Dawson Springs Independent
December 15, 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
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4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A. Recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners- Elementary: Roland Clark Middle School: KayleeRae Baldwin High School: Raelee Poe
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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: The two days missed to this point (12/2 and 12/3) will be made up on February 16 and March 13.
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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
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6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
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6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for November 24, 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: Ava Ward – Substitute Teacher & Instructional Assistant – 11/25/2025 Bridget Dillingham – Substitute Teacher – 12/1/2025 Aaron Gamblin – HS Teacher – 12/1/2025 On Leave: #4366: FMLA / Family from 11/7/2025 thru 2/4/2026 (possible full 60 days) #3823 – FMLA / Medical – from 11/19/2025 thru 3/4/2026 (60 possible days) #4338 – FMLA / Maternity – from 12/1/2025 thru 3/10/2026 (60 possible days) #4353 – FMLA / Maternity – from 12/1/2025 thru 3/10/2026 (60 possible days) Resigned: L. Carol Niswonger – HS English/LA – 12/31/2025
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn
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