Regular Meeting
October 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 October 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: 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: Amanda Almon, Jennifer Ward, Elizabeth Robinson, Kristin Merrill, Spencer Spratt, Cassie Ipock, Christy Darnell

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #7176 - 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
Serenity Mason - Elementary School
Eli Ford - Middle School
Journee Gamblin - High School  
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  

5. Action Items (Affirmative Motion needed)  
5.A. Approval of Treasurer's Report  
Order #7177 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the treasurer's report as presented 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
5.B. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for 2025-2026 with Pennyroyal Regional MH-MR Board, Inc. as attached.  
Order #7178 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for 2025-2026 with Pennyroyal Regional MH-MR Board, Inc. as attached 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.C. Discussion/Approval of FY2026 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,926 to be matched at present time.  
Order #7179 - Motion Passed:  Approval of FY2026 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $5,926 to be matched at present time 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

5.D. Discussion/Approval of termination of contract with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center for bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment effective October 23, 2025.  
Order #7180 - Motion Passed:  Approval of termination of contract with Ross Workman of Workman's Service Center for bus/vehicle inspections and general maintenance of buses, vehicles and other equipment effective October 23, 2025 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval of Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager job description (as attached). 
Order #7181 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager job description (as attached) 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.F. Discussion/Approval of $18,000 salary for Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager position.   
Order #7182 - Motion Passed:  Approval of $18,000 salary for Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager position 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.G. Discussion/Approval to create, post and hire for Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager position.  The position will be a part-time, classified contract. 
Order #7183 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire for Lead Vehicle Mechanic / District Fleet Manager position.  The position will be a part-time, classified contract 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.H. Discussion/Approval of Dawson Springs Independent Schools' advanced coursework policy (as attached) to be in compliance with KRS 158.6453.  
Order #7184 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Dawson Springs Independent Schools' advanced coursework policy (as attached) to be in compliance with KRS 158.6453 passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Yes
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7185 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent 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

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for September 29, 2025  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired: 	Brittany Randolph   	Substitute Custodian   		9/29/2025
Brooke Purdy   		Substitute Custodian   		9/29/2025
Todd Marshall   		Director of Pupil Personnel   10/02/2025
Helen Sizemore  		Substitute Cook/Baker   	10/13/2025
Tommy Rose   		Substitute Bus Driver   	10/14/2025
William "Cody" Brown   	Substitute Custodian   		10/15/2025
Lonnie Rogers   		Substitute Bus Driver   	10/17/2025

Additional Extra Duty:	
Bobbi Bell   Elementary Academic Team Co-coach   10/20/2025
Emma Thorp   Elementary Academic Team Co-coach   10/20/2025

On Leave: 	EE# 4368   	 FMLA/Medical   		10/22/2025 - 1/16/2026 approx.
Resigned:	Tara Huddleston	Elementary Instructional Asst. & HS Cheer Coach 10/10/2025  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  
6.E. Approval of Girls Basketball overnight trip January 9-10, 2026 and Boys Basketball overnight trip December 27-30, 2025 to participate in basketball tournaments.  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #7186 - Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting 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

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Michael Wes Ausenbaugh	Amanda Almon
Chairman	Secretary