Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM
SBDM Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Call to order at 9:00am with guests, Amanda McCall and Luke McAllister, in attendance passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Erica Miller and the consensus of the council.

2. Agenda Revisions and Approval
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of the updated agenda for the meeting on 7/10/25 passed with a motion by Paige Ladd and a second by Tiffany Wire 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 for learning, and a strong work ethic; preparing students for local and global citizenship. 

 

4. Reading and Approval of Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from 5/8/25 passed with a motion by Paige Ladd and a second by Erica Miller and the consensus of the council.

5. Reports
5.a. Administrative Reports
Rationale

Notification of Staff Resignation:  Mrs. Bechtel 

Position posted for Elementary Teacher at R-MIS

5.b. Committee Reports
5.c. Budget Reports
Rationale

SBDM Allocation for 25-26

5.d. Title I Reports
6. New Business
Rationale

  • SBDM Calendar

  • Election of Secretary 

  • Election of Vice Chair

  • The Kentucky Open Records & Open Meetings Acts

  • Regulation 158.183

  • Regulation 158.195

  • Proof of Receipt

  • SBDM Electronic Notification Permission

  • Log in for KSBA Portal

6.a. Adopt Meeting Dates for 2025-2026
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to accept SBDM meeting dates for 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Erica Miller and a second by Whitli Pridemore and the consensus of the council.

6.b. Review of R-MIS SBDM By-Laws
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  After review of the SBDM by-laws, recommendations were made to make amendments to Article 4 and Article 7. (see notes) Approval to accept the amendments passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Paige Ladd and the consensus of the council.

6.c. Review of Title One Parent Involvement Policy 13.08
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  After review of the Title I Parent Involvement Policy 13.08, a recommendation was made to amend the current policy. (see notes) Approval to accept the amendment passed with a motion by Tiffany Wire and a second by Whitli Pridemore and the consensus of the council.

6.d. Review of Dress Code Policy 14.03
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  After review of Dress Code Policy 14.03, approval to retire the policy passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Paige Ladd and the consensus of the council.

6.e. Review of Consultation Policy 7.02
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  After review of the Consultation Policy 7.02, a recommendation was made to amend the current policy. (see notes) Approval to accept the amendments passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Tiffany Wire and the consensus of the council.

6.f. Enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f)
Rationale

Enter into Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss applications for the open position of Elementary Teacher

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Guest, Luke McAllister, exited from council meeting prior to entering closed session. Approval to enter Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) at 9:55am to discuss applications for the open position of Elementary Teacher passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Erica Miller and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:  After consultation, a recommendation was made by Mr. Cornwell to hire Christine Gindelsperger for the open Elementary Teacher position. Approval to end Closed Session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) at 10:10am passed with a motion by Paige Ladd and a second by Tiffany Wire and the consensus of the council.

7. Old Business
8. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 10:11am passed with a motion by Erica Miller and a second by Whitli Pridemore and the consensus of the council.