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I.
Call To Order
Mr. Jones called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.
I.A.
Moment of Silence
Mr. Jones led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mr. Jones led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.
I.C.
District Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire and empower all students to reach their maximum potential: one student, one lesson, one day at a time.
Progressing into the future…
Our Students are our top priority.
Our School Family plays a crucial role in student development, achievement, and success.
Our Parents are supportive partners and are essential in the advancement of each student.
Our Community shares our desire to develop highly skilled and productive citizens.
Our Technology enables our students to reach beyond the classroom.
Our Culture inspires leadership and excellence.
Our Academics focus on rigorous standards and global success.
II.
Adopt the Agenda
Order #66672 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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III.
Delegations
Procedures for Addressing the Board of Education
The Russell Independent School District Board of Education encourages attendance at meetings of the Board of Education. The Board of Education understands that from time to time the public may wish to share opinions with them at these meetings. Procedures for speaking to the Board of Education are detailed below:
· Those who wish to address the Board of Education must sign the Delegation sheet provided prior to each Regular Meeting. This sheet can be found beside the Board Agenda on a podium near the entrance of the room.
· Generally, in the first ten minutes of the Meeting, the Board Chair will ask for delegations. At this time please state your name, the name of the organization or group that you are representing, and the subject that you would like to address. Please keep in mind that issues regarding a specific school should be shared with Principal and/or Site Based Decision Making Council, as that is the governing body for that school.
· Individuals may address the Board of Education for a maximum of 5 minutes, as determined by the Board Chair.
· The Board Chair reserves the right to intervene in order to maintain order and to ensure the expedient conduct of the Board’s business.
· Comments to the Board should be stated in a professional manner. Accusations and/or disparaging remarks about individuals will not be permitted.
IV.
Recognitions/Achievements/Reports
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the September 25, 2017 Regular Board of Education Meeting
Order #66673 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2017 Regular meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #66674 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $4,313,109.47
passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #66675 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VI.D.
Superintendent Travel
Order #66676 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Superintendent Travel passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #66677 - Motion Passed: Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VII.A.
Fundraisers
RHS
Trick or Treat for UNICEF-Hot Chocolate will be handed out and donations will be accepted. Proceeds will be given to UNICEF.
Spooky Grams for UNICEF-Candy grams, popcorn balls and candy corn will be sold. Proceeds will be given to UNICEF.
AFROTC Cadet Challenge-Letter writing Campaign asking for donations for Cadets. Proceeds will be used for the Spring Trip and Military Ball.
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
RHS Orchestra to Disney World during Spring Break of 2019
VII.C.
Rental Applications
Kiwanis Club of East Greenup County will use the RMS Kitchen and Cafeteria on December 9, 2017
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of Revised ARC Chairperson List for the 2017-2018 School Year
Preschool:
Kimberly Staton, Director of Federal Programs
Amy McGuire, Director of Special Education
Phillip Cassity, Principal
Lee Ann Crager-Hillman, Assistant Principal
Michelle Light, Counselor
Susan Williams, Director of Gifted Services
Heather Aldrich, District Assessment Coordinator
Russell Primary School:
Phillip Cassity, Principal
Lee Ann Crager-Hillman, Assistant Principal
Amy McGuire, Director of Special Education
Michelle Light, Counselor
Susan Williams, Director of Gifted Services
Heather Aldrich, District Assessment Coordinator
Russell McDowell Intermediate School
Pamela Wright, Principal
Beth Westenhoffer, Assistant Principal
Jalina Wheeler, Counselor
Amy McGuire, Director of Special Education
Heather Aldrich, District Assessment Coordinator
Russell Middle School
Shawn Moore, Principal
Stacey Thompson, Assistant Principal
Mark Casto, Counselor
Amy McGuire, Director of Special Education
Heather Aldrich, District Assessment Coordinator
Russell High School
Anna Chaffin, Principal
David Caniff, Assistant Principal
Terri McConda, Counselor
Jennifer Perry, Counselor
Amy McGuire, Director of Special Education
Heather Aldrich, District Assessment Coordinator
VII.F.
Review of Procedures 09.42811 AP.1, 09.14 AP.23, 03.19 AP.21 and 09.123 AP.1
VII.G.
Approval of Canine Contract with the City of Flatwoods
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of the November 1, 2017 SBDM Allocations
Order #66678 - Motion Passed: Approval of the November 1, 2017 SBDM Allocations passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.B.
Discussion of the 2017 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report for the Russell Independent School District
Order #66679 - Motion Passed: Review of the 2017 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report for the Russell Independent School District passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.C.
Consider amendment to the Food Service Procurement Policy
Order #66680 - Motion Passed: Approval of the amendment to the Food Service Procurement Policy passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.D.
Consider approval of Shortened School Day Waiver
Order #66681 - Motion Passed: Approval of Shortened School Day Waiver passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.E.
Consider District Property located at 409 Belfonte Street, Russell, Kentucky to be surplus to the need for the educational program of the District
Order #66682 - Motion Passed: Approval to declare District Property located at 409 Belfonte Street, Russell, Kentucky as surplus to the need for the educational program of the District passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.F.
Consider authorization of Superintendent M. Sean Horne to obtain fair market value of the 409 Belfonte Street, Russell, Kentucky property as determined by an appraisal made by a currently certified general property appraiser
Order #66683 - Motion Passed: Authorization of Superintendent M. Sean Horne to obtain fair market value of the 409 Belfonte Street, Russell, Kentucky property as determined by an appraisal made by a currently certified general property appraiser passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.G.
Discussion of Orchestra Tutoring Proposal
VIII.H.
Consider approval of KISTA Participation Resolution for the purchase of two school buses
Order #66684 - Motion Passed: Approval of KISTA Participation Resolution for the purchase of two school buses
passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.I.
Discussion of Calendar Committee recommendation for the 2018-2019 School Year
VIII.J.
Review of Proposed Drug Testing Policy
VIII.K.
Discussion of Jr. Soccer League
VIII.L.
Consider RMS Baseball Coaching Position
Order #66685 - Motion Passed: Approval of the creation of one additional Baseball Coaching Position at Russell Middle School to be paid on the Middle School Athletic Coaching Extra Service Line Item passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.M.
Consider recognition of the RHS Cheerleading, Choir and Orchestra Booster Groups
Order #66686 - Motion Passed: Approval of the RHS Cheerleading, Choir and Orchestra Booster Groups passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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VIII.N.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
RHS Choir Boosters
Cookie Dough Sales
Funds raised will be used to buy All-State and All-District Chorus music as well as pay for student needs throughout the school year (music, microphone stands, etc.).
RMS Dance Team Boosters
Sadie Hawkins Dance
Proceeds will be used for travel expenses and competition fees
Order #66687 - Motion Passed: Approval of the submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
District Enrollment less Preschool is 2218
District Attendance is currently 96.63%
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-November 27, 2017 to be held at Russell Central Office
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XI.A.
Enter into Executive Session per KRS 61.810 1 (c) Discussion of Pending Litigation Against the District
Order #66688 - Motion Passed: Motion to enter into Executive Session Per KRS 61.810 (1) C after a five minute recess at 7:12 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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XI.B.
Return from Executive Session
Order #66689 - Motion Passed: Return from Executive Session at 8:06 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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XII.
Closing
Order #66690 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 8:07 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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Ms. Debbie Finley
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Yes
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Mr. John Jones
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Yes
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Ms. Judy Ledford
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Yes
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Mr. Terry Vest
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Yes
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Mr. Sean Whitt
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Yes
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