Russell Independent
July 26, 2021 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Regular Board Meeting
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
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Mrs. Ledford led those in attendance in the Pledge to the United States Flag.

I.C. District Mission Statement
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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 #67523 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
III. Delegations
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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
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Personnel for Board Information Only in accordance with KRS 160.390 (2)

New Hires                       

Margaret Eastham            RHS Girls Tennis Coach

Annalee Miller                  RHS Asst. Volleyball Coach

Jennifer Potter                 IECE Teacher

Amanda Riffe                   6.5 hr Preschool Aide

Taylor Dickens                 6 hr Preschool Aide

                           

                           

                           

Resignations                  

Lee Evans                        RHS Boys & Girls Track Coach

Shian Griffith                   Preschool Instructional Aide

Krista Reyes                    After School Instructional Aide

 

Classified Substitutes

Shian Griffith

VI. Regular Business
VI.A. Approval of Minutes of the June 28, 2021 Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #67524 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the June 28, 2021 Regular Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

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

Order #67525 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $7,327,017.76 passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

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

Order #67526 - 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.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #67527 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII.A. Approval of 2021-2022 District Notification and Guidelines
VII.B. Approval of Bread and Dairy Bid
VII.C. Approval of MOA with Morehead State University
VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Consider approval of 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report
Actions Taken

Order #67528 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.B. Consider approval of State and Federal Assurances
Actions Taken

Order #67529 - Motion Passed:  Approval of State and Federal Assurances passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.C. Consider approval of American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER Assurances
Actions Taken

Order #67530 - Motion Passed:  Approval of American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER Assurances passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.D. Consider approval of revised Policy 09.4341 Alternative Education
Actions Taken

Order #67531 - Motion Passed:  Approval of revised Policy 09.4341 Alternative Education passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.E. Consider approval of District Trauma Informed Care Plan
Actions Taken

Order #67532 - Motion Passed:  Approval of District Trauma Informed Care Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.F. Consider approval of Reciprocal Agreement with Greenup County Schools
Actions Taken

Order #67533 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Reciprocal Agreement with Greenup County Schools passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.G. Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
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RHS Boys Soccer Booster Fundraisers

 

Meet the Devils, Soccer Shootout, Cake Walk, Macaroni Game, Food Truck

 

RHS Band Booster Fundraisers

 

Car Washes, Color Guard Clinic, Yard Sale, Craft Fair, Amazon Smile, Kroger Community Rewards

 

RHS Cheer Booster Fundraisers

Flowers, Car Wash, Dance, Mini Cheer Camp, Candy, Gift Raffle, Bake sale, T-Shirt Sale, Yard Sale, Corn Hole Tournament, Softball Tournament, Golf Tournament, Merchandise Sales, Sports Program, Tailgate Dinner

 

Actions Taken

Order #67534 - Motion Passed:  Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
IX. Updates and Information
IX.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B. Meeting Reminder-August 23, 2021
IX.C. SBDM Information
IX.D. Cards/Letters
X. Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI. Other Business and Information
Actions Taken

Order #67535 - Motion Passed:  Enter into Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. per KRS 61.810 (f) Discussion of a Personnel Matter passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. John Jones.

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

Order #67536 - Motion Passed:  Return from Executive Session at 7:18 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Sean Whitt and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Absent
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
XII. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #67537 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 7:19 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Judy Ledford.

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