Dawson Springs Independent
August 26, 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 #6995 - 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
Attachments
4.C.2. Preschool Update/Report- Strong potential to reach 70 students by first part of September
Attachments
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
4.C.4. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report- Elementary (K-5) is up 41 students with 275 students not including 68 preschool students and the M/HS (6-12) is up 27 students with 291 students. District total P-12= 634
4.C.5. Current School Year School Calendar Update- We will have a revised calendar coming next month. The main modification will be that February 10 and March 14 will be make-up days if needed.
4.C.6. District Technology Data Security
Attachments
4.C.7. Chief Academic Officer Report
4.C.8. Superintendent's Report- verbal update
4.C.8.a. Update on the following items: -Food service freezer/cooler project is complete -Update on the safe room/tornado shelter -Status of enrollment for 24/25 -Reviewing for potential raises for staff
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6996 - 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 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6997 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.C. Discussion/Approval to set the tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year (2024 taxes) at the same rate as current: General Fund Real Estate Rate: 74.7 cents Tangible Personal Property 74.7 cents The real estate rate and personal property rate will generate approximately $535,768.99 The revenue generated by the real estate rate and personal property rate should be approximately $530,768.99 Merchants Inventory 74.7 cents Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 Utility tax 3%
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #6998 - Motion Passed:  Approval to set the tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year (2024 taxes) at the same rate as current: General Fund Real Estate Rate: 74.7 cents Tangible Personal Property 74.7 cents The real estate rate and personal property rate will generate approximately $535,768.99 The revenue generated by the real estate rate and personal property rate should be approximately $530,768.99 Merchants Inventory 74.7 cents Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 Utility tax 3% passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Brannigan Ethridge, Michael Davenport and Elizabeth Robinson as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2024-2025 upon completion of required training and/or updates.
Actions Taken

Order #6999 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Brannigan Ethridge, Michael Davenport and Elizabeth Robinson as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2024-2025 upon completion of required training and/or updates passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

5.E. Presentation/Discussion/Approval, per 702 KAR 1:170, acknowledging the district has reviewed this guidance (meaning the Data Security and Breach Notification and Best Practice Guide) and implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in our district.
Actions Taken

Order #7000 - Motion Passed:  Approval, per 702 KAR 1:170, acknowledging the district has reviewed this guidance (meaning the Data Security and Breach Notification and Best Practice Guide) and implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in our district. passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

Discussion


5.F. Discussion/Approval of first reading of policy 09.4341 regarding Alternative Education.
Attachments
Discussion

First reading; no action taken

5.G. Discussion/Approval of BG-1 for the Safe Room/Tornado Shelter Project on campus
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7001 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-1 for the Safe Room/Tornado Shelter Project on campus passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of Senior Class Trip to an Amusement Park in Florida in the spring
Actions Taken

Order #7002 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Senior Class Trip to an Amusement Park in Florida in the spring passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.I. Discussion/Approval allowing the HS Boys Basketball Team to travel to northern KY overnight 2-3 nights to play in the Swauger Classic in Bellevue KY (12/26 & 12/27)
Actions Taken

Order #7003 - Motion Passed:  Approval allowing the HS Boys Basketball Team to travel to northern KY overnight 2-3 nights to play in the Swauger Classic passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.J. Discussion/Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 (24/25 school year) funding assurances
Actions Taken

Order #7004 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 (24/25 school year) funding assurances passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of revised/updated Memorandum of Agreement regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) as attached.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7005 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised/updated Memorandum of Agreement regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of agreement with the Division of School and Community Nutrition as attached.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7006 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement with the Division of School and Community Nutrition as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.

5.M. Discussion/Approval of drawings for the safe room/tornado shelter project as presented
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7007 - Motion Passed:  Approval of drawings for the safe room/tornado shelter project as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.N. Discussion/Approval to authorize Superintendent Whalen, if needed, to take necessary steps to move the safe room/tornado shelter location to the corner of Eli Street and Hickory Street
Actions Taken

Order #7008 - Motion Passed:  Approval to authorize Superintendent Whalen, if needed, to take necessary steps to move the safe room/tornado shelter location to the corner of Eli Street and Hickory Street passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7009 - 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 July 29, 2024
Attachments
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
Attachments
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Gary Brown – Head Custodian – 8/6/2024 Michael Davenport – Elementary Asst. Principal – 8/8/2024 Scott Raup – SRO/Criminal Justice Instructor – 8/9/2024 Kammie Jackson – IECE Interventionist – 8/9/2024 Denisha Randolph – Preschool Instruct. Asst. & HS Girls’ B’ball Asst. – 8/12/2024 Erica Davis – FRYSC Assistant – 8/14/2024 Additional Extra Duty: Todd Marshall – DPP – 8/8/2024 Christy Darnell – AM/PM Bus Driver – 8/14/2024 Emilee Seeger – School Level Dir. Of Teaching & Learning - 8/21/2024 Internal Transfer: Dana Cummins – MS Reading to K-12 ISS Instructor –8/22/2024 Mickey Blue – K-12 ISS to HS FMD – 8/22/2024 Abigail Garrett – Kindergarten Instruct. Asst. to Elem. FMD Instruct. Asst. – 8/23/2024 Tara Huddleston – Elem. FMD Instruct. Asst. to Kindergarten Instruct. Asst. – 8/23/2024 Resigned: Laura James – DPP – 8/8/2024 Michael Davenport - AM/PM Bus Driver – 8/9/2024 Retiring: Tracy Collins – Kindergarten Teacher – 10/1/2024
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7010 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.