Dawson Springs Independent
August 28, 2023 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 #6846 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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. District Technology Data Security
Attachments
4.C.6. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.C.7. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6847 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6848 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.C. Discussion/Approval to continue elementary RTI/Learning Recovery Position for 2023-2024
Actions Taken

Order #6849 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue elementary RTI/Learning Recovery Position for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Brannigan Ethridge, Laura James and Elizabeth Robinson as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2023-2024 upon completion of required training and/or updates.
Actions Taken

Order #6850 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Brannigan Ethridge, Laura James and Elizabeth Robinson as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2023-2024 upon completion of required training and/or updates passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.E. 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 #6851 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of Senior Class Trip during spring break to Amusement Park in Florida
Actions Taken

Order #6852 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Senior Class Trip during spring break to Amusement Park in Florida passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of band trip to Branson, Missouri during spring break
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6853 - Motion Passed:  Approval of band trip to Branson, Missouri during spring break passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

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

Order #6854 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of HS HVAC and roof construction invoices as attached passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.I. Discussion/Approval to purchase a used truck for the maintenance department around $15,000 or less
Actions Taken

Order #6855 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a used truck for the maintenance department around $15,000 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of agreement for psychological consultation services as needed (agreement attached)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6856 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement for psychological consultation services as needed passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of student #2120386712 to attend partial day/partial week per student plan
Actions Taken

Order #6857 - Motion Passed:  Approval of student #2120386712 to attend partial day/partial week per student plan passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6858 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for July 31, 2023
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Notification of Personnel Actions- Hired: Lora Boyd – Preschool Teacher Hayln McKnight – High School FMD Instructional Assistant Kathy Watson – FT 2nd Shift Custodian Gary Brown – FT 2nd Shift Custodian Brittany Mabry – Substitute Cook/Baker Erin Purdy – Archery Coach Dylan Simpson – HS Boys’ Basketball Assistant/JV Coach Transferred: Lori Vaughn – Preschool IA > Preschool Teacher Ashley Hickey – Elementary IA > Preschool IA Resigned: Denisha Randolph – HS FMD IA effective 9/22/2023 On Leave: #4328 - Maternity
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6859 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.