Dawson Springs Independent
September 16, 2019 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present: Melissa Larimore, Cindy Crider, Kent Workman, Amanda Almon, and Debbie Smith

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6173 - 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)
4.A. Recognition- Fine Art Award Winners: Olivia Bigham, 1st Grade "Livy's Landscape Matthew Stanley, 4th Grade "Fantastic Garden" T.J. Foe, High School "Zentangle Hair"
4.B. Communications
4.B.1. Board Member Communications
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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. Chief Academic Officer Report: Items of Academic Interest
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4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.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 #6174 - 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 19-20
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Actions Taken

Order #6175 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Working Budget FY 19-20 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of Elementary and Jr/Sr High School Master Schedule for 2019-2020: 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 #6176 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Elementary and Jr/Sr High School Master Schedule for 2019-2020: 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 Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of Proposal for School Psychology Clinic Services for 2019 2020 with CoEHS Counseling and Assessment Center (see attached, as requested Special Ed. Director Merrill)
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Actions Taken

Order #6177 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Proposal for School Psychology Clinic Services for 2019 2020 with CoEHS Counseling and Assessment Center passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of creating an archery program for students per prior presentation and AD recommendation and adding a archery head coaching position to the extra service salary table at $935
Actions Taken

Order #6178 - Motion Passed:  Approval of creating an archery program for students per prior presentation and AD recommendation and adding a archery head coaching position to the extra service salary table at $935 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to surplus all items on attached list (for safety purposes and in an attempt to de-clutter)
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Actions Taken

Order #6179 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus all items on attached list passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to seek services from a credentialed agency to have a person provide speech and language services to our students identified with speech and/or language delays. If a provider can be found it is anticipated that it will be for 3 Days Per Week, 6 ½ Hours per day at a rate of roughly $65 per hour.
Actions Taken

Order #6180 - Motion Passed:  Approval to seek services from a credentialed agency to have a person provide speech and language services to our students identified with speech and/or language delays passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6181 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from August 19, 2019 meeting
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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- Sean Mestan – HS Spanish - Full-time Mattilin Galloway – MS Cheer Coach Barbara P’Poole – Elementary Academic Team Asst. Coach Leslie Carman – Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant Noelle Young – Substitute Food Service
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval of those DS students involved at the Caldwell County Area Technology Center who attend Body Structures & Functions class to attend a trip to St Louis University, St Louis, MO on November 21st for a Cadaver demonstration and the students will then take part in a dissection. They will leave the ATC at approximately 7:00 a.m. and return around 5-6:00 p.m
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6182 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.