Dawson Springs Independent
June 20, 2019 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
Discussion


2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present: Cassie Bruch, Amanda Almon, Todd Marshall, Jennifer Ward, Kristin Merrill     

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6128 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
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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
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4.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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4.C.3. Year end attendance report for 2018-2019
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4.C.4. Superintendent's Report
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Discussion/First Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/Procedures (no action needed...will be approved at second reading next meeting)- Policies: 01.1, 01.11, 01.3, 01.821, 02.31, 02.421, 02.4241, 03.11, 03.113, 03.123, 03.1233, 03.1234, 03.1327, 03.133, 03.162, 03.19, 03.21, 03.212, 03.2327, 03.233, 03.262, 03.29, 03.6, 04.32, 04.6, 04.61, 05.23, 05.31, 05.4, 05.48, 05.5, 06.221, 08.113, 08.14, 08.221, 09.126, 09.22, 09.224, 09.4232, 09.425, 09.429, 10.5, 09.111 Procedures: 01.3 AP.2, 01.3 AP.21, 01.6 AP.2, 03.11 AP.21, 03.11 AP.25, 03.123 AP.2, 03.162 AP.2, 03.19 AP.23, 03.21 AP.25, 03.223 AP.2, 03.29 AP.23, 05.4 AP.21, 05.411 AP.1, 05.5 AP.1, 06.34 AP.2, 07.11 AP.1, 07.13 AP.1 08.13451 AP.1, 09.224 AP.1, 09.33 AP.21, 09.425 AP.22, 09.429 AP.1, 10.11 AP.21, 10.5 AP.1
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5.B. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #6129 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2019-2020 Code of Acceptable Behavior as revised by school stakeholders (changes attached, highlighted)
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Actions Taken

Order #6130 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to retain Mike Owsley and the firm of English, Lucas, Priest, and Owsley as legal counsel for the Dawson Springs Board of Education for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
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Actions Taken

Order #6131 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retain Mike Owsley and the firm of English, Lucas, Priest, and Owsley as legal counsel for the Dawson Springs Board of Education for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Preschool Tuition for 2019-2020 to be flat rate of $100 per month.
Actions Taken

Order #6132 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) to provide Occupational or OTA Therapist Services as needed for 2019-2020 (as requested by Special Ed. Director Merrill)
Discussion

No Action taken

5.G. Discussion/Approval of Proposal to continue with School Psychology Clinic Services for 2019 2020 with CoEHS Counseling and Assessment Center (as requested by Special Ed. Director Merrill)
Discussion

No action taken

5.H. Discussion/Approval of the Jr/Sr High SBDM council to carry over a SBDM budget of $9,484.20 to 2019-2020.
Actions Taken

Order #6133 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Jr/Sr High SBDM council to carry over a SBDM budget of $9,484.20 to 2019-2020 passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.I. Discussion/Approval to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository
Actions Taken

Order #6134 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.J. Discussion/Approval to officially designate Kent Workman as our School Safety Coordinator
Actions Taken

Order #6135 - Motion Passed:  Approval to officially designate Kent Workman as our School Safety Coordinator passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2019-2020
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Actions Taken

Order #6136 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2019-2020 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of revised AUP for students/staff
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Actions Taken

Order #6137 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.M. Discussion/Approval to join Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2019-2020 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,853.20 which includes being a part of the Grant Writing Consortium.
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Actions Taken

Order #6138 - Motion Passed:  Approval to join Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2019-2020 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,853.20 which includes being a part of the Grant Writing Consortium passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mr. Kent Dillingham.

5.N. Discussion/Approval to stay with Attorney Teresa Combs in matters of Special Education as she moves to the Law Firm of Freeman, Mathis and Gary
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Actions Taken

Order #6139 - Motion Passed:  Approval to stay with Attorney Teresa Combs in matters of Special Education as she moves to the Law Firm of Freeman, Mathis and Gary 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 #6140 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for
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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 Jim Hicks – Boys HS Basketball Head Coach Scott Clark – Girls’ Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach Jennifer Wigderson Fox – Teacher/Band Director Larry Cavanah – Chief Academic Officer/Director of Teaching & Learning Christy Darnell – El. Instructional Assistant – 1 year limited contract position Sydney Menser – El. Instructional Assistant – 1 year limited contract position Lindsey King – Cook/Baker Transferred Lucas Johnson – from ISS Monitor to El. Instructional Assistant Ashley Grable – from Sub Cook/Baker to Full-time Cook/Baker Resigned Angelan Bell – Speech/Language Pathologist – transferring to Union Co. July 1 Lance Pace – Bus Driver – @ end of contract June 30 Termed Summer Burgett – HS ESE Instructional Assistant - position eliminated Amie Fairchild – El. Instructional Assistant – 1 year limited contract position Jackie Menser – El. Instructional Assistant – 1 year limited contract position
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval to surplus technology items as attached (list) for pickup by Greenwave
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6.F. Acknowledgement/Approval of only bids submitted for painting, HS Gym Sidewalk expansion, and demo of Hickory Street property (as discussed at prior meeting)
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6.G. Acknowledge recent letter disclosing Dawson Springs Meets Requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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7. Motion to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f):Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #6141 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

Discussion

Motion to enter closed session made a 6:46 p.m.

7.A. Approval to exit closed session
Actions Taken

Order #6142 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

Discussion

Exit closed session at 7:51 p.m.

8. Public review of Superintendent Evaluation
9. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6143 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.