Dawson Springs Independent
December 18, 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 #6890 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

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. Preschool Update/Report
Attachments
4.C.2. Elementary Principal's 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- See action items: To pick up February 16 as a makeup day for the October 18 when we had the natural gas leak. This would make our last day for students May 24th pending future potential make-up days.
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 #6891 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.B. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2022-2023 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6892 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2022-2023 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of proposal A or B as attached for the HS Cheer Team to go participate in a national tournament in Orlando Florida - this would be pending sufficient funds being raised and the team having enough cheerleaders to participate
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6893 - Motion Passed:  Approval of proposal B for team to fly for transportation as attached for the HS Cheer Team to go participate in a national tournament in Orlando Florida - this would be pending sufficient funds being raised and the team having enough cheerleaders to participate passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to pick up February 16 as a makeup day for the October 18 date when we had the natural gas leak.
Actions Taken

Order #6894 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pick up February 16 as a makeup day for the October 18 date when we had the natural gas leak passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of the proposed 2024/2025 school calendar as attached and recommended by the local calendar committee: August 21 - students first day May 23 - students last day (pending make-up)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6895 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the proposed 2024/2025 school calendar as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to enter into an agreement with ENA to provide phone service to the district as proposed at the request of Spencer Spratt who has thoroughly researched our best potential options between ENA, AT&T, and Spectrum
Actions Taken

Order #6896 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into an agreement with ENA to provide phone service to the district passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6897 - 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 November 27, 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: Sheila Hodges – Co-Asst. Athletic Director William “Billy” Ward – Substitute Teacher Athena Soldo – Sub Cook/Baker Transferred: Syble DiNovo – Substitute Cook/Baker > Fulltime Cook/Baker Resigned: Amanda Davis – FT Cook/Baker
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn - The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 29, 2024.
Actions Taken

Order #6898 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.