Regular Meeting
September 30, 2024 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session September 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the School Board Room, 118 East Acadia Street, Dawson Springs, KY with the following school board members present:, Wes Ausenbaugh, Carol Niswonger, and  Meredith Hyde.  Absent:  Vicki Allen and Kent Dillingham

1. Call to Order and Welcome  
2. Roll call   
Discussion: None
Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Spencer Spratt, Jennifer Ward, Todd Marshall, Kristin Merrill, Larry Cavanah, Cassie Bruch, Paulette Gray, Erica Davis and BethAnne Clayton

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #7014 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognition: Preschool Personnel  
4.B. Communications - Amendment 2 discussion/info  
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: 
Current K-12  enrollment 561 + Preschool enrollment 72= 633 total enrollment. K-12 attendance percentage 94.57% year to date as of 9/26.  
4.C.5. Current School Year School Calendar Update - Reminder, February 10 and March 14 may be used as make-up days if school days are missed prior to these dates.  
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 #7015 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
5.B. Discussion/Approval of Working Budget FY 2025 (2024--2025)  
Order #7016 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Working Budget FY 2025 (2024--2025) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval to provide a one-time fringe benefit bonus as part of the compensation for the 2024-2025 school year in the amount of $2000 to be paid on the paycheck received in November of 2024, subject to the required withholdings. This applies to every currently employed full-time, contracted employee and those active substitute employees who have worked 20 days or more this school year OR a substitute being eligible to receive this compensation by requesting it to the Human Resources Coordinator after completing 20 days worked. This fringe benefit bonus will be compensation for services rendered and for the benefit of the common (public) schools.  
Order #7017 - Motion Passed:  Approval to provide a one-time fringe benefit bonus as part of the compensation for the 2024-2025 school year for $2000 to be paid on the paycheck received in November of 2024, subject to the required withholdings. This applies to every currently employed full-time, contracted employee and those active substitute employees who have worked 20 days or more this school year OR a substitute being eligible to receive this compensation by requesting it to the Human Resources Coordinator after completing 20 days worked. This fringe benefit bonus will be compensation for services rendered and for the benefit of the common (public) schools passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval of participating partner agreement, science and design lab agreement, and confidentiality agreement with Dataseam, as attached, to provide computers and student learning opportunities in the field of technology.  
Order #7018 - Motion Passed:  Approval of participating partner agreement, science and design lab agreement, and confidentiality agreement with Dataseam, as attached, to provide computers and student learning opportunities in the field of technology passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval of elementary writing specialist/coach job description. This position will be paid with grant funding and will be operating on a annual basis so long as grant funds are available.  
Order #7019 - Motion Passed:  Approval of elementary writing specialist/coach job description. This position will be paid with grant funding and will be operating on a annual basis so long as grant funds are available passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
5.F. Discussion/Approval to post job opening for elementary writing specialist/coach. This position will be year-to-year pending available grant funds.  
Order #7020 - Motion Passed:  Approval to post job opening for elementary writing specialist/coach. This position will be year-to-year pending available grant funds passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.G. Discussion/Approval of pay applications #2 and #3 as attached for the Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362  
Order #7021 - Motion Passed:  Approval of pay applications #2 and #3 as attached for the Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.H. Discussion/Approval of change order #2 as attached for the Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362  
Order #7022 - Motion Passed:  Approval of change order #2 as attached for the Food Service Freezer-Cooler Replacement project BG 24-362 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.I. Discussion/Approval of OT/PT services as needed for students as attached.  
Order #7023 - Motion Passed:  Approval of OT/PT services as needed for students as attached passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.J. Discussion/Approval of a part-time 4 hour per day custodial position to help with cafeteria duty when students are in session and any additional days as needed as approved by Superintendent.  
Order #7024 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a part-time 4 hour per day custodial position to help with cafeteria duty when students are in session and any additional days as needed as approved by Superintendent passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.K. Discussion/(Re)Approval of district funding assurances for 2024-2025.  
Order #7025 - Motion Passed:  Approval of district funding assurances for 2024-2025 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.L. Discussion/Approval to use the WKEC Co-op "Mentor! That" program for new teacher induction and teacher mentoring program as required by new legislation under KRS 161.031 (2).  
Order #7026 - Motion Passed:  Approval to use the WKEC Co-op "Mentor! That" program for new teacher induction and teacher mentoring program as required by new legislation under KRS 161.031 (2) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.M. Discussion/Approval to add a $1000 stipend to the extra service salary table for any mentor serving in the district mentorship program with the approval of the superintendent. (Title funds may be usable in some instances)  
Order #7027 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $1000 stipend to the extra service salary table for any mentor serving in the district mentorship program with the approval of the superintendent passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.N. Discussion/Approval that the Dawson Springs Board of Education will not permit the use of medicinal cannabis by any student on any school property.  
Order #7028 - Motion Passed:  Approval that the Dawson Springs Board of Education will not permit the use of medicinal cannabis by any student on any school property passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.O. Discussion/Approval to surplus/scrap (if no bids) buses 0503 (runs), 0508 (runs), and 0610 (does not run)  
Order #7029 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus/scrap (if no bids) buses 0503 (runs), 0508 (runs), and 0610 (does not run) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7030 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 26, 2024 and September 16, 2024  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired: 	Ladonna Pace-Hooper:  Concessions Coordinator  8/23/2024
Courtney Trimble: Preschool Teacher  9/3/2024
Robert "Mance" Chappell:  Sub Teacher  9/6/2024
Kendra McCune:  Sub Teacher & Inst Assist  9/16/2024
Resigned:  	Tammy Marcum:  FT Cook/Baker  9/12/2024
Michael Lee:  MS Soc. Studies Teacher  9/23/2024
Retiring:  	Tracy Collins:  Kindergarten Teacher  10/1/2024  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
6.E. Surplus elementary HMH Journeys materials that are antiquated and no longer used/needed.  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #7031 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Absent
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary