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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 #67380 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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.
Recognitions/Achievements/Reports
IV.
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.
V.
Notification of Personnel Matters
Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the October 26, 2020 Regular Meeting
Order #67381 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the October 26, 2020 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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 #67382 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $4,568,721.64
passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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 #67383 - 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.
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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.
New Business
VII.A.
Consider approval of the District Audit Report
Order #67384 - Motion Passed: Approval of the 2020 District Audit Report passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.
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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.B.
Consider approval of Change Order #5 for Project #19-018 Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC
Order #67385 - Motion Passed: Approval of Change Order #5 in the amount of $3,034.85 for Project #19-018 Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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.C.
Consider approval of Change Order #6 for Project 19-018 Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC
Order #67386 - Motion Passed: Approval of Change Order #6 in the amount of $136,609.08 for Project 19-018 Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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.D.
Consider approval of 2021-2022 Calendar Committee
Order #67387 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2021-2022 Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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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.E.
Consider approval of 2021-2022 Reciprocal Agreements from Ashland Independent, Boyd County, Fairview Independent, Greenup County and Raceland-Worthington Independent School Systems
Order #67388 - Motion Passed: Approval of 2021-2022 Reciprocal Agreements from Ashland Independent, Boyd County, Fairview Independent, Greenup County and Raceland-Worthington Independent School Systems passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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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.F.
Consider 1st Reading of Policy 08.113 Graduation Requirements
Order #67389 - Motion Passed: Approval of 1st Reading of Policy 08.113 Graduation Requirements passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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.G.
Consider approval of Extended Leave Request
Order #67390 - Motion Passed: Approval of Extended Leave Request for Rebecca Wood passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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.H.
Consider approval of KETS Offer of Assistance
Order #67391 - Motion Passed: Approval of KETS Offer of Assistance in the amount of $15,251 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.
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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.I.
Consider a request to the Kentucky Department of Education to allow the Russell Independent School District to develop a new District Facility Plan
Order #67392 - Motion Passed: Approval of a request to the Kentucky Department of Education to allow the Russell Independent School District to develop a new District Facility Plan passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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.J.
Consider, subsequent to KDE approval, and advertisement for Community Leaders to serve on the District LPC
Order #67393 - Motion Passed: Approval,subsequent to KDE approval, and advertisement for Community Leaders to serve on the District LPC passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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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.K.
Consider a Board of Education Representative to the LPC
Order #67394 - Motion Passed: Approval of Sean Whitt as the Board of Education Representative to the LPC passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.
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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.L.
Consider approval of one additional Assistant Basketball Coach Position for the RHS Boys and RHS Girls Basketball Teams
Order #67395 - Motion Passed: Approval of one additional Assistant Basketball Coach Position for the RHS Boys and RHS Girls Basketball Teams passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.
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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.
Updates and Information
VIII.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
VIII.B.
Meeting Reminder-December 21, 2020 Special Meeting (change of date)
VIII.C.
SBDM Information
VIII.D.
Cards/Letters
IX.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
X.
Other Business and Information
XI.
Closing
Order #67396 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:07 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.
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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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