Dawson Springs Independent
January 27, 2020 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:  Cindy Crider, Lori Wooton, Karla Mitchell, Todd Marshall, Kent Workman, Amanda Almon, Jennifer Ward, Cassie Bruch, Melissa Larimore, Laura James, Laura Hillerich and Debbie Smith

3. Election of Board Chairperson (2 year term per Board Policy 01.41)
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Discussion


4. Election of Board Vice-Chairperson (2 year term per Board Policy 01.41)
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5. Discussion/Appointment of School Board Secretary (Board Policy 01.412) Debbie Smith and Treasurer (Board Policy 01.413) Amanda Almon (Both 2 year term to run concurrent with board chair election per Board Policy)
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6. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6205 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

7. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action): Fine Art Award Winners - Levi Stanley – 3rd Grade - “Champion” Tavionna Thompson – 6th grade – “ Colornado” Lyndsie Morse – High School – “Old Time Rock and Roll”
7.A. Recognition of Access Diploma Graduate: Ethan Daniel Fain
7.B. Communications
7.B.1. Board Member Communications
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7.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).
7.C. Reports
7.C.1. Elementary Principal's Report
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7.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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7.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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7.C.4. Technology and E-Rate Update
7.C.5. 2019-2020 Title 9 Report
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7.C.6. Chief Academic Officer/Teaching and Learning Report
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7.C.7. Superintendent's Report
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8. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
8.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #6206 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

8.B. Discussion/Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2020 to be the 3rd Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for June 18 with the adjustment being made in June to coincide with the school/fiscal year calendar. The first meeting in 2021 would be on January 25 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Actions Taken

Order #6207 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2020 to be the 3rd Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for June 18 with the adjustment being made in June to coincide with the school/fiscal year calendar. The first meeting in 2021 would be on January 25 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

8.C. Discussion/Approval of 2020-2021 Draft Budget
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Actions Taken

Order #6208 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

8.D. Discussion/Approval of 2020-2021 Staffing Policies as carried over from 19/20 with potential changes/modifications based on funding and budget reductions
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Actions Taken

Order #6209 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 Staffing Policies as carried over from 19/20 with potential changes/modifications based on funding and budget reductions passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

8.E. Discussion/Potential Approval to entertain sealed bids for campus lawn mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance to begin March 2020 and run through Dec. 31, 2020 (seek bid based on weekly quote)
Actions Taken

Order #6210 - Motion Passed:  Approval to entertain sealed bids for campus lawn mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance to begin March 2020 and run through Dec. 31, 2020 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

8.F. Discussion/Approval to accept KETS 2020 second offer of assistance to excrow $5,585 up to 3 years.
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Actions Taken

Order #6211 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept KETS 2020 second offer of assistance to excrow $5,585 up to 3 years passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

8.G. Discussion/Approval to use capital outlay funds to purchase a new VOIP phone system off of the KY State bid list to replace our current antiquated phone system
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Actions Taken

Order #6212 - Motion Passed:  Approval to use capital outlay funds to purchase a new VOIP phone system off of the KY State bid list to replace our current antiquated phone system passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

8.H. Discussion/Approval of new District Mission Statement as was created and voted on by multiple stakeholders (see survey results). The Mission Statement as created is: The Mission of the Dawson Springs Independent School District is to educate, equip, and empower every student to be transition ready, college and/or career ready, and life ready. (With 144 responses, 96% liked or somewhat liked the Mission Statement)
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Actions Taken

Order #6213 - Motion Passed:  Approval of new District Mission Statement: The Mission of the Dawson Springs Independent School District is to educate, equip, and empower every student to be transition ready, college and/or career ready, and life ready. passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

8.I. Discussion/Approval of new District Vision Statement as was created and voted on by multiple stakeholders (see survey results). The Vision Statement as created is: The Vision of the Dawson Springs Independent School District is that every student and family become lifelong learners and that each grows and flourishes as a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within our complex, ever changing world. (With 143 responses, 94% liked or somewhat liked the Vision Statement)
Actions Taken

Order #6214 - Motion Passed:  Approval of new District Vision Statement: The Vision of the Dawson Springs Independent School District is that every student and family become lifelong learners and that each grows and flourishes as a responsible, productive and engaged citizen within our complex, ever changing world. passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

8.J. Discussion/Approval of new District Motto as was created and voted on by multiple stakeholders (see survey results). The Motto as created is: "A Tradition of Success" (With 143 responses, 92% liked or somewhat liked the proposed Motto)
Actions Taken

Order #6215 - Motion Passed:  Approval of new District Motto: "A Tradition of Success" passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

8.K. Discussion/Approval of updated revised RTI Plan
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Actions Taken

Order #6216 - Motion Passed:  Approval of updated revised RTI Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.L. Discussion/Approval of 2019-2020 FRYSC Funding Contract as attached
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Actions Taken

Order #6217 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2019-2020 FRYSC Funding Contract as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

9. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6218 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

9.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for
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9.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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9.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Lauren Sturnick – Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant
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9.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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9.E. Approval to surplus (trash) outdated and unusable American Electronics Race Car Tympanometer and Audiometer, 2 Brown chairs, 1 Wooden art station, 1 Metal box – short (white) 1 Blue shelf (metal), 1 White / blue table with 4 chairs 1 Wooden desk, 1 Wooden shelf, 1 Toshiba VHS, 1 Wooden ball holder, and miscellaneous old unusable toys from Preschool at the request of Director Kristin Merrill.
9.F. Acknowledgement of Access Diploma Graduate Charles Allen Abbott
10. Discussion/Approval to enter into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(c) Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency
Actions Taken

Order #6219 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(c) at 6:53 p.m. Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mrs. Vicki Allen.

Discussion


11. Motion to exit closed session and resume regular session
Actions Taken

Order #6220 - Motion Passed:  Motion to exit closed session and resume regular session at 7:03 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

Discussion

 

12. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6221 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

Discussion