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

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

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

Order #67397 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

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. 

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

New Hires                       

Margie McDavid             Central Office Secretary-Accounts Payable

Stephanie Miller             RHS Bookkeeper

Nicholas Stevens            RHS Evening Custodian

Resignations                  

Linda Hixson                    District Accounts Payable Clerk Retirement effective January 1, 2021

Julie Profitt                      Special Education Instructional Aide effective December 18, 2020

Order #67398 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the November 23, 2020 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67399 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $8,498,130.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67400 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #67401 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2nd Reading of Policy 08.113 Graduation Requirements passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #67402 - Motion Passed:  Approval of January 25, 2020 Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in The Board Room of Central Office passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Russell Independent Schools

Board of Education Meeting Dates

2021

All Meetings Will Begin at 6:00 p.m.

January 25, 2021                          Russell Central Office

February 22, 2021                        Russell Central Office

March 22, 2021                            Russell Central Office

April 26, 2021                              Russell Central Office

May 24, 2021                               Russell Central Office

June 28, 2021                              Russell Central Office

July 26, 2021                               Russell Central Office

August 23, 2021                           Russell Central Office

September 27, 2021                     Russell Central Office

October 25, 2021                          Russell Central Office

November 22, 2021                      Russell Central Office

December 20, 2021                      Russell Central Office

**Alternate Location for any meeting held at Russell Central Office will be Russell High School.

Order #67403 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2021 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67404 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021 -2022 Revised Calendar Committee passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #67405 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Architect Invoice #12 in the amount of $11,779.34 for Project #19-018 Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67406 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #9 (Distribution International) and Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #2 (Stoermer-Anderson) for Project 19-018 Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #67407 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Reciprocal Agreement with Carter County Schools passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #67408 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 7:19 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.