I.
Call To Order
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
Mrs. Ledford led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.
I.B.
Pledge to the United States Flag
Mrs. Ledford 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 #67345 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest 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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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
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
New Hires
Timothy Fraley District Alternative School Teacher
Brian Gross RHS Social Studies Teacher
Krista Reyes 3 hour per day After School Instructional Aide
Savannah Crance 3.5 hour per day Title I Instructional Aide
Cody Walker 6.5 hour per day Title I Instructional Aide
Elizabeth Adams 6 hour per day Instructional Aide
Paul Patterson RHS Asst. Football Coach
Phillip Lodwick RHS Asst. Boys Soccer Coach (contingent upon CRC/CAN)
Emergency Certified Substitutes Classified Substitutes
Cheryl Brown Steve Miller
Regina Griffith
Cody Walker
Resignations
Paula Jones District Bus Driver/Cafeteria Monitor effective 8-26-20
Anthony Thompson Director of Student Services effective 9-15-20
Ashlen Ball RPS Cook effective 8-25-20
Nick Caudill RHS Asst. Boys Soccer Coach
Rebecca Davidson Preschool Aide effective 10-2-20
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the August 24, 2020 Regular Meeting and the September 14, 2020 Special Called Meeting
Order #67346 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the August 24, 2020 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones 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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Order #67347 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the September 14, 2020 Special Called Meeting 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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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #67348 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $6,156,573.06
passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones 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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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #67349 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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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VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #67350 - 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
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
Cub Scout Pack 165 -Jorge Romero will use the Front Lawn of RHS for meetings
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of Technology Activity Report
VII.F.
Approval to Surplus District Property
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of the Working Budget for 2020-2021
Order #67351 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Working Budget for 2020-2021 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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.B.
Consider approval of an Administrative Period of October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, a Stability Period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, and the Measurement Period will be October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 for compliance with the Affordable Care Act
Order #67352 - Motion Passed: Approval of an Administrative Period of October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, a Stability Period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, and the Measurement Period will be October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 for compliance with the Affordable Care Act 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.C.
Consider 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, 2021
Order #67353 - 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, 2021 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.D.
Consider approval of Pay Application #8 for Project 19-018 District Wide HVAC Project in the amount of $365,209.45
Order #67354 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Application #8 for Project 19-018 District Wide HVAC Upgrade in the amount of $365,209.45 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones 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 Change Order #4 for Project 19-018 District Wide HVAC Project
Order #67355 - Motion Passed: Approval of Change Order #4 for Project 19-018 District Wide HVAC Project 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.F.
Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the Russell Independent School District Finance Corporation to issue revenue bonds
Order #67356 - Motion Passed: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE RUSSELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, INITIATING THE REFINANCING PROCESS IN ORDER TO REFUND AND RETIRE SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS (SERIES 2010 BONDS & SERIES 2011 BONDS) ORIGINALLY ISSUED TO FINANCE THE PROJECT; CONFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SAID COMMISSION; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT, LEASE AND OPTION WITH THE RUSSELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND ANY FURTHER NECESSARY INSTRUMENTS; AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF REFINANCING OF SAID PROJECTS GENERALLY 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.G.
Recess of Regular Board of Education Meeting and Enter into Russell Independent School District Finance Corporation Meeting
VIII.H.
Call To Order the Russell Independent School District Finance Corporation Meeting
VIII.I.
Confirm Officers
President Judy Ledford
Vice-President Terry Vest
Treasurer Dennis Chambers
Secretary M. Sean Horne
Order #67357 - Motion Passed: Confirmation of Russell Independent School District Finance Corporation Officers as listed: President Judy Ledford; Vice-President Terry Vest; Treasurer Dennis Chambers and Secretary M. Sean Horne passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest 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.J.
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Refunding Revenue bonds to Refinance Series 2010 Bonds
Order #67358 - Motion Passed: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RUSSELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $660,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT OF $65,000) OF SCHOOL BUILDING REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS SERIES OF 2020 (THE REFUNDING BONDS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 58.180 AND 162.120 THROUGH 162.290 AND 162.385 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING AT OR PRIOR TO THEIR RESPECTIVE MATURITIES THE OUTSTANDING RUSSELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATIN SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES OF 2010, DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2010 (THE PRIOR ISSUE) THROUGH THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT IN THE ESCROW FUND OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE RUFUNDING BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO EFFECT THE DEFEASEMENT OF THE RIGHTS OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE BONDS OF THE PRIOR ISSUE AND THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS INTO CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS AND THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC COMPETITIVE SALE OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS 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.K.
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Refunding Revenue bonds to Refinance Series 2011 Bonds
Order #67359 - Motion Passed: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RUSSELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, RELATING TO AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $4,060,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT OF $405,000) OF SCHOOL BUILDING REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS SERIES OF 2020 (THE REFUNDING BONDS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 58.180 AND 162.120 THROUGH 162.290 AND 162.385 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING AT OR PRIOR TO THEIR RESPECTIVE MATURITIES THE OUTSTANDING RUSSELL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATIN SCHOOL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES OF 2011, DATED APRIL 1, 2011 (THE PRIOR ISSUE) THROUGH THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT IN THE ESCROW FUND OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE RUFUNDING BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO EFFECT THE DEFEASEMENT OF THE RIGHTS OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE BONDS OF THE PRIOR ISSUE AND THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS INTO CERTAIN FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS AND THE ENFORCEMENT THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC COMPETITIVE SALE OF SAID REFUNDING BONDS 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.L.
Russell Independent School District Finance Corporation Meeting Adjournment
VIII.M.
Reconvene Russell Independent School District Regular Called Meeting
VIII.N.
Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing COVID-19 related Emergency Leave
Order #67360 - Motion Passed: Adoption of a Resolution authorizing COVID-19 related Emergency Leave for the 2020-2021 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley 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.O.
Review of request forms for CPEL, EPSL and EFML to be used for the 2020-2021 school year
Order #67361 - Motion Passed: Approval of forms for CPEL, EPSL and EFML to be used for the 2020-2021 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt 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.P.
Consider approval of an additional 4 hours for one Instructional Aide Position at RMIS for the 2020-2021 School Year Only
Order #67362 - Motion Passed: Approval of an additional 3.5 hours for one Instructional Aide Position at RMIS for the 2020-2021 School Year Only 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.Q.
Consider approval of the creation of one Technician/ Software Service Aide Position to work 7 hours per day, 182 days per year
Order #67363 - Motion Passed: Approval of the creation of one Technician/ Software Service Aide Position to work 7 hours per day, 182 days per year 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.R.
Consider approval of Russell Independent Reciprocal Agreements to Ashland Independent, Boyd County, Carter County, Fairview Independent, Greenup County and Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools for the 2021-2022 School Year
Order #67364 - Motion Passed: Approval of Russell Independent Reciprocal Agreements to Ashland Independent, Boyd County, Carter County, Fairview Independent, Greenup County and Raceland-Worthington Independent Schools for the 2021-2022 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest 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.S.
Consider approval of Booster Fundraisers
Order #67365 - Motion Passed: Approval of Booster Fundraisers 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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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-October 26, 2020
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Closing
Order #67366 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:01 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest 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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