Dawson Springs Independent
January 31, 2022 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Recognition/Presentation for Board Appreciation Month
4. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6580 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Discussion/Approval authorizing Superintendent Whalen to take action, if needed, by modifying the school day back to normal start and end times should legislation be passed granting emergency days due to the tornado for both students and staff.
Actions Taken

Order #6581 - Motion Passed:  Approval authorizing Superintendent Whalen to take action, if needed, by modifying the school day back to normal start and end times should legislation be passed granting emergency days due to the tornado for both students and staff passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.B. Discussion/Approval to enter into closed session in order for the Board to review and discuss applications and potentially select an individual for the Board seat vacated by Jenny Bruce
Actions Taken

Order #6582 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into closed session in order for the Board to review and discuss applications and potentially select an individual for the Board seat vacated by Jenny Bruce passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.C. Approval to exit closed session and resume the regular agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6583 - Motion Passed:  Approval to exit closed session and resume the regular agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.D. Discussion/Acknowledgement of the individual selected by the Board to fill the vacant Board seat. This individual will be contacted and sworn in as soon as possible and will assume the duties at that time. The swearing in information will be shared and distributed as soon as possible following the brief ceremony.
5.E. Acknowledgement that R. Kent Dillingham was selected by the Board to fill the open seat on the Board vacated by Jenny Bruce
Actions Taken

Order #6584 - Motion Passed:  Acknowledgement that R. Kent Dillingham was selected by the Board to fill the open seat on the Board vacated by Jenny Bruce passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6. Motion to Adjourn (The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be February 28)
Actions Taken

Order #6585 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.