Dawson Springs Independent
June 15, 2023 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Return
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6815 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions: Staff Perfect Attendance for 2022-2023- Jeannie Blanchard Shannon Garrett Administrator Retiring- Kent Workman
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 - Verbal Report
4.C.2. Preschool Report/Update- Verbal Report
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report- Verbal Report
4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report- Verbal Report
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report- Verbal Report
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6816 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 employee pay dates as attached
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Actions Taken

Order #6817 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 employee pay dates as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/ Procedures. These will become in-force upon approval- Policies: 03.11, 03.115, 03.1161, 03.1211, 03.1231, 03.1232, 03.13241, 03.17, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2211, 03.2231, 03.2232, 03, 23241, 03.272, 04.32, 05.4, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.133, 08.13531, 08.23, 09.11, 09.122, 09.141, 09.224, 09.227, 09.311, 09.313, 09.422, 09.425, 09.426, 09.431, 09.434, 09.4341, 09.435, 10.5
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Actions Taken

Order #6818 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/ Procedures. These will become in-force upon approval- Policies: 03.11, 03.115, 03.1161, 03.1211, 03.1231, 03.1232, 03.13241, 03.17, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2211, 03.2231, 03.2232, 03, 23241, 03.272, 04.32, 05.4, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.133, 08.13531, 08.23, 09.11, 09.122, 09.141, 09.224, 09.227, 09.311, 09.313, 09.422, 09.425, 09.426, 09.431, 09.434, 09.4341, 09.435, 10.5 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2023-2024.
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Actions Taken

Order #6819 - Motion Passed:  Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2023-2024 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,000 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium.
Actions Taken

Order #6820 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2023-2024 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,000 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of payment of HS HVAC and roof construction invoices as attached
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Actions Taken

Order #6821 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of HS HVAC and roof construction invoices as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of HS change orders 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on HVAC project as attached
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6822 - Motion Passed:  Approval of HS change orders 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on HVAC project as attached passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to accept EMC Insurance Company as our property, liability, auto/bus and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $107,118 for 2023-2024 (+ $22,504 this year) and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2023-2024 at a cost of $20,251 for workers compensation coverage (decrease of $262) for a total cost of $127,502 (this is an overall increase of $22,242 from last year)
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Actions Taken

Order #6823 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept EMC Insurance Company as our property, liability, auto/bus and, umbrella insurance provider at a cost of $107,118 for 2023-2024 and continue with KY Employers Mutual Insurance (KEMI) for 2023-2024 at a cost of $20,251 for workers compensation coverage for a total cost of $127,502 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6824 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for May 22, 2023
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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- Alexis Blanton – FT Cook/Baker (eff. 7/1/2023) Additional Assignments- Mickey Blue – ISS (eff. 7/1/2023) Transferred- Elizabeth Robinson – HS Social Studies > HS Asst. Principal / AD (eff. 7/1/2023) Amber Cavanah – MS Social Studies > HS Social Studies (eff. 7/1/2023) Resigned- Erik Peyton – MS Math Teacher Brittany Chapple – HS Instructional Assistant Retiring 6/30/2023- Charisse Pace – Elementary Instructional Assistant Kent Workman – High School Assistant Principal / Director of Pupil Personnel
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval to scrap any materials not disposed of in the HVAC renovation project.
7. Motion to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f):Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #6825 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

7.A. Motion to exit closed session and resume regular open session
Actions Taken

Order #6826 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

8. Public review of Superintendent Evaluation
9. Discussion/Approval of modification to Superintendent Whalen's contract with the changes as specified
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6827 - Motion Passed:  Approval of modification to Superintendent Whalen's contract with the changes as specified with adding an additional contract year to end contract June 30, 2027 and increase base salary to $132,183 effective July 1, 2023 with same percentage increases (step, etc.) as certified employees each year passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

10. Motion to Adjourn - Next regularly scheduled meeting is July 31st, 2023
Actions Taken

Order #6828 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.