Russell Independent
December 21, 2021 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Special 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
Rationale

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

I.C. District Mission Statement
Rationale

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 #67606 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

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

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
Rationale

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

VI. Regular Business
VI.A. Approval of Minutes of the November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #67607 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the November 22, 2021 Regular meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

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

Order #67608 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $9,179,729.78 passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
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 #67609 - Motion Passed:  Approval of payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

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

Order #67610 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VII.A. Fundraisers
VII.B. Overnight Trips
VII.C. Rental Applications
VII.D. Student Fees/Field Trips
VII.E. Approval of Second Reading for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Job Description
VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Consider approval of January 24, 2022 Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Central Office
Actions Taken

Order #67611 - Motion Passed:  Approval of January 24, 2022 Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Central Office passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.B. Consider approval of Board of Education Meeting Dates for 2022
Actions Taken

Order #67612 - Motion Passed:  Approval of January 24, 2022 Board of Education Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Central Office passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.C. Consider approval of the purchase of Industry Certification Testing for Non-Concentrator Seniors at the Russell Area Technology Center
Actions Taken

Order #67613 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the purchase of Industry Certification Testing at an approximate cost of $978 for Non-Concentrator Seniors at the Russell Area Technology Center passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.D. Consider request to purchase Electrical Textbooks for the Russell Area Technology Center
Actions Taken

Order #67614 - Motion Passed:  Approval of an expenditure of approximately $7,635.90 to purchase Electrical Textbooks for the Russell Area Technology Center passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.E. Consider Extra Service Pay for Teacher Academy Mentors in the Fall Semester 2021
Actions Taken

Order #67615 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a $250 in Extra Service Pay for Teacher Academy Mentors in the Fall Semester 2021 to be paid with Title II Funds passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.F. Consider approval of first reading of the 2022-2023 School Calendar
Actions Taken

Order #67616 - Motion Passed:  Approval of first reading of the 2022-2023 School Calendar Option 2 with revision passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.G. Consider award of Surplus Property Bids
Actions Taken

Order #67617 - Motion Passed:  Award of Surplus Property Bids passed with a motion by Ms. Debbie Finley and a second by Mr. Terry Vest.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.H. Consider approval of First Tee Program
Actions Taken

Order #67618 - Motion Passed:  Approval of First Tee Program for RMIS and RMS at an expense of approximately $6,500.00 passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.I. Consider the creation of an Asst. FPS Coach at Russell High School
Actions Taken

Order #67619 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the creation of an Asst. FPS Coach for RHS to be paid on the Tutor Line Item on the Salary Schedule for the 2021-2022 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.J. Consider approval of Overnight Trip and Funding for RHS/RMS Students attending KMEA All State Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
Actions Taken

Order #67620 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Overnight Trip and an expenditure of approximately $2,745.75 for RHS and RMS Students attending KMEA All State Choirs, Bands and Orchestras passed with a motion by Mr. Terry Vest and a second by Mr. Sean Whitt.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.K. Consider approval of the School Resource Officer Contract with the City of Russell
Actions Taken

Order #67621 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the School Resource Officer Contract with the City of Russell for the remainder of the 2021-2022 School Year passed with a motion by Ms. Judy Ledford and a second by Mr. John Jones.

Member Votes
Ms. Debbie Finley Yes
Mr. John Jones Yes
Ms. Judy Ledford Yes
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.L. Consider approval of an increase in Adult Breakfast and Lunch Pricing in accordance with regulations from USDA
IX. Updates and Information
IX.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B. Meeting Reminder-Special Called Meeting January 14, 2022 12:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting on January 24, 2022, Election of Board Officers will be conducted at this meeting
IX.C. Classified Christmas Luncheon will be at 11:00 a.m. on December 23, 2021
IX.D. SBDM Information
IX.E. Cards/Letters
X. Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI. Other Business and Information
XII. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #67622 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment at 6:45 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. John Jones and a second by Ms. Debbie Finley.

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