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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 #68338 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda 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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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 February 24, 2025 Regular Meeting
Order #68339 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the February 24, 2025 Regular Meeting 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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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.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68340 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $9,129,204.38
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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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.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68341 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68342 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented 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.A.
Fundraisers
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of School Activity Fund Budgets
VII.F.
Approval of KETS 2nd Offer of Assistance for Technology
VII.G.
District Technology Plan 2025-2026
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of revised 2024-2025 School Calendar
Order #68343 - Motion Passed: Approval of revised 2024-2025 School Calendar with a last day for students of May 28, 2025 and closing day for staff being May 29, 2025 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.B.
Consider Russell High School Graduation Date
Order #68344 - Motion Passed: Approval of May 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. as the date for the Russell High School Graduation with rain dates of May 24th and May 25th at 2:00 p.m. 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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VIII.C.
Consider approval of Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Schedule
Order #68345 - Motion Passed: Approval of Speech-Language Pathologist Salary Schedule beginning with the 2025-2026 School Year 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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VIII.D.
Consider payment of Alt32 Invoice for RATC Roof/RHS HVAC Project
Order #68346 - Motion Passed: Approval of a payment to Alt32 of $81,516.53 for RATC Roof/HVAC 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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VIII.E.
Consider approval of Design Development Drawings for the RATC/HVAC Project
Order #68347 - Motion Passed: Approval of Design Development Drawings for the RATC/HVAC Project 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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VIII.F.
Consider approval of Pay Application #1 from General Heating & Air Conditioning for Russell Independent Emergency HVAC Project
Order #68348 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #1 for $15,435.00 from General Heating & Air Conditioning for Russell Independent Emergency HVAC Project 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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VIII.G.
Consider approval of Revised BG-1 for Russell Independent Emergency HVAC Project
Order #68349 - Motion Passed: Approval of Revised BG-1 for Russell Independent Emergency HVAC Project 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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VIII.H.
Consider payment of Alt32 Invoice #1 for Emergency HVAC Project
Order #68350 - Motion Passed: Approval of $30,146.40 to Alt32 for Invoice #1 of the Emergency HVAC Project 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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VIII.I.
Consider funding for RHS JAG Students and Teacher to attend the JAG KY State Career Development Conference and Competition
Order #68351 - Motion Passed: Approval of an expenditure of $500 for RHS JAG Students and one Teacher to attend the JAG KY State Career Development Conference and Competition 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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VIII.J.
Consider approval of Russell Primary Preschool Tuition Rates for 2025-2026
Order #68352 - Motion Passed: Approval of Russell Primary Preschool Tuition Rates of $27 per day for 2025-2026 school year 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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VIII.K.
Consider approval of unpaid long-term leave request for Jill Lykins
Order #68353 - Motion Passed: Approval of unpaid long-term leave request for Jill Lykins 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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VIII.L.
Consider approval of Booster Fundraisers
Order #68354 - Motion Passed: Approval of Booster Fundraisers 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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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.M.
Consider 1st Reading of School Psychologist Job Description
Order #68355 - Motion Passed: Approval of 1st Reading of School Psychologist Job Description 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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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder- Change of date to Tuesday April 29, 2025
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XI.A.
Enter into Executive Session
Order #68356 - Motion Passed: Enter into Executive Session Per KRS 61.810 (1) f at 7:05 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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XI.B.
Return from Executive Session
Order #68357 - Motion Passed: Return from Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. 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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XII.
Closing
Order #68358 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 8:01 p.m. 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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