Regular Meeting
August 28, 2023 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session August 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the School Board Room, 118 East Acadia Street, Dawson Springs, KY with the following school board members present: 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 Kristin Merrill

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6846 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
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  
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. Preschool Report/Update  
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report  
4.C.4. Enrollment and Attendance Report  
4.C.5. District Technology Data Security  
4.C.6. Chief Academic Officer Report  
4.C.7. Superintendent's Report  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #6847 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR)  
Order #6848 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval to continue elementary RTI/Learning Recovery Position for 2023-2024  
Order #6849 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue elementary RTI/Learning Recovery Position for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Brannigan Ethridge, Laura James and Elizabeth Robinson as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2023-2024 upon completion of required training and/or updates.  
Order #6850 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Kristin Merrill, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Brannigan Ethridge, Laura James and Elizabeth Robinson as ARC (Admissions and Release Committee) Chairpersons for 2023-2024 upon completion of required training and/or updates passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.E. Presentation/Discussion/Approval, per 702 KAR 1:170, acknowledging the district has reviewed this guidance (meaning the Data Security and Breach Notification and Best Practice Guide) and implemented the best practices that meet the needs of personal information reasonable security in our district.  
Order #6851 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.F. Discussion/Approval of Senior Class Trip during spring break to Amusement Park in Florida  
Order #6852 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Senior Class Trip during spring break to Amusement Park in Florida passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.G. Discussion/Approval of band trip to Branson, Missouri during spring break  
Order #6853 - Motion Passed:  Approval of band trip to Branson, Missouri during spring break passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.H. Discussion/Approval of payment of HS HVAC and roof construction invoices as attached  
Order #6854 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of HS HVAC and roof construction invoices as attached passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.I. Discussion/Approval to purchase a used truck for the maintenance department around $15,000 or less  
Order #6855 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a used truck for the maintenance department around $15,000 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.J. Discussion/Approval of agreement for psychological consultation services as needed (agreement attached)  
Order #6856 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement for psychological consultation services as needed passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.K. Discussion/Approval of student #2120386712 to attend partial day/partial week per student plan  
Order #6857 - Motion Passed:  Approval of student #2120386712 to attend partial day/partial week per student plan passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6858 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for July 31, 2023  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Notification of Personnel Actions-
Hired: 	Lora Boyd   	Preschool Teacher
Hayln McKnight   	High School FMD Instructional Assistant
Kathy Watson   	FT 2nd Shift Custodian
Gary Brown   	FT 2nd Shift Custodian
Brittany Mabry   	Substitute Cook/Baker
Erin Purdy   	Archery Coach
Dylan Simpson   	HS Boys' Basketball Assistant/JV Coach
Transferred:Lori Vaughn   	Preschool IA > Preschool Teacher
Ashley Hickey   	Elementary IA > Preschool IA
Resigned:	Denisha Randolph  HS FMD IA effective 9/22/2023
On Leave:	#4328  		Maternity  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6859 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary