Regular Meeting
November 28, 2022 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session November 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the School Board Room 118 East Acadia Street, Dawson Springs, KY with the following school board members present: Tracy Overby, Michael Ausenbaugh, Kent Dillingham and Carol Niswonger. School board member absent: Vicki Allen
1. Call to Order and Welcome  

2. Roll Call   
Discussion: None  
Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Larry Cavanah, Todd Marshall, Jennifer Ward, Kent Workman, Cassie Bruch, Spencer Spratt and Lindsey Nee

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6726 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners: Elementary- Jace Stanley "(Pokemon) Gengar", Middle School- Leela Fields "Jeepers Creepers", High School- Erica Bruce "Anxiety"; Staff Recognitions- Jamie Thorp and Mary Beth Coy
Rotary- Employee of the Month Award: Laura Lucas 
Presentation- Christy Tomes: PBIS Bronze Banner  
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. Elementary Principal's Report  
4.C.2. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report  
4.C.3. Enrollment and Attendance Report  
4.C.4. Chief Academic Officer Report  
4.C.5. Superintendent's Report  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #6727 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

5.B. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C.  
Order #6728 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval of FY 2021-2022 audited Annual Financial Report  
Order #6729 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2021-2022 audited Annual Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2023 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2023  
Order #6730 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuation of contract from January 1, 2023 with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center to complete all state required bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment through December 31, 2023 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval of excavation quote from Charlie Hamby for bus compound expansion. This will include excavation, removal and disposal of old fence, and multiple layers of gravel to support bus traffic.  
Order #6731 - Motion Passed:  Approval of excavation quote from Charlie Hamby for bus compound expansion. This will include excavation, removal and disposal of old fence, and multiple layers of gravel to support bus traffic passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

5.F. Discussion/Approval of quote from Triple J Fencing to add 250' of fencing for the bus compound expansion   
Order #6732 - Motion Passed:  Approval of quote from Triple J Fencing to add 250' of fencing for the bus compound expansion   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

5.G. Discussion/Approval of district facilities maintenance worker/coordinator job description.   
Order #6733 - Motion Passed:  Approval of district facilities maintenance worker/coordinator job description passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

5.H. Discussion/Approval to post the maintenance worker/coordinator job with the compensation amount to be negotiable depending on the individuals experience, credentials and certifications. The Board to review and potentially approve a competitive pay proposal upon trying to hire a qualified person.  
Order #6734 - Motion Passed:  Approval to post the maintenance worker/coordinator job with the compensation amount to be negotiable depending on the individuals experience, credentials and certifications. The Board to review and potentially approve a competitive pay proposal upon trying to hire a qualified person passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6735 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for October 24, 2022 and Special Meeting November 14, 2022  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired- 	Sterling Wallace  Substitute Bus Driver
Amber West - 	Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant
Jessyle Spalding  Grades 6-8 LBD/Co-Teacher
Vonda Harris   	Substitute Bus Driver
Kristin Francis   Substitute Cook/Baker
Melinda Young   	Substitute Teacher
Courtney Menser   Instructional Asst. IECE Preschool
Transferred-Lora Davis   	From Substitute Cook/Baker to Fulltime Cook/Baker
Resigned- 	Amanda Long 	Instructional Asst. IECE Preschool
On Leave-   #4190   Medical
#4315   Maternity  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
6.E. Approval to surplus and advertise and accept sealed bids on the 2000 Ford Taurus with approximately 78,000 miles and the 2004 Ford Expedition with approximately 198,000 miles. Minimum, starting bid amount of $1000 for each, pending final Board approval of winning bid.  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6736 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Ms. Tracy Overby          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary