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 #66898 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

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                                                                                                           

Pauletta Bartram            RPS 4 hour per day Cook effective 9-18- 18                                                                     

Tyler Cotton                    RHS Asst. Cross Country Coach   effective 9-13-18                                             

Kelsey Nichols                 RMIS 6.5 hour Instructional Aide effective 9-24-18                                          

Lauren Brewer                RMIS 3.5 hour Title I Aide effective 9-24-18                                                                       

Certified Substitute                     Emergency Certified Substitute               Classified Substitute                                                                 John M. Perry                                        Shiann Griffith                                                                           Nevan Johnson                                      Stephanie Bailey                                                                       Lowell Thornbury                                   Donetta Trimble                                                                                                                                   Lori Miller

Resignations                                                                                                      

Michelle King       Preschool Aide effective                                                                                   

Jill Hineman         Preschool Aide effective 9-27-18                                                                                 

Paul Castle           RMS Baseball Coach effective September 5, 2018                                                                           

FMLA                                                                                                     

Employee 1278               August 6th-unknown                                                                          

Employee 2015               August 22-September 12, 2018                                                                       

Employee 2013               August 29, 2018 -October 10, 2018            

                                     (approximate)                                                                        

Order #66899 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the August 27, 2018 Regular meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #66900 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $5,088,922.35 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #66901 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66902 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

RMIS

Beta Club will sell Tri-City Fundraiser Cards to raise funds for 1:1 technology for students at RMIS.

Administration will sponsor the Monster Dash 5K to raise funds for 1:1 technology for students at RMIS.

RMS

Eighth Grade Teachers will sell 8^th Grade Shirts with the proceeds being used for trips, parties and other items needed for 8^th grade students.

STLP will sell shirts, stickers, cups and hats and will have an identify the baby photo contest with proceeds being used to purchase student materials.

KYA/KUNA Group will sell soft drinks and Kona Ice to raise money to attend the KYA/KUNA Conference.

RHS

ROTC will sell Russell clothing/hats/tumblers through Fan Cloth Apparel Catalog/Website to generate revenue for program costs the USAF does not fund.

RHS French Club requests permission for an Overnight Trip to New Orleans, February 14-18, 2019

RPS Gym to be used by Girls Marv Meredith Basketball (Dan Baker) September 24-December 7, 2018 for practice and games 

RPS Café to be used by Dennis Deere, Jr. on October 6, 2018 

RMIS Gym to be used by Girls Marv Meredith Basketball (Dan Baker) September 24-December 7, 2018 for practice

RMS Café to be used by East Greenup County Kiwanis Club (Lisa Henderson) for a Pancake Breakfast on December 1, 2018

Order #66903 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Working Budget for 2018-2019 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #66904 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the transfer of filing cabinets to the City of Flatwoods and City of Russell and declaration of remaining items stored in the 409 Belfonte Street Property as junk passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66905 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Shortened School Day Waivers as requested passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #66906 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Administrative Period of October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 a Stability Period of January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019, and the Measurement Period will be October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 for compliance with the Affordable Care Act passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #66907 - Motion Passed:  Authorization to make appropriate monetary transfers from the Capital Outlay and/or Building Fund(s) to the Bond Fund to account for the payment of bond indebtedness as needed through June 30, 2019 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #66908 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the expenditure of $5,100 toward the installation of WBM & Laser Grade Infield Skin at the RHS Baseball Field passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #66909 - Motion Passed:  Recognition of Volleyball Booster Group passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.

RHS Choir Boosters

Cookie Dough Fundraiser to raise money for music, scholarships, KMEA and registration fees

RHS Baseball Boosters

Whiffle Ball Tournament

Golf Scramble

Middle School Dance

TailGate/Meet the Devils Team Dinner

Dinner Theatre

Fruit Sales

Baseball Camp

Softball Tournament

Proceeds to be used team travel, field maintenance, field equipment and uniforms.

Orchestra Boosters

T-Shirt, Decals for Cars/Cups

Chili Cook-Off

Proceeds to be used to offset cost of Disney Trip, Music Stands, rosin, chin/should rests/ bows

RHS Softball Boosters

Banners

Discount Cards

Car Wash

Lunches to businesses

Russell Tote Bags

El Colonial Dinner

Dairy Queen Dinner

McDonalds Dinner

Panera Night

Pancake Breakfast at Applebees

Bownet (Fan Cloth) Apparel Sales

Golf Scramble

Sale of Cheesecakes by local bakery

Painting Party

Father Daughter Dance

Youth Softball Camp

Dinner Basketball

Food Truck at Tournament

Proceeds to raise funds for Spring Training Trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C.; field upkeep, indoor hitting facility

Order #66910 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

District Enrollment 2199

District Attendance 97.63%

Order #66911 - Motion Passed:  Enter into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. Per KRS 61.810 (1) f for Discussion of Personnel Discipline and/or Dismissal passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #66912 - Motion Passed:  Motion to return from Executive Session at 7:27 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #66913 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 7:28 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.