Regular Meeting
March 24, 2025 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session March 24, 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, Meredith Hyde, Mary Beth Drennan and Christy Winfrey

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

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #7078 - 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
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognition of Access Graduates:
Donaven Morris Colson, Talea Sueann Jones, and Ally Nicole Sherman  
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 (if applicable) - Graduation and the final day of school for students is May 23.  
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 #7079 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented 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
5.B. Discussion/Approval to continue with Cunningham Landscaping for mowing and grounds work until March 31, 2026.  
Order #7080 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue with Cunningham Landscaping for mowing and grounds work until March 31, 2026 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

5.C. Discussion/Approval of FY2025 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $4,097 to be matched by the district at the present time  
Order #7081 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2025 KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $4,097 to be matched by the district at the present time 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

5.D. Discussion/Approval of contract with Three Corners Employment to provide pre-employment transition services to eligible students for the 2024-2025 school year.  
Order #7082 - Motion Passed:  Approval of contract with Three Corners Employment to provide pre-employment transition services to eligible students for the 2024-2025 school year 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

5.E. Discussion/Approval to collaborate and utilize Shelby Basham, licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) and her team to provide OT services as needed (official contract attached).  
Order #7083 - Motion Passed:  Approval to collaborate and utilize Shelby Basham, licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) and her team to provide OT services as needed   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

5.F. Discussion/Approval to partner with WE LEAD CS (Computer Science) to provide quality opportunities for interested HS students.   
Order #7084 - Motion Passed:  Approval to partner with WE LEAD CS (Computer Science) to provide quality opportunities for interested HS students 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
5.G. Review, Discussion/Approval of new storm shelter/safe room plans for FEMA project #DR 4630-0041.  
Order #7085 - Motion Passed:  Approval of new storm shelter/safe room plans for FEMA project #DR 4630-0041 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

5.H. Discussion/Approval of the 25/26 senior trip to Florida with tentative dates of May 8-13, 2026 and allow travel via flight or ground transportation (cost will have a great impact on mode of travel).  
Order #7086 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the senior trip to Florida with tentative dates of May 8-13, 2026 and allow travel via flight or ground transportation 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

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7087 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda 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
6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for February 24, 2025  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired: 	Helen Denton   	Substitute Teacher   	      3/3/2025
Kelsey Mitchell   Softball Assistant Coach     3/11/2025
Additional Extra Duty: Mattilin Galloway  MS Cheer Coach   3/20/2025
Resigned: 
Mickey Blue HS FMD Teacher & HS Boys Basketball Head Coach 2/28/2025
Dylan Simpson HS Boys Basketball V Asst./JV/Freshman Coach  3/9/2025
Melissa Dulin   Co-ed Golf Coach   				     3/19/2025
On Leave: #4278   Maternity/FMLA   			 beginning 2/24/2025
Retiring: Todd Marshall   HS Principal                     6/30/2025  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
7. Motion to Adjourn - Next regularly scheduled meeting is April 28, 2025  
Order #7088 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Christy Winfrey 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

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary