Dawson Springs Independent
September 17, 2018 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present: KRISTIN MERRILL, KENT WORKMAN, TODD MARSHALL, LEONARD WHALEN, DEBBIE SMITH, MELISSA LARIMORE, CINDY CRIDER AND LAUREN CUNNINGHAM.

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6022 - 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): Fine Art Award Winners Izabelle Hazelbaker – 2nd grade Braelynn Vincent – 4th grade Erica Williams – 12 th grade Employee Recognition Lauren Cunningham - for her exemplary efforts in coordinating our "Hero Walk" on 9/11
4.A. Communications
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4.A.1. 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.A.1.a. Board Member Communications
4.B. Reports
4.B.1. Energy Manager Report/Update
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4.B.2. Elementary Principal's Report
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4.B.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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4.B.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.B.5. Superintendent's Report
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #6023 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Working Budget FY 18-19
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Actions Taken

Order #6024 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Working Budget FY 18-19 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of Elementary and Jr/Sr High School Master Schedule for 2018-2019: Ele School 8am-2:50pm with 24 minutes non-instructional= 1,125 instructional hours Jr/Sr High 8am-2:50pm with 24 minutes non-instructional=1,125 instructional hours (1,062 hours required) with any "banked" time to be used in emergency circumstances as necessary to meet mandated requirements
Actions Taken

Order #6025 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Elementary and Jr/Sr High School Master Schedule for 2018-2019: Ele School 8am-2:50pm with 24 minutes non-instructional= 1,125 instructional hours Jr/Sr High 8am-2:50pm with 24 minutes non-instructional=1,125 instructional hours (1,062 hours required) with any "banked" time to be used in emergency circumstances as necessary to meet mandated requirements passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of KETS Technology TAR Report for 2017-2018
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Actions Taken

Order #6026 - Motion Passed:  Approval of KETS Technology TAR Report for 2017-2018 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mr. Steven Morse.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of an agreement between the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to provide classroom use approximately once per month for the Kentucky Safe Driver Program
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Actions Taken

Order #6027 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an agreement between the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to provide classroom use approximately once per month for the Kentucky Safe Driver Program passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to accept the deed to finalize the purchase of the property at 320 Hickory Street, known as the Hickory Street property, having received the required approval from the Kentucky Department of Education on September 6, 2018.
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Actions Taken

Order #6028 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept the deed to finalize the purchase of the property at 320 Hickory Street, known as the Hickory Street property, having received the required approval from the Kentucky Department of Education on September 6, 2018 passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to purchase a 2020 International Rear Engine 78 passenger school bus through the KY State Contract price procedure at an anticipated cost as spec'd of $112,968. The Dawson Springs Board of Education approves and authorizes the following resolution: A resolution of the Board of Education authorizing the execution of an equipment lease and security agreement between the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA) and the Board providing for the acquisition and leasing of school buses and approving generally the plan of financing the acquisition of school buses for and on behalf of the Board. The Board also authorizes the Superintendent and/or Board Chairperson to execute all required documentation for KISTA on behalf of the Board.
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Actions Taken

Order #6029 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a 2020 International Rear Engine 78 passenger school bus through the KY State Contract price procedure at an anticipated cost as spec'd of $112,968. The Dawson Springs Board of Education approves and authorizes the following resolution: A resolution of the Board of Education authorizing the execution of an equipment lease and security agreement between the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association (KISTA) and the Board providing for the acquisition and leasing of school buses and approving generally the plan of financing the acquisition of school buses for and on behalf of the Board. The Board also authorizes the Superintendent and/or Board Chairperson to execute all required documentation for KISTA on behalf of the Board passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6030 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Steven Morse and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for regular meeting August 20, 2018, tax rate hearing Sept. 6, 2018, and special board meeting on Sept. 6, 2018.
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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 Lauren Cunningham – Middle School Cheer Coach Sarah Adams – Substitute Teacher Jaken Orten – Substitute Teacher Brittany Thomas – FT Custodian
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval of overnight trip by Boys Basketball to Williamstown, KY, December 27-29th, 2018 to participate in a Holiday Tournament.
6.F. Acknowledgement/Approval of attached PTO Calendar of events for 2018-2019
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6.G. Acknowledgement of 2018-2019 Head Start Full Utilization Memorandum (attached)
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6031 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.