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

Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Todd Marshall, Brandon Godbey, Melissa Larimore, Kent Workman, Larry Cavanah and Kristin Merrill

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6196 - 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. Recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners- Haidynn Salsman – 1st grade – “The Snowman on the Mountain” Micah Washburn – 6th grade - “Pale” Brylee Spurlin- High School - “Dawson Springs Gym” Staff Recognitions - Cindy Dukes, Staff Member Brandon Godbey, Staff Member KPREP Student Presentations - Daniel Garrett, Senior Emma Thorp, Senior Zoe Howton, Senior Courtney Bayer, Senior Jackson Creekmur, Junior Avery Buntin, Sophomore Gabe Workman, Sophomore
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. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.C.4. Chief Academic Officer/Teaching and Learning 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 #6197 - 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. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2018-2019 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6198 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of non-resident contracts for school year 2020-2021 to include: Hopkins, Caldwell, Christian, Webster and Muhlenberg Counties
Actions Taken

Order #6199 - Motion Passed:  Approval of non-resident contracts for school year 2020-2021 to include: Hopkins, Caldwell, Christian, Webster and Muhlenberg Counties passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.D. Presentation/Discussion and approval of the District Improvement Plan Phase 3
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6200 - Motion Passed:  Discussion and approval of the District Improvement Plan Phase 3 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of 2019 2020 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card and Report Card Findings and Recommendations
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6201 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2019 2020 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card and Report Card Findings and Recommendations passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to add a $1000 annual stipend to the extra service salary pay scale for the position of Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Actions Taken

Order #6202 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $1000 annual stipend to the extra service salary pay scale for the position of Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6203 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for November 18, 2019
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired - Tami Pritt – Food Service Full Time Amber West – Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant Mattilin Galloway – Substitute Instructional Assistant
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn - Next regularly scheduled meeting 1/27/20
Actions Taken

Order #6204 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Adjourn passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.