Dawson Springs Independent
March 15, 2021 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6405 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

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. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.4. Current School Year School Calendar Update: Last day students and Graduation- May 26, Baccalaureate- May 23, Prom- May 8, Spring Break- April 5-9, Summer Session- June 1-18
4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer - Teaching and Learning Report
Attachments
4.C.5.a. Overview of potential Preschool expansion for next year to help vastly improve K academic readiness (potential action item for next Board Meeting)
Attachments
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report
4.C.6.a. Information regarding possibly using ESSER 2 monies and the potential to utilize a large piece of that money to get the most "bang for the buck" and revisit our facilities plan to address the HVAC system in the HS in an attempt to improve air quality (potential action next Board meeting)
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6406 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

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

Order #6407 - Motion Passed:  Approval of KDE School and Community Nutrition Permanent Agreement passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.C. Discussion/Approval to accept, pursuant to KRS 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) official FY-2021 KETS second offer of assistance in the amount of $3,795 to be escrowed up to 3 years.
Actions Taken

Order #6408 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept, pursuant to KRS 157.655-157.660 and 750 KAR 2:010, the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) official FY-2021 KETS second offer of assistance in the amount of $3,795 to be escrowed up to 3 years. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to add before/after school tutoring certified pay to the extra service salary schedule in the amount of $25 per hour so long as the tutoring is outside the regular school day and is approved by the Principal in writing prior to any tutoring sessions being given.
Actions Taken

Order #6409 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add before/after school tutoring certified pay to the extra service salary schedule in the amount of $25 per hour so long as the tutoring is outside the regular school day and is approved by the Principal in writing prior to any tutoring sessions being given passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Elementary tutoring and summer school proposal as submitted
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6410 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Elementary tutoring and summer school proposal as submitted passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of Middle and High School tutoring and summer school proposal as submitted
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6411 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Middle and High School tutoring and summer school proposal as submitted passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6412 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

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- Cathy Watson – Substitute Instructional Assistant James Revell – HS Baseball Head Coach Kelsey Mitchell – Volunteer Softball Coach Tamara Stallins – Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant Resigned- Heath Burden – Head Custodian/Maintenance Asst. Jim Hicks – Instructional Asst./ISS Monitor & V Boys Basketball Head Coach On Leave- #4282 – Personal Leave #4261 – Maternity Leave Notified of Intent to Retire- Tammy Audas – June 30, 2021 Lori Wooton - October 31, 2021
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6413 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.