Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
August 13, 2026 4:00 PM ET (3:00 CT)
SBDM Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  At 4:02PM a motion to call the meeting to order with special guest Amanda McCall was passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Chelsea Dillon and the consensus of the council.

2. Agenda Revisions and Approval
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of meeting agenda passed with a motion by Chelsea Dillon and a second by Mrs. Makayla Suman and the consensus of the council.

3. Reading and Approval of Minutes
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval of minutes from 08/11/26 meeting passed with a motion by Chelsea Dillon and a second by Mrs. Makayla Suman and the consensus of the council.

4. Reports
4.a. Administrative Reports
Rationale

Enrollment: 446; 4 more expected

First Day of School was a huge success

Meet the Teacher Night was awesome!  Thank you to all that helped plan and decorate

Open House TBD

STEAM Night TBD

 

4.b. Committee Reports
4.c. Budget Reports
Rationale

SBDM Budget Review

5. New Business
5.a. 2nd Reading of Off-Campus Guidelines Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Review and discussion of "Off-Campus Emergency Information Guideline Policy". A motion to accept the second reading of the policy passed with a motion by Whitli Pridemore and a second by Mrs. Makayla Suman and the consensus of the council.

5.b. Review of Selection of Textbooks, Instructional Materials, and Student Support Services Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  A motion to accept this policy as written passed with a motion by Mrs. Makayla Suman and a second by Ms. Marandy Rowe and the consensus of the council.

5.c. Review of Title 1 Parent Involvement Policy
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Council chose to accept this policy with the following changes: 1)Change the wording of "PTA" to "PTO" 2)Change the reference from "Remind" to "the school's chosen form of communication" 3)Strike the entire sentence including "Title 1 Parent Involvement Form" from the policy. The motion to accept this policy passed with a motion by Mrs. Makayla Suman and a second by Whitli Pridemore and the consensus of the council.

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

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

Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  At 4:13PM the council entered into closed session per KRS 61.810(l)(f) passed with a motion by Chelsea Dillon and a second by Mrs. Makayla Suman and the consensus of the council.

Motion Passed:  At 4:17PM the council came out of closed session per KRS 61.810(l)(f) with the consensus to hire Tori Jackson for the open 3rd grade position. This decision passed with a motion by Mrs. Makayla Suman and a second by Ms. Marandy Rowe and the consensus of the council.

6. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approval to adjourn the meeting at 4:18PM passed with a motion by Chelsea Dillon and a second by Mrs. Makayla Suman and the consensus of the council.