Dawson Springs Independent
April 22, 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 #6927 - 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): Fine Art Award Winners: Hailee Davis - 5th Grade "Mr. Lucas" Breanna Ross - 6th Grade "Mr. Lucas" Anabell Jarboe - 11th Grade "Mr. Lucas"
4.A. Recognition: MCC "Excellence in Teaching" Awards Apr. 30, 2024 at 6pm
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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
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4.C.2. Elementary Principal's Report
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4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
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4.C.4. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report
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4.C.5. Current School Year School Calendar Update- The last day for students will be May 30, 2024 and Graduation and Closing Day will be May 31, 2024. (There will be no school on Monday, May 27, to recognize Memorial Day.)
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
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Actions Taken

Order #6928 - 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 to proceed on the cafeteria refrigerator and freezer replacement and additional small freezer pad project per RBS Architects specs and drawings. (This will be paid entirely with foodservice funds.)
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Actions Taken

Order #6929 - Motion Passed:  Approval to proceed on the cafeteria refrigerator and freezer replacement and additional small freezer pad project per RBS Architects specs and drawings passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of BG-1 for HS Foodservice refrigerator and freezer replacement and additional small freezer pad and freezer addition (all to be paid with foodservice funds)
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Actions Taken

Order #6930 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-1 for HS Foodservice refrigerator and freezer replacement and additional small freezer pad and freezer addition passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to proceed with phase 1 plans to build a stand alone tornado safe facility at 314 Eli Street on the lot across from the HS gym between the bus garage and parking lot. FEMA project number HMGP 4630-0041-R (See attached FEMA Phase 1 Approval Letter. Total FEMA award for project is 2 million dollars.)
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Actions Taken

Order #6931 - Motion Passed:  Approval to proceed with phase 1 plans to build a stand alone tornado safe facility at 314 Eli Street on the lot across from the HS gym between the bus garage and parking lot FEMA project number HMGP 4630-0041-R passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 24-25
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Actions Taken

Order #6932 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 24-25 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to utilize capital outlay funds to replace the floor in the Hard Work Cafe at an approximate cost of $10,000
Actions Taken

Order #6933 - Motion Passed:  Approval to utilize capital outlay funds to replace the floor in the Hard Work Cafe at an approximate cost of $10,000 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6934 - 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 March 25, 2024
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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: Tara Huddleston – Sub Teacher & Inst Assistant – 3/29/2024 Gary Brown – 2nd Shift Custodian – 4/1/2024 Sarah Skinner – 2nd Shift Custodian – 4/1/2024 Angel Embry – Cook/Baker – 4/15/2024 Brandon Mosbey – Sub Teacher & Inst Assistant – 4/18/2024 Abigail Ward – Sub Teacher & Inst Assistant – 4/18/2024 Resigned: Katelinn Storms – High School Cheer Coach – 4/10/2024 Ashley McKnight – High School MSD Teacher – end of year On Leave: #4233 – Medical – 12/18/2023-5/31/2024 (intermittent) #4353 – Maternity – 2/9/2024-5/9/2024 (estimated end date) #4360 – Maternity – 3/28/2024 – 5/31/2024 (end of year) Retiring: Randy Galloway – Custodian – 5/1/2024 Telisa Cotton – Elementary Teacher – 6/1/2024 Tracy Collins – Kindergarten Teacher – 10/1/2024
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Acknowledge and authorize Superintendent to personally utilize 5 days of annual leave as specified in Board policy 03.122 for the 23/24 school year.
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6935 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.