Russell Independent
August 12, 2024 12:00 PM
Russell Independent Special Board Meeting
I. Welcome
II. Consider approval of Tax Rates for the 2024-2025 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #68219 - Motion Passed:  Approval to set the tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year at 86.7 with a 1% exoneration rate; the total Real Property Rate will be 86.7 Cents per $100 of valuation. The Personal Property Rate will be 86.7 Cents per $100 valuation. Motor vehicle rate will be set at 50.4 cents per $100 of valuation; the real estate and personal property levels include 6.2 cents that is committed to the Building Fund. The Utility Tax of 3% is continued, including cable television services. Aircraft and watercraft are taxed at 86.7 cents per $100 of valuation passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. John Jones Absent
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
III. Consider approval of July 8, 2024 Revised Special Called Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #68220 - Motion Passed:  Approval of July 8, 2024 Revised Special Called Minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. John Jones Absent
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
IV. Consider approval of State and Federal Assurances
Actions Taken

Order #68221 - Motion Passed:  Approval of State and Federal Assurances passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. John Jones Absent
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
V. Meeting Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #68222 - Motion Passed:  Meeting Adjournment at 12:38 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Member Votes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. John Jones Absent
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes