Dawson Springs Independent
July 28, 2025 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 #7139 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognition
4.B. Communications:
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4.B.1. Board Member Communications: Acknowledgement and acceptance of resignation of Board Member Vicki Allen effective 7/21/2025. We appreciate Ms. Allen's service to the Dawson Springs Board of Education since 2002.
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4.B.1.a. Board selection of Board Chair and Vice-Chair:
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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. Current School Year School Calendar Update (if applicable)
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4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report (Verbal Report)
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4.C.6. Superintendent's Report (Verbal 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 #7140 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
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Actions Taken

Order #7141 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of the Elementary SBDM council to carry over $5,741.02 to 2025--2026 working budget
Actions Taken

Order #7142 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Elementary SBDM council to carry over $5,741.02 to 2025--2026 working budget passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of the Jr/Sr High School SBDM council to carry over $14,978.25 to 2025--2026 working budget
Actions Taken

Order #7143 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Jr/Sr High School SBDM council to carry over $14,978.25 to 2025--2026 working budget passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of 2nd Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies and associated Procedures (these will become policy/procedure upon this vote)- Policies: 01.0, 01.11, 01.111, 01.5, 02.31, 02.413, 02.421, 02.4241, 02.4242, 03.11, 03.1161, 03.1232, 03.1721, 03.175, 03.18, 03.19, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2721, 03.29, 03.4, 03.6, 04.1, 04.32, 04.8, 07.1, 08.1, 08.1122, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.1312, 08.1351, 08.13531, 08.22, 08.232, 08.2323, 08.2324, 08.3, 09.122, 09.1222, 09.1224, 09.2, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.2241, 09.227, 09.313, 09.421, 09.4221, 09.4261, 09.4294 Respective procedures related to these polices will be passed at the next meeting with the second reading/final approval of the policies: (Procedures- 03.19 AP .1, 03.19 AP .23, 04.8 AP .1, 07.1 AP .1, 08.1131 AP .1, 08.1351 AP .1, 08.2323 AP .1, 08.2324 AP .2, 09.1224 AP .1, 09.2241 AP .1, 09.2241 AP.21, 08.22 AP.1, 08.22 AP.2).
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Actions Taken

Order #7144 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2nd Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies and associated Procedures Policies: 01.0, 01.11, 01.111, 01.5, 02.31, 02.413, 02.421, 02.4241, 02.4242, 03.11, 03.1161, 03.1232, 03.1721, 03.175, 03.18, 03.19, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2721, 03.29, 03.4, 03.6, 04.1, 04.32, 04.8, 07.1, 08.1, 08.1122, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.1312, 08.1351, 08.13531, 08.22, 08.232, 08.2323, 08.2324, 08.3, 09.122, 09.1222, 09.1224, 09.2, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.2241, 09.227, 09.313, 09.421, 09.4221, 09.4261, 09.4294 Respective procedures related to these polices will be passed at the next meeting with the second reading/final approval of the policies: (Procedures- 03.19 AP .1, 03.19 AP .23, 04.8 AP .1, 07.1 AP .1, 08.1131 AP .1, 08.1351 AP .1, 08.2323 AP .1, 08.2324 AP .2, 09.1224 AP .1, 09.2241 AP .1, 09.2241 AP.21, 08.22 AP.1, 08.22 AP.2) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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5.F. Discussion/Approval to advertise, as required by law, for any interested individuals to apply for the open Board seat as vacated Vicki Allen. This term is due to expire December 31, 2026.
Actions Taken

Order #7145 - Motion Passed:  Approval to advertise, as required by law, for any interested individuals to apply for the open Board seat as vacated Vicki Allen. This term is due to expire December 31, 2026 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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5.G. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Hopkins County Schools to provide Vision Impairment (VI) Services during 2025-2026 school year
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Actions Taken

Order #7146 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Hopkins County Schools to provide Vision Impairment (VI) Services during 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.H. Discussion/Approval to surplus 5 sets of old gym lockers and recycle technology equipment listed in attachment.
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Actions Taken

Order #7147 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus 5 sets of old gym lockers and recycle technology equipment listed in attachment passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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5.I. Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA.
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Actions Taken

Order #7148 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025-2026 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 Mary Beth Drennan.

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5.J. Discussion/Approval of the 2025-2026 district code of conduct for students.
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Actions Taken

Order #7149 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-2026 district code of conduct for students passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7150 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for June 23, 2025 and June 30, 2025
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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: Bobbi Bell – Elementary Teacher – 7/1/2025 Paige Cavanah – Volunteer HS Cheer Asst Coach – 7/22/2025 Earl Fraliex – HS Boys Basketball Asst Para-Coach – 7/1/2025 Matt Fraliex – Elementary Teacher & HS Boys Basketball Head Coach – 7/1/2025 Cameron Gudgell – MS Social Studies & HS Baseball Head Coach – 7/1/2025 Cassie Ipock – Elementary Teacher – 7/1/2025 Derek Scott - HS Boys Basketball Asst Coach – 7/1/2025 Rachel Starks – HS History Teacher – 7/1/2025 Judd Tyson - Volunteer HS Boys Basketball Asst Coach - 7/16/2025 Karen Weldon – Elementary LBD Teacher – 7/1/2025 On Leave: EE# 4224 – FMLA/Maternity Resigned: Laura Lucas – Elementary FMD Teacher – 6/26/2025 Abigail Garrett – Elementary Instructional Assistant - 7/9/2025 Sydney Perkins – Kindergarten Teacher – 7/14/2025
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7151 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Christy Winfrey and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.