Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
September 11, 2025 4:00 PM
SBDM Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Call to order at 4:00pm with special guest, Amanda McCall, in attendance passed with a motion by Erica Miller and a second by Chelsea Dillon and the consensus of the council.

2. Agenda Revisions and Approval
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of agenda for meeting on 9/11/25 passed with a motion by Paige Ladd and a second by Whitli Pridemore 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
ACHIEVING 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 meeting on 8/14/25 passed with a motion by Paige Ladd and a second by Chelsea Dillon and the consensus of the council.

5. Reports
5.a. Administrative Reports
Rationale

Enrollment: 476

Open House 9/15, Picture Day 9/12, Spelling Bee, House Day Celebration, B.O.Y. Testing completion date 9/19

5.b. Committee Reports
Rationale

PLC Minutes/Notes

5.c. Budget Reports
Rationale

Review of SBDM Budget

5.d. Title I Reports
Rationale

MTSS Schedule complete and started!  Big thank you to Ms. Nichols and her team.

6. New Business
Rationale

Election of Minority Representative per KRS 160.345(2)(b)

6.a. Review of Accelerated Reader Policy 13.05
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Council reviewed the Accelerated Reader Policy 13.05 and discussed possible revisions. It was decided that grade-level PLCs will discuss, and the policy will be reviewed again at a future SBDM meeting. Motion to accept the policy as-is, until further review, passed with a motion by Erica Miller and a second by Whitli Pridemore and the consensus of the council.

6.b. Review Policy 13.09 Video and Television Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Council reviewed Video and Television Policy 13.09 and it was suggested that a revision be made. Approval to accept the policy with revisions passed with a motion by Tiffany Wire and a second by Chelsea Dillon and the consensus of the council.

6.c. Consider Approval of 24-25 School Profile Report
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to accept the 24-25 School Profile Report with no revisions passed with a motion by Paige Ladd and a second by Erica Miller and the consensus of the council.

7. Old Business
8. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 4:38pm passed with a motion by Tiffany Wire and a second by Chelsea Dillon and the consensus of the council.