Russell Independent
December 18, 2017 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Regular Board Meeting
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
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Mr. Jones led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.

I.C. District Mission Statement
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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 #66705 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda 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
III. Delegations
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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. Special Education Program Update
V. Notification of Personnel Matters
VI. Regular Business
VI.A. Approval of Minutes of November 27, 2017 Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #66706 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the November 27, 2017 Regular meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest 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
VI.B. Treasurer's Report
Actions Taken

Order #66707 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,935,145.80 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
VI.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Actions Taken

Order #66708 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford 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.D. Superintendent Travel
Actions Taken

Order #66709 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent Travel 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
VII. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #66710 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda as presented 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
VII.A. Fundraisers
Rationale

RMS Maroon Team 7B will sell Crush Grams in February 2018

VII.B. Overnight Trips
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RE: Overnight trip requests for the Russell High School Academic teams

·        Jan. 5-6              Olentangy-Liberty Academic Tournament, Columbus Ohio

·        Jan. 12-13          Northmont Science Olympiad Invitational, Dayton Ohio

·        Mar. 2-3             West Liberty-Salem Science Olympiad Invitational, West Liberty Ohio

·        Mar. 16-19         Governor’s Cup State Finals, Louisville Kentucky

·        April 20-21         Kentucky Science Olympiad State Finals, Bowling Green Kentucky

·        April 26-29         NAQT Small School Quiz Bowl National Championship, Chicago Illinois

·        May 16-21         Science Olympiad National Championship, Ft. Collins, Colorado

                                 *Pending qualification

·        Jun. 6-11            Future Problem Solving International Championship, La Crosse, Wisconsin

                                  *Pending qualification

VII.C. Rental Applications
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RMS Café to be used by Carol Miller on December 23, 2017

RMS Gym to be used when available by the Tri-State Elite AAU Club (Josh Salley) for practices 

VII.D. Approval of HAACP Manual
VII.E. Approval of the Surplus of District Property
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RUSSELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST

SURPLUS BID SHEET

SECTION III

January 2018

 

 

DESCRIPTION

 

RUSSELL HIGH

 

1.   6 chairs, no wheels

2.  5 chairs, with wheels

3. 1 desk

4. 1 wooden computer desk

5.  2 plastic chairs

 

RUSSELL MIDDLE

 

1.  1 chair with wheels

2.  29.5" x 59.5" flat table

3.  4' round table

 

Under Home Football Bleachers

 

1.    2 27.5" x 73" floor freezers

2.    1 ice machine

3.    1 five drawer standing filing cabinet

4.    1 meat slicer

5.    1 two burner stove

6.    1 13" television

7.    2 Hobart standing mixers

8.    1 dryer

9.    1 washer

10.   24" x 53.S inch oven

11.   1 double sink commercial kitchen vanity

12.   3 single sink kitchen vanities

13.   3 toilets

14.   1 four drawer filing cabinet

15.   Various wood flooring pieces

16.   3 power boxes

17.   1 fold down ceiling ladder

18.   1 14.75" x 52" four drawer filing cabinet

19.   1 35.5" x 57" four door oven

20.   1 23" x 24" hot box oven

21.   Scafolding System (located at Maintenance Shop)

VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Discussion of Instructional Aide Position for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year
Actions Taken

Order #66711 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the creation of one Preschool Instructional Aide Position at the discretion of Superintendent Horne based upon need and for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year only 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 RMS Outdoor Classroom Request
Actions Taken

Order #66712 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Outdoor Classroom Project at Russell Middle School using funds received from the Captain Planet Foundation 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
VIII.C. Consider approval of the District School Improvement Plan
Actions Taken

Order #66713 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the District School Improvement Plan 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
VIII.D. Review of School Report Card (SRC) district and school level detail
Actions Taken

Order #66714 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the School Report Card (SRC) district and school level detail 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.E. Consider contract with G & J PEPSI-COLA BOTTLERS, INC.
Actions Taken

Order #66715 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the submitted contract with G & J PEPSI-COLA BOTTLERS, INC. 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.F. Consider approval of January 22, 2018 Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Central Office, Election of Board of Education Officers will be conducted at this meeting
Actions Taken

Order #66716 - Motion Passed:  Approval of January 22, 2018 Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Central Office, Election of Board of Education Officers will be conducted at this 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
VIII.G. Consider approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2018
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Russell Independent Schools

Board of Education Meeting Dates

2018

All Meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

January 22, 2018                         Russell Central Office

February 26, 2018                        Russell Central Office

March 26, 2018                            Russell Central Office

April 23, 2018                              Russell Central Office

May 21 or 29, 2018                      Russell Central Office (4th Monday is Memorial Day; the 21st is the 3rd                                                       Monday and the 29th is on a Tuesday)

June 25, 2018                              Russell Central Office

July 23, 2018                               Russell Central Office

August 27, 2018                           Russell Central Office

September 24, 2018                     Russell Central Office

October 22, 2018                         Russell Central Office

November 26, 2018                      Russell Central Office

December 17, 2018                      Russell Central Office

 

**Alternate Location for any meeting held at Russell Central Office will be Russell High School.

 

Actions Taken

Order #66717 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2018 as listed with the May Meeting being held on May 29, 2018 due to the Memorial Day Holiday 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
IX.B. Special Called Meeting for Superintendent Evaluation will be December 20, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.; January 22, 2018 will be the next Regular Board of Education Meeting
IX.C. Classified Employee Christmas Luncheon will be held on December 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Café of Russell High School
Rationale

Resignations/Retirements                                                                                                                     

Cynthia Sparkers                   Retirement effective December 31, 2017               

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                 

Emergency Certified Substitutes                      Certified Substitutes              Classified Substitutes

Brittany McGlone                                                   Tiki Shroll                             Courtney Scott

Racheal Turner                                                      Patricia Floyd                                         

Jonathan Lounsberry                                                                                                               

Kristi Ruggles                                                                                                            

John Norman                                                                                                            

Rebecca Mollica                                                                                                       

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) (b) for Discussion of the sale of real property
Actions Taken

Order #66718 - Motion Passed:  Motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. Per KRS 61.810 (1) b for a discussion of the sale of Real Property 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
XI.B. Return from Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #66719 - Motion Passed:  Motion to return from Executive Session passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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

Order #66720 - Motion Passed:  Authorize the Superintendent to accept sealed bids in accordance with applicable state regulations for the property located at 409 Belfonte Street, Russell, Kentucky passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones 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
XII. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #66721 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment 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