Russell Middle School
July 23, 2024 4:00 PM
July SBDM Meeting
1. Welcome
1.1. Roll Call
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
1.2. Review Mission Statement for RIS
1.2.1. "Our mission is to inspire and empower all students to reach their maximum potential: one student, one lesson, one day at a time."
2. Business
2.1. Approval of Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Jon Tate and the consensus of the council.

2.2. Selection of SBDM Officers
2.2.1. Selection of Vice Chair
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Mr. Wills to be the Vice Chair passed with a motion by Mr. Lance Evans and a second by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.2.2. Selection of Secretary
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Mrs. Cornwell to assume Secretary Duties passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Jon Tate.

Member Votes
Mrs. Rachel Cornwell Yes
Mr. Lance Evans Yes
Mr. Jeff Frasure Yes
Mr. Johnny Highfield Yes
Mr. Jon Tate Yes
Mr. Josh Wills Yes
2.3. Public Comment
2.4. Approval of minutes for the June 18th meeting
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Tate and a second by Mr. Josh Wills and the consensus of the council.

2.5. Distribution of policies, Bylaws, and required paperwork
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Appropriate papers filled out by SBDM members. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure and the consensus of the council.

2.5.1. Distribution of Open Meetings Act and Student Free Speech and Religious Liberty Rights
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Appropriate papers were filled out by SBDM members. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure and the consensus of the council.

2.5.2. Distribution (fill out) Russell Independent Schools SBDM Electronic Notification Permission
2.5.3. Distribution of Your Duty Under the Law
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Appropriate papers were filled out by SBDM members. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure and the consensus of the council.

2.6. Determine Regular SBDM meeting dates, times, and location
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  All members have completed all required trainings and submitted paperwork. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure and the consensus of the council.

2.7. Collection of completed/anticipated council member trainings
2.8. Munis Report
2.9. Review Financials
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  $71,051 carryover money for SBDM. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Frasure and the consensus of the council.

2.9.1. Bank Statement
2.9.2. SBDM Funds
2.9.3. RMS Activity Account
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Consolidate 6A + 6B to just 6th Grade, 7A to 7B to just 7th grade. passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and a second by Mr. Jon Tate and the consensus of the council.

2.9.4. Bank Reconciliation Report
2.10. Approval of Fundraisers
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Approved PTO Fundraiser for Book Fair and Track and Field Concessions. passed with a motion by Mr. Jon Tate and a second by Mr. Lance Evans and the consensus of the council.

2.11. Approval of Fees for the 2024-2025 School Year
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  $20 technology fee per student is our only fee. passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and the consensus of the council.

2.12. Review School's Safety and Emergency Plan
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Lance Evans and the consensus of the council.

2.13. E-Hallpass Information
2.14. Announcements
2.15. Good News Report
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Reviewed Behavior Matrix form and the Behavior Folder. passed with a motion by Mr. Josh Wills and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield and the consensus of the council.

3. Closing Business
3.1. Next Regular Meeting is August 20th, 4:00 pm in RMS Conference Room
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:  Monthly meeting will be the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM. passed with a motion by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and a second by Mr. Johnny Highfield and the consensus of the council.

3.2. Adjourn
Actions Taken

Order #1 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Lance Evans and a second by Mrs. Rachel Cornwell and the consensus of the council.