Dawson Springs Independent
June 22, 2026 6:00 PM CT (7:00 ET)
Regular Meeting
Return
1. Call to Order and Welcome
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2. Roll call
Discussion

Also present:

 

3. Approval of the Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #7265 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Christy Winfrey 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
Attachments
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report
Attachments
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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
Attachments
4.C.7. Superintendent's Report (Verbal)
5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7266 - 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 district insurance plans for 2026/2027 as presented: Property $82,283 Chubb General Liability/Cyber/Law $24,862 Liberty Mutual School Leaders E&O $15,753 Liberty Mutual Crime $ 500 Liberty Auto and Bus Fleet $65,819 Liberty Mutual Umbrella $14,732 Liberty Mutual Deductible Buy Back $23,647 CSU Total Annual Premium (w/buy down) $ 227,596 Worker's Compensation: KEMI $29,219 Student Accident Insurance: Zurich Insurance $ 6,554
Actions Taken

Order #7267 - Motion Passed:  Approval of district insurance plans for 2026/2027 as presented: Property $82,283 Chubb General Liability/Cyber/Law $24,862 Liberty Mutual School Leaders E&O $15,753 Liberty Mutual Crime $ 500 Liberty Auto and Bus Fleet $65,819 Liberty Mutual Umbrella $14,732 Liberty Mutual Deductible Buy Back $23,647 CSU Total Annual Premium (w/buy down) $ 227,596 Worker's Compensation: KEMI $29,219 Student Accident Insurance: Zurich Insurance $ 6,554 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.C. Discussion/Approval of the Elementary SBDM council to carry over $5,749.09 to 2026--2027 working budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7268 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Elementary SBDM council to carry over $5,749.09 to 2026--2027 working budget passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.D. Discussion/Approval of the High School SBDM council to carry over $21,938.57 to 2026--2027 working budget
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7269 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the High School SBDM council to carry over $21,938.57 to 2026--2027 working budget passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.E. Discussion/Approval to add a $5,000 stipend to the extra service salary schedule for the District Transportation Coordinator position
Actions Taken

Order #7270 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $5,000 stipend to the extra service salary schedule for the District Transportation Coordinator position passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.F. Discussion/Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2026-2027 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,000 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7271 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2026-2027 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,000 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.G. Discussion/Approval of contract with Three Corners Employment to provide pre-employment transition services to eligible students for the 2026-2027 school year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7272 - Motion Passed:  Approval of contract with Three Corners Employment to provide pre-employment transition services to eligible students for the 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Meredith Hyde.

5.H. Discussion/Approval of a one-time, $1,500 stipend pay to Elementary certified teachers who have completed the BloomBoard or LETRS program in the FY2025-2026 school year
Actions Taken

Order #7273 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a one-time, $1,500 stipend pay to Elementary certified teachers who have completed the BloomBoard or LETRS program in the FY2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.I. Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (these will take a second reading at next meeting to become policy)- Policies: 01.0, 01.11, 01.111, 01.41, 01.411, 01.42, 01.44, 01.83, 02.12, 02.131, 02.423, 02.4242, 02.442, 03.11, 03.121, 03.1311, 03.1321, 03.1324, 03.19, 03.21, 03.211, 03.2321, 03.2324, 03.29, 04.1, 04.31, 04.311, 04.32, 04.91, 05.4, 05.48, 06.2, 06.31, 07.111, 07.13, 08.1, 08.13, 08.1341, 08.1346, 08.215, 08.231, 08.2323, 08.2324, 09.12, 09.211, 09.2211, 09.227, 09.3, 09.425, 09.43, 09.435, 08.136 Respective procedures related to these polices will be passed at the next meeting with the second reading/final approval of the policies: (Procedures- 03.19 AP .23, 04.1 AP .11, 04.1 AP .2, 04.32 AP .1, 07.13 AP .1, 08.231 AP .21, 08.2324 AP .1, 08.2324 AP .2, 09.12 AP .1
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7274 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (these will take a second reading at next meeting to become policy)- Policies: 01.0, 01.11, 01.111, 01.41, 01.411, 01.42, 01.44, 01.83, 02.12, 02.131, 02.423, 02.4242, 02.442, 03.11, 03.121, 03.1311, 03.1321, 03.1324, 03.19, 03.21, 03.211, 03.2321, 03.2324, 03.29, 04.1, 04.31, 04.311, 04.32, 04.91, 05.4, 05.48, 06.2, 06.31, 07.111, 07.13, 08.1, 08.13, 08.1341, 08.1346, 08.215, 08.231, 08.2323, 08.2324, 09.12, 09.211, 09.2211, 09.227, 09.3, 09.425, 09.43, 09.435, 08.136 Respective procedures related to these polices will be passed at the next meeting with the second reading/final approval of the policies: (Procedures- 03.19 AP .23, 04.1 AP .11, 04.1 AP .2, 04.32 AP .1, 07.13 AP .1, 08.231 AP .21, 08.2324 AP .1, 08.2324 AP .2, 09.12 AP .1 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.J. Discussion/Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7275 - Motion Passed:  Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.K. Discussion/Approval of the 2025-2026 final amended school calendar as presented.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7276 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2025-2026 final amended school calendar as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.L. Discussion/Approval of 2026-2027 district employee pay dates from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027 as presented.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7277 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2026-2027 district employee pay dates from July 1, 2026 until June 30, 2027 as presented. passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

