Dawson Springs Independent
October 27, 2025 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order and Welcome
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2. Roll call
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Also present:

 

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #7176 - 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
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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
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4.C.5. Current School Year School Calendar Update (if applicable)
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4.C.6. Chief Academic Officer Report
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4.C.7. Superintendent's Report
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7177 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for 2025-2026 with Pennyroyal Regional MH-MR Board, Inc. as attached.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7178 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for 2025-2026 with Pennyroyal Regional MH-MR Board, Inc. as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of FY2026 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,926 to be matched at present time
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7179 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2026 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,926 to be matched at present time passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of termination of contract with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center for bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment effective October 23, 2025
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7180 - Motion Passed:  Approval of termination of contract with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center for bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment effective October 23, 2025 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager job description (as attached)
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Actions Taken

Order #7181 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager job description (as attached) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of $18,000 salary for Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager position
Actions Taken

Order #7182 - Motion Passed:  Approval of $18,000 salary for Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager position passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.G. Discussion/Approval to create, post and hire for Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager position. The position will be a part-time, classified contract
Actions Taken

Order #7183 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire for Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager position. The position will be a part-time, classified contract passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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5.H. Discussion/Approval of Dawson Springs Independent Schools' advanced coursework policy (as attached) to be in compliance with KRS 158.6453
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Actions Taken

Order #7184 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Dawson Springs Independent Schools' advanced coursework policy (as attached) to be in compliance with KRS 158.6453 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7185 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for September 29, 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: Brittany Randolph – Substitute Custodian – 9/29/2025 Brooke Purdy – Substitute Custodian – 9/29/2025 Todd Marshall – Director of Pupil Personnel – 10/02/2025 Helen Sizemore – Substitute Cook/Baker – 10/13/2025 Tommy Rose – Substitute Bus Driver – 10/14/2025 William “Cody” Brown – Substitute Custodian – 10/15/2025 Lonnie Rogers – Substitute Bus Driver – 10/17/2025 Additional Extra Duty: Bobbi Bell – Elementary Academic Team Co-coach – 10/20/2025 Emma Thorp – Elementary Academic Team Co-coach – 10/20/2025 On Leave EE# 4368 – FMLA/Medical – 10/22/2025 - 1/16/2026 approx. Resigned: Tara Huddleston – Elementary Instructional Asst. & HS Cheer Coach – 10/10/2025
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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6.E. Approval of Girls Basketball overnight trip January 9-10, 2026 and Boys Basketball overnight trip December 17-30, 2025 to participate in basketball tournaments
7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7186 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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