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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 #68223 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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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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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 the Meeting Minutes from the July 22, 2024 Regular Meeting and the August 12, 2024 Special Called Meeting
Order #68224 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the July 22,2024 Regular Meeting 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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Yes
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Order #68225 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the August 12,2024 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford 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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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68226 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $6,626,480.75
passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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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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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68227 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack 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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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68228 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented 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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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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Yes
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VII.A.
Fundraisers
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of updated Food Service Manual
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider Softball Field Renovation Quote from Quicksand Farms
Order #68229 - Motion Passed: Approval of Softball Field Renovation Quote from Quicksand Farms in the amount of $26,700 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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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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Yes
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VIII.B.
Consider approval of Disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Information Agreement
Order #68230 - Motion Passed: Approval of Disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Information Agreement 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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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider approval of the Agreement to Furnish Food Service between Russell Independent Schools and the Russell Primary Preschool
Order #68231 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Agreement to Furnish Food Service between Russell Independent Schools and the Russell Primary Preschool 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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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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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider approval of RMIS Cross Country Contribution
Order #68232 - Motion Passed: Approval of RMIS Cross Country Contribution of $1,000 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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Yes
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VIII.E.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Order #68233 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers 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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Yes
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VIII.F.
Review of Data Security Breach Information
VIII.G.
Consider Contract with Davidson Therapy Services for Speech Therapy
Order #68234 - Motion Passed: Approval of a Contract with Davidson Therapy Services for Speech Therapy in the 2024-2025 School Year 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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Yes
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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
September 23, 2024 Meeting Reminder
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #68235 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:55 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford 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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Yes
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