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 #67544 - Motion Passed: Approval of the agenda 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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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)
VI.
Regular Business
VI.A.
Approval of Minutes of the July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes and Special Called Minutes of the August 12, 2021
Order #67545 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting 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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Order #67546 - Motion Passed: Approval of the minutes from the August 12, 2021 Special Meeting 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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VI.B.
Treasurer's Report
Order #67547 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $5,626,709.99
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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VI.C.
Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Order #67548 - Motion Passed: Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll 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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VI.D.
Superintendent Travel
VII.
Consent Agenda
Order #67549 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented 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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VII.A.
Fundraisers
VII.B.
Overnight Trips
VII.C.
Rental Applications
VII.D.
Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E.
Approval of practice and/or competition venues
VII.F.
Approval of second reading of the Mental Health Counselor/Therapist Job Description
VIII.
New Business
VIII.A.
Consider approval of Tax Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year
Order #67550 - Motion Passed: Approval of Tax Rates for the 2021-2022 School Year Approval to maintain the 2020-2021 Tax Rate for 2021-2022 with an additional .1 exoneration rate; the total Real Property Rate will be 84.9 Cents per $100 of valuation. The Personal Property Rate will be 85.0 Cents per $100 valuation. Motor vehicle rate will be set at 50.4 cents per $100 of valuation; the real estate and personal property levels include 6.0 cents that is committed to the Building Fund. The Utility Tax of 3% is continued, including cable television services. Aircraft and watercraft are taxed at 84.9 cents per $100 of valuation 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.B.
Review of the Annual Financial Report
VIII.C.
Consider approval of Disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Information Agreement
Order #67551 - Motion Passed: Approval of Disclosure of Free and Reduced Price Information Agreement 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.D.
Consider approval of updated Breakfast and Lunch Pricing for the 2021-2022 school year
Order #67552 - Motion Passed: Approval of updated Breakfast and Lunch Pricing for the 2021-2022 school year making Adult Breakfast $1.65 and Lunch $2.95 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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VIII.E.
Consider approval of RMIS Cross Country Contribution
Order #67553 - Motion Passed: Approval of RMIS Cross Country Contribution of $1,000 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.F.
Review of Data Security Break Information
VIII.G.
Consider approval of a Resolution Relating to Quarantine Leave during the 2021-2022 School Year
Order #67554 - Motion Passed: Approval of a Resolution Relating to Quarantine Leave during the 2021-2022 School Year 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.H.
Consider approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers
Order #67555 - Motion Passed: Approval of submitted Booster Fundraisers 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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IX.
Updates and Information
IX.A.
Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B.
Meeting Reminder-September 27, 2021
IX.C.
SBDM Information
IX.D.
Cards/Letters
X.
Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI.
Other Business and Information
XII.
Enter into Executive Session per KRS 61.810 (c) Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency
Order #67556 - Motion Passed: Enter into Executive Session Per KRS 61.810 (1) (c) Proposed or pending litigation at 6:36 p.m. 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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XIII.
Return from Executive Session
Order #67557 - Motion Passed: Return from Executive Session at 7:27 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford 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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XIV.
Closing
Order #67558 - Motion Passed: Meeting adjournment at 7:28 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford 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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