Regular Meeting
July 31, 2023 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session July 31, 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, Jennifer Ward, Larry Cavanah, Todd Marshall, Laura James, Spencer Spratt, Cassie Bruch, and Shannon Garrett

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6829 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mr. Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognition: None 
4.B. Communications: None
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 (verbal)  
4.C.2. Preschool Report/Update (verbal)  
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report (verbal)  
4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report (verbal)  
4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report (verbal)  
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report (verbal)  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #6830 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.B. Discussion/Approval to set the tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year (2023 taxes) at the same rate as current: General Fund Real Estate Rate: 74.7 cents 
Tangible Personal Property 74.7 cents. The real estate rate and personal property rate will generate approximately $530,768.99.  Merchants Inventory 74.7 cents, Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 Utility tax 3%  
Order #6831 - Motion Passed:  Approval to set the tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year (2023 taxes) at the same rate as current: General Fund Real Estate Rate: 74.7 cents Tangible Personal Property 74.7 cents Merchants Inventory 74.7 cents Motor Vehicle/Watercraft 68.7 Personal Aircraft 68.7 Utility tax 3% passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mr. Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA  
Order #6832 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 Employee Handbook, Coaches/Extracurricular Handbook, and Substitute Handbook as attached and revised by KSBA passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval of 2nd/final reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/Procedures. These will become in-force upon approval- 
Policies: 03.11, 03.115, 03.1161, 03.1211, 03.1231, 03.1232, 03.13241, 03.17, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2211, 03.2231, 03.2232, 03, 23241, 03.272, 04.32, 05.4, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.133, 08.13531, 08.23, 09.11, 09.122, 09.141, 09.224, 09.227, 09.311, 09.313, 09.422, 09.425, 09.426, 09.431, 09.434, 09.4341, 09.435, 10.5 Procedures 03.11 AP.2521, 03.1211 AP.21, 03.123 AP.2, 03.19 AP.23, 03.221, AP.22, 03.223 AP.2, 05.4 AP.1, 05.4 AP.23, 05.4 AP.231, 05.4 AP.232, 07.13 AP.1, 08.23 AP.21, 09.12 AP.21, 09.425 AP.21, 09.4341 AP.11  
Order #6833 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2nd/final reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies/Procedures. These will become in-force upon approval- Policies: 03.11, 03.115, 03.1161, 03.1211, 03.1231, 03.1232, 03.13241, 03.17, 03.21, 03.2141, 03.2211, 03.2231, 03.2232, 03, 23241, 03.272, 04.32, 05.4, 08.113, 08.1131, 08.11311, 08.133, 08.13531, 08.23, 09.11, 09.122, 09.141, 09.224, 09.227, 09.311, 09.313, 09.422, 09.425, 09.426, 09.431, 09.434, 09.4341, 09.435, 10.5 Procedures 03.11 AP.2521, 03.1211 AP.21, 03.123 AP.2, 03.19 AP.23, 03.221, AP.22, 03.223 AP.2, 05.4 AP.1, 05.4 AP.23, 05.4 AP.231, 05.4 AP.232, 07.13 AP.1, 08.23 AP.21, 09.12 AP.21, 09.425 AP.21, 09.4341 AP.11  passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mrs. Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2023-2024  
Order #6834 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Dawson Springs Schools Food Service Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.F. Discussion/Approval of continuing agreement for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services through Caldwell County Medical Center as needed for 2023-2024 (as recommended by Kristin Merrill)  
Order #6835 - Motion Passed:  Approval of continuing agreement for Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Services through Caldwell County Medical Center as needed for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.G. Discussion/Approval to continue with and accept Bollinger/Zurich's proposal for student accident insurance for 2023-2024 at a cost of $6,554.(This is the same cost as last year)  
Order #6836 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue with and accept Bollinger/Zurich's proposal for student accident insurance for 2023-2024 at a cost of $6,554 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mrs. Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.H. Discussion/Approval to continue agreement as attached with Pennyroyal Center for counseling services as needed for 2023-2024  
Order #6837 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue agreement as attached with Pennyroyal Center for counseling services as needed for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.I. Discussion/Approval to continue agreement as attached with Mountain Comp to provide counseling services as needed for 2023-2024.  
Order #6838 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue agreement as attached with Mountain Comp to provide counseling services as needed for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mrs. Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.J. Discussion/Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 (23/24 school year) funding assurances as attached  
Order #6839 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 (23/24 school year) funding assurances as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mrs. Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.K. Discussion/Approval of Revised BG-1 for High School and Elementary Roof Recoating project  
Order #6840 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Revised BG-1 for High School and Elementary Roof Recoating project passed with a motion by Mrs. Meredith Hyde and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.L. Discussion/Approval of payment for high school HVAC/roof construction invoices as attached  
Order #6841 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment for high school HVAC/roof construction invoice as attached passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.M. Discussion/Approval to surplus technology equipment as attached  
Order #6842 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus technology equipment as attached passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mrs. Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

5.N. Discussion/Approval to add $500 stipend to extra service salary schedule for Food Service Assistant Coordinator (as requested by Jeannie Blanchard)  
Order #6843 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add $500 stipend to extra service salary schedule for Food Service Assistant Coordinator passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6844 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mrs. Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for June 15, 2023  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired-Logan Davenport   Middle School Math
Chunyun Cheng   	Elementary Instructional Asst.
Lanel Morris   	Custodian
Erik Waywood   	Middle School Social Studies
Additional Assignments-	Melissa Dulin   	Co-ed Golf Coach
Erin Woolsey   	Middle School Girls' Basketball Coach
Resigned-	Michael B. Godbey   	HS English
Schyuler Storms   	Co-ed Golf Coach  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6845 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Kent Dillingham and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mr. Kent Dillingham       Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Mrs. Meredith Hyde        Yes

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary