Dawson Springs Independent
April 17, 2023 6:00 PM
Special Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6784 - 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
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. Preschool Report/Update
Attachments
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
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 #6785 - 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 to move the scheduled Board meeting date from Thursday, June 22nd to Wednesday, June 21st at 6pm so Superintendent Whalen can accept the invite to be be on the assessment and accountability committee at the KY Department of Education on the conflicting date of the 22nd.
Actions Taken

Order #6786 - Motion Passed:  Approval to move the scheduled Board meeting date from Thursday, June 22nd to Wednesday, June 21st at 6pm so Superintendent Whalen can accept the invite to be be on the assessment and accountability committee at the KY Department of Education on the conflicting date of the 22nd passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.C. Discussion and decision to either accept or reject the donation of the former US Bank Property located at 119 South Main Street in Dawson Springs from Harold and Gayla Peach
Actions Taken

Order #6787 - Motion Passed:  Decision to either accept or reject the donation of the former US Bank Property located at 119 South Main Street in Dawson Springs from Harold and Gayla Peach was discussed board action decision to table current accept or reject decision to May meeting and allow Superintendent Whalen to request further information on building and discuss with Mr. Peach to take other actions on building if needed due to other party interests in building passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6788 - 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 27, 2023
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Chunyun Cheng-Gibson – Substitute Instructional Assistant On Leave- # 4346 – Maternity Retiring at end of school year- Charisse Pace – Elementary Instructional Assistant Kent Workman – DPP/HS Asst. Principal
Attachments
6.D. Acknowledge and authorize Superintendent to personally utilize 5 days of annual leave as specified in Board policy 03.122 for the 22/23 school year.
6.E. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6789 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.