Dawson Springs Independent
May 18, 2020 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Return
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6269 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition
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. Superintendent's Report - Verbal only and discussion of indicators for June Supt. Evaluation
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6270 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.B. Discussion/Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2021 at an anticipated approximate cost of $14,880 (an increase of $705 over last year)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6271 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2021 at an anticipated approximate cost of $14,880 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2012-2021 Tentative Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6272 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2012-2021 Tentative Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of proposed 2020-2021 Elementary School Activity Fund Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6273 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed 2020-2021 Elementary School Activity Fund Budget passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of proposed 2020-2021 Jr/Sr High Activity Fund Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6274 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposed 2020-2021 Jr/Sr High Activity Fund Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2020-2021
Actions Taken

Order #6275 - Motion Passed:  Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (meal program) for 2020-2021
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6276 - Motion Passed:  Approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (meal program) for 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of 2020-2021 contract with the Hopkins County Health Department to continue to provide a satellite clinic site at a rate of $15,600 which will provide school nurse for the District.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6277 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 contract with the Hopkins County Health Department to continue to provide a satellite clinic site at a rate of $15,600 which will provide school nurse for the District. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of submitting Capital Outlay (Capital Funds Request/CFR) request to KDE
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6278 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitting Capital Outlay (Capital Funds Request/CFR) request to KDE passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Certified Coordinators, District Administrators and Other Professionals for 2020-2021 (minimal changes) and related assurances to the CEP
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6279 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Certified Evaluation Plan (CEP) for Teachers, Principals/Assistant Principals, Certified Coordinators, District Administrators and Other Professionals for 2020-2021 (minimal changes) and related assurances to the CEP passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.K. Discussion/Approval to allow the YMCA to use District parking lots as needed Monday through Friday during the summer months of 2020 (around noon) to distribute meals to school age children for the YMCA Summer Food Program and also allow use of the Hard Work Cafe when available when school opens in August for the 2020-2021 school year Monday through Friday from approximately 3:15 to 4:15 daily for the YMCA after school meals program to distribute meals to students who may want/like it. All YMCA workers will have current background checks verified with the YMCA and available to the District.
Actions Taken

Order #6280 - Motion Passed:  Approval to allow the YMCA to use District parking lots as needed Monday through Friday during the summer months of 2020 (around noon) to distribute meals to school age children for the YMCA Summer Food Program and also allow use of the Hard Work Cafe when available when school opens in August for the 2020-2021 school year Monday through Friday from approximately 3:15 to 4:15 daily for the YMCA after school meals program to distribute meals to students who may want/like it. All YMCA workers will have current background checks verified with the YMCA and available to the District. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.L. Discussion/Approval for the District to contribute up to $20,000 towards a SRO (School Resource Officer) in collaboration with the City of Dawson Springs and/or the Hopkins County Fiscal Court and/or Sheriffs Department and authorize Superintendent Whalen to work directly with those entities to obtain a potential agreement to provide SRO services for 2020-2021 school year.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6281 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the District to contribute up to $20,000 towards a SRO (School Resource Officer) in collaboration with the City of Dawson Springs and/or the Hopkins County Fiscal Court and/or Sheriffs Department and authorize Superintendent Whalen to work directly with those entities to obtain a potential agreement to provide SRO services for 2020-2021 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.M. Discussion/Approval of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) plan for 2020-2021 school year. This plan is intended primarily for emergency use and not intended for regular snow days unless emergency use necessitates.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6282 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) plan for 2020-2021 school year. This plan is intended primarily for emergency use and not intended for regular snow days unless emergency use necessitates passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.N. Discussion/Approval of backup innovative alternative school calendar for 2020-2021 (based on need related to COVID-19)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6283 - Motion Passed:  Approval of backup innovative alternative school calendar for 2020-2021 (based on need related to COVID-19) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.O. Discussion/Approval to modify the 2020-2021 certified salary schedule and all future salary schedules to reflect that all credentialed Speech Language Pathologist positions will be paid off the certified salary table at an experiece level of: Bachelors Degree- Rank 3, Masters Degree- Rank 2, Doctoral- Rank 1
Actions Taken

Order #6284 - Motion Passed:  Approval to modify the 2020-2021 certified salary schedule and all future salary schedules to reflect that all credentialed Speech Language Pathologist positions will be paid off the certified salary table at an experiece level of: Bachelors Degree- Rank 3, Masters Degree- Rank 2, Doctoral- Rank 1 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.P. Discussion/Approval of FY2021 Cares Act Assurances and GEER Act/Fund Assurances as submitted to KDE as required by Superintendent Whalen
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6285 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2021 Cares Act Assurances and GEER Act/Fund Assurances as submitted to KDE as required by Superintendent Whalen passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.Q. Discussion/Approval of bid by Hamby Construction to complete sidewalk repair at Dawson Springs High School as specified in the bid specifications at a cost of $ 16,958 and ramp $2,140
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6286 - Motion Passed:  Approval of bid by Hamby Construction to complete sidewalk repair at Dawson Springs High School as specified in the bid specifications at a cost of $ 16,958 and ramp $2,140 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 #6287 - 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 April 20, 2020
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Resigned Kerry Oliver – MS Boys Basketball Scott Clark – HS Girls’ Basketball Varsity Asst. / JV Coach Notified of Retirement Ladonna Bennett - EOY Cathy Watson – EOY
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6288 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.