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 #67147 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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.
RMS STLP Presentations
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting
Order #67148 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular meeting passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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 #67149 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $4,496,951.18
passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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 #67150 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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 #67151 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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
RMS STLP would like to sell door hangers as a fundraiser for this year.
REI requests to sell Holiday items created in their classes.
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
RMS Science Olympiad Overnight Trips
December 6-7,2019 Invitational Tournament in Bardstown, KY
February 7-8,2020 Invitational Tournament in Centerville, OH
February 21-22,2020 Invitational Tournament in New Albany, OH
March 6-7, 2020 Invitational Tournament in West Liberty-Salem, OH
April 17-18, 2020 State Tournament in Lexington, KY
RMS Leadership Team
KYA December 8-10, 2019
Red Devil Travels
Travel via a common carrier (airline) outside of the USA to Austria, Germany and Switzerland
June 8-17, 2020
VII.C.
Rental Applications
RMIS Gym to be used by Amy McGuire on November 16, 2019
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of Technology Activity Report
VII.F.
Approval of amended ARC Chairpersons for 2019-2020
Preschool:
Kimberly Staton, Director of Federal Programs
Amy McGuire, Director of Special Education
Phillip Cassity, Principal
Lee Ann Crager-Hillman, Assistant Principal
Jujuana Hieneman 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
Jujuana Hieneman, 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
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of the November 1, 2019 SBDM Allocations
Order #67152 - Motion Passed: Approval of the November 1, 2019 SBDM Allocations passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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 the MOA With Russell High School and Fairview High School for AFJROTC
Order #67153 - Motion Passed: Approval of the MOA With Russell High School and Fairview High School for AFJROTC passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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.
Discussion of Calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year
VIII.D.
Consider FY2020 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $18,302.00
Order #67154 - Motion Passed: Acceptance of FY2020 KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $18,302.00 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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 approval of funding for additional 4th-grade reading books due to increased enrollment at RMIS
Order #67155 - Motion Passed: Approval of an expenditure of $1,074.60 for ten additional 4th-grade Reading textbooks passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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 approval of the District LAU Plan
Order #67156 - Motion Passed: Approval of the District LAU Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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 RHS Baseball Dugout proposal
Order #67157 - Motion Passed: Approval of RHS Baseball Dugout proposal with a Board of Education allocation of $2,500 to the project passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
RHS Choir Boosters will sell Cookie Dough with proceeds used for All-District Music, All-State Registration and Fees and Scholarships.
Order #67158 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-November 25, 2019
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #67159 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 6:44 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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