Dawson Springs Independent
March 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 #6598 - 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.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 - we are currently -24 students K-12 from December 1st, pre-tornado
Attachments
4.C.4. Current School Year School Calendar Update - All appears on track for the last day of school and graduation to be May 20, 2022
4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6599 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.B. Discussion/Approval to allow the Finance Director to pay essential bills via electronic means in an attempt to eliminate potential late payments and associated charges (electric, natural gas, etc.)
Actions Taken

Order #6600 - Motion Passed:  Approval to allow the Finance Director to pay essential bills via electronic means in an attempt to eliminate potential late payments and associated charges (electric, natural gas, etc.) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.C. Discussion/Approval to move the 6th grade into the middle/high school beginning with the 2022/2023 school year
Actions Taken

Order #6601 - Motion Passed:  Approval to move the 6th grade into the middle/high school beginning with the 2022/2023 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of mowing bid submitted by Cunningham Landscaping (only bid received)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6602 - Motion Passed:  Approval of mowing bid submitted by Cunningham Landscaping passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar. **Special note, the school calendar for next year 23/24 may have modifications to reduce the full week of fall break due to alignment with the area technology center
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6603 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of request by Principal Marshall to transfer the allocation for a Spanish teacher at the HS level and move it to an allocation for a Family Consumer Science teacher. By doing this it would allow for our students another pathway for career readiness. Currently Spanish is not a required course for HS graduation or even a required course in college.
Actions Taken

Order #6604 - Motion Passed:  Approval of request by Principal Marshall to transfer the allocation for a Spanish teacher at the HS level and move it to an allocation for a Family Consumer Science teacher passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of Band trip to Panama City departing on Sunday, April 3rd and returning Thursday April 7th during spring break.
Actions Taken

Order #6605 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Band trip to Panama City departing on Sunday, April 3rd and returning Thursday April 7th during spring break 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 #6606 - 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 from February 28, 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- Lori Wooton – Substitute Teacher Zachary Bivins – Bass Fishing Team Head Coach On Leave #4126 – Bus Driver – Maternity
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6607 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.