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 #66970 - 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. 

Order #66971 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the December 17, 2018 Regular Meeting and Special Called Meetings on December 21, 2018 and January 14, 2019 passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66972 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,763,872.32 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66973 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #66974 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

RMS

Ms. Martin’s Classes requests permission to sell winter hats (crochet in Russell Colors) with proceeds to be used for Community Based Instruction Trips.

RHS

Students enrolled in the trip to Ireland will sell Rada Cutlery, Scentsy and will also have Car Wash(es) and Bake Sales.  Mrs. Fultz is the faculty sponsor of this trip.

RHS

Spanish Honor Society requesting that eight (8) students attend State convention on Feb. 15th & 16th.  They are requesting to ride with Raceland students and chaperone (as they have done in the past) to this event which is held at Campbell Co. High School.  There is NO COST to the Board.

The Y Club Kentucky United Nations Assemble (KUNA) is requesting permission to attend the convention in Louisville.    20 students will attend if granted permission.  Dates:  March 10-12th.  Sherry Davis and Angie Fultz will chaperone.  Trip is by school bus and NO COST to the Board.

RMS

RMS Dance Team requests permission for an overnight trip for their nationals competition. This trip is March 16th-17th, 2018 at 221 South 4th Street Louisville, KY 40233. Transportation would be by school bus for this trip.

(Retroactive) RMS Academic Team trip to Danville, KY.  Eight of our quick recall students are invited to participate in the Bate Invitational Tournament at John W. Bate Middle School on Saturday, January 5.  Given the distance to Danville, this will be an overnight trip.  Reservations at the Hampton Inn at 100 Montgomery Way.

RMIS Gym will be used Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by River Cities Soccer Club (Jeremy Grizzle) beginning April 9, 2019

RMIS Gym will be used by Grizzle Soccer/RMS Soccer (Jeremy Grizzle) Sundays beginning January 2019

RMIS will be used by KRUSH LLC. (Jalina Wheeler and Kristi Whittaker) June 24-June 28, 2019 

RMS Gym will be used by 5th Grade Travel Ball (Jill Banks) beginning in January 2019

Order #66975 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Draft 2019-2020 Budget for Russell Independent Schools passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66976 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the design development documents for BG 19-114, Russell Independent Area Technology Center ADA Access passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #66977 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the BG3 for BG 19-114 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #66978 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Student Accident Insurance Renewal at a cost of $51,842.90 with Roberts Insurance passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #66979 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a contribution of $2,300 toward RHS/RMS Archery Targets passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #66980 - Motion Passed:  Approval of SFCC Offer of Assistance for Technology in the amount of $14,229 passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #66981 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board Member Travel and Training Expenses in 2019 for attendance at District/School Events and/or Training passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #66982 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Extended Leave Request for Diana Wireman through December of 2019 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

District Daily Attendance 96.24%

Student Enrollment Less Preschool 2196

Order #66983 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.