Regular Meeting
November 25, 2024 6:00 PM
High School MPR
317 Eli Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session November 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the High School MPR, 317 Eli Street, Dawson Springs, KY with the following school board members present: Vicki Allen, Michael Wes Ausenbaugh, Carol Niswonger, Meredith Hyde 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 and Anita Black

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #7042 - 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)  
4.A. Recognitions:
Gold Level Sponsors: Anita Black (Planters Bank), Meredith Hyde (DS Rotary), Jaymz Parker (Food Giant) 
Fine Art Award Winners: Jayden Sherman, 4th Gr, "Quiet Girl"
Jace Stanley, 6th Gr, "Krampus", Carter McCutchen, Jr, "Star Trek"
Girls and Boys State Qualifying Cross Country Teams and Coaches 
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- Reminder, February 10 and March 14 will be used as make-up days if we miss school 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 #7043 - 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 FY 2023-2024 audited Annual Financial Report  
Order #7044 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY 2023-2024 audited Annual Financial Report 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.C. Discussion/Approval of BG5 for completion of Food Service Freezer Replacement (BG24-362) in the amount of $256,371.95  
Order #7045 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG5 for completion of Food Service Freezer Replacement (BG24-362) in the amount of $256,371.95 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. Discussion/Approval to surplus the following items from foodservice: Milk Box: Dawson Springs ID# 10527 - True Brand
Ice Cream Freezer: Caravell - Brand     Model#406-995  
Order #7046 - Motion Passed:  Approval to surplus the following items from foodservice: Milk Box: Dawson Springs ID# 10527 - True BrandIce Cream Freezer: Caravell - Brand     Model#406-995   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

7. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7047 - 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
7.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for October 28, 2024  
7.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
7.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired: Shellie McDaniels   Elementary Writing Specialist/Coach  11/6/2024
 Sherry Barnes   	   Substitute Teacher   		    11/12/2024  
7.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
8. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #7048 - 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