Dawson Springs Independent
January 28, 2026 5:30 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 #7200 - 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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3.A. Election of Board Chairperson (2 year term per Board Policy 01.41)
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3.B. Election of Board Vice-Chairperson (2 year term per Board Policy 01.41)
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3.C. Discussion/Appointment of School Board Secretary (Board Policy 01.412) Amanda Almon and Treasurer (Board Policy 01.413) Amanda Almon (Both 2 year term to run concurrent with board chair election per Board Policy)
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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
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Actions Taken

Order #7201 - 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 Board Meeting Dates for 2026 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for May 18, June 22, and December 14. The first meeting in 2027 will be January 25. All Board meetings will be streamed if possible "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform.
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Actions Taken

Order #7202 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2026 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for May 18, June 22, and December 14 The first meeting in 2027 will be January 25. All Board meetings will be streamed if possible "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform. passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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

Order #7203 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2025 audited Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Draft Budget
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Actions Taken

Order #7204 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2026-2027 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.E. Discussion/Approval of SFCC Construction Offer of Assistance in the amount of $3,339
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Actions Taken

Order #7205 - Motion Passed:  Approval of SFCC Construction Offer of Assistance in the amount of $3,339 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.F. Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 school calendar as proposed by Mr. Marshall and the District Calendar Committee
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Actions Taken

Order #7206 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2026-2027 school calendar as proposed by Mr. Marshall and the District Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7207 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for December 15, 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: Janice Moore – Substitute Teacher – 12/15/2025 W. Isaac Borne – Substitute Teacher – 1/5/2026 Samantha Crider – Substitute Teacher & Instructional Assistant – 1/9/2026 Additional Extra Duty: Amanda Scott – HS Girls’ Basketball Head Coach – 1/5/2026 Internal Transfer Scott Raup – PT Voc. Instructor/SRO to FT HS FMD Teacher – 1/1/2026 Helen Sizemore – Sub Cook to FT Cook – 1/5/2026 On Leave: #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) #4135 – FMLA / Family – from 12/15/2025 (60 days intermittent) Resigned: Syble Dinovo – Cook/Baker – 12/31/2025 Jon Palmer – HS Girls’ Basketball Head Coach – 1/4/2026 Amber Chappel – Substitute Teacher – 1/18/2026 Retiring: Rebecca Oliver – Elementary Teacher – 2/1/2026
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7208 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

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