Dawson Springs Independent
June 24, 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 #6463 - 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
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
4.C.5.a. Facilities projects in process- update Elementary Barrel Roof was found to Not Have Asbestos, in process. Hope to move this forward asap. Jr/Sr HS HVAC Project- in process, engineers are working on specifics and specs at this time. Cafeteria- working on quotes for potential freezer expansion (plan to be paid for with cafeteria funds)
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6464 - 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 2020-2021 final amended school calendar
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6465 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 final amended school calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 employee pay dates
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Actions Taken

Order #6466 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 employee pay dates passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to accept EMC Insurance Company as our property, liability, auto/bus and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $68,264 for 2021-2022 (decrease of approximately $1,000 vs. Liberty Mutual from last year and over $12,000 less than Liberty Mutual's quote for this year) and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2021-2022 at a cost of $24,141 for workers compensation coverage (decrease of $362) for a total cost of $92,405 (this is an overall decrease of $1,472 from last year)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6467 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept EMC Insurance Company as our property, liability, auto/bus and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $68,264 for 2021-2022 (decrease of approximately $1,000 vs. Liberty Mutual from last year and over $12,000 less than Liberty Mutual's quote for this year) and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2021-2022 at a cost of $24,141 for workers compensation coverage (decrease of $362) for a total cost of $92,405 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to continue with and accept Bollinger/Zurich's proposal for student accident insurance for 2021-2022 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)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6468 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue with and accept Bollinger/Zurich's proposal for student accident insurance for 2021-2022 at a cost of $6,987 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

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: 01.1, 01.6, 03.113, 03.122, 03.14, 03.162, 03.175, 03.212, 03.222, 03.24, 03.262, 04.1, 04.311, 04.6, 04.91, 06.221, 06.23, 06.342, 07.16, 08.113, 09.13, 09.2241, 09.42811, 09.43, 09.433 Procedures: 01.6 AP.2, 03.19 AP.23, 03.21 AP.254, 05.31 AP.21, 09.12 AP.25, 09.2241 AP.1, 09.433 AP.2, 10.11 AP.21
Attachments
5.G. Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 Code of Acceptable Behavior as revised by school stakeholders (no changes)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6469 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 Code of Acceptable Behavior as revised by school stakeholders passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6470 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of Preschool Tuition for 2021-2022 to be flat rate of $262.50 monthly from August through May. *This will be for 5 full days per week (not 4 half days as prior).
Actions Taken

Order #6471 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Preschool Tuition for 2021-2022 to be flat rate of $262.50 monthly from August through May passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.J. 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 #6472 - 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 Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of the Elementary SBDM budget to carry over $12,645 +/- to 2021-2022.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6473 - Motion Passed:  Approval of request the Elementary SBDM budget carry over $12,645 +/- to 2021-2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of the Jr/Sr High SBDM council to carry over a SBDM budget of $16,986 +/- to 2020-2021.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6474 - Motion Passed:  Approval of request of Principal Marshall that the Jr/Sr High SBDM budget carry over $16,986 +/- to 2021-2022 passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.M. Discussion/Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2021-2022.
Actions Taken

Order #6475 - 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 for 2021-2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.N. Discussion/Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2021-2022
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6476 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2021-2022 passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.O. Discussion/Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2021-2022 at an estimated total cost of approximately $2,862.68 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium.
Actions Taken

Order #6477 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2021-2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.P. Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 District Technology Plan
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6478 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 District Technology Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.Q. Discussion/Approval of continuing agreement for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services through Caldwell County Medical Center as needed for 2021-2022 (as recommended by Kristin Merrill)
Actions Taken

Order #6479 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuing agreement for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services through Caldwell County Medical Center as needed for 2021-2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.R. Discussion/Approval to add a 185 day Jr/Sr High special education classroom aide due to current student need.
Actions Taken

Order #6480 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a 185 day Jr/Sr High special education classroom aide due to current student need passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.S. Discussion/Approval of agreement with Maxim to provide special services as needed as recommended by Special Education Director Merrill.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6481 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement with Maxim to provide special services as needed as recommended by Special Education Director Merrill passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.T. Discussion/Approval for all certified staff to officially work an additional day on August 2nd with additional duties and compensate them at their daily rate to conduct home visits for our Panther Meet and Greet for our back to school rally post-covid. This would be to welcome students back and answer any questions or concerns the family my have. For any needed classified staff that may be utilized, compensate them at time and a half for this date to assist in the same capacity as certified staff.
Actions Taken

Order #6482 - Motion Passed:  Approval for all certified staff to officially work an additional day on August 2nd with additional duties and compensate them at their daily rate to conduct home visits for our Panther Meet and Greet for our back to school rally post-covid. This would be to welcome students back and answer any questions or concerns the family my have. For any needed classified staff that may be utilized, compensate them at time and a half for this date to assist in the same capacity as certified staff passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.U. Discussion/Approval to utilize Mike Owsley and English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley (ELPO) for legal services for the district for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6483 - Motion Passed:  Approval to utilize Mike Owsley and English, Lucas, Priest and Owsley (ELPO) for legal services for the district for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.V. Discussion/Approval of owner and architect agreements with RBS Design Group for both Dawson Springs High School HVAC Renovation and Dawson Springs Elementary School Reroof projects.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6484 - Motion Passed:  Approval of owner and architect agreements with RBS Design Group for both Dawson Springs High School HVAC Renovation and Dawson Springs Elementary School Reroof projects passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.W. Discussion/Approval of resolution to support the KY Council for Better Education (CBE) to contest the private school tax credit portion of KY HB 563 as passed recently in KY Legislature and to contribute 50 cents per student based on current ADA towards the cause.
Actions Taken

Order #6485 - Motion Passed:  Approval of resolution to support the KY Council for Better Education (CBE) to contest the private school tax credit portion of KY HB 563 as passed recently in KY Legislature and to contribute 50 cents per student based on current ADA towards the cause passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.X. Discussion/Approval of bid documents as provided by our Architect and as submitted in the BG-1 for the barrel roof project at the elementary school
Actions Taken

Order #6486 - Motion Passed:  Approval of bid documents as provided by our Architect and as submitted in the BG-1 for the barrel roof project at the elementary school passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6487 - 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 from May 17, 2021
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6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Mickey Blue – HS LBD Teacher & Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach – July 1 Rayghen Stewart – 1st Grade Teacher – July 1 Erin Woolsey – 4th Grade Teacher – July 1 Additional Assignments- Mary Beth Coy – Substitute Caller – July 1 Transferred- Brannigan Ethridge – to K-12 Guidance Counselor – July 1 Melissa Dulin – to District Wide Programs Support Secretary – July 1 Mary Morgan – to Elementary Instructional Asst./Data Entry – July 1 Lisa Cotton – to 5/6 ELA Teacher – July 1 Resigned- Joni Stuessel – Kindergarten Teacher – June 30 On Leave- #4282 – Personal Leave w/out pay. Returning July 1. Retiring- Tammy Audas – June 30, 2021 Cindy Crider – June 30, 2021 Terri Freeman – June 30, 2021 Marcella McCuiston – June 30, 2021 Debbie Smith – June 30, 2021 Ashley Marsili – July 31, 2021 Lori Wooton – October 31, 2021
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f):Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #6488 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Ms. Jenny Bruce and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

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

Order #6489 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

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

Order #6490 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.