Mr. Whitt called the Regular Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Order #66883 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

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. 

New Hires                       

David Trimble                              Director of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness

Stacey Thompson                         Principal, Russell Area Technology Center

Letisa Moore                                 Preschool Teacher

Bryan Groves                                RHS PE/Health Teacher

Elizabeth Patterson                        LBD Teacher based at RMIS

April McFarlin                                Preschool Instructional Aide 35 hours per week

Erica Stephens                              Preschool CDA Instructor

Michele King                                 Preschool Instructional Aide 28 hours per week

Christie Jones                                Preschool Instructional Aide 28 hours per week

Jill Hineman                                   Preschool Instructional Aide 28 hours per week

Kelsey Nichols                               Title I Instructional Aide 3. 5 hours per day

Samantha Garvin                          Title I Instructional Aide 6.5 hour per day

Bryson Bennett                             RHS Asst. Boys Basketball Coach

Resignations                  

Theresa Dumaine           Bus Driver effective 8-10-18

Erin Wright                    Special Education Teacher effective 7-30-18

Shanna Rhodes              Job Abandonment

Order #66884 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting on July 23, 2018 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #66885 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the Special Called Meeting on August 8, 2018 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66886 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $5,453,002.34 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #66887 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66888 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Superintendent Travel in the amount of $164.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #66889 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.

RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

8^TH Grade  Shirt Sale

Profits will be used for trip, parties, items needed for 8^th graders

RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Team 7A (Programs, concessions, dance tickets, candy, food, t-shirts)

Profits will be used for team supplies and activities

RUSSELL-MCDOWELL LIBRARY

Book Fair

Profits will be used for the school library

RUSSELL PRIMARY

Square 1 Art

Square 1 Art is a program that supports learning objectives and provides a unique and creative art fundraising experience for our school.  Square 1 Art promotes each student and will make them feel like an accomplished artist.  Every student will receive free stickers featuring their artwork-regardless of whether or not the child is able to raise funds.  Our school will receive 38% of all profits generated. 

Profits will be used to purchase art media for the school

RHS Baseball Team requests board approval for an overnight trip to Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, SC. March 31st-April 5th, 2019.

The following overnight trips are requested for Site Base and Board approval for the Russell High School Academic Team, Fall 2018:

Aug 24-25          Scottie Invitational                       Glasgow HS, Glasgow KY

Oct 26-27           Memorial Tournament                University of Louisville, Louisville KY

Nov 2-3               Tippecanoe tournament             Tippecanoe HS, Tipp City OH

Nov 16-17          NAQT tournament                       East Palestine HS, East Palestine OH

Nov 30-Dec 1     Rowdy Raider tournament          Northmont HS, Clayton OH

The RHS Girls Basketball team requests an overnight trip December 19-22 to the Franklin County Hooparama Christmas Tourney.

River Cities Soccer Club requests use of the Soccer Complex on Sundays beginning  September 2nd-December 30, 2018

O Such Race Planners requests use of the Restrooms at the Soccer Complex on September 15, 2018 for a 5K Race

Russell-McDowell Intermediate School

Student Fees

Technology Fee-$5.00

Agenda Book-$5.00

Field Trip-Varies with each trip

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

Gary Salyer, 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

Some of our teams practice/compete at off campus venues, they are listed below:

Boys Golf-Riverbend and Soggy Bottom Driving Range-practice and home matches

Girls Golf-Riverbend Golf Club and Soggy Bottom Driving Range-practice and home matches

Girls and Boys Tennis-Ashland Tennis Center-some area home matches

Dance Team-Tammy Joes Studio-some practices

Order #66890 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2018-2019 Real and Personal Property Tax Rate as 82.4 Cents per $100 of valuation. Motor vehicle rate will be set at 50.4 cents per $100 of valuation; the real estate and personal property tax rates include 5.8 cents that is committed to the Building Fund. The Utility Tax of 3% is continued, including cable television services. Aircraft and watercraft are taxed at 50.4 cents per $100 of valuation passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #66891 - Motion Passed:  Acceptance of an $85,000 bid through the Public Auction held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 for the 409 Belfonte Street Property, final sale will be subject to approval by the Kentucky Department of Education Division of Facilities passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66892 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2018-2019 Disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Information Agreement passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #66893 - Motion Passed:  Approval of additional 30 minutes per day for Melissa Spears, Special Education Instructional Aide, based at Russell Primary School for the remainder of the 2018-2019 School year passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

RPS

PTA

RMS

Baseball, Cheerleaders, Chorus, Dance, PTO, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer

RHS

Archery (RHS & RMS), Baseball, Boys Basketball, Cross Country, Cheer, Chorus, Dance, Football, Track, Orchestra, Girls Basketball, Golf and Soccer

Order #66894 - Motion Passed:  Approval of listed Booster Groups passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

RMIS PTA

Sell Discount Cards

Profits will be used for chrome books

RUSSELL ORCHESTRA

Sponsor Letters, RADA, Little Caesars, Pies, Spaghetti Dinner, BOGO Cards, gift wrapping, World’s Finest Chocolate, Chili Fest, Mattress Sale, DQ Night,  Moe’s Night, Panera’s Night

Profits will be used for Disney Trip, resin, bow, new instruments, music stands, chairs, King’s Island, transportation costs

RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAM

Mums Sale, “Community Jail” During Meet the Devils, T-Shirt Sales, Social Media Sponsorship Program, Sponsorship Donations

Profits will be used to assist in offsetting expenses for Regional, State and National Competitions—specific use will include entry fees, travel, insurance, meals, supplies, choreography fees, team equipment, etc.

Order #66895 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #66896 - Motion Passed:  Approval of one 6.5 hour per day Instructional Aide Position at Russell-McDowell Intermediate School for the remainder of the 2018-2019 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66897 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:23 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.