Regular Meeting
April 28, 2025 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session April 28, 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 #7089 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda 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

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognition of Access Graduate: Makyde Banks  
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 #7090 - 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

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 2025/2026.  
Order #7091 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Food Service Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Intent to Participate for FY 2025/2026 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.C. Discussion/Approval acknowledging the 2024-2025 final school calendar to reflect that the last day for students and graduation will both be on May 23, 2025 and closing day for staff will be May 27, 2025.  
Order #7092 - Motion Passed:  Approval acknowledging the 2024-2025 final school calendar to reflect that the last day for students and graduation will both be on May 23, 2025 and closing day for staff will be May 27, 2025  passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde 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 to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2025 at an anticipated approximate cost of $23,000  
Order #7093 - Motion Passed:  Approval to retain Duguid, Gentry and Associates, P.S.C. as our school district auditor for FY2025 at an anticipated approximate cost of $23,000 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.E. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with KCTCS, OCTC and HealthForce Kentucky for 2025-2026 school year  
Order #7094 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with KCTCS, OCTC and HealthForce Kentucky for 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde 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.F. Discussion/Approval to continue partnerships with the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) for 2025-2026 in multiple disciplines at an approximate cost of $14,350  
Order #7095 - Motion Passed:  Approval to continue partnerships with the West Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC) for 2025-2026 in multiple disciplines at an approximate cost of $14,350 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.G. Discussion/Approval of Agreement to utilize Mountain Comprehensive Care Center as needed for student services.  
Order #7096 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Agreement to utilize Mountain Comprehensive Care Center as needed for student services 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.H. Discussion/Approval of Elementary Guidance Counselor job description and to add a $1,500 salary to the extra service salary schedule beginning 2025-2026  
Order #7097 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Elementary Guidance Counselor job description and to add a $1,500 salary to the extra service salary schedule beginning 2025-2026  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.I. Discussion/Approval to create, post and hire Elementary Guidance Counselor position.  Based on certified salary schedule, the contract will be 185 days with 12 extended days and extra service stipend of $1,500.  
Order #7098 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire Elementary Guidance Counselor position.  Based on certified salary schedule, the contract will be 185 days with 12 extended days and extra service stipend of $1,500 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde 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. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7099 - 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

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for March 24, 2025  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Resigned: Erin Woolsey   MS Girls' Basketball Coach   4/18/2025
On Leave:   #4278   Maternity/FMLA   beginning 2/24/2025
#4280   Medical/Maternity   beginning 4/9/2025
Retiring: Todd Marshall   Jr/Sr. HS Principal   6/30/2025  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
6.E. Acknowledge and authorize Superintendent to personally utilize 5 days of annual leave as specified in Board policy 03.122 for the 24/25 school year.  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #7100 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Christy Winfrey 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

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Vicki Allen	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary