Dawson Springs Independent
November 18, 2019 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Swearing in of newly elected Board Member R. Kent Dillingham to fill the remainder of the unexpired term of Steve Morse which expires December 31, 2020)
3. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:  Amanda Almon, Debbie Smith, Jennifer Ward, Melissa Larimore, Larry Cavanah, Kent Workman and Cassie Bruch

4. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6189 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
5.A. Recognition
5.B. Communications
5.B.1. Board Member Communications
5.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).
5.C. Reports
5.C.1. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
5.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
5.C.3. Chief Academic Officer Report/Update
Attachments
5.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
5.C.5. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5.C.5.a. Discussion of difficulties in finding substitute teachers. Consider making adjustments in future to sub teacher pay scale: Rank 4 from $62 to $75 a day, Rank 3 from $77 to $90, Rank 2 from $82 to $95 and Rank 1 from $88 to $100. Making these changes would put us closer in line with neighboring districts
5.C.5.b. Discussion of need for potential cyber crime insurance (as recommended by legal counsel)
5.C.5.c. Discussion to potentially use capital outlay monies up to $10,000 to purchase a used, low mileage SUV due to the district's 2004 Expedition having over 177,000 miles on it. (as recommended by our mechanic Ross Workman)
6. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
6.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6190 - 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.

6.B. Discussion/Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2020 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2020
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6191 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2020 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.C. Discussion/Approval to accept KETS 2020 first offer of assistance to excrow $4,879 up to 3 years.
Actions Taken

Order #6192 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept KETS 2020 first offer of assistance to excrow $4,879 up to 3 years passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

6.D. Discussion/Approval to use December 20, 2019 as a make-up day as is listed on the school calendar. This means school would be in session on December 20 to make up for missing November 12th due to weather.
Actions Taken

Order #6193 - Motion Passed:  Approval to use December 20, 2019 as a make-up day as is listed on the school calendar passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

7. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6194 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

7.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from October 21, 2019 meeting
Attachments
7.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
7.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Pati “Noelle” Young – Food Service Full Time Kristin Merrill - Archery Coach
Attachments
7.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7.E. Approval to surplus and get rid of extremely old textbooks no longer in use (see attached list)
Attachments
7.F. Approval to continue with Delta Dental 24 month proposal as one dental option for employees
Attachments
8. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6195 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.