Dawson Springs Independent
September 25, 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 #6860 - 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: Gwyneth Larimore: Elementary - 3rd Grade Kaitlynn Wainer: Middle - 7th Grade Brooklyn West: High - 11th Grade
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 Update/Report
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4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.4. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report
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4.C.6. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6861 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Working Budget FY 2024 (2023--2024)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6862 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Working Budget FY 2024 (2023--2024) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of Family Resource and Youth Service Center School District Assurance Certification
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6863 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Family Resource and Youth Service Center School District Assurance Certification passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

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

Order #6864 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment for HS HVAC and roof construction invoices as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of BG-4 form for roof project and Change Order Form #2 for HVAC project to add $55,890
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6865 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-4 form for roof project and Change Order Form #2 for HVAC project to add $55,890 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of draft BG-5 form as attached to start closing Roof Recoating Project BG 23-125
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6866 - Motion Passed:  Approval of draft BG-5 form as attached to start closing Roof Recoating Project BG 23-125 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to either reinstate the elementary site based decison making council or to continue as current operating with an advisory council to the principal. This is pertaining to KRS 160.346(15) based on prior CSI (Comprehensive Support and Improvement) status in our elementary school.
Actions Taken

Order #6867 - Motion Passed:  Approval to reinstate the elementary site based council per KRS 160.346(15) passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to purchase 2 new 2025 Bluebird buses at a cost of $147,450 spec'd as attached. These would be in place of the 2 International rear engine buses ($124,020 each) that we had on order for nearly 2 years that International was not able to build.
Actions Taken

Order #6868 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase 2 new 2025 Bluebird buses at a cost of $147,450 spec'd as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6869 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 28, 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:
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6870 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.