Regular Meeting
April 16, 2018 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session April 16, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY with the following school board members present:
Attendance Taken at 5:49 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
Mrs. Vicki Allen 
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan 
Mr. Steve Morse 
Ms. Tracy Overby 
 
Absent Board Members:   
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh 

1. Call to Order and Welcome  

2. Roll call  
 
Discussion: 
Also present: 

3. Approval of the Agenda  

Order #5911 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognition  
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. (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. Elementary Principal's Report  
4.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report  
4.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report  
4.C.4. Current School Year School Calendar Update  
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  

Order #5912 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2018-2019 District Technology Plan.  

Order #5913 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 District Technology Plan  passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval to continue an additional year providing 3 adult teachers aides for the elementary school for 2018-2019 (continuing current staffing level, may eliminate depending on funding/results in the future)  

Order #5914 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue an additional year providing 3 adult teachers aides for the elementary school for 2018-2019  passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Morse and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval of School SBDM allocations for 2018-2019 (no changes from current year)  

Order #5915 - Motion Passed:  Approval of School SBDM allocations for 2018-2019  passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2018 at an anticipated approximate cost of $13,300  

Order #5916 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2018 at an anticipated approximate cost of $13,300  passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.F. Discussion/Approval to eliminate the current ACL (ISS...in school suspension) Classified position and contract as a regular instructional assistant with a newly created extra service salary of $2000 annually.  

Order #5917 - Motion Passed:  Approval to eliminate the current ACL Classified position and contract as a regular instructional assistant with a newly created extra service salary of $2000 annually  passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.G. Discussion/Approval to add a $2000 extra service salary to the credit recovery instructional assistant at the high school due to added responsibilities. (The Loft in the Library)  

Order #5918 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $2000 extra service salary to the credit recovery instructional assistant at the high school due to added responsibilities  passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Morse and a second by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.H. Discussion/Approval to add 10 extended days to the counselor's secretary position beginning in 2018-2019  

Order #5919 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add 10 extended days to the counselor's secretary position beginning in 2018-2019  passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.I. Discussion/Approval of 2018-2019 certified employee salary table (same as current year)  

Order #5920 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 certified employee salary table  passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.J. Discussion/Approval of 2018-2019 classified employee salary table (same as current year)  

Order #5921 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 classified employee salary table  passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Morse and a second by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.K. Discussion/Approval of 2018-2019 certified sub employee salary table (same as current year)  

Order #5922 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 certified sub employee salary table  passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.L. Discussion/Approval to hire a full time teacher for 2018-2019 to replace a teacher who is retiring at the end of October 2018.  

Order #5923 - Motion Passed:  Approval to hire a full time teacher for 2018-2019 to replace a teacher who is retiring at the end of October 2018  passed with a motion by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.M. Discussion/Approval of 2018-2019 Extra Service employee salary table (same as current year with exception of current agenda items)  

Order #5924 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 Extra Service employee salary table  passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.N. Discussion/Approval to amend Superintendent Whalen's current contract dated February 20,2017 and extend the contract an additional year until June 30, 2022 pursuant to KRS 160.350(4). (See attached First Amendment to Superintendent's Contract)  

Order #5925 - Motion Passed:  Approval to amend Superintendent Whalen's current contract dated February 20,2017 and extend the contract an additional year until June 30, 2022 pursuant to KRS 160.350(4). The additional year compensation package will mirror the current contract final year compensation package  passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Morse and a second by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.O. Discussion/Approval to amend 2017-2018 school calendar and using May 24th as a Professional Development (PD) Day to fulfill the PD requirements required by law/contract of 185 day employees. The end of year school calendar will be: May 18-students last day/Graduation, May 21-Closing Day, May 22,23-regular staff make-up day, May 24-rescheduled PD Day (This was overlooked my mistake in prior request. A student make-up day took the place of this scheduled PD and it is required that we complete it.)  

Order #5926 - Motion Passed:  Approval to amend 2017-2018 school calendar and using May 24th as a Professional Development (PD) Day to fulfill the PD requirements required by law/contract of 185 day employees passed with a motion by Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

5.P. Discussion/Approval of agreement/subscription with Frontline Education to implement and provide services for 2018-2019 school year and possibly beyond related to employee evaluation, documentation and housing of documents with a startup (one time) cost of $2,700 and an annual subscription cost of approximately $2,720.  

Order #5927 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement/subscription with Frontline Education to implement and provide services for 2018-2019 school year and possibly beyond related to employee evaluation, documentation and housing of documents with a startup (one time) cost of $2,700 and an annual subscription cost of approximately $2,720  passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Morse and a second by Ms. Tracy Overby.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  

Order #5928 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Tracy Overby and a second by Mr. Steve Morse.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for March 19, 2018  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Retiring effective at end of year:
Lesley Mills
Brenda Purdy
DeNell Storms
Paula Jackson
Jenny Bruce
Beth Dillingham (in fall)
Resigning at end of year:
Emily Abbott  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
6.E. Approval of Ms. Deboe and Ms. Cunningham's class to attend the Evansville Zoo on May 11, 2018. (Approval request submitted due to being out of state)  
6.F. Approval of Ms. Oliver and Ms. Cobb to take students on a field trip to Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN. on May 15th. (Approval request submitted due to being out of state)  

7. Motion to Adjourn  

Order #5929 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Steve Morse and a second by Ms. Lindsey  Morgan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael "Wes" Ausenbaugh Absent
Ms. Lindsey  Morgan       Yes
Mr. Steve Morse           Yes
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes

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Vicki Allen	Jennifer Bruce
Chairman	Secretary