Regular Meeting
January 30, 2023 6:00 PM
Dawson Springs High School Library 
317 Eli Street 
Dawson Springs, KY 42408
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session January 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Dawson Springs High School Library, 317 Eli Street Dawson Springs, KY 42408 with the following school board members present: Vicki Allen, Michael Wes Ausenbaugh, Kent Dillingham, Meredith Hyde and Carol Niswonger.

1. Call to Order and Welcome  

2. Roll call   
Discussion: None  Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Todd Marshall, Kent Workman, Laura James, Paulette James, Jennifer Ward, Cassie Bruch, Spencer Spratt, Kristin Merrill, and Angel Embry. 

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6746 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognition  
4.B. Communications  
4.B.1. Board Member Communications: Need to elect a Vice-Chair to fill the position Tracy Overby vacated (1 year)
Kent Dillingham nominated Michael Wes Ausenbaugh as Vice-Chair all in agreement.  Michael Wes Ausenbaugh selected as Vice-Chair.  
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. Distribution of written copies of required KY Open Records and Open Meetings Acts and Managing Government Records: A Cooperative Undertaking  
4.C.2. Elementary Principal's Report  
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report  
4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report  
4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report  
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #6747 - 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          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2023 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for May 22, June 22, and December 18. The first meeting in 2024 will be January 29. All Board meetings will be streamed if possible "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform.  
Order #6748 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2023 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for May 22, June 22, and December 18. The first meeting in 2024 will be January 29. All Board meetings will be streamed if possible "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 Draft Budget  
Order #6749 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval to entertain sealed bids for campus lawn mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance to begin March 1, 2023 and run through Dec. 31, 2023 (seek bid based on weekly quote)  
Order #6750 - Motion Passed:  Approval to entertain sealed bids for campus lawn mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance to begin March 1, 2023 and run through Dec. 31, 2023   passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval of payment of HS HVAC construction invoice as attached  
Order #6751 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of HS HVAC construction invoice as attached passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.F. Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 school calendar as proposed by DPP Workman and the District Calendar Committee: PD for staff to begin Aug. 16 and students first day is Aug. 30
Order #6752 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 school calendar as proposed by DPP Workman and the District Calendar Committee   passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.G. Discussion/Approval, effective immediately, to cover all new employee hire onboarding expenses to include background check/fingerprints, physical exam, TB skin test, drug screen and required CAN check, for reference, the total cost is right at $175   
Order #6753 - Motion Passed:  Approval, effective immediately, to cover all new employee hire onboarding expenses to include background check/fingerprints, physical exam, TB skin test, drug screen and required CAN check  passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.H. Discussion/Approval to request $175,000 in lost tax revenues for the first and second quarters of FY23 as approved by legislature in 22 SS HB 1/GA as a result of the deadly and damaging tornado that hit Dawson Springs on December 10, 2021. We anticipate more requests as we move into the third and fourth quarters of FY23.  
Order #6754 - Motion Passed:  Approval to request $175,000 in lost tax revenues for the first and second quarters of FY23 as approved by legislature in 22 SS HB 1/GA as a result of the deadly and damaging tornado that hit Dawson Springs on December 10, 2021. We anticipate more requests as we move into the third and fourth quarters of FY23 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.I. Discussion/Approval of pay application #8 as attached on HS HVAC project  
Order #6755 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay application #8 as attached on HS HVAC project passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.J. Discussion/Approval of agreement between owner and contractor for roof recoating project, change of completion date to no later than June 15, 2023 as attached  
Order #6756 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement between owner and contractor for roof recoating project, change of completion date to no later than June 15, 2023 as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.K. Discussion/Approval of new Skilled Maintenance Technician/Coordinator classified salary schedule and approval to hire for the position  
Order #6757 - Motion Passed:  Approval of new Skilled Maintenance Technician/Coordinator classified salary schedule and approval to hire for the position  passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.L. Discussion/Approval, if a day of school is missed prior to February 20th, that the 20th be used as a make-up day for the day missed and the same for March 20th, if needed, as reflected in the 2022-2023 approved school calendar  
Order #6758 - Motion Passed:  Approval, if a day of school is missed prior to February 20th, that the 20th be used as a make-up day for the day missed and the same for March 20th, if needed, as reflected in the 2022-2023 approved school calendar passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6759 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for December 19, 2022 and Special Meeting January 5, 2023  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledgement and notification of personnel actions:
Hired: Sherida Stanley   Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Resigned: Schyuler Storms   Instructional Assistant / ISS Monitor, Baseball Head Coach, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
On Leave  # 4190   Medical (Bus only).  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6760 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary