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

Also present: Leonard Whalen

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6289 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

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
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4.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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4.C.3. Chief Academic Officer Report
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4.C.4. End 19-20 Attendance Report
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #6290 - 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.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2019-2020 final amended school calendar
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Actions Taken

Order #6291 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2019-2020 final amended school calendar passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2020-2021 employee pay dates
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Actions Taken

Order #6292 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 employee pay dates passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to accept Liberty Mutual Insurance as our property, liability, auto/bus and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $69,474 (increase of $5,884) for 2012-2021 and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2020-2021 at a cost of $24,503 for workers compensation coverage (increase of $2,496) for a total cost of $93,877 (this is an overall increase of $8,380 from last year)
Actions Taken

Order #6293 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept Liberty Mutual Insurance as our property, liability, auto/bus and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $69,474 (increase of $5,884) for 2012-2021 and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2020-2021 at a cost of $24,503 for workers compensation coverage (increase of $2,496) for a total cost of $93,877 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to continue with and accept Bollinger/Zurich's proposal for student accident insurance for 2020-2021 at a cost of $6,987. (This is $1,747 less than last year due to credit from school not being in session due to COVID-19)
Actions Taken

Order #6294 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue with and accept Bollinger/Zurich's proposal for student accident insurance for 2020-2021 at a cost of $6,987 passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.F. Discussion/First Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/Procedures (no action needed...will be approved at second reading next meeting)- Policies: 01.83, 02.31, 03.11, 03.121, 03.131, 03.19, 03.21,03.231, 03.27, 03.29, 03.4, 04.1, 04.312, 05.4, 05.48, 06.221, 08.1312, 09.12, 09.1223, 09.126, 09.15, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.227, 09.33 Procedures: 01.3 AP.2, 01.3 AP.21, 03.121 AP.22, 03.19 AP.23, 03.21 AP.254, 03.221 AP.22, 09.14 AP.232, 09.227 AP.1, 09.425 AP.22
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5.G. Discussion/Approval of 2020-2021 Code of Acceptable Behavior as revised by school stakeholders (no changes)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6295 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 Code of Acceptable Behavior as revised by school stakeholders (no changes) passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of Preschool Tuition for 2020-2021 to be flat rate of $100 per month.
Actions Taken

Order #6296 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Preschool Tuition for 2020-2021 to be flat rate of $100 per month. passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of Proposal to continue with School Psychology Clinic Services for 2020 2021 with CoEHS Counseling and Assessment Center (as requested by Special Ed. Director Merrill)
Actions Taken

Order #6297 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Proposal to continue with School Psychology Clinic Services for 2020 2021 with CoEHS Counseling and Assessment Center passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of request of Principal Ward that the Elementary SBDM budget carry over $2,379+/- to 2020-2021.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6298 - Motion Passed:  Approval of request of Principal Ward that the Elementary SBDM budget carry over $2,379+/- to 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of the Jr/Sr High SBDM council to carry over a SBDM budget of $22,005+/- to 2020-2021.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6299 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Jr/Sr High SBDM council to carry over a SBDM budget of $22,005+/- to 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.L. Discussion/Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository
Actions Taken

Order #6300 - Motion Passed:  Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.M. Discussion/Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2020-2021
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6301 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.N. Discussion/Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2020-2021 at an estimated total cost of approximately $2,862.68 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium.
Actions Taken

Order #6302 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2020-2021 at an estimated total cost of approximately $2,862.68 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.O. Discussion/Approval of 2020-2021 District Technology Plan
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Actions Taken

Order #6303 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.P. Discussion/Approval to modify classified salary table as attached to reflect changes in FRYSC Coordinator position due to the number of work days waiver being rejected this year.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6304 - Motion Passed:  Approval to modify classified salary table as attached to reflect changes in FRYSC Coordinator position passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey Morgan.

5.Q. Discussion/Approval for athletics and extracurricular activities to resume abiding by all KHSAA and Health Department guidelines and recommendations and authorize Superintendent Whalen to make decisions and adjustments as needed related to ongoing activities
Actions Taken

Order #6305 - Motion Passed:  Approval for athletics and extracurricular activities to resume abiding by all KHSAA and Health Department guidelines and recommendations and authorize Superintendent Whalen to make decisions and adjustments as needed related to ongoing activities passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.R. Discussion/Approval of Agreement for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services through Caldwell County Medical Center as needed for 2020-2021 (as recommended by Kristin Merrill)
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Actions Taken

Order #6306 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Agreement for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services through Caldwell County Medical Center as needed for 2020-2021 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 #6307 - 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
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6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired Tammy Workman – Substitute Teacher Chassen Smith – Speech Language Pathologist Transferred Jeannie Blanchard – from Kitchen Manager to Food Service Director Brannigan Ethridge – from MS Math to HS CCR/Math Intervention/Foreign Language Joy Cowan – from HS Math to MS Math Resigned Sean Mestan – HS Foreign Language Scott Dillingham – HS Instructional Assistant and Golf Coach
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f):Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #6308 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

7.A. Motion to exit closed session and resume regular open session
Actions Taken

Order #6309 - Motion Passed:  Motion to exit closed session and resume regular open session passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8. Public review of Superintendent Evaluation
9. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6310 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey Morgan and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

9.A. ***Information only - Next regularly scheduled Board meeting is July 20th