Regular Meeting
November 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 November 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: Michael Wes Ausenbaugh, Meredith Hyde, Christy Winfrey, and Kent Dillingham.  Board member absent:  Mary Beth Drennan

1. Call to Order and Welcome   
2. Roll call  
Discussion: None
Also present: Leonard Whalen, Amanda Almon, Jennifer Ward, Elizabeth Robinson, Kristin Merrill, Todd Marshall, Larry Cavanah, Cassie Ipock, Colton Clark, Eli Dunbar, Atosha Ellis, Eliza Watts, Melissa Larimore, Connie Moore, Rickard Key, Debra Key, Cassandra Profitt

3. Approval of the Agenda  
Order #7187 - Motion Passed:  Recommendation to approve the agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Absent
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, Jay Vaughn
Keelin Hoggard, Elementary 3rd Grade
Molly Keen, Middle School 8th Grade
Logan Peters, High School Freshman  
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).
•	Atosha Ellis presented to the board her concerns regarding an incident involving a Jr/Sr High teacher striking her son.  Her concerns were also about how the incident was handled by the district administration.
•	Eliza Watts also presented to the board her concerns regarding the student/teacher incident as listed above.
•	Per policy, no board comments were made regarding either presentation.

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 #7188 - 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         Absent
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.B. Discussion/Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with We Lead CS for 2026-2027 instructional services  
Order #7189 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with We Lead CS for 2026-2027 instructional services passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Absent
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.C. Discussion/Approval for rental of SUVs in Florida instead of a bus for transportation for Senior Trip (Senior sponsors will be driving)  
Order #7190 - Motion Passed:  Approval for rental of SUVs in Florida instead of a bus for transportation for Senior Trip (Senior sponsors will be driving) passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Absent
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.D. Discussion/Approval for Dawson Springs Independent Schools to enter into a service contract with Fuller Therapy to provide school-based physical therapy (PT) for eligible students  
Order #7191 - Motion Passed:  Approval for Dawson Springs Independent Schools to enter into a service contract with Fuller Therapy to provide school-based physical therapy (PT) for eligible students passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Meredith Hyde.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Absent
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.E. Discussion/Approval to create, post and hire a Jr/Sr High School certified teacher  
Order #7192 - Motion Passed:  Approval to create, post and hire a Jr/Sr High School certified teacher passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Christy Winfrey.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Absent
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

5.F. Discussion/Approval to purchase a used plow truck for around $15,000 or less  
Order #7193 - Motion Passed:  Approval to purchase a used plow truck for around $15,000 or less passed with a motion by Kent Dillingham and a second by Christy Winfrey.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Absent
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

6. Student Learning and Support Consent Items  
Order #7194 - Motion Passed:  Approval of consent agenda passed with a motion by Meredith Hyde and a second by Kent Dillingham.  
Michael Ausenbaugh        Yes
Mary Beth Drennan         Absent
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

6.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes for October 27, 2025  
6.B. Approval of Payment of Bills and Salaries  
6.C. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions:
Hired:	Lonnie Rogers 	Lead Mechanic/Fleet Manager 		11/01/2025
Diana Young 	Sub Teacher & Instruct. Assistant 	11/04/2025
R. Mance Chappell HS Academic Team Volunteer Coach 	11/17/2025
Scott Raup 		Substitute Bus Driver 			11/17/2025

Additional Extra Duty: 
Micki Clark 	HS Cheer Coach 				11/03/2025
Mary Morgan		Co-ed Archery Coach 			11/19/2025

On Leave: 
EE #4366   FMLA / Family from 11/7/2025 thru 2/4/2026 (possible full 60 days)
Resigned:  	Erin Purdy 		Co-ed Archery Coach 			11/13/2025  
6.D. Approval of Superintendent expenses  

7. Motion to Adjourn  
Order #7195 - 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         Absent
Meredith Hyde             Yes
Christy Winfrey           Yes
Kent Dillingham           Yes

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Michael Wes Ausenbaugh                  Amanda Almon
Chairman                                Secretary