Dawson Springs Independent
March 16, 2020 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
Discussion

Board Members Present:  Vicki Allen, Tracy Overby, Wes Ausenbaugh, Lindsey Morgan and Kent Dillingham

2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present: Amanda Almon, Tamera Rice, Sydney Menser and Melissa Larimore

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6230 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions:
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 #6231 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

Order #6232 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.B. Final Discussion/Approval of 2020-2021 School Calendar proposal as recommended by the District Calendar Committee and DPP Workman (2nd reading)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6233 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 School Calendar proposal as recommended by the District Calendar Committee and DPP Workman (2nd reading) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of amended 2019-2020 school calendar as follows: Set final day for students and graduation as May 22, 2020 (all non-senior students final day could possibly change if major weather or illness event occurred) This would make Closing Day May 26th
Actions Taken

Order #6234 - Motion Passed:  Approval of amended 2019-2020 school calendar as follows: Set final day for students and graduation as May 22, 2020 (all non-senior students final day could possibly change if major weather or illness event occurred) This would make Closing Day May 26th passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of Non-Traditional-Instructional (NTI) Day plan and waiver request to the KY Department of Education.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6235 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Non-Traditional-Instructional (NTI) Day plan and waiver request to the KY Department of Education passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of plan to replace failing sidewalk areas around HS, advertise for bids to replace approximately 924 square feet of impacted areas only at an estimated cost of $11,000 to $12,000 OR prepare to file a lawsuit against Ray Construction who is no longer in business.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6236 - Motion Passed:  Approval of plan to replace failing sidewalk areas around HS, advertise for bids to replace approximately 924 square feet of impacted areas only at an estimated cost of $11,000 to $12,000 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of the Senior Class request that they be allowed move their previously approved class trip from April to May 14-19 (If Corona virus issues are still a concern at that time they realize their trip may have to be cancelled at the discretion of Supt. Whalen)
Actions Taken

Order #6237 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Senior Class request that they be allowed move their previously approved class trip from April to May 14-19 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of KDE School and Community Nutrition Permanent Agreement
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6238 - Motion Passed:  Approval of KDE School and Community Nutrition Permanent Agreement passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6239 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for Feb. 17, 2020
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Sterling Wallace – Substitute Bus Driver Resigned- Nicole Bourland – Cook/Baker Crystal Day – HS Cheer Coach
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Approval of 7th/8th grade (approximately 55 students) to travel to Holiday World on May 19th for student rewards (behavior, grades, attendance). They will have at minimum 5 certified teachers on the trip. **If Corona virus issues around time of trip, Superintendent may call trip off.
6.F. Approval to surplus (trash) the following old, antiquated, unusable HS textbooks: Earth Science-60 Biology-40 Modern Human Physiology-12 Advanced Accounting-7 Marketing-23 ECCE Romani 2-4 Spanish1-2 Spanish 2-2 Math Connect-150 Math Connect workbooks-150 Physical Science w/ Earth Science-60 The American Republic-30 The American Pageant-25 Lifetime Health-30 Algebra 2-2 Chemistry Central Science-10 Biology 5th Edition-15
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn - Next regular Board meeting scheduled for April 20
Actions Taken

Order #6240 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

Discussion

Meeting adjourned at 6:28 pm