5.M. Discussion/Approval of the 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan for Teachers and Other Professionals as presented with changes.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7278 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2027 Certified Evaluation Plan for Teachers and Other Professionals as presented with changes passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.N. Discussion/Approval to add a $875 stipend per dual credit course taught to the extra service salary schedule.
Actions Taken

Order #7279 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $875 stipend per dual credit course taught to the extra service salary schedule passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

5.O. Discussion/Approval to pursue Ricoh copier lease agreement beginning in 2026-2027 school year
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7280 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pursue Ricoh copier lease agreement beginning in 2026-2027 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items
Actions Taken

Order #7281 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

Discussion



 

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for May 18, 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: Madeline Back – Elementary Instructional Assistant – 7/1/2026 Keyli Blair – Elementary Instructional Assistant – 7/1/2026 Stevon Brown – Wrestling Head Coach – 7/1/2026 Kevin “Scott” Clark – HS Girls’ Basketball Asst./JV Coach – 7/1/2026 Stephanie Clayton – Wrestling Assistant Coach (Girls) – 7/1/2026 Makenna Davis – HS English/LA – 7/1/2026 Samuel Dunn – Middle School Math Teacher – 7/1/2026 Matt Elam – Wrestling Assistant Coach (Boys) – 7/1/2026 Emerson Englebright – Elementary Teacher – 7/1/2026 Kala Ford – HS Agriculture Teacher – 7/1/2026 Halyn McKnight – FRYSC Assistant – 7/1/2026 Scott Raup – AM/PM Route Bus Driver – 7/1/2026 Lori Scott – Elementary Teacher – 7/1/2026 Brooke Sherrill – HS FMD Instructional Assistant – 7/1/2026 Michael Worton – MS Social Studies & HS Boys Basketball Head Coach – 7/1/2026 Resignation Rescinded Tamara Rice – HS Math Teacher Internal Transfer Sam Duke – Student Custodian to FT Custodian – 6/1/2026 J. Robert Davis – Student Custodian to Sub Custodian – 6/1/2026 On Leave - Resigned Kati Griffin – HS English – 6/30/2026 Dylan Simpson – HS Business Ed, Boys XC, Track – 6/30/2026 Retiring Ladonna Pace-Hooper- Transportation Coordinator/Bus Driver, Concessions Coordinator, Assistant Athletic Director – 7/1/2026 Rhonda Simpson – Library Media Center – 8/1/2026
Attachments
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses
Attachments
7. Motion to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f):Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Actions Taken

Order #7282 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f):Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

7.A. Motion to exit closed session and resume regular open session
Actions Taken

Order #7283 - Motion Passed:  Approval to exit closed session and resume regular open session passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

8. Public review of Superintendent Evaluation
Attachments
9. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7284 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Christy Winfrey and a second by Meredith Hyde.

Discussion