Dawson Springs Independent
January 24, 2022 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Election of Board Chairperson (2 year term per Board Policy 01.41)
4. Election of Board Vice-Chairperson (2 year term per Board Policy 01.41)
5. Discussion/Appointment of School Board Secretary (Board Policy 01.412) Amanda Almon and Treasurer (Board Policy 01.413) Amanda Almon (Both 2 year term to run concurrent with board chair election per Board Policy)
6. Approval of the Agenda
7. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
7.A. Recognition
7.B. Communications
7.B.1. Board Member Communications
7.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).
7.C. Reports
7.C.1. Elementary Principal's Report
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7.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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7.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report- At this time we have 29 students that were in our district before the tornado that have since moved/enrolled elsewhere. We have picked up a few new students so we're down an estimated 25 students or so at this point. With the illness situation, hard counts remain a challenge.
7.C.4. Current School Year School Calendar Update- At this point, with our added 20 minutes per day, this would allow us to have our last day and graduation on May 20th per our original school calendar. There may be potential legislation in the works that would allow us to adjust back to our orignial, normal start and end times.
7.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
7.C.6. Superintendent's Report: Verbal report- Main focus has been getting school back in session and some semblance of normalcy. Things seem to be going well to this point. *Blue Dot Transport *Insurance items, HS roof *Bond sale- all projects are "on" *Lot's of discussion with legislature regarding Tax and SEEK stabilization *Donations continue to flow through the FRYSC and Mr. Storms *Brief meeting next week (1/31) to possibly name new Board member
8. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
8.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
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8.B. Discussion/Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2022 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for May 23, June 23, and October 24. The first meeting in 2023 will be January 30. All Board meetings will be streamed "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform.
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Actions Taken

Order #6565 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2022 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for May 23, June 23, and October 24. The first meeting in 2023 will be January 30. All Board meetings will be streamed "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.C. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2020-2021 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6566 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

8.D. Discussion/Approval of FY 2020-2021 audited Annual Financial Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6567 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2020-2021 audited Annual Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.E. Discussion/Approval of 2022-2023 Draft Budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6568 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2022-2023 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.F. Discussion/Approval of 2022-2023 Staffing Policies as carried over from 2021/2022 with potential changes/modifications based on funding and budget reductions
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6569 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2022-2023 Staffing Policies as carried over from 2021/2022 with potential changes/modifications based on funding and budget reductions passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

8.G. Discussion/Approval to entertain sealed bids for campus lawn mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance to begin March 1, 2022 and run through Dec. 31, 2022 (seek bid based on weekly quote)
Actions Taken

Order #6570 - Motion Passed:  Approval to entertain sealed bids for campus lawn mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance to begin March 1, 2022 and run through Dec. 31, 2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.H. Discussion/Approval of revised final BG 21-281 for roof project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6571 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised final BG 21-281 for roof project passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.I. Discussion/Approval to adopt a resolution authorizing the Dawson Springs Independent School District Finance Corporation to issue school building revenue bonds
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6572 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adopt a resolution authorizing the Dawson Springs Independent School District Finance Corporation to issue school building revenue bonds passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.J. Discussion/Approval for the Board to to take a brief recess to convene meeting of the Dawson Springs Independent School District Finance Corporation
Actions Taken

Order #6573 - Motion Passed:  Approval for the Board to to take a brief recess to convene meeting of the Dawson Springs Independent School District Finance Corporation passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

8.J.1. Call meeting of the of the Dawson Springs Independent School District Finance Corporation to order
8.J.2. Discussion/Approval and confirmation of board members as the corporation officers
Actions Taken

Order #6574 - Motion Passed:  Approval and confirmation of board members as the corporation officers passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

8.J.3. Discussion/Approval to adopt a resolution authorizing the Dawson Springs Independent School District Finance Corporation to issue school building revenue bonds
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6575 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adopt a resolution authorizing the Dawson Springs Independent School District Finance Corporation to issue school building revenue bonds passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.J.4. Discussion/Approval to adjourn from special called meeting of finance corporation and reconvene into regular board meeting
Actions Taken

Order #6576 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn from corporation meeting and reconvene into regular board meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

8.K. Discussion/Approval, of acceptance of the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) official Offer of Assistance to the Dawson Springs Independent Schools Board of Education. This Offer of Assistance is to be used in the annual debt service amount of $5,395 towards proposed construction or major renovation of facilities outlined in your most current approved facility plan
Actions Taken

Order #6577 - Motion Passed:  Approval, of acceptance of the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) official Offer of Assistance to the Dawson Springs Independent Schools Board of Education. This Offer of Assistance is to be used in the annual debt service amount of $5,395 towards proposed construction or major renovation of facilities outlined in your most current approved facility plan passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

9. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6578 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

9.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for
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9.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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9.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Bailey Dyer – Elementary Teacher Abigail Parker – HS Instructional Assistant Resigned- Samantha Jackson – Elementary Instructional Assistant
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9.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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10. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6579 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.