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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 #68204 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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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 June 24, 2024 Regular Meeting and July 8, 2024 Special Called Meeting
Order #68205 - Motion Passed: Approval of Minutes of June 24, 2024 Regular Meeting 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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Order #68206 - Motion Passed: Approval of Minutes of July 8, 2024 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68207 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $6,626,480.75
passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68208 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68209 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VII.A.
Approval of Bread and Dairy Bid
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of 2nd Reading of District Policy and Procedure Updates
Order #68210 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2nd Reading of District Policy and Procedure Updates with a notation that the Board prohibits the use of medicinal cannabis on school property passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VIII.B.
Consider approval of 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report
Order #68211 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VIII.C.
Consider approval of State and Federal Assurances
Order #68212 - Motion Passed: Approval of State and Federal Assurances passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VIII.D.
Consider approval of the 2024 Employee Handbook
Order #68213 - Motion Passed: Approval of the 2024 Employee Handbook passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VIII.E.
Consider Adult Breakfast and Lunch Pricing
Order #68214 - Motion Passed: Approval of an Adult Breakfast Pricing of $2.45 and Lunch Pricing of $ 3.85 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VIII.F.
Consider approval of Emergency Teaching Certification for Keith Roark
Order #68215 - Motion Passed: Approval of Emergency Teaching Certification for Keith Roark 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VIII.G.
Consider the addition of one Marching Band Camp Stipend to be paid from the Band Allocation
Order #68216 - Motion Passed: Approval of the addition of one Marching Band Camp Stipend of $1,250 to be paid from the Band Allocation 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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VIII.H.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Order #68217 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-August 26, 2024
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #68218 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:48 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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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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Absent
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