Dawson Springs Independent
February 23, 2026 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 #7209 - 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- Elementary--Kason Key Middle School--Morgan Anderson High School--Katelynn Wainer Introduction of Access Pointe Graduates- Kaylin Marie Buchanan Jacob Dylan Bruce
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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 #7210 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.B. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7211 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2025 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.C. Discussion/Approval acknowledging that Graduation will be May 22, 2026. **(The tentative last school day for students is May 21 with Closing Day for staff who do not have make-up days on May 22. The Closing Day and last day for students is not "final" in the event that we have more missed school days prior to the end of the year).
Actions Taken

Order #7212 - Motion Passed:  Approval acknowledging that Graduation will be May 22, 2026. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7213 - 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 January 28, 2026
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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: Sam Duke – Substitute Custodian – 2/4/2026 Amanda Edwards – Substitute Teacher – 2/5/2026 David "DJ" Thorp – Substitute Teacher – 2/13/2026 Crystal Day – Substitute Teacher/IA/Cook – 2/16/2026 On Leave: #3823 – FMLA / Medical – from 11/19/2025 thru 3/3/2026 (60 contract days) #4338 – FMLA / Maternity – from 12/1/2025 thru 3/11/2026 (60 contract days) #4353 – FMLA / Maternity – from 12/1/2025 thru 3/11/2026 (60 contract days) #4135 – FMLA / Family – from 12/15/2025 (60 days intermittent)
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6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
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7. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7214 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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