Regular Meeting
September 25, 2023 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session September 25, 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, Todd Marshall, Laura James, Spencer Spratt, Cassie Bruch, Kristin Merrill and Shannon Garrett 

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6860 - 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: Gwyneth Larimore: Elementary - 3rd Grade, Kaitlynn Wainer: Middle - 7th Grade, Brooklyn West: High - 11th Grade  
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 Update/Report  
4.C.3. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report  
4.C.4. DPP 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 #6861 - 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. Discussion/Approval of Working Budget FY 2024 (2023--2024)  
Order #6862 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Working Budget FY 2024 (2023--2024) 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.C. Discussion/Approval of Family Resource and Youth Service Center School District Assurance Certification   
Order #6863 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Family Resource and Youth Service Center School District Assurance Certification   passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham 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.D. Discussion/Approval of payment for HS HVAC and roof construction invoices as attached  
Order #6864 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment for HS HVAC and roof construction invoices 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

5.E. Discussion/Approval of BG-4 form for roof project and Change Order Form #2 for HVAC project to add $55,890  
Order #6865 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-4 form for roof project and Change Order Form #2 for HVAC project to add $55,890 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.F. Discussion/Approval of draft BG-5 form as attached to start closing Roof Recoating Project BG 23-125  
Order #6866 - Motion Passed:  Approval of draft BG-5 form as attached to start closing Roof Recoating Project BG 23-125 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.G. Discussion/Approval to either reinstate the elementary site based decision making council or to continue as current operating with an advisory council to the principal. This is pertaining to KRS 160.346(15) based on prior CSI (Comprehensive Support and Improvement) status in our elementary school.  
Order #6867 - Motion Passed:  Approval to reinstate the elementary site based council per KRS 160.346(15) 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.H. Discussion/Approval to purchase 2 new 2025 Bluebird buses at a cost of $147,450 spec'd as attached. These would be in place of the 2 International rear engine buses ($124,020 each) that we had on order for nearly 2 years that International was not able to build.  
Order #6868 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase 2 new 2025 Bluebird buses at a cost of $147,450 spec'd 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 #6869 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda 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

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 28, 2023  

6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  

6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:  
Hired: 	Jordan Opalek	Preschool Instructional Assistant
Dana Cummins  	MS Math/Reading Teacher
Peyton Oliver  	Substitute Teacher/Instructional Assistant
Brandon Matheny	MS Boys Basketball Head Coach
Lisa Littlejohn   HS FMD Instructional Assistant
Shelby Roberson   Preschool Instructional Assistant
Resigned: 	Amber Garrett  	Preschool Instructional Assistant
Gary Brown 		Custodian
On Leave: 	#4328 		Maternity

6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6870 - 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