Dawson Springs Independent
October 30, 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 #6871 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners- Elementary Brianna Travis - 5th Grade "Vampire Moth" Lainey Lowe - 7th Grade "Burrito Cult" Landon Virgin - Sophomore "Halloween Night"
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
Attachments
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.4. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report
Attachments
4.C.5. Current School Year School Calendar Update- This is not "official" yet but we will have school on May 28th to make up for the gas leak day we missed on October 18.
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 #6872 - 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 FY2024 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,327 to be matched at present time
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6873 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2024 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,327 to be matched at present time passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of payment of HS HVAC construction invoice as attached
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6874 - Motion Passed:  Discussion/Approval of payment of HS HVAC construction invoice as attached passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of revised BG-1 form for project BG 22-371 (Elementary Exterior Door Replacement)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6875 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised BG-1 form for project BG 22-371 (Elementary Exterior Door Replacement) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of BG-5 form to close project BG 22-371 (Elementary Exterior Door Replacement)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6876 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-5 form to close project BG 22-371 (Elementary Exterior Door Replacement) passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of BG-5 form to close project BG 21-281 (Elementary Barrel Reroof)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6877 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-5 form to close project BG 21-281 (Elementary Barrel Reroof) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6878 - 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 September 25, 2023
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired- Emilee Seeger – High School Girls’ Basketball Head Coach Erin Woolsey – High School Girls’ Basketball Assistant Coach Jessica Graham – Elementary Academic Team Coach Amber Putman – Preschool Instructional Assistant Syble DiNovo – Substitute Cook/Baker Resigned- Amy Hunter – Cook/Baker Kendra Payne – Elementary Instructional Assistant On Leave #4328 - Maternity
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn - Next regularly scheduled meeting is November 27, 2023.
Actions Taken

Order #6879 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.