Dawson Springs Independent
August 19, 2019 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:  Todd Marshall, Jennifer Ward, Michael Godbey, Mr. Cavanah, Laura James, Kent Workman, Melissa Larimore, Paulette Gray, Amanda Workman and Kristin Merrill

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6160 - 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)
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. Chief Academic Officer Report: Items of Academic Interest
Attachments
4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6161 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Lori Wooton, Laura James, Kati Griffin and Kent Workman as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2019- 2020 upon completion of required training and/or updates.
Actions Taken

Order #6162 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Lori Wooton, Laura James, Kati Griffin and Kent Workman as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2019- 2020 upon completion of required training and/or update passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of general district funding assurances for 2019-2020 to be submitted to KDE as required annually.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6163 - Motion Passed:  Approval of general district funding assurances for 2019-2020 to be submitted to KDE as required annually passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.D. Discussion/Approval per 702 KAR 1:170, the district has reviewed this guidance (meaning the Data Security and Breach Notification and Best Practice Guide) and implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in our district.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6164 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of 2018-2019 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6165 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of Senior Class Trip to Destin Florida April 2-7, 2020.
Actions Taken

Order #6166 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Senior Class Trip to Destin Florida April 2-7, 2020 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) with the Pennyroyal Center to provide mental health therapy on an as-needed basis per school district administrator referral.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6167 - Motion Passed:  Approval of ongoing Memorandum of Understanding (MOA) with the Pennyroyal Center to provide mental health therapy on an as-needed basis per school district administrator referral passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.H. Discussion/Approval pursuant to KRS 157.400 and House Bill 940 to set tax rate for school year 2019-2020 at a rate of: Real Estate Rate: 74.2 Tangible Personal Property 74.2 Merchants Inventory 74.2 and Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 74.2 and utility tax 3%
Actions Taken

Order #6168 - Motion Passed:  Approval pursuant to KRS 157.400 and House Bill 940 to set tax rate for school year 2019-2020 at a rate of: Real Estate Rate: 74.2 Tangible Personal Property 74.2 Merchants Inventory 74.2 and Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 74.2 and utility tax 3% passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

Discussion

Response from Chay Ridder, KDE Tax "Guru" regarding my inquiry on double checking our info:


Correct-the HB 940 rate plus exonerations would not be subject to advertising, hearing, or recall.


 


The only correction I would make is on the aircraft. It is taxed at the tangible property rate. In this case, it would be taxed at 74.2 cents.


 


From: Whalen, Leonard [mailto:leonard.whalen@dawsonsprings.kyschools.us]

Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 8:05 AM

To: Ritter, Chay - Division of District Support <chay.ritter@education.ky.gov>

Subject: info


 


Chay based on our discussion a few days ago…the following agenda item look good to you?


 


Approval pursuant to KRS 157.400 and House Bill 940 to set tax rate for school year 2019-2020 at a rate of: Real Estate Rate: 74.2 Tangible Personal Property 74.2 Merchants Inventory 74.2 and Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 utility tax 3%.


 


Per our conversation this HB 940 rate is not subject to advertisement, hearing, or recall correct?


 


Our Expectations: Student Growth & Learning Opportunities


We Grow Success Here


 


Lenny Whalen

5.I. Discussion/Approval of Reading Mastery Instructional/Coaching job description.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6169 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Reading Mastery Instructional/Coaching job description passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of Reading Mastery Instructional/Coach position on an as needed basis not to exceed 55 days per school year with no benefits and with a salary not to exceed $12,000
Actions Taken

Order #6170 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Reading Mastery Instructional/Coach position on an as needed basis not to exceed 55 days per school year with no benefits and with a salary not to exceed $12,000 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6171 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for July 22, 2019 and special meeting July 25, 2019
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired Charlie Pace – Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach - JV Kerry Oliver – Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant/Freshmen Jessica Graham – 5-8 LBD Resource/Co-op Teacher Tara Felker – 4th Grade Teacher (Reading/Language) Lauren Hibbs – Elementary Academic Team Coach Sean Mestan – HS Spanish (Sub) Ashley McKnight – Bus Driver Elizabeth Robinson – Bus Driver Mary Morgan – Bus Driver Tammy Workman – Substitute Bus Driver Jackie Gordon – Special Needs & Preschool Bus Monitor LaDonna Pace-Hooper – Asst. Athletic Dir./Event Supervisor Wayne Simpson - Asst. Athletic Dir./Event Supervisor Resigned Laura Cobb – 4th Grade Teacher Lindsey King – Cook/Baker
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Acknowledge that Marcella McCuiston and Kyle Chappell were selected by their peers to sit on the certified appeals panel for 2019-2020 and Lisa Cotton and Elizabeth Robinson was selected as alternates per Board Policy 03.18.
6.F. Approval to add back School Level Director of Teaching and Learning position and extra duty salary for $2,400 (typically split in half 1 per school)
7. Motion to Adjourn - Next regularly scheduled meeting is Sept. 16th, 2019
Actions Taken

Order #6172 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.