Regular Meeting
October 30, 2023 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session October 30, 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, Cassie Bruch, Kristin Merrill and Jay Vaughn
3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6871 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the 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

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognitions: Fine Art Award Winners-Brianna Travis - 5th "Vampire Moth", Lainey Lowe - 7th "Burrito Cult", Landon Virgin 10th "Halloween Night"  
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. Current School Year School Calendar Update- This is not "official" yet but we will have school on May 28th to make up for the gas leak day we missed on October 18.  
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 #6872 - 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 FY2024 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,327 to be matched at present time  
Order #6873 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2024 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,327 to be matched at present time 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.C. Discussion/Approval of payment of HS HVAC construction invoice as attached  
Order #6874 - Motion Passed:  Discussion/Approval of payment of HS HVAC construction invoice as attached passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger 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.D. Discussion/Approval of revised BG-1 form for project BG 22-371 (Elementary Exterior Door Replacement)  
Order #6875 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised BG-1 form for project BG 22-371 (Elementary Exterior Door Replacement) 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-5 form to close project BG 22-371 (Elementary Exterior Door Replacement)  
Order #6876 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-5 form to close project BG 22-371 (Elementary Exterior Door Replacement) 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 BG-5 form to close project BG 21-281 (Elementary Barrel Reroof)  
Order #6877 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-5 form to close project BG 21-281 (Elementary Barrel Reroof) 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. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6878 - 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 September 25, 2023  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired- 	Emilee Seeger   	High School Girls' Basketball Head Coach
Erin Woolsey   	High School Girls' Basketball Assistant Coach
Jessica Graham   	Elementary Academic Team Coach
Amber Putman   	Preschool Instructional Assistant
Syble DiNovo   	Substitute Cook/Baker
Resigned-	Amy Hunter   	Cook/Baker
Kendra Payne   	Elementary Instructional Assistant
On Leave	#4328			Maternity  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn - Next regularly scheduled meeting is November 27, 2023.  
Order #6879 - 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