Dawson Springs Independent
March 25, 2024 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 #6919 - 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. Access Academy Graduate: Carissa Shaver
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. Chief Academic Officer Report
Attachments
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
4.C.6.a. Discussion about potentially paying retired teachers daily wage threshold due to our consistent problem finding subs for classrooms.
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6920 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of BG4 for High School HVAC System Upgrade and Power Upgrades (BG21-285) in the amount of $3,811,025
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6921 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG4 for High School HVAC System Upgrade and Power Upgrades (BG21-285) in the amount of $3,811,025 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of BG5 for completion of High School HVAC System Upgrade and Power Upgrades (BG21-285) in the amount of $4,160,068.53.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6922 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG5 for completion of High School HVAC System Upgrade and Power Upgrades (BG21-285) in the amount of $4,160,068.53. passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of FY2024 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $3995 to be matched by the district at the present time
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6923 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2024 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $3995 to be matched by the district at the present time passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of only mowing bid for 2024 to go to Cunningham Landscaping as attached.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6924 - Motion Passed:  Approval of only mowing bid for 2024 to go to Cunningham Landscaping as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6925 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for February 26, 2024
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: BethAnne Clayton – Preschool Instruct Assistant – 3/4/2024 Hired: Amanda Scott – MS Softball Head Coach – 3/20/2024 Hired: Brittany Randolph – MS Softball Asst. Coach – 3/20/2024 On Leave: #4233 – Medical – 12/18/2023-5/31/2024 (intermittent) On Leave: #4353 – Maternity – 2/9/2024-5/9/2024 (estimated end date) Retiring: Randy Galloway – Custodian – 5/1/2024 Retiring: Telisa Cotton – Elementary Teacher – 6/1/2024 Retiring: Tracy Collins – Kindergarten Teacher – 10/1/2024
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6926 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.