Dawson Springs Independent
August 29, 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 #6697 - 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. Recognitions: Recognition of the Dawson Springs Rotary and President Tabatha Adams - For significant contributions of $20,000 worth of school supplies for students across all grade levels and ongoing support of our schools in numerous areas
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
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4.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.4. Chief Academic Officer Report
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4.C.5. Superintendent's Report
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6698 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.B. Discussion/Approval to set the tax rate for the 2022-2023 school year (2022 taxes) at the same rate as last year: General Fund Real Estate Rate: 74.7 cents Tangible Personal Property 74.7 cents Merchants Inventory 74.7 cents Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 Utility tax 3%. These proposed 2022 tax rates as listed above is expected to produce just over $453,858.41
Actions Taken

Order #6699 - Motion Passed:  Approval to set the tax rate for the 2022-2023 school year (2022 taxes) at the same rate as last year: General Fund Real Estate Rate: 74.7 cents Tangible Personal Property 74.7 cents Merchants Inventory 74.7 cents Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 Utility tax 3%. These proposed 2022 tax rates as listed above is expected to produce just over $453,858.41 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of BG1 for the elementary and high school roof coating and facia project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6700 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG1 for the elementary and high school roof coating and facia project passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6701 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of general district funding assurances for 2022-2023 to be submitted to KDE as required annually.
Actions Taken

Order #6702 - Motion Passed:  Approval of general district funding assurances for 2022-2023 to be submitted to KDE as required annually passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to create a full time bus driver position for 185 contract days, 7.5 hours per day paid based on classified salary schedule
Actions Taken

Order #6703 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create a full time bus driver position for 185 contract days, 7.5 hours per day paid based on classified salary schedule passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to continue elementary RTI/Learning Recovery Position for 2022-2023
Actions Taken

Order #6704 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue elementary RTI/Learning Recovery Position for 2022-2023 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Brannigan Ethridge, Laura James and Kent Workman as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2022- 2023 upon completion of required training and/or updates.
Actions Taken

Order #6705 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Brannigan Ethridge, Laura James and Kent Workman as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2022- 2023 upon completion of required training and/or updates passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of contracting agreement as attached with Southern KY Speech Therapy to provide tele/virtual services as needed to meet student needs
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6706 - Motion Passed:  Approval of contracting agreement as attached with Southern KY Speech Therapy to provide tele/virtual services as needed to meet student needs passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.J. Presentation/Discussion/Approval, per 702 KAR 1:170, acknowledging the district has reviewed this guidance (meaning the Data Security and Breach Notification and Best Practice Guide) and implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in our district.
Actions Taken

Order #6707 - Motion Passed:  Approval, per 702 KAR 1:170, acknowledging the district has reviewed this guidance (meaning the Data Security and Breach Notification and Best Practice Guide) and implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in our district passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of Senior Class Trip during spring break to Amusement Park in Florida pending Covid-19 not being highly active or there being any real safety concerns at time of trip
Actions Taken

Order #6708 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Senior Class Trip during spring break to Amusement Park in Florida pending Covid-19 not being highly active or there being any real safety concerns at time of trip passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of proposal by Cassie Ipock to donate and manage a free sharing library outside the elementary entrance so that Panthers can grab a book after hours if they forgot their library book, have independent reading to complete and don't have a book at home, etc. (think Little Lending Libraries/birdhouse libraries)
Actions Taken

Order #6709 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposal by Cassie Ipock to donate and manage a free sharing library outside the elementary entrance so that Panthers can grab a book after hours if they forgot their library book, have independent reading to complete and don't have a book at home, etc. 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 #6710 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for July 25, 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 Dylan Simpson - Jr/Sr HS Business Ed Teacher Brittany Randolph – Preschool Teacher Christy Bruch – Elementary Instructional Assistant Kendra Payne – Elementary Instructional Assistant Austin Schultz – Substitute Teacher & Instructional Asst. Transferred: Mary Morgan – FT Instructional Asst. & PT Bus Driver > FT Bus Driver Resigned: Kyle Chappell – Jr/Sr HS Business Ed Teacher Courtney Menser – Preschool Instructional Assistant Jayme Harralson – Gifted & Talented Teacher On Leave: #4231 – Maternity/FMLA
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6711 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.