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 #67459 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

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                       

Ryan Knipp                      RMS Baseball Coach

Cody Walker                    RMS Baseball Coach

Troy Patrick                     RMS Track Coach

Kacie Mullins                    RHS Volleyball Coach

Resignations/Retirements                       

Angela Fultz                     RHS Teacher-retirement effective June 1, 2021

Rick Griffith                     RHS Teacher-retirement effective June 1, 2021

Emily Raison                    RMS Teacher-resignation effective July 1, 2021

Stephanie Barker            RHS Teacher-retirement effective at the conclusion of the 20-21 school year

Joe Bryan                       RHS/RMS Athletic Director-resignation effective June 30, 2021

Mary Beth Osborn           RHS Attendance Clerk-resignation effective June 30, 2021

Order #67460 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the March 22, 2021 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #67461 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,880,655.25 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #67462 - 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.

Order #67463 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67464 - Motion Passed:  Approval of BG-4 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 #67465 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Final Pay Application of $40,000 for Project #19-018 Russell Independent Schools Campus Wide HVAC Project passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #67466 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the addition of 3 hours per day (6.5 hours total) to one Special Education Instructional Aide Position at RHS for the 2021-2022 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #67467 - Motion Passed:  Approval of School Security Funds Request FY21 in the amount of $33,533 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67468 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the creation of 4 Intervention Teaching Positions for the 2021-2022 School Year only, using ESSER 2 and 3 Fund passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

Order #67469 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 Capital Outlay Funds Transfer Submission of $50,838 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67470 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an expenditure of approximately $2,084.72 for the purchase of Backstop Pad for the Russell High School Baseball Field passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Order #67471 - Motion Passed:  Approval to expend $500 per semester for textbooks for students attending Craft Academy and Gatton Academy passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67472 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Audit Contract with Kelley Galloway Smith Goolsby, PSC for audit period ending June 30, 2021 passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #67473 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an hourly wage of $35 for Certified Teachers, $20 for the Preschool Instructor and $15 for Instructional Aides for the 2021 Summer School Program passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Order #67474 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2021-2022 Cooperative Membership Agreement with KEDC passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Order #67475 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Contract Employing Superintendent beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Order #67476 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:46 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.