Dawson Springs Independent
August 04, 2026 6:00 PM CT (7:00 ET)
Special Meeting
1. Call to order
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2. Roll Call
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3. Approval of the agenda
Actions Taken

Order #7298 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.

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4. Discussion/Approval for advertising regarding potential setting of tax rates for 2026-2027. Once a proposed rate has been selected, it must run in the Progress/Messenger for 2 weeks and the official setting of the tax rates will be finalized at our regularly scheduled Board meeting on August 31, 2026. Current 2025-2026 Tax Rate: 74.7 cents on Real Property and Tangible Personal Property. Potential 2026-2027 Tax Rates: Compensating Rate: 74.1 cents (revenue= $692,571) Subsection (1) Rate: 96.7 cents (revenue $812,990) 4% Increase Rate: 77.0 cents (revenue $719,030) OR, the Board could keep the current rate of 74.7 cents.
5. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Education and Labor Cabinet, to be a part of the "Team Kentucky Pre-K For All Pilot Program" for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 as attached.
Attachments
Actions Taken

Order #7299 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Education and Labor Cabinet, to be a part of the "Team Kentucky Pre-K For All Pilot Program" for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.

6. Motion to Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #7300 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Adjourn passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.

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