Russell Independent
April 26, 2022 6:00 PM
Russell Independent Special Board Meeting
I. Call To Order
Rationale

Mr. Vest called the Special Meeting of the Russell Independent Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m.

I.A. Moment of Silence
Rationale

Mr. Vest led those in attendance in a Moment of Silence.

I.B. Pledge to the United States Flag
Rationale

Mr. Vest 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 #67675 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the agenda 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 Absent
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
IV.A. Russell Independent Schools has received a Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants
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 March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting
Actions Taken

Order #67676 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the minutes from the March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.B. Treasurer's Report
Actions Taken

Order #67677 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $8,755,368.75 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VI.C. Payment of Accounts Payable and Payroll
Actions Taken

Order #67678 - 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.

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

Order #67679 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented 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 Absent
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 School Activity Fund Budgets
VII.F. Approval of Fidelity Bond of Treasurer
VII.G. Approval of the 2022-2023 Technology Plan
VII.H. Approval of FRYSC Contract
VII.I. Consider approval of KETS 2nd Technology Offer of Assistance
VII.J. Approval of Bid Award
VII.K. Approval of District and School Professional Development Plans
VIII. New Business
VIII.A. Consider approval of 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Funds Transfer Submission
Actions Taken

Order #67680 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2021-2022 Capital Outlay Funds Transfer Submission 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.B. Consider approval of Construction Documents for the Multi-Purpose Facility, Phase A
Actions Taken

Order #67681 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Construction Documents for the Multi-Purpose Facility, Phase A 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.C. Consider approval to pay Architect Invoices
Actions Taken

Order #67682 - Motion Passed:  Approval to pay submitted Architect Invoices 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.D. Consider approval of MOU with Morehead State University for Dual Credit Courses
Actions Taken

Order #67683 - Motion Passed:  Approval of MOU with Morehead State University for Dual Credit Courses 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.E. Consider adoption of a Resolution pertaining to HB 678
Actions Taken

Order #67684 - Motion Passed:  Adoption of a Resolution pertaining to HB 678 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.F. Consider creation of one Grant Funded Early Childhood Specialist Position
Actions Taken

Order #67685 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the creation of one Grant Funded Early Childhood Specialist Position for the 2022-2023 School Year 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.G. Consider approval of the Early Childhood Specialist Job Description
Actions Taken

Order #67686 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 1st reading of the Early Childhood Specialist Job Description 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
VIII.H. Consider creation of RECLC Program Positions
Actions Taken

Order #67687 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the creation of (1) 189 day per year Certified Teacher Position, (2) 182 day, 7.5 hour CDA Instructor positions, (6) 182 day, 6.5 hour Instructional Aide positions and (1) 182 day, 6 hour Instructional Aide position for the Russell Early Childhood Learning Center to begin in the 2022-2023 School Year 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes
IX. Updates and Information
IX.A. Student Enrollment/Attendance Reports
IX.B. Meeting Reminder-May 23, 2022
IX.C. SBDM Information
IX.D. Cards/Letters
X. Superintendent's Progress Reports/Updates
XI. Other Business and Information
XII. Closing
Actions Taken

Order #67688 - Motion Passed:  Meeting adjournment 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 Absent
Mr. Terry Vest Yes
Mr. Sean Whitt Yes