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I.
Call To Order
Mr. Whitt called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.
I.A.
Moment of Silence
Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.
I.C.
District Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire and empower all students to reach their maximum potential: one student, one lesson, one day at a time.
Progressing into the future…
Our Students are our top priority.
Our School Family plays a crucial role in student development, achievement, and success.
Our Parents are supportive partners and are essential in the advancement of each student.
Our Community shares our desire to develop highly skilled and productive citizens.
Our Technology enables our students to reach beyond the classroom.
Our Culture inspires leadership and excellence.
Our Academics focus on rigorous standards and global success.
II.
Adopt the Agenda
Order #68519 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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III.
Delegations
Procedures for Addressing the Board of Education
The Russell Independent School District Board of Education encourages attendance at meetings of the Board of Education. The Board of Education understands that from time to time the public may wish to share opinions with them at these meetings. Procedures for speaking to the Board of Education are detailed below:
· Those who wish to address the Board of Education must sign the Delegation sheet provided prior to each Regular Meeting. This sheet can be found beside the Board Agenda on a podium near the entrance of the room.
· Generally, in the first ten minutes of the Meeting, the Board Chair will ask for delegations. At this time please state your name, the name of the organization or group that you are representing, and the subject that you would like to address. Please keep in mind that issues regarding a specific school should be shared with Principal and/or Site Based Decision Making Council, as that is the governing body for that school.
· Individuals may address the Board of Education for a maximum of 5 minutes, as determined by the Board Chair.
· The Board Chair reserves the right to intervene in order to maintain order and to ensure the expedient conduct of the Board’s business.
· Comments to the Board should be stated in a professional manner. Accusations and/or disparaging remarks about individuals will not be permitted.
IV.
Recognitions/Achievements/Reports
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the November 24, 2025 Regular Meeting
Order #68520 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the November 24, 2025 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68521 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $11,978,332.03
passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68522 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68523 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VII.A.
Overnight Trips
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2026
Order #68524 - Motion Passed: Approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2026 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.B.
Consider payment of Architect Invoice #5 for the RHS HVAC and RATC Roof BG#25-264
Order #68525 - Motion Passed: Payment of Architect Invoice #5 of $18,692.30 the Russell Independent HS HVAC and Vocational School Roof BG #25-264 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider Pay Application #6 for BG #25-177 Russell Ind Emergency HVAC Project
Order #68526 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay GHAC $25,995.00 as requested on Pay Application #6 for BG #25-177 Emergency HVAC Project passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider approval of BG-4 for Project #25-177 Russell Ind Emergency HVAC Project
Order #68527 - Motion Passed: Approval of BG-4 for Project #25-177 Russell Ind Emergency HVAC Project passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.E.
Consider approval of Pay Application #5 for $235,368.00 to Trace Creek for Project #25-264 RHS HVAC and RATC Roof
Order #68528 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #5 for $235,368.00 to Trace Creek for Project #25-264 RHS HVAC and RATC Roof Project passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.F.
Consider approval of financial assistance and overnight trip for Orchestra students attending KMEA
Order #68529 - Motion Passed: Approval of financial assistance of approximately $8,993.41 and overnight trip for Orchestra students attending KMEA passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.G.
Consider approval of MOU with TPC Wellness
Order #68530 - Motion Passed: Approval of MOU with TPC Wellness passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.H.
Consider approval of revised 2025-2026 School Calendar
Order #68531 - Motion Passed: Approval of revised 2025-2026 School Calendar changing May 19, 2026, to a Non-Instructional Day passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.I.
Consider approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar
Order #68532 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.J.
Consider approval of Booster Fundraisers
Order #68533 - Motion Passed: Approval of Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-January 26, 2026
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #68534 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:35 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Mr. Samuel Pack
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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