Dawson Springs Independent
August 16, 2021 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 #6504 - 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. Enrollment and Attendance Report
4.C.4. Chief Academic Officer 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 #6505 - 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 food service serving line purchase using quote and grant as attached
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6506 - Motion Passed:  Approval of food service serving line purchase using quote and grant as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Lori Wooton, Laura James, Kati Griffin, Brannigan Ethridge and Kent Workman as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2021- 2022 upon completion of required training and/or updates.
Actions Taken

Order #6507 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Lori Wooton, Laura James, Kati Griffin, Brannigan Ethridge and Kent Workman as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2021- 2022 upon completion of required training and/or updates passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of general district funding assurances for 2021-2022 to be submitted to KDE as required annually.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6508 - Motion Passed:  Approval of general district funding assurances for 2021-2022 to be submitted to KDE as required annually passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.E. Discussion/Approval, per 702 KAR 1:170, the district has reviewed this guidance (meaning the Data Security and Breach Notification and Best Practice Guide) and implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in our district.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6509 - Motion Passed:  Approval, per 702 KAR 1:170, the district has reviewed this guidance (meaning the Data Security and Breach Notification and Best Practice Guide) and implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in our district passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of 2019-2020 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6510 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2019-2020 Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of Senior Class Trip TBA to Amusement Park in Florida pending Covid-19 not being highly active
Actions Taken

Order #6511 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Senior Class Trip TBA to Amusement Park in Florida pending Covid-19 not being highly active passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of procedure 05.31 AP.21 Application and Agreement for use of District Property
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6512 - Motion Passed:  Approval of procedure 05.31 AP.21 Application and Agreement for use of District Property passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of a TIMELINE for advertisements and potential hearing if needed, and projected tax rate for 2021-2022
Actions Taken

Order #6513 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a TIMELINE for advertisements and potential hearing if needed, and projected tax rate for 2021-2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of non-resident contracts for 2022-2023 with Hopkins County, Caldwell County, Christian County and Muhlenburg County.
Actions Taken

Order #6514 - Motion Passed:  Approval of non-resident contracts for 2022-2023 with Hopkins County, Caldwell County, Christian County and Muhlenburg County passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.K. Discussion/Approval that both newly added preschool instructional assistant/monitor positions include the monitor extra service salary of $2,000 as stated on the extra service salary table.
Actions Taken

Order #6515 - Motion Passed:  Approval that both newly added preschool instructional assistant/monitor positions include the monitor extra service salary of $2,000 as stated on the extra service salary tabl passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of resolution that the Dawson Springs Board of Education authorizes Superintendent Leonard Whalen to take all necessary steps to support the Council for Better Education, Inc. ("CBE"), in its legal challenge to the unconstitutionality of the tax credits in House Bill 563, including the payment of any appropriate dues or assessments of roughly $850 related to this school district's membership in CBE or its support of the referenced legal challenge
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6516 - Motion Passed:  Approval of resolution that the Dawson Springs Board of Education authorizes Superintendent Leonard Whalen to take all necessary steps to support the Council for Better Education, Inc. ("CBE"), in its legal challenge to the unconstitutionality of the tax credits in House Bill 563, including the payment of any appropriate dues or assessments of roughly $850 related to this school district's membership in CBE or its support of the referenced legal challenge passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.M. Discussion/Approval of resolution as attached related to employee quarantine leave related to Covid-19 pursuant to 702 KAR 1:191E
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6517 - Motion Passed:  Approval of resolution as attached related to employee quarantine leave related to Covid-19 pursuant to 702 KAR 1:191E passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.N. Discussion/Approval of resolution as attached related to additional sick leave for any employee who tests positive for Covid-19 for the 2021-2022 school year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6518 - Motion Passed:  Approval of resolution as attached related to additional sick leave for any employee who tests positive for Covid-19 for the 2021-2022 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.O. Discussion/Approval of early Kindergarten enrollment per policy 09.121 for the 3 students listed below. The early enrollment committee agrees that all candidates listed meet the requirements. (last 4 digits of Student ID Number): Students- 9989, 0883, 9686
Actions Taken

Order #6519 - Motion Passed:  Approval of early Kindergarten enrollment per policy 09.121 for the 3 students listed below. The early enrollment committee agrees that all candidates listed meet the requirements. (last 4 digits of Student ID Number): Students- 9989, 0883, 9686 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 #6520 - 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 July 19, 2021
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Trey Blanchard – Food Service LouNet Donoho – Kindergarten Teacher Laura Garrett – HS Instructional Asst. – ESE/Library/Office Whitney Smith – Instructional Assistant/Job Coach Gilbert Bailey – Custodian Kaylee Simpson – Instructional Assistant – HS FMD Schyuler Storms – Boys Basketball Asst./JV Coach Transferred: Lucas Johnson – Art Teacher Katie Griffin – HS English Melissa Larimore – MS LBD Resigned: Tiffiany Heggen – FT Food Service (moving to sub status) Charlie Pace - Boys Basketball Asst./JV Coach Retiring: Lori Wooton – October 31, 2021
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Acknowledgement, per Board policy 03.18, that Elizabeth Robinson and Barbara P'pool were elected to the certified appeals panel and Ashley McKnight and Micheal Davenport were selected as alternates for 2021-2022.
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6521 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.