Regular Meeting
September 29, 2025 6:00 PM
School Board Room 
118 East Acadia Street 
Dawson Springs, KY
The Dawson Springs Board of Education met in regular session September 29, 2025 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, Meredith Hyde, Christy Winfrey, Mary Beth Drennan and Kent Dillingham.
1. Call to Order and Welcome
2. Roll call  
Discussion: None
Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Jennifer Ward, Elizabeth Robinson, Kristin Merrill, Spencer Spratt, Cassie Ipock, Larry Cavanah, David Walls, Melinda Walls, Tabatha Adams, Ashley Miles, Trey Miller, Malaia Miller, Ollie Combs, Jesse Robinson, Frankie Galloway, Amber Parker, James Parker, Mike Opalek, David Hyde, Scott Raup

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #7168 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

4. Recognition, discussion, communication and report items (No Board Action)  
4.A. Recognitions - Fine Art Award Winners 
Presented by Art Teacher, Mr. Jay Vaughn
Rosalie Smith - Elementary School
Jace Stanley - Middle School
Braelynn Vincent - High School  
4.B. Communications  
4.B.1. Board Member Communications  
Discussion: Mr. Dillingham noted to the board the loss of great Panther alumni: Mr. Jerrol Miller. He expressed the recognition of a great supporter to the schools and community.    

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).  
Discussion: David Walls presented to the board concerns regarding issues with volunteer coach, Judd Tyson.  Melinda Walls presented to the board concerns regarding issues with volunteer coach, Judd Tyson.  Ashley Miles presented to the board concerns regarding the volunteer coach situation.  Tabatha Adams reported to the board concerns regarding traffic control during school dismissal times around district campus.

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: 
Attendance since school started August 19 
Preschool 90.4% (enrollment 76)
Elementary 95% (enrollment 260)
M/HS 94.8% (enrollment 278)
Overall Attendance percentage 94.44% with P-12 enrollment 614  
4.C.5. Chief Academic Officer Report  
4.C.6. Superintendent's Report  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #7169 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.B. Discussion/Approval of 2025-2026 Working Budget  
Order #7170 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2025-2026 Working Budget passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval of band trip to Pensacola, FL during spring break  
Order #7171 - Motion Passed:  Approval of band trip to Pensacola, FL during spring break passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.D. Discussion / Approval to add a $2,500 annual stipend to the extra service salary schedule for an Associate Classroom Instructor (Classified) for performing additional duties as assigned  
Order #7172 - Motion Passed:  Approval to add a $2,500 annual stipend to the extra service salary schedule for an Associate Classroom Instructor (Classified) for performing additional duties as assigned passed with a motion by Mary Beth Drennan and a second by Christy Winfrey.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval of MTSS Supports as attached with KSBA policy to follow for next meeting  
Order #7173 - Motion Passed:  Approval of MTSS Supports as attached with KSBA policy to follow for next meeting passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Mary Beth Drennan.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7174 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for August 25, 2025  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired:	Stephanie Clayton   Substitute Custodian  9/4/2025
Shannon Garrett     Substitute Custodian  9/4/2025
Shelby Johnson      Substitute Custodian  9/4/2025
Courtney Trimble    Substitute Custodian  9/5/2025
Tammy Marcum        Substitute Custodian  9/9/2025
On Leave: EE# 4224   FMLA/Maternity  

6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
6.E. Approval to surplus high school business textbooks no longer in use (as attached)  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #7175 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

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Michael Wes Ausenbaugh	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary