Regular Meeting
February 26, 2024 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session February 26, 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, Wes Ausenbaugh, Kent Dillingham, Carol Niswonger, and Meredith Hyde

1. Call to Order and Welcome  

2. Roll call   
Discussion: None	Also present: Larry Cavanah, Amanda Almon, Todd Marshall, Jennifer Ward, Laura James, Kristin Merrill, Spencer Spratt, Cassie Bruch

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6913 - 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. Recognition:  Recognition of Fine Art Award Winners: Elementary- Jace Stanley "The Gitrog Monster", Middle School- Lainey Lowe "Flowers of the East", High School- Carter McCutchen "The Showdown"  
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  
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 #6914 - 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 to surplus old band uniforms and sell uniforms for band fundraiser  
Order #6915 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus old band uniforms and sell uniforms for band fundraiser 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 to surplus and properly dispose of bus parts, leftover tornado donated items and other unneeded facilities items within district  
Order #6916 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus and properly dispose of bus parts, leftover tornado donated items and other unneeded facilities items within district 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 #6917 - 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 January 29, 2024 and Special Meeting February 6, 2024  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6918 - 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