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1.
Call to Order and Welcome
2.
Roll call
Also present:
3.
Approval of the Agenda
Order #7057 - Motion Passed: Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.
4.
Discussion/Approval to enter into closed session in order for the Board to review and discuss applications and potentially select individual(s) for the two unfilled board seats.
Order #7058 - Motion Passed: Approval to enter into closed session in order for the Board to review and discuss applications and potentially select individual(s) for the two unfilled board seats passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.
5.
Approval to exit closed session and resume the regular agenda
Order #7059 - Motion Passed: Approval to exit closed session and resume the regular agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.
6.
Acknowledgement that Mary Beth Drennan, and Christy Winfrey were selected by the Board to fill the two open seats on the Board. These individuals will will have to run in the next regular election in November of 2026 to complete the remainder of the unexpired term for each seat which will end December 31, 2028.
7.
Potential swearing in of new Board member to assume their duties immediately.
8.
Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
8.A.
Communications
8.A.1.
Communications: Jeannie Blanchard Presentation and overview of district nutrition and physical activity report followed by brief open forum to ask questions or make comments related to nutrition, wellness, and physical activity.
8.A.2.
Board Member Communications
8.A.3.
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).
8.B.
Reports
8.B.1.
Distribution of written copies of required KY Open Records and Open Meetings Acts and Managing Government Records: A Cooperative Undertaking
8.B.2.
Preschool Update/Report
8.B.3.
Elementary Principal's Report
8.B.4.
Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
8.B.5.
DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report
8.B.6.
Current School Year School Calendar Update - School will be in session on February 10 and March 14 as make-up days.
8.B.7.
Chief Academic Officer Report
8.B.8.
Superintendent's Report -Verbal
8.B.8.a.
Tornado safe room project update
9.
Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
9.A.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
Order #7060 - Motion Passed: Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.
9.B.
Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Draft Budget
Order #7061 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2025-2026 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.
9.C.
Discussion/Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2025 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for March 24, May 19, June 23, and December 15. The first meeting in 2026 will be January 26. All Board meetings will be streamed if possible "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform.
Order #7062 - Motion Passed: Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2025 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for March 24, May 19, June 23, and December 15. The first meeting in 2026 will be January 26 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.
9.D.
Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar as proposed by Mr. Marshall and the District Calendar Committee: Flex PD for staff Aug. 6/7, mandatory PD Aug. 8-15, Opening Day Aug. 18, and students first day is Aug. 19.
Order #7063 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar as proposed by Mr. Marshall and the District Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.
9.E.
Discussion/Approval to enter into contract with Tonia French to provide occupational therapy services to students beginning January 3, 2025
Order #7064 - Motion Passed: Approval to enter into contract with Tonia French to provide occupational therapy services to students beginning January 3, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.
9.F.
Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card and Report Card Findings and Recommendations
Order #7065 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2024-2025 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card and Report Card Findings and Recommendations passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.
10.
Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Order #7066 - Motion Passed: Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.
10.A.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2024
10.B.
Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
10.C.
Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: Hired: Amanda Scott--HS Softball Head Coach 1/3/25
Resigned: Rhianna Wallace--MS Cheer Coach 1/3/25
Resigned: Lucas Johnson--Art Teacher 1/24/25
10.D.
Approval of Superintendent expenses
11.
Motion to Adjourn
Order #7067 - Motion Passed: Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Christy Winfrey.
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