Dawson Springs Independent
February 28, 2022 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 #6586 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition- Congratulations to the HS Academic Team for their District Championship and Regional Runner-Up finish
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.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 Report
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4.C.5. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
4.C.5.a. Initiate discussion of potentially moving the 6th grade into the middle school for 2022-2023. We will have further discussion and seek feedback from stakeholders over the next few weeks.
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6587 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.B. Discussion/Approval that any appropriately credentialed speech language pathologist (SLP) employed by the district who holds a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) will be compensated on the certified pay scale at the Rank I level.
Actions Taken

Order #6588 - Motion Passed:  Approval that any appropriately credentialed speech language pathologist (SLP) employed by the district who holds a valid Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) will be compensated on the certified pay scale at the Rank I level passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.C. Discussion/Approval to go mask optional in all district facilities and at all school related events and on all buses and school transportation effective March 1, 2022, based on the most recent guidance from the CDC on 2/25/2022. Masks will still be required in some circumstances such as those impacted by test to stay/play. In the event there is a major spike locally we may have to return to masking in order to remain in school in-person.
Actions Taken

Order #6589 - Motion Passed:  Approval to go mask optional in all district facilities and at all school related events and on all buses and school transportation effective March 1, 2022, based on the most recent guidance from the CDC on 2/25/2022. Masks will still be required in some circumstances such as those impacted by test to stay/play. In the event there is a major spike locally we may have to return to masking in order to remain in school in-person passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to implement the staff cleaning pilot project and pay as attached to begin on March 1, 2022 for the remainder of the school year with the potential to discuss and possibly continue for next school year.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6590 - Motion Passed:  Approval to implement the staff cleaning pilot project and pay as attached to begin on March 1, 2022 for the remainder of the school year with the potential to discuss and possibly continue for next school year passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Tab V-3-2 Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution to be submitted to Kentucky Emergency Management authorizing Finance Officer, Amanda Almon, to provide to State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies all matters pertaining to disaster relief.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6591 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Tab V-3-2 Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution to be submitted to Kentucky Emergency Management authorizing Finance Officer, Amanda Almon, to provide to State and Federal Emergency Management Agencies all matters pertaining to disaster relief. passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to reduce the part-time SLP position and salary by 10 days this 21-22 school year at the request of the employee.
Actions Taken

Order #6592 - Motion Passed:  Approval to reduce the part-time SLP position and salary by 10 days this 21-22 school year at the request of the employee passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of revised BG-1 for the HS HVAC project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6593 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised BG-1 for the HS HVAC project passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of submitting CPTED principles checklist to be submitted to KDE in preparation for upcoming construction/renovation
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6594 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitting CPTED principles checklist to be submitted to KDE in preparation for upcoming construction/renovation passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.I. Discussion/Motion to modify the agenda in the consent items to include approval of those on the academic team that qualified for the State Governors Cup to travel to Louisville to participate and stay overnight on March 19 and 20.
Actions Taken

Order #6595 - Motion Passed:  Motion to modify the agenda in the consent items to include approval of those on the academic team that qualified for the State Governors Cup to travel to Louisville to participate and stay overnight on March 19 and 20 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6596 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for January 24, 2022 and January 31, 2022.
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6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
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6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Jade Plisco – Sub Teacher & CIA Lora Davis – Sub Cook/Baker Resigned- Kelsey Mitchell – FT Custodian – 2/18/2022 Gilbert Bailey – FT Custodian - 2/25/2022
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval of those on the academic team that qualified for the State Governors Cup to travel to Louisville to participate and stay overnight on March 19 and 20
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6597 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.