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1.
Call to Order and Welcome
2.
Roll call
Also present:
3.
Approval of the Agenda
Order #7248 - Motion Passed: Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.
4.
Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)
4.A.
Recognitions:
Fine Art Award Winners:
Wyatt Skimehorn - Kindergarten
Haley Lewis - 8th Grade
Rory Reynolds - Freshmen
Recognition of Access Point Graduate: Nolan Wilson Hawkins
4.B.
Communications
4.B.1.
Board Member Communications
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
4.C.2.
Elementary Principal's Report
4.C.3.
Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
4.C.4.
DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report
4.C.5.
Chief Academic Officer Report
4.C.6.
Superintendent's Report (Verbal Report)
5.
Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
Order #7249 - Motion Passed: Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.
5.B.
Discussion/Approval of school start and end times of 7:50am to 2:50pm daily at all schools for the 2026-2027 school year (same as previous year)
Order #7250 - Motion Passed: Approval of school start and end times of 7:50am to 2:50pm daily at all schools for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.
5.C.
Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 Tentative Budget
Order #7251 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2026-2027 Tentative Budget passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.
5.D.
Discussion/Approval of proposed 2026-2027 Elementary SBDM budget
Order #7252 - Motion Passed: Approval of proposed 2026-2027 Elementary SBDM budget passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.
5.E.
Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 High School SBDM budget
Order #7253 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2026-2027 High School SBDM budget passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Meredith Hyde.
5.F.
Discussion/Approval of FY2025-2026 Capital Funds Request
Order #7254 - Motion Passed: Approval of FY2025-2026 Capital Funds Request passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.
5.G.
Discussion/Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2026-2027.
Order #7255 - Motion Passed: Approval of blanket Board order to hire emergency substitutes FY 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Meredith Hyde.
5.H.
Discussion/Approval of contracting agreement as attached with The Stepping Stones Group to provide tele/virtual services as needed to meet student needs for the 2026-2027 school year.
Order #7256 - Motion Passed: Approval of contracting agreement as attached with The Stepping Stones Group to provide tele/virtual services as needed to meet student needs for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.
5.I.
Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 contract with the Hopkins County Health Department to continue to provide a satellite clinic site at a rate of $15,600 which will provide school nurse for the District.
Order #7257 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2026-2027 contract with the Hopkins County Health Department to continue to provide a satellite clinic site at a rate of $15,600 which will provide school nurse for the District passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.
5.J.
Discussion/Approval of MOA and approval for the District to contribute up to $30,000 towards a SRO (School Resource Officer) in collaboration with the City of Dawson Springs and/or the Hopkins County Fiscal Court and/or Sheriffs Department and authorize Superintendent Whalen to work directly with those entities to obtain a potential agreement to provide SRO services for the 2026-2027 school year. (This is a potential $10,000 increase)
Order #7258 - Motion Passed: Approval of MOA and approval for the District to contribute up to $30,000 towards a SRO (School Resource Officer) in collaboration with the City of Dawson Springs and/or the Hopkins County Fiscal Court and/or Sheriffs Department and authorize Superintendent Whalen to work directly with those entities to obtain a potential agreement to provide SRO services for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.
5.K.
Discussion/Approval of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) plan for 2026-2027 school year to utilize only if needed (as specified in current school and district improvement plan).
Order #7259 - Motion Passed: Approval of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) plan for 2026-2027 school year to utilize only if needed passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.
5.L.
Discussion/Approval of school year 2026-2027 preschool tuition to be $25 per day
Order #7260 - Motion Passed: Approval of school year 2026-2027 preschool tuition to be $25 per day passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.
5.M.
Discussion/Approval of the district certified evaluation plan (CEP) for 2026-2027
Order #7261 - Motion Passed: Approval of the district certified evaluation plan (CEP) for 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.
5.N.
Discussion/Approval of creating an extracurricular wrestling program due to students’ interest and AD recommendation. Creation of the program will include adding the following coaching positions to the extra salary service schedule: Wrestling Head Coach/Varsity Boys $2000, Wrestling Female Assistant Coach/Varsity Girls $1,000 and Wrestling Boys Assistant/Middle School Coach $1,000.
Order #7262 - Motion Passed: Approval of creating an extracurricular wrestling program due to students’ interest and AD recommendation. Creation of the program will include adding the following coaching positions to the extra salary service schedule: Wrestling Head Coach/Varsity Boys $2000, Wrestling Female Assistant Coach/Varsity Girls $1,000 and Wrestling Boys Assistant/Middle School Coach $1,000. passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Kent Dillingham.
6.
Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Order #7263 - Motion Passed: Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.
6.A.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for April 27, 2026
6.B.
Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries
6.C.
Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired:
Shannon Parker – Library Media Specialist – 7/1/2026
Emma Thorp - District Technology – 7/1/2026
On Leave:
#4418 – Maternity – 3/27/2026 thru 5/22/2026 (36 days)
Resigning:
Earl Fraliex – Freshman Boys’ Basketball Coach / V Assistant – 6/30/2026
Matthew Fraliex – ES Teacher & Boys’ Basketball Coach – 6/30/2026
Kammie Jackson – PreSchool Interventionist – 6/30/2026
Melissa Larimore – Middle School Language Arts – 6/30/2026
Termed:
Erin Purdy – Elementary SpEd – 6/30/2026
Karen Weldon – Elementary LBD Teacher – 6/30/2026
Aaron Gamblin – HS Teacher – 6/30/2026
Sheila Hodges – HS Teacher – 6/30/2026
Retiring:
Kimalyn Menser – MS Science – 7/1/2026
Rhonda Simpson – Library Media Center – 8/1/2026
6.D.
Approval of Superintendent expenses
6.E.
Approval of FY2026--2027 Overnight Athletic Trips
7.
Motion to Adjourn
Order #7264 - Motion Passed: Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.
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