Russell Independent
August 06, 2026 1:15 PM ET (12:15 CT)
Russell Independent Special Board Meeting
I. Welcome
II. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2026–2027 Tax Rate and Authorization to Advertise
Actions Taken

Order #68665 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Proposed 2026–2027 Tax Rate and Authorization to Advertise passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Absent
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
III. Consider the addition of one RPS Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #68666 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the addition of one RPS Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Member Votes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Absent
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
IV. Consider the addition of one 6.5 hour per day Kindergarten Instructional Aide Position for the 2027-2027 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #68667 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the addition of one 6.5 hour per day Kindergarten Instructional Aide Position for the 2027-2027 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Member Votes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Absent
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
V. Consider Emergency Certification for one Middle School Math Teacher due to a lack of qualified applicants
Actions Taken

Order #68668 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Emergency Certification for one Middle School Math Teacher due to a lack of qualified applicants passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Absent
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI. Consider approval of State and Federal Assurances
Actions Taken

Order #68669 - Motion Passed:  Approval of State and Federal Assurances passed with a motion by Mr. Samuel Pack and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Absent
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #68670 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 1:34 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Samuel Pack.

Member Votes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Mr. Samuel Pack Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Absent
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes