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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 #68490 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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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 September 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Order #68491 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the September 22, 2025 Regular Meeting 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #68492 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $9,237,838.72
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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #68493 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #68494 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Johnny Highfield and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VII.A.
Fundraisers
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
VII.D.
Approval of additional School-Based Counseling Service at RMIS and RMS through Pathways, Inc.
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider acceptance of SFCC KETS 1st Offer of Assistance
Order #68495 - Motion Passed: Acceptance of SFCC KETS 1st Offer of Assistance of $21,194 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.B.
Consider KISTA Participation Resolution for the purchase of one school bus
Order #68496 - Motion Passed: Approval of the KISTA Participation Resolution to purchase one school bus at an approximate cost of $155,166.00 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Calendar Committee
Order #68497 - Motion Passed: Approval of the 2026-2027 Calendar Committee 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider approval of Dataseam Registered Apprenticeship Program Participant
Order #68498 - Motion Passed: Approval of Dataseam Registered Apprenticeship Program Participant Levi Kidd 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.E.
Consider approval of RATC Electrical Upgrade
Order #68499 - Motion Passed: Approval of RATC Electrical Upgrade at an approximate cost of $35,113.21 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.F.
Consider approval of Pay Application #3 for the RHS HVAC and RATC Roof Project #25-264
Order #68500 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #3 for the RHS HVAC and RATC Roof Project #25-264 in the amount of $146,860.20 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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VIII.G.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Order #68501 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-November 24, 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 per KRS 61.810 1 (c) for discussion of proposed or pending litigation
Order #68502 - Motion Passed: Enter into Executive Session per KRS 61.810 1 (c) for discussion of proposed or pending litigation at 6:19 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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XI.B.
Return from Executive Session
Order #68503 - Motion Passed: Return from Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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XII.
Closing
Order #68504 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:21 p.m. 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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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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Mr. Johnny Highfield
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Yes
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