion Passed:  Approval of May 2018 KETS final offer of assistance for fiscal year 2018 in the amount of $3,026 to be escrowed up to 3 years passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to accept Liberty Mutual Insurance as our property, liability, auto and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $58,698 (increase of $2,114) for 2018-2019 and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2018-2019 at a cost of $15,791 for workers compensation coverage (decrease of $1,394) for a total cost of $74,489 (this is an overall increase of $1,078 from last year)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5938 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept Liberty Mutual Insurance as our property, liability, auto and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $58,698 for 2018-2019 and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2018-2019 at a cost of $15,791 for workers compensation coverage passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of 2018-2019 tentative budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5939 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept Liberty Mutual Insurance as our property, liability, auto and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $58,698 for 2018-2019 and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2018-2019 at a cost of $15,791 for workers compensation coverage passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

Order #5940 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 tentative budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of proposed 2018-2019 Elementary School Activity Fund Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5941 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 tentative budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

Order #5942 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed 2018-2019 Elementary School Activity Fund Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of proposed 2018-2019 Jr/Sr High Activity Fund Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5943 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed 2018-2019 Jr/Sr High Activity Fund Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

Order #5944 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed 2018-2019 Elementary School Activity Fund Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2018-2019
Actions Taken

Order #5945 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed 2018-2019 Jr/Sr High Activity Fund Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

Order #5946 - Motion Passed:  Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2018-2019 passed with a motion by Mr. Steven Morse and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.M. Discussion/Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (meal program) for 2018-2019
Actions Taken

Order #5947 - Motion Passed:  Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (meal program) for 2018-2019 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

5.N. Discussion/Approval of final 2017-2018 amended school calendar
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5948 - Motion Passed:  Approval of final 2017-2018 amended school calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.O. Discussion/Approval of 2018 2019 contract with the Hopkins County Health Department to continue to provide a satellite clinic site at a rate of $15,600 which will provide school nurse for the District.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5949 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018 2019 contract with the Hopkins County Health Department to continue to provide a satellite clinic site at a rate of $15,600 which will provide school nurse for the District passed with a motion by Mr. Steven Morse and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.P. Approval of submitting Capital Outlay request to KDE
Actions Taken

Order #5950 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.Q. Discussion/Approval of Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for Teachers and Other Professionals for 2018-2019
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5951 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for Teachers and Other Professionals for 2018-2019 passed with a motion by Mr. Steven Morse and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.R. Discussion/Approval of Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for Principals/Assistant Principals, Certified Coordinators, and District Administrators for 2018-2019
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5952 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for Principals/Assistant Principals, Certified Coordinators, and District Administrators for 2018-2019 passed with a motion by Mr. Steven Morse and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.S. Discussion/Approval of Certified Evaluation Assurances for 2018-2019 to submit to the KY Department of Education/Commissioner.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #5953 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Certified Evaluation Assurances for 2018-2019 to submit to the KY Department of Education/Commissioner passed with a motion by Mr. Steven Morse and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #5954 - 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 for April 16, 2018
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: May 2018 Personnel Activity Report Hired Lauren Epperson – HS English Teacher Amber Cavanah – MS Social Studies Teacher Todd Marshall – Jr/Sr HS Principal Allie Mills – Substitute Teacher Jackie Menser – Elementary Instructional Assistant Amie Fairchild – Elementary Instructional Assistant Andie Mills – Substitute Teacher Rehired Christy McGregor – Elementary Instructional Assistant Transferred Mary Beth Coy – School Secretary I - HS Office Tracy Bruce – School Support Secretary II – Guidance Office Resigned Kevin Clark – MS Girls Basketball Coach Steve Head – MS Boys Basketball Coach Brady Brooks – Baseball Coach Katie Gibson – HS Social Studies Teacher
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Approval of annual Academic Team trip to Holiday World on or around May 30th.
6.F. Approval of Boys Basketball and Coach Burgett to conduct basketball camp on campus May 29th to June 1st.
6.G. Approval of Boys Basketball Team to attend Team basketball camp in Lexington at Transylvania University June 6-8
6.H. Approval to surplus the following items (will primarily be scrap or trash): Liebert Npower is a 40kva / 32kw three phase UPS 240 volt 3 phase input 208 volt 3 phase output UPS model number is 37SA040D0C6EH13 Serial No. M07H300010 Battery Cabinet model number is 37BP040XPJ1BAL Serial No. #T00010697 Contains Forty (40) C & C HX300 sealed valve regulated batteries. Bypass with Distribution Model 37DU040C6C000 Serial No. 37DU-0471. 3 wooden cabinets, 3 metal cabinets, 6 worn out vaccums, 1 worn out weedeater, 10 broken desks, 1 broke air compressor motor, 2 broken televisions, 3 tv carts
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #5955 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

Order #5956 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.