Regular Meeting
April 22, 2024 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY

The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session April 22, 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: Leonard Whalen, Larry Cavanah, Amanda Almon, Todd Marshall, Jennifer Ward, Laura James, Kristin Merrill, Spencer Spratt, and Cassie Bruch

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6927 - 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): 
Fine Art Award Winners: Hailee Davis, 5th Grade "Mr. Lucas", Breanna Ross, 6th Grade "Mr. Lucas", Anabell Jarboe - 11th Grade "Mr. Lucas"  
4.A. Recognition: MCC "Excellence in Teaching" Awards Apr. 30, 2024 at 6pm  
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. Preschool Update/Report  
4.C.2. Elementary Principal's 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- The last day for students will be May 30, 2024 and Graduation and Closing Day will be May 31, 2024. (There will be no school on Monday, May 27, to recognize Memorial Day.)  
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 #6928 - 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 to proceed on the cafeteria refrigerator and freezer replacement and additional small freezer pad project per RBS Architects specs and drawings. (This will be paid entirely with foodservice funds.)    
Order #6929 - Motion Passed:  Approval to proceed on the cafeteria refrigerator and freezer replacement and additional small freezer pad project per RBS Architects specs and drawings passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde 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.C. Discussion/Approval of BG-1 for HS Foodservice refrigerator and freezer replacement and additional small freezer pad and freezer addition (all to be paid with foodservice funds)   
Order #6930 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-1 for HS Foodservice refrigerator and freezer replacement and additional small freezer pad and freezer addition   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.D. Discussion/Approval to proceed with phase 1 plans to build a stand-alone tornado safe facility at 314 Eli Street on the lot across from the HS gym between the bus garage and parking lot. FEMA project number HMGP 4630-0041-R (See attached FEMA Phase 1 Approval Letter. Total FEMA award for project is 2 million dollars.)  
Order #6931 - Motion Passed:  Approval to proceed with phase 1 plans to build a stand-alone tornado safe facility at 314 Eli Street on the lot across from the HS gym between the bus garage and parking lot FEMA project number HMGP 4630-0041-R 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       No
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 24-25  
Order #6932 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 24-25 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 to utilize capital outlay funds to replace the floor in the Hard Work Cafe at an approximate cost of $10,000  
Order #6933 - Motion Passed:  Approval to utilize capital outlay funds to replace the floor in the Hard Work Cafe at an approximate cost of $10,000 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

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6934 - 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 March 25, 2024  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired: 	Tara Huddleston  	Sub Teacher & Inst Assistant  3/29/2024
Gary Brown   	2nd Shift Custodian   		4/1/2024
Sarah Skinner   	2nd Shift Custodian  		4/1/2024
Angel Embry   	Cook/Baker   			4/15/2024
Brandon Mosbey   	Sub Teacher & Inst Assistant  4/18/2024
Abigail Ward   	Sub Teacher & Inst Assistant  4/18/2024
Resigned: 	Katelinn Storms  	High School Cheer Coach   	4/10/2024
Ashley McKnight   High School MSD Teacher   	end of year
On Leave:	#4233  Medical   	12/18/2023-5/31/2024 		(intermittent)
#4353  Maternity	2/9/2024-5/9/2024 		(est end date)
#4360  Maternity	3/28/2024-5/31/2024 		(end of year)
Retiring:	Randy Galloway   	Custodian   			5/1/2024
Telisa Cotton   	Elementary Teacher   		6/1/2024
Tracy Collins   	Kindergarten Teacher   		10/1/2024  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
6.E. Acknowledge and authorize Superintendent to personally utilize 5 days of annual leave as specified in Board policy 03.122 for the 23/24 school year.  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6935 - 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