Regular Meeting
June 20, 2024 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session June 20, 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, Kent Dillingham, Carol Niswonger, and Meredith Hyde. Absent: Wes Ausenbaugh

1. Call to Order and Welcome  
2. Roll call  
Discussion: None
Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Spencer Spratt, Todd Marshall

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #6960 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognition  
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 #6961 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (they will take a second reading at next meeting to become policy)- 
Policies: 01.11, 01.111, 01.3, 01.83, 02.31, 02.311, 02.442, 03.11, 03.124, 03.13251, 03.21, 03.23251, 04.5, 05.4, 06.22, 06.31, 06.33, 06.34, 08.23, 09.126, 09.14, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.224, 09.2242, 09.226, 09.2261, 09.227, 09.42, 09.422, 09.423, 09.4232, 09.425, 09.43, 09.435, 09.438  
Order #6962 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1st Reading of the following KSBA updated Board Policies (they will take a second reading at next meeting to become policy)- Policies: 01.11, 01.111, 01.3, 01.83, 02.31, 02.311, 02.442, 03.11, 03.124, 03.13251, 03.21, 03.23251, 04.5, 05.4, 06.22, 06.31, 06.33, 06.34, 08.23, 09.126, 09.14, 09.22, 09.2211, 09.224, 09.2242, 09.226, 09.2261, 09.227, 09.42, 09.422, 09.423, 09.4232, 09.425, 09.43, 09.435, 09.438 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2024-2025 school year.  
Order #6963 - Motion Passed:  Approval, per KRS 160.570 and in accordance with KRS 41.240, to continue with Planter's Bank as our bond of depository for 2024-2025 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2024-2025 at an estimated total cost of approximately $3,000 which includes being a part of their Grant Writing Consortium.  
Order #6964 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnership with Green River Educational Cooperative (GRREC) for 2024-2025   passed with a motion by Ms. Carol Niswonger and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval of lease agreement in conjunction with the City of Dawson Springs for Athletic Teams to use Riverside Park and City Park Baseball/Softball Field  
Order #6965 - Motion Passed:  Approval of lease agreement in conjunction with the City of Dawson Springs for Athletic Teams to use Riverside Park and City Park Baseball/Softball Field passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.F. Discussion/Approval of payment of $31,816.90 to the City of Dawson Springs for the SRO for the 2023-2024 school year  
Order #6966 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of $31,816.90 to the City of Dawson Springs for the SRO for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.G. Discussion/Approval of the 2023-2024 final amended school calendar as presented  
Order #6967 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 final amended school calendar as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.H. Discussion/Approval of Lease Agreements with the City of Dawson Springs for Riverside and City Park usage as presented.  
	No action taken as listed item is duplicate of item 5E 

5.I. Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 district employee pay dates from July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025 as presented.   
Order #6968 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2025 district employee pay dates from July 1, 2024 until June 30, 2025 as presented passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.J. Discussion/Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement with RBS Architects on the Freezer/Cooler Project as presented.  
Order #6969 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Owner-Architect Agreement with RBS Architects on the Freezer/Cooler Project as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.K. Discussion/Approval of the district certified evaluation plan (CEP) for 2024-2025  
Order #6970 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the district certified evaluation plan (CEP) for 2024-2025 passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.L. Discussion/Approval to modify the FY 2024-2025 contract of the classified Guidance Secretary position to 195 contract days at 7 hours per day  
Order #6971 - Motion Passed:  Approval to modify the FY 2024-2025 contract of the classified Guidance Secretary position to 195 contract days at 7 hours per day passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #6972 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for May 20, 2024 and June 5, 2024  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: 
Hired:  Sydney Perkins - Kindergarten Teacher   7/1/2024
Tara Huddleston   Elementary FMD Inst. Assistant   7/1/2024 
Michael Lee   Middle School Social Studies Teacher   7/1/2024 
Jonathan Palmer - Computer/LAN Tech & Integration Specialist + Girls' Varsity Basketball Head Coach   7/1/2024
Transferred: Abigail Garrett   Elementary FMD Inst. Asst. > Kindergarten Inst. Asst.   7/1/2024
Resigned: Alexis Blanton   Cook/Baker   5/9/2024
Mickey Blue   HS Softball Head Coach   6/30/2024
Trista Peyton   FRYSC Assistant   6/30/2024
Rayghan Vilt   Elementary Teacher   6/30/2024
Retiring: Tracy Collins   Kindergarten Teacher   10/1/2024  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
6.E. Approval to surplus outdated and unused technology equipment  
6.F. Approval to surplus old satellite dish, antiquated filing cabinets and other miscellaneous metal pieces from maintenance and transportation that are no longer needed nor usable.   

7. Motion to enter closed session per KRS: 61.810 (f): Personnel to discuss Superintendent Evaluation  
Order #6973 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  Closed session entered at 6:21 pm  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

7.A. Motion to exit closed session and resume regular open session  
Order #6974 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde. Closed session exited at 6:50 pm 
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

8. Public review of Superintendent Evaluation  

9. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #6975 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Absent
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary