Russell Independent
November 27, 2017 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Regular Board Meeting
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I. Call To Order
Rationale

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
Rationale

Mr. Jones led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.

I.B. Pledge to the United States Flag
Rationale

Mr. Jones led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.

I.C. District Mission Statement
Rationale

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
Actions Taken

Order #66691 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
III. Delegations
Rationale

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
IV.A. Presentation of Google Certified Teachers
IV.B. Russell Middle School STLP Presentation
V. Notification of Personnel Matters
Rationale

New Hires

Anissa Mabery 28 hour per week Preschool Aide

Kaylynn Riffe 27 hour per week Preschool Aide

Levi Dalton Band Color Guard Assistant

Brad Cornwell RHS Asst. Baseball Coach

Chuck Cantrell RHS Asst. Basketball Coach

Emmitt Lemaster RMS Evening Custodian

Rebecca Castle District Bus Monitor

Victoria Kirk RMIS Evening Custodian

 

RMS Student Achievement Coaches

Jill Banks

Erica Bergmann

Holly Ross

Kristi Beckelheimer

Andrea Ferguson

Tim Decker

Hollie Hamilton

Joan Michael Leadingham

RMS Student ESS Tutors

McKenzie Miller

Mackenzie Adams

Hannah Blaine

Classified Substitutes

Jacob Hall

Cindy Billups

Candice Selvage

Micah Bowling

Emergency Certified Substitutes

Kelli Lutz

William Thompson

Holly Hall

VI. Regular Business
VI.A. Approval of Minutes of the October 30, 2017 Special Called Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #66692 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the October 30, 2017 Special Called Meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.B. Treasurer's Report
Actions Taken

Order #66693 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $3,973,930.52 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Actions Taken

Order #66694 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.D. Superintendent Travel
Actions Taken

Order #66695 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent travel as submitted passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #66696 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII.A. Fundraisers
Rationale

RMS

Mrs. Martin’s Class will make and sell Christmas Ornaments. Proceeds will be used for Community Based Instruction Trips.

 

RHS

Chick Fil A Leader Academy Students will receive donations to make stockings for children in need.  Stockings will be donated to FRYSC Program.

VII.B. Overnight Trips
Rationale

RHS Overnight Trip to England, Ireland and Wales June 10-June 18, 2019

VII.C. Rental Applications
Rationale

RMIS Gym to be used by XFC Girls Soccer (Stefany Stephenson) beginning December 3rd and each Sunday until weather permits outside practice

RMIS Gym to be used by Grace Baptist Church (Dave Craft) on December 9, 2017 

RISD Soccer Complex and Recess Field to be used by River Cities Soccer Club (Jeremy Grizzle) March 24th-June 2, 2018

RMS Cafeteria to be used by James Deere on December 9, 2017 from 6-8:00 p.m. 

 

VII.D. Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E. Approval of Russell High School Textbook Purchase
VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Consider District Audit Report
Actions Taken

Order #66697 - Motion Passed:  Acceptance of the 2017 District Audit Report as presented by Kelley, Galloway, Smith, Goolsby passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.B. Consider approval of 2018-2019 School Calendar
Actions Taken

Order #66698 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.C. Consider financial assistance for and approval of KMEA Overnight Trip
Actions Taken

Order #66699 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an overnight trip and financial assistance for students and chaperones attending KMEA passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.D. Consider the addition of Academic Sponsors for RMIS
Actions Taken

Order #66700 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the addition of two Third Grade Quick Recall Sponsors to be paid a stipend of $400 annually from the RMIS Academic Team Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.E. Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Rationale

RHS Dance Team

 

Bake Sale at the Nutcracker Performances

Christmas Basket Raffle

*Proceeds will be used for expenses for Regional, National and other competitions and basic expenses; entry fees, costumes, uniforms, transportation, meals, insurance, nonprofit status, supplies and choreography

 

Dinner before a basketball game in January

*Proceeds will be used for Dance Team trip to Nationals, choreography and costumes

 

Sponsor Letter to Family and Friends

*Proceeds will be used for Dance Team trip to Nationals

 

Split the Pot at home basketball games (Dance Team has gaming license)

*Proceeds will be used for Dance Team trip to Nationals

 

Moe’s Night

*Proceeds will be used for Dance Team trip to Nationals, choreography and costumes

 

Jazz Clinic

*Proceeds will be used for Dance Team trip to Nationals

 

Actions Taken

Order #66701 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
IX. Updates and Information
IX.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
Rationale

District Attendance is currently 96.36%

District Enrollment is currently 2209 less Preschool 

IX.B. December 18, 2017 Regular Meeting and December 20, 2017 Special Called Meetings will be held at Central Office
IX.C. Classified Christmas Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Russell High School
IX.D. SBDM Information
IX.E. 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
Actions Taken

Order #66702 - Motion Passed:  Motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:09 p.m. Per KRS 61.810 1 (c) for discussion of pending litigation against the District passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
XI.B. Return from Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #66703 - Motion Passed:  Return from Executive Session at 7:38 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
XII. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #66704 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 7:39 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes