Dawson Springs Independent
July 29, 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 #6976 - 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. Elementary Principal's Report- verbal report
4.C.2. Preschool Update/Report- verbal report
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report- verbal report
4.C.4. Chief Academic Officer Report- verbal report
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report- verbal report: Cooler/Freezer replacement update, Tornado Safe Room Update
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6977 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6978 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2025 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2nd/final reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/Procedures. These will become in-force upon approval- 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 Procedures 01.3 AP.21, 03.19 AP.23, 03.21 AP.254, 04.2 AP.1, 06.0 AP.1, 06.22 AP.1, 06.34AP.1, 09.123 AP.1, 09.14 AP.2, 09.2211 AP.21, 09.2242 AP.2, 09.2261 AP.2, 09.227 AP.1, 09.43 AP.1
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6979 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2nd/final reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/Procedures. These will become in-force upon approval- 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 Procedures 01.3 AP.21, 03.19 AP.23, 03.21 AP.254, 04.2 AP.1, 06.0 AP.1, 06.22 AP.1, 06.34AP.1, 09.123 AP.1, 09.14 AP.2, 09.2211 AP.21, 09.2242 AP.2, 09.2261 AP.2, 09.227 AP.1, 09.43 AP.1 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of the Elementary SBDM council to carry over $2,125.62 to 2024--2025 working budget.
Actions Taken

Order #6980 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Elementary SBDM council to carry over $2,125.62 to 2024--2025 working budget. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of the Jr/Sr High School SBDM council to carry over $3,720.04 to 2024--2025 working budget.
Actions Taken

Order #6981 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Jr/Sr High School SBDM council to carry over $3,720.04 to 2024--2025 working budget. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of the Dawson Springs Schools Athletics Emergency Action Plan as attached.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6982 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Dawson Springs Schools Athletics Emergency Action Plan as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of agreement for orientation and mobility services as attached.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6983 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement for orientation and mobility services as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of agreement as attached with Amergis to provide special therapy services for students as needed.
Actions Taken

Order #6984 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement as attached with Amergis to provide special therapy services for students as needed passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of job description for an IECE Interventionist.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6985 - Motion Passed:  Approval of job description for an IECE Interventionist passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.J. Discussion/Approval to hire an IECE Interventionist and continue the position as long as grant funds will cover the cost (we currently have the grant money).
Actions Taken

Order #6986 - Motion Passed:  Approval to hire an IECE Interventionist and continue the position as long as grant funds will cover the cost passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.K. Discussion/Approval/Acknowledgement of acceptance of Preschool Partnership Grant in the amount of $300,000 as attached.
Actions Taken

Order #6987 - Motion Passed:  Approval/Acknowledgement of acceptance of Preschool Partnership Grant in the amount of $300,000 as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.L. Discussion/Approval that the Dawson Springs Board of Education will adopt and utilize the transportation policies and guidelines as set forth by the KY Department of Education.
Actions Taken

Order #6988 - Motion Passed:  Approval that the Dawson Springs Board of Education will adopt and utilize the transportation policies and guidelines as set forth by the KY Department of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.M. Discussion/Approval of revised BG 24-362 for DSHS Freezer Cooler Expansion project
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6989 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised BG 24-362 for DSHS Freezer Cooler Expansion project passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.N. Discussion/Approval of the 2024-2025 district code of conduct for students
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6990 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 district code of conduct for students passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.O. Discussion/Approval to pay additional workers compensation premium of $4,295.78 after 23-24 audit and to increase estimated salaries for 24-25 fiscal year workers compensation due to district salary schedule increase
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6991 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay additional workers compensation premium of $4,295.78 after 23-24 audit and to increase estimated salaries for 24-25 fiscal year workers compensation due to district salary schedule increase passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.P. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Pennyroyal Regional MH-MR Board Inc. for the 2024-2025 school year.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6992 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Pennyroyal Regional MH-MR Board Inc. for the 2024-2025 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #6993 - 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 June 20, 2024
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Athena Soldo – Full time Cook/Baker – 7/5/2024 Tamara Stephens – 1st Grade Teacher – 7/15/2024 Tara Huddleston – High School Cheer Coach – 7/15/2024 Van “Steve” Head – Elementary LBD Teacher – 7/17/2024 Transferred: BethAnne Clayton – Preschool IA (LT Cert Sub) > Preschool Teacher - 7/1/2024 Resigned: LaDonna Pace-Hooper –Concessions Coordinator – 7/9/2024 Retiring: Tracy Collins – Kindergarten Teacher – 10/1/2024
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
6.E. Acknowledgement of Todd Marshall as the Dawson Springs Schools Safety Coordinator
7. Motion to Adjourn - Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be on August 26, 2024.
Actions Taken

Order #6994 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.