Dawson Springs Independent
November 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 #6726 - 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. Recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners: Elementary- Jace Stanley "(Pokemon) Gengar" Middle School- Leela Fields "Jeepers Creepers" High School- Erica Bruce "Anxiety" Staff Recognitions- Jamie Thorpe Mary Beth Coy Rotary- Employee of the Month Award: Laura Lucas Presentation- Christy Tomes: PBIS Bronze Banner
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
4.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
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 #6727 - 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. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6728 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of FY 2021-2022 audited Annual Financial Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6729 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2021-2022 audited Annual Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2023 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2023
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Actions Taken

Order #6730 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2023 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of excavation quote from Charlie Hamby for bus compound expansion. This will include excavation, removal and disposal of old fence, and multiple layers of gravel to support bus traffic.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6731 - Motion Passed:  Approval of excavation quote from Charlie Hamby for bus compound expansion. This will include excavation, removal and disposal of old fence, and multiple layers of gravel to support bus traffic passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of quote from Triple J Fencing to add 250' of fencing for the bus compound expansion
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6732 - Motion Passed:  Approval of quote from Triple J Fencing to add 250' of fencing for the bus compound expansion passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of district facilities maintenance worker/coordinator job description.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6733 - Motion Passed:  Approval of district facilities maintenance worker/coordinator job description passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to post the maintenance worker/coordinator job with the compensation amount to be negotiable depending on the individuals experience, credentials and certifications. The Board to review and potentially approve a competitive pay proposal upon trying to hire a qualified person.
Actions Taken

Order #6734 - Motion Passed:  Approval to post the maintenance worker/coordinator job with the compensation amount to be negotiable depending on the individuals experience, credentials and certifications. The Board to review and potentially approve a competitive pay proposal upon trying to hire a qualified person passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6735 - 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 October 24, 2022 and Special Meeting November 14, 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- Sterling Wallace – Substitute Bus Driver Amber West - Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant Jessyle Spalding – Grades 6-8 LBD/Co-Teacher Vonda Harris – Substitute Bus Driver Kristin Francis – Substitute Cook/Baker Melinda Young – Substitute Teacher Courtney Menser – Instructional Asst. IECE Preschool Transferred- Lora Davis – From Substitute Cook/Baker to Fulltime Cook/Baker Resigned- Amanda Long - Instructional Asst. IECE Preschool On Leave- # 4190 – Medical # 4315 – Maternity
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval to surplus and advertise and accept sealed bids on the 2000 Ford Taurus with approximately 78,000 miles and the 2004 Ford Expedition with approximately 198,000 miles. Minimum, starting bid amount of $1000 for each, pending final Board approval of winning bid.
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6736 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.