Dawson Springs Independent
April 25, 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 #6608 - 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 of multiple students and staff (see attached)
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
Attachments
4.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.C.4. Current School Year School Calendar Update- Last day for students and graduation is May 20th.
4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report and other items of interest: Currently working proposal of auxiliary gym/certified tornado shelter, awaiting polices from recent legislation (HB 563, open borders), and finalizing potential necessary repairs related to the tornado.
Attachments
4.C.6.a. Working items: HS Roof repair/potential re-coat. Crack at end of hall in elementary. Hole outside upper playground investigated/fixed. May 5 HS HVAC bid opening.
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6609 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Contract for FRYSC Funding for 2022-2023 in the amount of $82,320.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6610 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Contract for FRYSC Funding for 2022-2023 in the amount of $82,320 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of corrected/amended 2022-2023 school calendar picking up Feb. 20th as an attendance day so that we meet the 175 instructional days as are customary.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6611 - Motion Passed:  Approval of corrected/amended 2022-2023 school calendar picking up Feb. 20th as an attendance day so that we meet the 175 instructional days as are customary passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to accept KETS 2022 second offer of assistance to escrow $6,774 up to 3 years
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6612 - Motion Passed:  Discussion/Approval to accept KETS 2022 second offer of assistance to escrow $6,774 up to 3 years passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to return $169,646.11 Property Tax Revenue to Hopkins County Sheriff as distributed to Dawson Springs Board of Education in error.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6613 - Motion Passed:  Approval to return $169,646.11 Property Tax Revenue to Hopkins County Sheriff as distributed to Dawson Springs Board of Education in error passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of resolution related to conducting facilities-related projects and affairs under the provision of House Bill 678 enacted during the 2022 session of the KY General Assembly.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6614 - Motion Passed:  Approval of resolution related to conducting facilities-related projects and affairs under the provision of House Bill 678 enacted during the 2022 session of the KY General Assembly passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of FEMA DR4630 Public Assistance Grant Contract through Kentucky Emergency Management
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6615 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FEMA DR4630 Public Assistance Grant Contract through Kentucky Emergency Management passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to allow the high school lower underground level to be used as a tornado safe area so long as those utilizing the area sign a waiver acknowledging the risk associated as the facility is not a certified tornado shelter (per recommendations of District Legal Counsel)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6616 - Motion Passed:  Approval to allow the high school lower underground level to be used as a tornado safe area so long as those utilizing the area sign a waiver acknowledging the risk associated as the facility is not a certified tornado shelter passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6617 - 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 March 28, 2022
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Schyuler Storms – HS Baseball Head Coach Jacob Messamore – Elementary Instructional Assistant (1-yr contract) Austin Schultz – Substitute Teacher Resigned- Dax Conklin, Custodian (4/21/22) On Leave- #4126 – Bus Driver – Maternity Retiring- #2127 – Elementary Instructional Assistant
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6618 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.