Dawson Springs Independent
November 27, 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 #6880 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition
4.A.1. Recognition of Dawson Springs Access Academy Graduates: Drew Cole Greyson Pleasant Shane Terry Fine Art Award Winners: Sawyer Young, 3rd grade – “Monster #37” Leela Fields, 8th grade – “Fairy Wonderland” Brooklynn West, 11th grade – “Azathoth’s Tears” Lawson Payne
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. Review of KY State Assessment Scores (KSA) with Principal Ward, Principal Marshall, and CAO Larry Cavanah
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4.C.2. Elementary Principal's Report
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4.C.3. Preschool Update/Report
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4.C.4. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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4.C.5. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.6. Chief Academic Officer Report
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4.C.7. Superintendent's Report
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6881 - 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 FY 2022-2023 audited Annual Financial Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6882 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2022-2023 audited Annual Financial Report passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

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

Order #6883 - Motion Passed:  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 continuation of contract from January 1, 2024 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2024
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6884 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2024 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2024 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to move the date of the previously approved senior class trip to May 1-6, 2024.
Actions Taken

Order #6885 - Motion Passed:  Approval to move the date of the previously approved senior class trip to May 1-6, 2024. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.F. Discussion/Approval authorizing Superintendent Whalen to proceed with locating and setting up a mobile classroom that meets all necessary codes and requirements on campus to house students in special programs as needed at an approximate cost of 25-30k.
Actions Taken

Order #6886 - Motion Passed:  Approval authorizing Superintendent Whalen to proceed with locating and setting up a mobile classroom that meets all necessary codes and requirements on campus to house students in special programs as needed at an approximate cost of 25-30k passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of agreement with Soliant Health to provide visual impairment services to students as needed at a cost of $75 per hour.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6887 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement with Soliant Health to provide visual impairment services to students as needed at a cost of $75 per hour passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6888 - 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 from the October 30, 2023 regular meeting.
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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 Keith Sherman – 2nd Shift Custodian Matthew Elam – Elementary FMD Instructional Assistant Amber Garrett – Substitute Instructional Assistant Lee James – Substitute Teacher & Sub Bus Driver Brylee Spurlin – Substitute Instructional Assistant Shelby Adamson – Elementary Instructional Assistant
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn - Next regularly scheduled meeting is Dec. 18
Actions Taken

Order #6889 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.