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I.
Call To Order
Mr. Whitt called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.
I.A.
Moment of Silence
Mr. Whitt led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mr. Whitt 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 #66754 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda 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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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
IV.A.
Preschool Update
IV.B.
Math Curriculum Update
IV.C.
Mental Health Counseling Update
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
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| Mariah Scott |
6.5 hour per day Sp. Education Aide based at RHS |
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| William Heaberlin |
RMS Baseball Coach (contingent upon CRC) |
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| Brigette Devaney |
RMIS Daytime Custodian |
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| Courtney Scott |
6.5 hour per day Sp. Education Aide based at RMIS |
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| Classified Substitutes |
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Emergency Certified Substitute |
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| Mark Potter |
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Justin Faulkner |
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| Jacquelyn Koster |
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Rebecca Mollica |
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| Erica Steele |
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Connie Withrow |
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Brandy Bruce pending CRC |
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Michelle O'Bryan |
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| Resignations |
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| Lauren Self |
RMIS Special Education Instructional Aide effective February 16, 2018 |
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes for the January 22, 2018 Regular Meeting and the January 22, 2018 Special Called Meeting
Order #66755 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the January 22, 2018 Regular meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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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Order #66756 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the January 22, 2018 Special meeting 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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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #66757 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,796,682.19
passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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 #66758 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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.D.
Superintendent Travel
Order #66759 - Motion Passed: Approval of $53 in travel reimbursement for the Superintendent 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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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #66760 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
RMS Dance Team requests permission to travel to Orlando, Florida March 1-5, 2018
RHS Tennis Team requests permission to travel overnight on the following dates:
March 16 & 17 - Chattanooga, TN for DecoTurf National High School Championships
March 24th - Lexington, KY for matches against LCA and Sacred Heart
April 27th - Corbin, KY for matches against Corbin and Scott County
VII.C.
Rental Applications
RMS Cafeteria will be used by the Kiwanis Club for a Pancake Breakfast on April 28, 2018
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider 2018-2019 Reciprocal Agreements with Ashland, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools
Order #66761 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2018-2019 Reciprocal Agreements with Ashland, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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.
Consider approval of FY19 FRYSC Grant and Assurances
Order #66762 - Motion Passed: Approval of FY19 FRYSC Grant and Assurances 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 1st Reading of Revised Policy 03.28
Order #66763 - Motion Passed: Approval of 1st Reading of Revised Policy 03.28 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.D.
Consider review of Procedures 03.18 AP.12, 03.18 AP.21 and 03.27 AP.1
Order #66764 - Motion Passed: Approval of Procedures 03.18 AP.12, 03.18 AP.21 and 03.27 AP.1 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.E.
Consider Student Accident Insurance for the 2018-2019 School Year
Order #66765 - Motion Passed: Approval to purchase Student Accident Insurance through Roberts Insurance & Investments for the 2018-2019 School Year at cost of $51,842.90 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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VIII.F.
Consider Unpaid Leave Request per Board Policy 03.2234
Order #66766 - Motion Passed: Approval of Unpaid Leave Request for Marcia Cordle per Board Policy 03.2234 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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VIII.G.
Consider approval of Booster Fundraisers
Orchestra Program will sell Tumblers and Little Caesar Pizza Kits
Order #66767 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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.H.
Discussion of RHS Tennis Court
VIII.I.
School Safety Meeting Update
VIII.J.
Discussion of Graduation Speaker
IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
District Daily Attendance is 95.85%
District Enrollment Less Preschool is 2195
IX.B.
March 26, 2018 Meeting Reminder
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) (b) Sale of Real Property and (1) (c) Pending Litigation against the District
Order #66768 - Motion Passed: Motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:11 p.m. Per KRS 61.810 (b)Sale of Real Property and 1 (c) Pending Litigation against the District 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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XI.B.
Return from Executive Session
Order #66769 - Motion Passed: Motion to return from Executive Session at 7:21 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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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 #66770 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:22 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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