Regular Meeting
January 29, 2024 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session January 29, 2024 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, Meredith Hyde and Carol Niswonger.

1. Call to Order and Welcome  

2. Roll call   
Discussion: None 	Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Todd Marshall, Larry Cavanah, Laura James, Jennifer Ward, Cassie Bruch, Spencer Spratt, Kristin Merrill, Jeannie Blanchard and Elizabeth Robinson.

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6899 - 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

3.A. Election of Board Chairperson (2 year term per Board Policy 01.41) 
Kent Dillingham nominated Vicki Allen as Board Chairperson.  All in agreement. 

3.B. Election of Board Vice-Chairperson (2 year term per Board Policy 01.41)
Meredith Hyde nominated Michael Wes Ausenbaugh as Board Vice-Chairperson.  All in agreement. 
  
3.C. Discussion/Appointment of School Board Secretary (Board Policy 01.412) Amanda Almon and Treasurer (Board Policy 01.413) Amanda Almon (Both 2 year term to run concurrent with board chair election per Board Policy)  
Kent Dillingham nominated Amanda Almon as School Board Secretary and Treasurer.  All in agreement.

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action):
4.A. Recognition: Recognition of Fine Art Award Winners: Luke Robinson Elementary - "FNAF", Kaitlynn Wainer 7th Grade - "Collage", Aden McKinney Freshmen "The Farm" Recognition of Access Point Graduate: Serenity Shea Tapp 
4.B. Communications: Jeannie Blanchard Presentation and overview of district nutrition and physical activity report followed by brief open forum to ask questions or make comments related to nutrition, wellness, and physical activity.  
4.B.1. Board Member Communications: None 
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.3.a. Update on the following trips and fund raising efforts: Cheer Trip, Band Trip, Senior Trip  
4.C.4. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report  
4.C.5. Current School Year School Calendar Update: Due to missing January 16, 17, 18, 19, we will be utilizing March 15, May 28, May 29, and May 30 to be in school as specified in the original 23/24 school calendar and May 30 will be our current last day of school for students. This would make graduation and closing day Friday, May 31st, pending no additional make-up days are needed. We have already picked up February 16 as a make-day.  
4.C.6. Chief Academic Officer Report  
4.C.7. Superintendent's Report  
4.C.7.a. Review of potential Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) plan should it be needed due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #6900 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report 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.B. Discussion/Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2024 as attached/proposed. Meetings will be the last Monday of each month at 6pm at the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for April, May, June, and December. The first meeting in 2025 will be January 27. All Board meetings will be streamed "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform.  
Order #6901 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2024 as attached/proposed. Meetings will be the last Monday of each month at 6pm at the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for April, May, June, and December. The first meeting in 2025 will be January 27 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 2024-2025 Draft Budget  
Order #6902 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2025 Draft Budget 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 to entertain sealed bids for campus lawn mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance to begin March 1, 2024 and run through Dec. 31, 2024 (seek bid based on weekly quote)  
Order #6903 - Motion Passed:  Approval to entertain sealed bids for campus lawn mowing, trimming and landscape maintenance to begin March 1, 2024 and run through Dec. 31, 2024 v 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 agreement for Orientation and Mobility Services on an as needed basis as presented.  
Order #6904 - Motion Passed:  Approval of agreement for Orientation and Mobility Services on an as needed basis 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.F. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2022 2023 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card and Report Card Findings and Recommendations.  
Order #6905 - Motion Passed:  Discussion/Approval of 2022 2023 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card and Report Card Findings and Recommendations  passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde 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.G. Discussion/Approval to create a middle school girls softball program and a boys baseball program at the request of Athletic Director Elizabeth Robinson. Add a middle school head coaching extra service salary of $935 for each and (1) $350 assistant coach’s stipend for each. The athletic department will be responsible for uniforms and other related expenses. (Official proposal attached)  
Order #6906 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create a middle school girls softball program and a boy’s baseball program at the request of Athletic Director Elizabeth Robinson. Add a middle school head coaching extra service salary of $935 for each and (1) $350 assistant coach’s stipend for each. The athletic department will be responsible for uniforms and other related expenses passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde 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.H. Discussion/Approval of Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Assurance Certification 2024-2026.  
Order #6907 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Family Resource Youth Service Center (FRYSC) Assurance Certification 2024-2026 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

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6908 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent 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

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for December 18, 2023  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Resigned: Ashley Hickey   Preschool IA   2/16/2024
On Leave: #4233   Medical   12/15/2023-1/31/2024 (est.)  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6909 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting 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

_____________________________________	_____________________________________
Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary