Russell Independent
April 27, 2020 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Regular Board Meeting
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I. Call To Order
Rationale

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

I.A. Moment of Silence
Rationale

Mrs. Ledford led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.

I.B. Pledge to the United States Flag
Rationale

Mrs. Ledford led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.

I.C. District Mission Statement
Rationale

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
Actions Taken

Order #67252 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
III. Recognitions/Achievements/Reports
IV. Notification of Personnel Matters
Rationale

Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)

V. Regular Business
V.A. Approval of Minutes of the March 30, 2020 Special Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #67253 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the March 30, 2020 Special Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
V.B. Treasurer's Report
Actions Taken

Order #67254 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $11,519,191.36 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
V.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Actions Taken

Order #67255 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI. New Business
VI.A. Consider approval of Pay Application #3 for the Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC Project #19-018 for $237,329.10
Actions Taken

Order #67256 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Application #3 for the Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC Project #19-018 for $237,329.10 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.B. Consider approval of Audit Contract with Kelley Galloway Smith Goolsby, PSC for audit period ending June 30, 2020
Actions Taken

Order #67257 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Audit Contract with Kelley Galloway Smith Goolsby, PSC for audit period ending June 30, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.C. Consider approval of an Amendment to the Certified Evaluation Plan due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Actions Taken

Order #67258 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an Amendment to the Certified Evaluation Plan due to the COVID-19 Pandemic passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.D. Consider approval of KETS 3rd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $10,168 for the Education Technology Funding Program
Actions Taken

Order #67259 - Motion Passed:  Approval of KETS 3rd Offer of Assistance in the amount of $10,168 for the Education Technology Funding Program passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.E. Consider approval of Fidelity Bond of Treasurer
Actions Taken

Order #67260 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Fidelity Bond of Treasurer passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.F. Consider approval of 2020-2021 Cooperative Membership Agreement with KEDC
Actions Taken

Order #67261 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 Cooperative Membership Agreement with KEDC passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.G. Consider funding of $500 per semester for textbooks for students attending Craft Academy and Gatton Academy
Rationale

Gatton Academy Students

Jocelyn Martin

Lee Ellen Knupp

Nick Sabotchik

Craft Academy Students

Kendall Staton

Cole Murray

Izzy McCloud

Anna Edens

Caitlyn Collins

Actions Taken

Order #67262 - Motion Passed:  Approval of textbook fees of $500 per semester for students attending Craft Academy and Gatton Academy passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.H. Consider authorizing Dr. M. Sean Horne to approve COVID/19 Emergency Days for Certified and Classified Staff at his discretion for the 2019-2020 school year
Actions Taken

Order #67263 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the authorization of Dr. M. Sean Horne to approve COVID/19 Emergency Days for Certified and Classified Staff at his discretion for the 2019-2020 school year passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.I. Consider 2019-2020 School Calendar Amendment
Actions Taken

Order #67264 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2019-2020 Calendar Amendment passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.J. Consider Russell High School Graduation Date
Actions Taken

Order #67265 - Motion Passed:  Approval of May 30, 2020 as the Russell High School Graduation Date passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII. Updates and Information
VII.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
VII.B. Meeting Reminder-Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (due to Memorial Day)
VII.C. SBDM Information
VII.D. Cards/Letters
VIII. Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
IX. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #67266 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:46 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes