Dawson Springs Independent
June 20, 2024 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Return
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #6960 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

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. Elementary Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.2. Preschool Update/Report
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
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4.C.6. Superintendent's Report
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5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6961 - 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 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (they will take a second reading at next meeting to become policy)- Policies: 01.11, 01.111, 01.3, 01.83, 02.31, 02.311, 02.442, 03.11, 03.124, 03.13251, 03.21, 03.23251, 04.5, 05.4, 06.22, 06.31, 06.33, 06.34, 08.23, 09.126, 09.14, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.224, 09.2242, 09.226, 09.2261, 09.227, 09.42, 09.422, 09.423, 09.4232, 09.425, 09.43, 09.435, 09.438
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6962 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (they will take a second reading at next meeting to become policy)- Policies: 01.11, 01.111, 01.3, 01.83, 02.31, 02.311, 02.442, 03.11, 03.124, 03.13251, 03.21, 03.23251, 04.5, 05.4, 06.22, 06.31, 06.33, 06.34, 08.23, 09.126, 09.14, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.224, 09.2242, 09.226, 09.2261, 09.227, 09.42, 09.422, 09.423, 09.4232, 09.425, 09.43, 09.435, 09.438 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.C. Discussion/Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2024-2025 school year.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6963 - Motion Passed:  Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2024-2025 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2024-2025 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,000 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium.
Actions Taken

Order #6964 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2024-2025 passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of lease agreement in conjunction with the City of Dawson Springs for Athletic Teams to use Riverside Park and City Park Baseball/Softball Field
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6965 - Motion Passed:  Approval of lease agreement in conjunction with the City of Dawson Springs for Athletic Teams to use Riverside Park and City Park Baseball/Softball Field passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of payment of $31,816.90 to the City of Dawson Springs for the SRO for the 2023-2024 school year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6966 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $31,816.90 to the City of Dawson Springs for the SRO for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of the 2023-2024 final amended school calendar as presented
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6967 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 final amended school calendar as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of Lease Agreements with the City of Dawson Springs for Riverside and City Park usage as presented.
Attachments
5.I. Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 district employee pay dates from July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025 as presented.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6968 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2025 district employee pay dates from July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025 as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement with RBS Architects on the Freezer/Cooler Project as presented.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6969 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement with RBS Architects on the Freezer/Cooler Project as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of the district certified evaluation plan (CEP) for 2024-2025
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6970 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the district certified evaluation plan (CEP) for 2024-2025 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.L. Discussion/Approval to modify the FY 2024-2025 contract of the classified Guidance Secretary position to 195 contract days at 7 hours per day
Actions Taken

Order #6971 - Motion Passed:  Approval to modify the FY 2024-2025 contract of the classified Guidance Secretary position to 195 contract days at 7 hours per day. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6972 - 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 for May 20, 2024 and June 5, 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: Sydney Perkins - Kindergarten Teacher – 7/1/2024 Tara Huddleston – Elementary FMD Inst. Assistant – 7/1/2024 Michael Lee – Middle School Social Studies Teacher – 7/1/2024 Jonathan Palmer - Computer/LAN Tech & Integration Specialist + Girls’ Varsity Basketball Head Coach – 7/1/2024 Transferred: Abigail Garrett – Elementary FMD Inst. Asst. > Kindergarten Inst. Asst. – 7/1/2024 Resigned: Alexis Blanton – Cook/Baker – 5/9/2024 Mickey Blue – HS Softball Head Coach – 6/30/2024 Trista Peyton – FRYSC Assistant – 6/30/2024 Rayghan Vilt – Elementary Teacher – 6/30/2024 Retiring: Tracy Collins – Kindergarten Teacher – 10/1/2024
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval to surplus outdated and unused technology equipment
Attachments
6.F. Approval to surplus old satellite dish, antiquated filing cabinets and other miscellaneous metal pieces from maintenance and transportation that are no longer needed nor usable.
7. Motion to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f):Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #6973 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

7.A. Motion to exit closed session and resume regular open session
Actions Taken

Order #6974 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

8. Public review of Superintendent Evaluation
9. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #6975 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.