Regular Meeting
December 16, 2024 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session December 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the School Board Room, 118 East Acadia Street, Dawson Springs, KY with the following school board members present: Michael Wes Ausenbaugh, Carol Niswonger, Meredith Hyde and Kent Dillingham. Absent:  Vicki Allen

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 Taylor Mathis.

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #7049 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
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:
Recognition of Retiree Randy Galloway with 17 years of service.
Recognition of 4 years of Board of Education Service to Carol Niswonger
Recognition of multiple years of Board of Education Service to Kent Dillingham  
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. Chief Academic Officer Report  
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report - verbal report  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #7050 - 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           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.B. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C.  
Order #7051 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2023-2024 Financial Audit conducted by Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. 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

5.C. Discussion/Approval of second reading of policy 09.4341 regarding Alternative Education.  
Order #7052 - Motion Passed:  Approval of second reading of policy 09.4341 regarding Alternative Education passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval to purchase a 2006 International 78 passenger bus from Marshall County for $8000 to use primarily as a spare.  
Order #7053 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a 2006 International 78 passenger bus from Marshall County for $8000 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval to change Elementary Director of Teaching and Learning position to 225 days annually.  
Order #7054 - Motion Passed:  Approval to change Elementary Director of Teaching and Learning position to 225 days annually passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7055 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for November 25, 2024  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: No actions  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses 
6.E. Approval to surplus: 
--Foodservice slicers: 
-Hobart Meat Slicer, Model # 512, Serial # 37-17G-147, ML# 23044, 115 volts, DS Property Sticker #10132
-Globe Food Equipment Co., Model # 3875V, M.D.  5-98, Serial# 387309, 115AC
--AV cart with mounted projector inside  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #7056 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Ms. Carol Niswonger.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Absent
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes
Ms. Carol Niswonger       Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

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Vicki Allen                              Amanda Almon
Chairman                                 Secretary