Regular Meeting
January 27, 2025 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session January 27, 2025 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, Michael Wes Ausenbaugh, and Meredith Hyde

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, Cassie Bruch, Jeannie Blanchard, Mary Beth Drennan and Christy Winfrey

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #7057 - 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
Meredith Hyde             Yes

4. Discussion/Approval to enter into closed session in order for the Board to review and discuss applications and potentially select individual(s) for the two unfilled board seats.  
Order #7058 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into closed session in order for the Board to review and discuss applications and potentially select individual(s) for the two unfilled board seats passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

5. Approval to exit closed session and resume the regular agenda  
Order #7059 - Motion Passed:  Approval to exit closed session and resume the regular agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes

6. Acknowledgement that Mary Beth Drennan, and Christy Winfrey were selected by the Board to fill the two open seats on the Board. These individuals will have to run in the next regular election in November of 2026 to complete the remainder of the unexpired term for each seat, which will end December 31, 2028. 

7. Swearing in of new Board members Mary Beth Drennan and Christy Winfrey to assume their duties immediately.  

8. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
8.A. Communications  
8.A.1. Communications: Jeannie Blanchard Presentation and overview of district nutrition and physical activity report followed by brief open forum to ask questions or make comments related to nutrition, wellness, and physical activity.  
8.A.2. Board Member Communications  
8.A.3. 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).  
8.B. Reports  
8.B.1. Distribution of written copies of required KY Open Records and Open Meetings Acts and Managing Government Records: A Cooperative Undertaking  
8.B.2. Preschool Update/Report  
8.B.3. Elementary Principal's Report  
8.B.4. Jr./Sr. High Principal's Report  
8.B.5. DPP Enrollment and Attendance Report  
8.B.6. Current School Year School Calendar Update - School will be in session on February 10 and March 14 as make-up days.  
8.B.7. Chief Academic Officer Report  
8.B.8. Superintendent's Report -Verbal  
8.B.8.a. Tornado safe room project update  

9. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
9.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #7060 - 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
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes

9.B. Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Draft Budget  
Order #7061 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025-2026 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes 
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes

9.C. Discussion/Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2025 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for March 24, May 19, June 23, and December 15. The first meeting in 2026 will be January 26. All Board meetings will be streamed if possible "live" on the District Facebook page or some other similar platform.  
Order #7062 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Meeting Dates for 2025 to be the last Monday of each month at 6pm in the Dawson Springs Board of Education Office except for March 24, May 19, June 23, and December 15. The first meeting in 2026 will be on January 26 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes

9.D. Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar as proposed by Mr. Marshall and the District Calendar Committee: Flex PD for staff Aug. 6/7, mandatory PD Aug. 8-15, Opening Day Aug. 18, and students first day is Aug. 19.  
Order #7063 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar as proposed by Mr. Marshall and the District Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes

9.E. Discussion/Approval to enter into contract with Tonia French to provide occupational therapy services to students beginning January 3, 2025  
Order #7064 - Motion Passed:  Approval to enter into contract with Tonia French to provide occupational therapy services to students beginning January 3, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes 
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes

9.F. Presentation/Discussion/Approval of 2024-2025 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card and Report Card Findings and Recommendations  
Order #7065 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2024-2025 Nutrition, Physical Activity Report Card, Report Card Findings, and Recommendations passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes 
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes

10. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7066 - 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
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
10.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2024  
10.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
10.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions: 
Hired: Amanda Scott--HS Softball Head Coach 1/3/25
Resigned: Rhianna Wallace--MS Cheer Coach 1/3/25
Resigned: Lucas Johnson--Art Teacher 1/24/25  
10.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

11. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #7067 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh and a second by Christy Winfrey.  
Mrs. Vicki Allen          Yes
Mr. Michael Ausenbaugh    Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary