Dawson Springs Independent
November 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 #6541 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh 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. An individual is limited to 2 minutes to speak. Please keep in mind this is not for questions and answers, simply individuals to share information with the Board. (The Board appreciates and anticipates that the building Principal and Superintendent get the opportunity to resolve any issues prior to addressing the Board).
4.B.3. Facilities elementary roof and HS HVAC project update from Craig Thomas with RBS Architects
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
Attachments
4.C.4. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
4.C.5.a. We will begin distributing information from the Hopkins County Health Department in the next few days regarding Covid19 vaccination now being available to students ages 5-11. The vaccinations will be available to students in the school health clinic. A parental consent/authorization form must be completed before a student would be able to be vaccinated.
4.C.5.b. Discussion/Thoughts on potentially moving Board meeting nights to the last Monday of each month in 2022. This could be beneficial for paying bills monthly.
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6542 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2022 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2022
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6543 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2022 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.C. Discussion/Approval to accept KETS 2021 first offer of assistance to escrow $5,080 up to 3 years.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6544 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept KETS 2021 first offer of assistance to escrow $5,080 up to 3 years. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to utilize ESSER funds and add a full-time elementary teacher for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year only to act as learning recovery specialist. This position would start effective January 4, 2022 and end upon completion of the school year.
Actions Taken

Order #6545 - Motion Passed:  Approval to utilize ESSER funds and add a full-time elementary teacher for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year only to act as learning recovery specialist. This position would start effective January 4, 2022 and end upon completion of the school year passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Contract Documents and BG-3 for the HS HVAC project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6546 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Contract Documents and BG-3 for the HS HVAC project passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of Owner-Contractor Agreement and Revised BG-1 related to Ele barrel re-roof project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6547 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Owner-Contractor Agreement and Revised BG-1 related to Ele barrel re-roof project passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of BG1 for elementary exterior door replacement of 6 doors to increase security across the facility
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6548 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG1 for elementary exterior door replacement of 6 doors to increase security across the facility 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 #6549 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes from the October 18, 2021 regularly scheduled meeting
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Kelsey Mitchell – Fulltime Custodian Sherry “Kim” Wilson – Substitute Teacher Elizabeth “Jade” Plisco – Substitute Teacher & Substitute Instructional Assistant Alexis Blanton – Substitute Instructional Assistant Samantha Jackson – Fulltime Elementary Instructional Assistant (1-year contract) Transferred- Nicole Bourland – FT Cook/Baker to Substitute Cook/Baker
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn- Next regularly scheduled meeting will be December 20, 2021
Actions Taken

Order #6550 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Jenny Bruce.