Dawson Springs Independent
September 29, 2025 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
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2. Roll call
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3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #7168 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions - Fine Art Award Winners Presented by Art Teacher, Mr. Jay Vaughn Rosalie Smith - Elementary School Jace Stanley - Middle School Braelynn Vincent - High School
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4.B. Communications
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4.B.1. Board Member Communications
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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. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report: Attendance since school started August 19- Preschool 90.4% (enrollment 76), Elementary 95% (enrollment 260), M/HS 94.8% (enrollment 278), Overall Attendance percentage 94.44% with P-12 enrollment 614
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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 #7169 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Working Budget
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Actions Taken

Order #7170 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025-2026 Working Budget passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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5.C. Discussion/Approval of band trip to Pensacola, FL during spring break
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Actions Taken

Order #7171 - Motion Passed:  Approval of band trip to Pensacola, FL during spring break passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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5.D. Discussion / Approval to add a $2,500 annual stipend to the extra service salary schedule for an Associate Classroom Instructor (Classified) for performing additional duties as assigned
Actions Taken

Order #7172 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $2,500 annual stipend to the extra service salary schedule for an Associate Classroom Instructor (Classified) for performing additional duties as assigned passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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5.E. Discussion/Approval of MTSS Supports as attached with KSBA policy to follow for next meeting
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Actions Taken

Order #7173 - Motion Passed:  Approval of MTSS Supports as attached with KSBA policy to follow for next meeting 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 #7174 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 25, 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: Stephanie Clayton Substitute Custodian 9/4/2025 Shannon Garrett Substitute Custodian 9/4/2025 Shelby Johnson Substitute Custodian 9/4/2025 Courtney Trimble Substitute Custodian 9/5/2025 Tammy Marcum Substitute Custodian 9/9/2025 On Leave: EE# 4224 – FMLA/Maternity
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval to surplus high school business textbooks no longer in use (as attached)
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7175 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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