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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 #68303 - 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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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
IV.A.
RPS STLP Group
IV.B.
RISD Wellness Hearing
IV.C.
School Board Member Appreciation
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
VI.
Board of Education Officers Election
VI.A.
Chair
Order #68304 - Motion Passed: Nomination of Sean Whitt for Board Chair beginning at the conclusion of the January 27, 2025 Board Meeting running through the conclusion of the January 2026 School Board 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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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.
Vice-Chair
Order #68305 - Motion Passed: Nomination of Judy Ledford for Vice Board Chair beginning at the conclusion of the January 27, 2025 Board Meeting running through the conclusion of the January 2026 School Board Meeting 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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Absent
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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.
Secretary
Order #68306 - Motion Passed: Nomination of Dr. M. Sean Horne for Secretary beginning at the conclusion of the January 27, 2025 Board Meeting running through the conclusion of the January 2026 School Board 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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Absent
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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.D.
Treasurer
Order #68307 - Motion Passed: Nomination of Dennis Chambers for Board Treasurer beginning at the conclusion of the January 27, 2025 Board Meeting running through the conclusion of the January 2026 School Board 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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Absent
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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.
Regular Business
VII.A.
Approval of Minutes of the December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting
Order #68308 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting 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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Absent
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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.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68309 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $9,819,591.98
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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Absent
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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.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68310 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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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Absent
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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.
Consent Agenda
Order #68311 - 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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Absent
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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.A.
Fundraisers
VIII.B.
Overnight Trips
VIII.C.
Rental Applications
VIII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VIII.E.
Approval of CDIP, CSIP and GAP Plans for Russell Primary, Russell-McDowell Intermediate, Russell Middle and Russell High School
VIII.F.
Approval to Surplus District Property
IX.
New Business
IX.A.
Consider approval of the Draft 2025-2026 Budget for Russell Independent Schools
Order #68312 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Draft 2025-2026 Budget for Russell Independent Schools 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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Absent
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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.B.
Consider the appointment of one member to the Certified Evaluation Appeal Panel
Order #68313 - Motion Passed: Appointment of Carolyn McGranahan to the Certified Evaluation Appeal Panel 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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Absent
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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.C.
Consider approval of a Contract with King's Daughters Medical Specialties, Inc. for Athletic Training Services
Order #68314 - Motion Passed: Approval of a Contract with King's Daughters Medical Specialties, Inc. for Athletic Training Services 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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Absent
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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.D.
Consider approval RHS HVAC Bid Award
Order #68315 - Motion Passed: Approval RHS HVAC Bid Award to General Heating & Air Conditioning at a cost of $418,700 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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Absent
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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.E.
Consider approval of BG-1 for the RHS HVAC and RATC Roof Project
Order #68316 - Motion Passed: Approval of BG-1 for the 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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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.F.
Consider approval of Student Accident Insurance Renewal
Order #68317 - Motion Passed: Approval of Student Accident Insurance Renewal at a cost of $54,105.20 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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Absent
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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.G.
Consider approval of an Overnight Trip and Financial Assistance for RHS and RMS students to attend KMEA
Order #68318 - Motion Passed: Approval of an Overnight Trip and Financial Assistance in the amount of approximately $2,304.54 for RHS and RMS students to attend KMEA 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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Absent
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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.H.
Consider payment of $550 to the RHS Dance Team Booster Group
Order #68319 - Motion Passed: Approval to reimburse $550 to the RHS Dance Team Booster Group for a nonrefundable competition fee due to the trip being canceled for weather 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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Absent
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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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X.
Updates and Information
X.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
X.B.
Meeting Reminder-February 24,2025
X.C.
SBDM Information
X.D.
Cards/Letters
XI.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XII.
Other Business and Information
XII.A.
Enter into Executive Session per KRS 61.810 1 (c) Discussion of proposed or pending litigation
Order #68320 - Motion Passed: Enter into Executive Session Per KRS 61.810 (1) c at 7:20 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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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Absent
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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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XII.B.
Return from Executive Session
Order #68321 - Motion Passed: Return from Executive Session at 7:59 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest 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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Absent
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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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XIII.
Closing
Order #68322 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 8:00 p.m. 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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Absent
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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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