Regular Meeting
March 27, 2023 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session March 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the School Board Room 118 East Acadia Street, Dawson Springs, KY with the following school board members present: Vicki Allen, Michael Wes Ausenbaugh, Kent Dillingham, Carol Niswonger and Meredith Hyde.

1. Call to Order and Welcome  
2. Roll call   Discussion: None
Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Larry Cavanah, Todd Marshall, Jennifer Ward, Kristin Merrill, Kent Workman, Spencer Spratt, Cassie Bruch, Jacob Dever

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6769 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the 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

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognitions:
Fine Art Award Winners: Jayden Sherman - 2nd Grade "Valentine"
Brenna Nash - 7th Grade "PG"
Erica Bruce - High School "Radiohead"
Staff Recognition as Voted on by Peers- Allen Stone
Recognition of Achievement for Stephanie Clayton who completed her Rank change through the Green River Region Educational Co-op (GRREC). Ms. Clayton is a member of the very first cohort to obtain her rank change through the this new program at GRREC.  
4.B. Communications: Overview and update on the Dawson Springs Wellness Center Booster Group and the potential project by Jacob Dever  
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. Current School Year School Calendar Update - Graduation will be May 19 at 7pm. A finalized amended school calendar will be completed in next month or so.  
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 #6770 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented 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.B. Review/Approval of mowing bid for 2023 to Mow Pro Lawn Care for $250 weekly per bid guidelines (Only other bid was Cunningham Lawn Care for $350 per week).  
Order #6771 - Motion Passed:  Approval of mowing bid for 2023 to Mow Pro Lawn Care for $250 weekly per bid guidelines   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 certified employee salary table as presented  
Order #6772 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 certified employee salary table 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.D. Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 classified employee salary table as presented  
Order #6773 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 classified employee salary table as presented 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.E. Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 certified sub employee salary table as presented  
Order #6774 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 certified sub employee salary table as presented 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.F. Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 extra service employee salary table as presented  
Order #6775 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 extra service employee salary table as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.G. Discussion/Approval to purchase OneScreen technology devices and accessories for classroom instruction using ESSER III funds.  
Order #6776 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase OneScreen technology devices and accessories for classroom instruction using ESSER III funds passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger 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 seek pest control quotes with monthly service for the entire district to potentially begin July 1, 2023  
Order #6777 - Motion Passed:  Approval to seek pest control quotes with monthly service for the entire district to potentially begin July 1, 2023 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.I. Discussion/Approval to accept KETS 2023 second offer of assistance to escrow $5,080.158 up to 3 years  
Order #6778 - Motion Passed:  Approval to accept KETS 2023 second offer of assistance to escrow $5,080.158 up to 3 years 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.J. Discussion/Approval to move the regularly scheduled April Board meeting to April 17th due to a scheduling conflict.  
Order #6779 - Motion Passed:  Approval to move the regularly scheduled April Board meeting to April 17th due to a scheduling conflict passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.K. Discussion/Approval to purchase new bus using ESSER III funds (budget to purchase approved by KDE)  
Order #6780 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase new bus using ESSER III funds (budget to purchase approved by KDE) passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.L. Discussion/Approval of payment for high school HVAC/roof construction invoice as attached  
Order #6781 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment for high school HVAC/roof construction invoice as attached 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. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6782 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
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 February 27, 2023  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired-Shatiki Robinson   HS Softball Assistant Para-Coach
Jay Vaughn   Computer/LAN Technician / Integration Specialist
On Leave-# 4190   Medical (Bus only)  # 4346   Maternity  
6.D. Approval to surplus/scrap/trash approximately 6-8 old metal filing cabinets, 3-4 old office style desks and other old equipment that no longer works.  
6.E. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6783 - 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