Former Dawson Springs Independent School Board member Kent Dillingham was sworn in Monday night to fill the vacancy on the board created by the resignation of former board Chair Vicki Allen.
The board approved Dillingham’s appointment after Superintendent Leonard Whelan told the board that he was the only applicant for the vacancy.
click to download audioDillingham will serve on the board until the end of 2026. The non-partisan board seat will be on the ballot for the November 2026 election.
Board Chairman Wes Ausenbaugh presented the recommended tax rates to the board.
click to download audioSuperintendent Whelan recommended leaving the tax rates the same this year.
click to download audioWhelan noted they may have to consider increasing the rate in the future.
click to download audioThe board voted unanimously to adopt the 2025 real estate and personal property tax rates.
The board voted to approve a revised School Resource Officer contract between the school district, Dawson Springs, and Hopkins County Fiscal Court.
Board members approved the job description for a Director of Pupil Personnel.
The board heard updates from each of the schools, with all reporting a successful start to the school year.
And board members approved a buyback option that establishes a $25,000 property insurance deductible for the district.
