Dawson Springs Independent
October 21, 2019 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present: Cindy Crider, Cassie Bruch, Melissa Larimore, Ashley McKnight, Kent Workman, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Amanda Almon and Debbie Smith

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6183 - 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 - Fine Art Award Winners Josey Spurlin – 1st grade – “Ladybug” Haylee Neal – 6th grade – “Zentangle Feather” Amber Putman – High School – “Putman…no, no, AMBER Putman”
4.B. Communications
Attachments
4.B.1. Board Member Communications
Attachments
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. Discussion of Senior Class trip transportation options
4.C.1. Motion to amend agenda and add as action item 5B - Approval for use of rental vans for senior class trip
Actions Taken

Order #6184 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

4.D. Reports
4.D.1. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
4.D.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.D.3. Recently released 2018-2019 KPREP Test results overview
Attachments
4.D.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.D.5. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
4.D.5.a. In an attempt to improve safety and security we are in process of reviewing options to replace both our antiquated phone system and upgrade our video security system (both using capital or approved title funds)
4.D.5.b. Surplus Auction items from Saturday Oct. 12th brought in $681 and leftover unsold items were taken to Cotton's auction house for later sale/disposal. Scrap items not sold will be taken for scrap price this week.
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6185 - 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 for rental of vans not to exceed 8 passenger capacity per regulation for the senior class trip in spring of 2020
Actions Taken

Order #6186 - Motion Passed:  Approval for rental of vans not to exceed 8 passenger capacity per regulation for the senior class trip in spring of 2020 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 #6187 - 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 Sept 2019
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Ava Marshall – Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant Janey Paris - Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant Erin Woolsey - Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant Resigned Brooke Barnett – Food Service
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Approval of overnight trip to participate in the state meet at the KY Horse Park in Lexington for the girls and boys cross country team should they qualify. They would leave on November 1st and compete on November 2nd.
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6188 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.