Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
March 13, 2025 4:00 PM
SBDM Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Call to order at 4:00pm passed with a motion by Leigh-Ann Arbogast and a second by Jonathan Tate and the consensus of the council.

2. Agenda Revisions and Approval
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda for meeting on 3/13/25 passed with a motion by Kaitlyn Sammons and a second by Kelsey Nichols and the consensus of the council.

3. Reading of Mission, Vision or Belief Statments
Rationale

R-MIS Vision C-REATING A CULTURE OF RESPECT AND KINDNESS A-CHIEVING ACADEMIC

SUCCESS FOR ALL R-ECOGNIZING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES IN ALL STUDENTS and STAFF E-
NCOURAGING DISCOVERY S-ERVING AND SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY R-MIS Mission R-
MIS C.A.R.E.S. by partnering with families and the community to promote academic success, respect and

kindness, and leadership qualities in all students. We strive to instill integrity, a life-long enthusiasm

4. Reading and Approval of Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from 2/13/25 passed with a motion by Kelsey Nichols and a second by Jonathan Tate and the consensus of the council.

5. Reports
5.a. Administrative Reports
Rationale

Celebrations:

Book Fair!

Academic Team wins Regional Title! 

Archer Qualifies for State!

 

Enrollment:

433

5.b. Committee Reports
Rationale

SAC/PLC Notes

5.c. Budget Reports
Rationale

SBDM Budget Update

5.d. Title I Reports
6. New Business
6.a. Approval of 2025-2026 SBDM Tentative Budget
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Mr. Cornwell presented the council with the proposed 2025-2026 SBDM budget and explained the changes. Approval of 2025-2026 SBDM Tentative Budget passed with a motion by Jonathan Tate and a second by Katie Bechtel and the consensus of the council.

6.b. Approval of 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan for Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Rationale

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Mr. Cornwell presented the council with the proposed 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan for Russell McDowell Intermediate School. Approval of the PD plan passed with a motion by Kelsey Nichols and a second by Leigh-Ann Arbogast and the consensus of the council.

7. Old Business
8. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 4:28 pm passed with a motion by Kaitlyn Sammons and a second by Katie Bechtel and the consensus of the council.